Kelly's Funeral Directors

17/02/2026

The 1st Anniversary Mass details of the late BRENDAN MCBREARTY.

17/02/2026

15/02/2026

Acknowledgement & Month’s Mind Mass Details of the late
Rita McLaughlin, 72 Croaghan Heights, Lifford.

Months Mind Mass: Saturday February 28th, at 7.30pm in St Eunans Church Raphoe.

We the family of Rita McLaughlin wish to express our sincere heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us following her recent passing. We are beyond grateful to each and every one of you who took the time to offer your condolences by coming to our home, telephoning, sending messages or cards, lit candles and to those who simply held us in your thoughts and prayers. You will never understand the impact you have had on our family and Mammy would have been so touched.

To our extended Porter and McLaughlin families who continue to support us through good and bad times, family is everything and we are so grateful to have you all.
Our relatives, friends, neighbours and local businesses who supported us in countless ways, from providing food and practical help to simply being there with a kind word or a shoulder to lean on.

A special thank you to our wonderful neighbours of Croaghan Heights, past and present, who have supported us through Mums illness, wake, funeral and beyond. You all hold a special place in our hearts, your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.

To Fr McCaughey who guided us through the wake and allowed us to truly reflect the person that Mum was in a beautiful funeral Mass. To Amy Meehan who provided the most beautiful music that touched every person in attendance, words cannot convey how thankful we are to you.

A special word of thanks to those who contributed so meaningfully to Mum’s funeral mass: to Mum’s sisters for their beautiful presentation of the symbols that captured her life and personality so well, to Eamon and Shannon who shared the readings, Claire, Simon and Eugene for the prayers of the faithful, Mums sisters in law for the offertory procession, and to Paul for the heartfelt tribute and eulogy that captured her spirit so perfectly.

To the members of the 28 inf Battalion Association who provided the guard of honour at the church, this meant so much to us as a family. To everyone who took the time to attend the Mass and for those that travelled to be with us, we appreciate you so much.
It was so comforting to see so many friends waiting to welcome Mum as we travelled through Moville and to then be greeted by so many familiar faces in Ballybrack really touched our hearts.

A special word of thanks to Fr Colm who welcomed us warmly and facilitated a lovely burial at Ballybrack to honour Mums wishes.
We would especially like to thank all the medical staff who treated, helped and supported Mum through her illness. A special thank you to the Oncology Team at The North West Cancer Centre and Ward 50 in Altnagelvin who under the direction of the amazing Dr Malek ensured that Mum received the very best care that they could offer. To the Cancer Nurses Roisin Roddy and Anne Marie Crossan who supported in ways that went above and beyond, you are such special people and we can’t thank you enough.

The gratitude that we wish to express to the team at Donegal Hospice is beyond words. Every person we encountered from cleaning staff, kitchen staff, admin and medical staff treated us all with such compassion and kindness at every interaction. You are angels on earth and we can’t convey to you how comfortable and safe you made Mum feel in those final days and hours. Thank you to our relatives and friends who have made donations to Donegal Hospice, this service it a lifeline for families in their darkest hour and one we will champion in future.

A very special thank you to Ann Dolan and Yvonne Harte for their kindness. Your care in ensuring Mum’s hair, makeup, and nails were perfect allowed us to see her as her beautiful, elegant self one last time, and for that, we are forever grateful.

Finally, our sincere thanks to Michael and Caroline Kelly and all at Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Raphoe, for their exceptional care and professionalism. Your attention to detail and gentle guidance were a great comfort to us.

With kindest regards and warmest thanks, Ian, Stephen, Carina and Daniel (McLaughlin).

Month’s Mind Mass
Date: Saturday 28th February
Time: 7.30pm
Location: St Eunans Church Raphoe

14/02/2026

The obituary notice of the late
ANNIE CURRAN, Trensallagh, St Johnston.

The death has occurred of Annie Curran (née Brown), Trensallagh, St Johnston, Co. Donegal. F93 CPD8.

Annie will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Christina, Bernie (Brian), Damien (Rosina), Liam (Catherine), Paul (Jeanette), Siobhan (Noel), her grandchildren and great Grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.

Annie is predeceased by her husband Joe, parents Mary and Andy Brown, grandson Jordan, great grandchildren, Martin and Michael, her brother James Henderson. May they all Rest in Peace.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept,
to love, to cherish and never forget.

Annie will repose at her late residence from 2pm tomorrow: Sunday 15th February, all day Monday.

Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday Morning at 10.30am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Kelly's Funeral Directors page from link below
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Pj7UyC24K/

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Johnston Resource Centre, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

10/02/2026

The obituary notice of the late
EDNA BOYCE, Castleblaugh, Newtowncunningham.

