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Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors, 1, Church Hill (2025)

07/10/2025

Connors
Tommy
Neil T Blaney Road,
Letterkenny.
The tragic death has taken place of Tommy Connors Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his parents Micky & Martina & 3 brothers. Sadly missed by his entire family circle.

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE

Tommy's remains will be reposing in Eternal Light Chapel of rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, (F92 XE35) on Wednesday 8th of October from 3.30pm - 5.30pm followed by removal to Saint Eunan's Cathedral, to arrive 6pm & repose overnight. Funeral mass at 11am on Thursday morning 9th of October followed by interment in Leck cemetery.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Tommy's family below or on RIP.ie.

11/09/2025

Ridewood
Bert
Cavan Hill,
Ballindrait, Lifford
F93 WPC0
Peacefully in the Mater Hospital Dublin on Monday 8th of September.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen Anne Ridewood (née Lynch 2016). Sadly missed by his loving daughters Amanda, Karen & Michelle & partners, grandchildren Patrick, George, Eoin, Connell, Seamus, Dylan, Conor, Mia & Finn, brother Bill (Australia), extended family members many friends & neighbours.

ETERNAL REST BE GRANTED

Bert's remains will repose in Eternal Light chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) tomorrow evening Saturday 13th September from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral on Sunday afternoon in St. Patrick's Church Murlog at 1pm followed by interment in St Columba’s, Church, Cemetery, Drumoghill. Funeral mass can be viewed https://www.churchservices.tv/lifford.

House strictly private please.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Bert's family below or on RIP.ie.

07/09/2025

***********Acknowledgement***********

Kevin McCallion
3 Colehill
Newtowncunningham
Co Donegal
10th August 2025

We, the family of Kevin McCallion, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all of those who supported and sympathised with us on the recent, sad passing of our dear husband, father, and grandfather.

To our extended family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues; your love, support and understanding during this difficult time and particularly during the course of Kevin’s illness is very much appreciated. To the countless number of people who cooked meals whilst we were caring for him, it helped us immeasurably. To all of Kevin’s friends and family who visited and supported him during his illness, your time and presence gave him great strength, it meant so much to him and to all of us.

To everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent sympathy cards, mass cards and flowers, to those who left messages of condolence online, and to those who made donations in Kevin’s memory to the Donegal Hospice, sincere thanks for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Much appreciation goes to everyone, including local businesses who assisted during the wake, made tea and supplied food and refreshments. A special thanks to An Grianán Hotel for their kindness and for providing refreshments after the funeral.

We would like to thank the many healthcare professionals who cared for Kevin over the course of his illness. Sincere thanks goes to the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital and the staff of the Donegal Hospice.
A special acknowledgment to the staff of Castle Medical Practice and Healthwise Pharmacy Newtowncunningham and the nurses of the Community Intervention Team, who were always so caring, helpful and kind to Kevin, and to all of us.

Many thanks to Fr. Philip Kemmy for his support and prayers. Kevin really appreciated your frequent visits over the last two years.
To Fr. Oliver McCrossan and Kevin’s nephew, Rev. Stephen Baxter - thank you for the beautiful funeral mass.
Thank you to all our family and friends who participated in the mass by delivering readings, prayers of the faithful and to the pallbearers.

To Michael Doherty, and his accompaniments, thank you sincerely for the beautiful, emotive music you played so expertly at the funeral, it meant the world to us and we know Kevin would have loved it.

We would like to express our deep appreciation to Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors, in particular to Martin, Charlie & Jimmy for their kindness and professionalism during the wake and funeral.

To those who helped us in any way, your kindness is very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

Kevin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday the 12th of September at 7pm in Church of All Saints, Newtowncunningham.

05/09/2025

Fullerton
John
Rooskey,
Newtowncunningham,
(Formerly of Larne, Co. Antrim)
F93 C822
Peacefully at his late residence, Rooskey Newtowncunningham & formerly of Larne, Co. Antrim, surrounded by his caring family. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, daughter Rebecca, sons William (Hazel) & John. Deeply regretted by loving parents William & Anne, his cherished grandchildren Sophie, Finn and Violet. Fondly remembered by sisters Aileen & Sharon, brothers Billy, Mark & Robert, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews & a wide circle of family, friends & neighbours.

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

John's remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon 7th September for requiem mass in all Saints Church Newtowncunningham at 1pm, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

House private to family & close friends at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty, Funeral Director.
Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for John's family below or on Rip.ie.

01/09/2025

*****ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*****

Michael (Mick) Garry
Rathdonnell, Letterkenny,
Donegal.
F92 AV2W
5th August, 2025

We, the Garry Family, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported us during our sad loss.

