Kelly's Funeral Directors

02/03/2026

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of

Josephine Houghton, Inishfree, Corvish, Carndonagh.

Josephine is a beloved wife of John and much-loved mother of Sean and Anne.

Predeceased by her 6 siblings, and a dear sister of Maureen, Alice, John, Pauline, Noeleen and Anne.

Joesphine will be deeply regretted by her grandchildren Edward, Katie and Chloe, her daughter-in-law Sue, her son-in-law Paddy, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY JOSEPHINE REST IN PEACE

Josephine’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home this evening Monday at 4:00pm going to her late residence.

Removal form there on Wednesday at 10:30am going to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Carndonagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland

Rosary will take place at 9:00pm at the wake house tomorrow, Tuesday, family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Carndonagh Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors

23/02/2026

The death has occurred at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, England of

Theresa Philomena Crooks née McLaughlin

Alexandra Mill 356 Crewe Road, Shavington, Crewe and formerly Winsford, Cheshire.

Predeceased by her loving husband Eric, her parents Ellen and Denis McLaughlin (Culoort and Ballyheeney, Malin Head) and her brother John.

Theresa is a much-loved mother of Sophie and a dear sister of Patrick.

Theresa is deeply regretted by her extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY THERESA REST IN PEACE

Her remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93YE1C) at 10:30AM on Wednesday morning going to St. Mary’s Church, Lagg for 11:00AM Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Dementia UK, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

https://kellysfunerals.ie/theresa-philomena-crooks/

22/02/2026

The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of

Bridget (Biddy) Sweeney née McLaughlin

Ballymacarthur, Greencastle

Predeceased by her loving husband Christy. Deeply regretted and sorely missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY BRIDGET REST IN PEACE

Her remains will be reposing at her home from 5:00pm today Sunday (F93A3TF). Please note the wake is private to family and close friends only at the request of the deceased.

Removal from there on Tuesday at 10:00AM going to St. Mary’s Church Lagg for 11:00AM Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

20/02/2026

The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of

Mykola Hudov

19 Bridge Street, Carndonagh and formerly of Ukraine.

Beloved husband of Ludmila and a much-loved father of Mikhail.

Mykola is deeply regretted by his granddaughter Margarita, his daughter-in-law Larysa, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

Спочивай з миром

His remains will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93YE1C tomorrow Saturday from 10:00AM where family, close friends and neighbours are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there at 11:45AM going to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for a funeral service at 12:00PM followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Service can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html

https://kellysfunerals.ie/mykola-hudov/

20/02/2026

1st ANNIVERSARY MASS

ROSE MCGONIGLE

ANNAGH & BALLYLIFFIN

The 1st anniversary Mass for Rose will take place on Sunday February 22nd at 11:30AM in St. Mary's Church, Clonmany.

MAY ROSE REST IN PEACE

18/02/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & MONTH'S MIND MASS
GEORGE DOHERTY (G)

MOLLY’S BRAE, CHURCHTOWN, CARNDONAGH

We, the family of the late George Doherty would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us after our recent loss.

To all our family, friends, and neighbours who attended the wake and funeral, sent mass cards and messages of condolences – we are very grateful.

To everyone who brought food to the wake and helped with the teas, we thank you.

A special thank you to Fr Con for the beautiful funeral mass.
Thanks to Joanne and Finbar for the beautiful music at the funeral, to the sacristans, the altar servers, and all those who helped at the Church, thank you.

Thanks to the men who helped prepare George’s final resting place in such a professional and well-presented way.

Thank you to the staff at the Beach Hill Nursing Manor for all the care and compassion shown to George over the years he was there. Thank you to all the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital and the staff at Donegal Hospice for their care of George in his final days. We also wish to thank his local doctors for their care and compassion.

To Kelly's Funeral Directors - Blaine and Anthony, thank you for all your help and support in conducting the funeral and all the arrangements. Your professionalism and courtesy were greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the staff of the Colgan Hall and the caterers for the refreshments after the funeral.

George’s late wife Mary Margaret, in her own way often said the workers behind the scenes were never noticed and seldom thanked. – We would like to take this opportunity to say the work behind the scenes was not unnoticed and we sincerely thank them all for their hard work.