The death has occurred, in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Edna Boyce (née Casey), Castleblaugh, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal, F93 WF30.

Lovingly missed by her husband Patrick; daughters Donna (Tony) and Lorraine (Gareth); grandson Oisín; her sisters Dolores, Bernadine, Martina; and all her extended family, friends, and neighbours.

Edna was predeceased by her parents Brian and Ruby, sister Irene and brother Gerard.

Deep are the memories, precious they stay;
No passing of time, will take them away.

Wake Arrangements
One way system in place, please follow signs, entering by the Galdonagh Road side.
• Wednesday, 11th February: Reposing from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday, 12th February: Reposing from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral Arrangements
Funeral cortege leaving her late residence on Friday morning, 13th February, at 10:20 a.m., going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11:00 a.m. Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed online at www.newtownkilleaparish.com

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

05/02/2026

Acknowledgement & Month’s Mind Mass Details of the late
JOHN HEANEY,
14 Millpark, Carrigans.

The Month’s Mind Mass for the late John Heaney will take place in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, on Friday, 13th February at 7pm.

The wife and family of the late John Heaney gratefully acknowledge and express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported us during our heartbreaking loss.

We are deeply thankful to all who attended John’s wake and funeral, and to those who reached out with calls, Mass cards, sympathy cards and messages.

A special word of thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends and extended family, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us. To everyone who helped with the children at home, your kindness was greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the local businesses who provided food and supported us in countless ways.

Our sincere thanks to Dr Duffy and all his staff for their continued support. We are also very grateful to the first responders and emergency services for their assistance, especially Garda Malcolm and Alan Scott.

A special word of thanks to Ulster University, Royal & Prior, Glenswilly N.S., Monreagh N.S., and Oakley Childcare for their ongoing support to our children.

We are extremely grateful to Fr Damien, Fr Oliver, Fr Phillip, and Monsignor Gillespie for the beautiful and comforting Mass celebrated for John.

Thank you to the musicians for enhancing the Mass with your music, and to the grave diggers for their service.

Our thanks also to Declan and Gabrielle McFarland for directing traffic on the morning of the funeral.

We extend our appreciation to Angela and the girls at the Resource Centre, St Johnston, for the beautiful tea and refreshments afterwards.

Finally, our sincere thanks to Michael and Caroline Kelly and all at Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Raphoe, for their exceptional care and professionalism. Your attention to detail and gentle guidance were a great comfort to us.

With kindest regards and warmest thanks, Rhonda and the family of the late John Heaney

04/02/2026

The 1st Anniversary Mass details of the late JUNE O'DONNELL, Dunmore, Carrigans.

03/02/2026

The Month's Mind Mass details of the late PATSY MCGINLEY, Ballylast, Castlefin.

02/02/2026

The 1st Anniversary Mass details of the late CHARLIE KEARNS, Mullaghanney, Raphoe.

31/01/2026

The Month's Mind Mass details of the late JOHN COYLE.

30/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late
RITA MCLAUGHLIN.

The death has taken place of Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), 72 Croaghan Heights, Lifford, Co. Donegal. F93YR2N, following a long illness, and in the peaceful embrace of her family at Donegal Hospice.

Much loved and devoted wife of Ian.
Loving mother to her heartbroken children Stephen (Nataly), Carina (Michael) and Daniel (Sarah). Cherished Granny to Eve, Liam, Rónán, Reilly and Anamaria.

Sadly missed by her sisters and brother: Jennifer Brolly, Benny Porter and Christina, Frances Foley, Monica O’Loughlin and Brian, Millie Colhoun and Danny, Helen Porter, and Pauline Porter. Lovingly remembered by her sisters in law Angela, Valerie, Moira, Claire and Rosemarie, all her nieces and nephews, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Rita was predeceased by her parents Bob and Maggie Porter, and her brother Eunan. May they all Rest in Peace.

The family kindly ask those attending the wake and funeral to be considerate and patient with Ian, who has moderate dementia and may struggle with conversation and recalling names.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, to love, to cherish, and never forget.

Wake Arrangements
• Friday, 30th January: Private to family, neighbours and close friends.
• Saturday, 31st January: Reposing at her late residence from 1pm to 9pm.
• Sunday, 1st February: Reposing from 1pm to 9pm.

Funeral Arrangements
Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard, Moville, Co. Donegal (F93 HT62).

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at:
https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

30/01/2026

The 1st Anniversary Mass details of the late MAUREEN QUINN, Townparks Raphoe.