We are truly thankful to everyone who travelled from near and far to offer their condolences, attend the wake and funeral, and share in our sorrow. Your presence and support brought us great comfort.

We greatly appreciate the many mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, messages, prayers, and the wonderful stories and memories shared about Mick. Our special thanks go to our cousins for their support in helping prepare the house for the wake, and to our neighbours, friends, customers and extended family who helped with refreshments, brought food, assisted with traffic, and supported us in countless thoughtful ways.

We are sincerely grateful to the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital, Medical 8 and the CDM Hub, for their compassionate care of Mick during his illness. Our thanks also to Fr. McKeever & Fr. Chambers for guidance and support throughout, and to Fr. McGettigan for his contributions during the funeral. We extend our appreciation to Charlie McClafferty, Funeral Directors, for the professional and personal care shown to our family, to the gravediggers, and to Patrick & Paul Doherty for the funeral music.

We wish to thank all who provided Guards of H onour: Letterkenny Credit Union; Letterkenny Golf Club; Kilmacrennan’s Men Shed; Donegal Motor Club and Guinness employees. Thanks also to the Mount Errigal Hotel for the meal following the funeral, and to Highland Bakery, Mac’s Mace, County Dry Cleaners, and PGIM for their generous contributions. It is impossible to thank everyone individually; please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. Thanks also for the generous donations to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital.

Gentle and kind, Mick was a man of integrity, resolve, and quiet strength. His love and guidance shaped our lives, and his memory will remain a light in our hearts forever. We will always miss him. His Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on 5th September, in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan (F92 VX23).

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann, tá cumha orainn ina dhiaidh agus braithimid uainn go mór é

01/09/2025

*************ACKNOWLEDGEMENT**************

Mary Harkin
Corderry, Glendown, Churchill, letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

On behalf of Mary's family, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported and sympathised with us on the recent passing of Mary. Thank you to everyone who attended the wake and funeral. And to all those who sent mass and sympathy cards, and left messages of condolences online,

Thank you to Mary's neighbours and friends, and everyone who provided and helped with food and refreshments during her wake. Your kindness and support were very much appreciated.
A sincere thank you to all of Mary's doctors, nurses, and carers for the care provided to Mary over the past few years.

Thanks to Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors, for carrying out their duties in such a professional and dignified manner.

We would particularly like to extend our thanks to Fr. Michael McKeever for conducting such a beautiful funeral mass.

Thanks to Gary Mangan for the beautiful music at the funeral mass and to Wilkins Bar, Churchill, for the Refreshments after the funeral.

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

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Colmcille's Church, Glendowan, on Saturday 6th September at 8pm.

20/08/2025

Shuttle Bus from St. Colmcilles Church Glendowan to Mc Cormack wake this and tomorrow evening at 5pm

19/08/2025

Mc Cormack
Mickey
Glendowan,
Churchill.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Andy & Mary, baby McCormack, son Michael & grandson Daniel.
Survived by his loving wife Celia, daughter Amanda & her husband John, grandchildren Gavin, Fíonn, Sàoirse & Cuinn. Great-grand children Aria, Charlotte, Faidh & Ella. Deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours & many friends.

REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD

Mickey's remains will repose at his daughters, Amanda Boyces residence, Cornagullion, Glendowan, (F92 NX94) tomorrow Wednesday 20th Aug from 11am. Funeral from there on Friday morning 22nd Aug for requiem Mass in St.Colmcille's Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Shuttle Bus from St. Colmcilles Church Glendowan in operation this and tomorrow evening at 5pm.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Mickey's family in the section below or on Rip.ie.

17/08/2025

Connaghan
Masie (née O’Donnel)
Whitehill,
Churchill.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by husband, John & daughter Margaret. Survived by sons Martin, Frankie, Gerard, Christy & Kevin, daughter Philomena. Deeply regretted by her extended family members, neighbours & many friends.

MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Masie's remains will repose at the residence of her daughter Philomena, 33 Glencar Park, Letterkenny F92F6CA from 6pm today 17th Aug. Funeral from there on Tuesday morning 19th Aug for requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Gartan Cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 12 noon & on morning of the Funeral. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Masie's family below or on Rip.ie.

15/08/2025

Acknowledgement

Gavin Burke
Moneygreggan
Newtowncunningham
Co Donegal

We, Gavin’s parents, Annette & Martin together with his siblings Gary, Brian, Shane, Martin, Elaine, Edel and the extended family would like to acknowledge the many heartfelt expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness following our sad loss of Gavin who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on 19th July. To all those who attended the wake & funeral, sent sympathy cards, mass cards, letters & flowers and messages of condolences and to all who remembered Gavin in their prayers & those who made donations in Gavin’s memory to the Oncology ward in Letterkenny University Hospital / Donegal Hospice. We are truly grateful.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to our extended family, friends and neighbours and work colleagues for their love and support at this difficult time. To all those who helped during the wake, made tea, brought food and refreshments including businesses who supplied food and to those who helped with parking and traffic flow. To An Garda Síochána for their help with traffic management on the day of the funeral.