George’s Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh on Sunday, February 22nd at 9:00am and everyone is welcome.

May George Rest in Peace

17/02/2026

1st ANNIVERSARY

MARY CANNY

SHEESE, GLENAGANNON, CARNDONAGH

Mary's Anniversary mass will take place at 7pm Saturday 21st February in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh

May Mary Rest in Peace

14/02/2026

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of William Gibson, Dristernan, Gleneely.

Predeceased by his brothers Alexander, Ernest, and Albert and his sister Eileen. Dear brother of Norman, Samuel, Elsie, and Honor.

William is deeply regretted and will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

William’s remains will be reposing at his home in Gleneely this evening from 6:00pm. Please note the wake house is private to family and close friends.

William’s remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh tomorrow Sunday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from William’s home on Monday afternoon at 1:00pm going to Glacknadrummond Methodist Church where a funeral service will take place at 1:30pm followed by burial afterwards in the All-Saints Graveyard, Gleneely.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron- Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

12/02/2026

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Doherty, Carrowreagh, Carndonagh. F93F6WR

Predeceased by his loving wife Mary and his son-in-law Joe.

Michael is a much-loved father of Eamonn (Mary), Eileen (Joe), Sean (Barbara), Michael (Sinead) and Marie (Kieran).

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY MICHAEL REST IN PEACE

Michael’s remains will be reposing at his home tomorrow Friday from 12:00pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Sunday at 10:20am going to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html

05/02/2026

The sudden death has occurred at his home of Brian Richardson, Ballyargus, Redcastle and formerly of Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Predeceased by his loving wife Ann and much-loved father of Sean and Sharon.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Arron, Kalem, Ryan, Zara, Craig, Adam and Ciara, his great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Mya, Tadhg, Ollie and Leilani, his daughter-in-law Tina, son-in-law Fred, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY BRIAN REST IN PEACE

Brian’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 2:00pm on Friday going to his late residence. (F93Y9T2) where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Saturday morning at 9:20am going to St. Columba’s Church, Drung for 10:00am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan at 3:00pm.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research Ireland c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

30/01/2026

Patrick Ryan's funeral mass takes place tomorrow at 11:00am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh followed by interment of his ashes in the adjoining cemetery.

May Patrick Rest in Peace

The death occurred of Paddy (Patrick) Ryan, late of Dublin and Carndonagh on the 28th October 2025.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Philomena (McElhinney) Glack.

Paddy was a much loved father of Joanne, Mary, Patricia and Patrick.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Sarah Ellen and Matthew, son's in law, Colin and Paul, daughter in law Sinead and Sarah's husband Mauricio, his sisters Marie and Anne, brother in law Glen, sister in law Katie and his nieces and nephews.

MAY PADDY REST IN PEACE

Paddy's funeral mass and cremation took place on the 4th November 2025 in the Parish of St. Brigids, Blanchardstown.

A mass will be held for Paddy at 11:00am, Saturday 31st January in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh, followed by the internment of his ashes in the adjoining cemetery.

The mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/

28/01/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & MONTH'S MIND MASS

CATHAL DOHERTY (KINNEGO)

TRENBANE, CARNDONAGH

We, the family of Cathal Doherty (Kinnego), would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us after our recent loss.

We were so comforted and sincerely grateful to our extended family, friends and neighbours who attended dad's wake, funeral and to those who sent mass and sympathy cards.

Thank you to everyone who brought food and helped out at the wake. It was greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to Fr Con, Fr Charles and Fr Devlin for the beautiful funeral mass.

Thanks to Joanne for the beautiful music at the funeral and to those who helped in any way at the funeral mass.

Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to facilitate safe parking in the icy conditions and to the council for gritting the roads.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the grave before and after the funeral.

Thanks to the Emergency services for their professionalism and compassion.

To Kelly's Funeral Directors Blaine Mc Carron and Anthony, thank you for your professional help and compassion which made the whole process easier and more seamless for us.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our gratitude.

Cathal's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonaghon Saturday, January 31st at 7pm and everyone is welcome.

The Doherty (Kinnego) family

May Cathal rest in peace