Thank you for all the stories and memories shared, they have been a great comfort to us and will always be remembered.
We would like to thank the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital, especially the doctors and wonderful nurses and healthcare assistants in the Oncology ward for their dedication compassionate & exceptional care & kindness shown to Gavin during his time spent there. Gavin got to know all the staff on the ward. To the domestic staff and to the catering staff who not only brought food & refreshments but friendship too.
Thank you to the staff in Donegal Hospice for their professionalism and wonderful care given to Gavin in his short time spent there. To the staff of Beaumont Hospital for their exceptional care. To the staff of Castle Medical Practice Newtowncunningham & Healthwise Pharmacy thank you.

Sincere thanks to Gavin’s colleagues from the Central Library for their guard of honour on the day of the funeral. It was a warm & lovely gesture.

Our deepest gratitude to Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr Ciaran Harkin, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Fr Francis Ferry, Fr Shane Gallagher, Fr Peter Kabarenge and the many priests who visited and prayed with Gavin.
A special word of thanks to Fr Philip Kemmy for the beautiful funeral mass and to Monsignor Gillespie, Fr Harkin & Fr Mc Hugh for the mass concelebration. It was so special.

A special thank you to the choir Cór Ailigh, which Gavin was a member, for the beautiful singing and music. It was powerful & resonant.
We would like to express our profound thanks to Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors, in particular Charlie & Jimmy for their professionalism & dignified service and for their friendship & support during the wake & funeral. Also a special thanks to Michael Morning. We really appreciate it.
To the gravediggers who prepared Gavin’s final resting place.

For those who helped in any way your contribution was very much appreciated.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this expression of our
deepest gratitude will be accepted by all those who have helped us in any way during this difficult time.
Gavin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 19th August at 7.00pm in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham.

Jesus says “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die”
The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

11/08/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bridie Porter
279 Skeog Cottages,
Bridgend P.O, Lifford, Co. Donegal.

On behalf of the Porter family, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported and sympathised with us on the recent passing of our mum Bridie. Thank you to all those who attended the wake and funeral who comforted and supported the family. We appreciate all those who sent mass and sympathy cards, left messages of condolences online, phone calls, text messages, and beautiful floral arrangements. Your kind words, messages and gestures of compassion have been a source of great comfort to us during this very difficult time.
Thank you to our extended family, neighbours and friends and to everyone who provided and helped with food and refreshments. Your kindness and support were very much appreciated.
A sincere thank you to each of mums’ carers, your compassion, kindness, patience and professionalism made a meaningful difference to her life and brought us comfort as a family over the past few years.
To the staff at Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre and Chemist Connect Bridgend thank you all the support over the years.
A special word of thanks to the wonderful and caring staff in Medical 3 and Donegal Hospice who cared for mum during her brief illness. To those who gave donations to Medical 3 and Donegal Hospice, thank you.
To Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors, we thank them for carrying out their duties in such a professional and dignified manner. Thanks also to An Garda Síochána for their assistance and to those who managed traffic for the funeral. Thank you to Ann the sacristan, for preparing the chapel and for your help during the funeral, it was greatly appreciated.
We would like to thank all the people who travelled to be with us on the morning of the funeral, and to those online.
We would particularly like to extend our appreciation to Fr. Michael McKeever (Glendowan) for conducting such a beautiful funeral mass. Special thanks also to Fr. Kevin Doherty (Clonmany) who attended the hospital and the wake, Fr. Paddy Baker (Fahan) who attended the hospice, Fr. Francis Bradley (Cockhill) and Fr. Philip Kemmy who attended the wake.
Thank you to all our family who participated also during the mass. To the musicians, Jenny Grant and Serena Doherty, we thank you for the beautiful and heartfelt music. It was the perfect representation of our dear mum Bridie, and we really thank you all for that.
Thank you to the An Grianan hotel and staff for the lovely meal after the funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude.
Bridie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Aengus Church, Burt on Thursday 21st August at 7pm. All welcome.

10/08/2025

McCallion
Kevin
3 Colehill,
Newtowncunningham,
F93 HFH7
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by parents Owen & Lizzie & sister Kathleen McNamara.
Survived by his loving wife Helena, son Lee (Claire), daughters Deborah Brown (Emmet) & Shauna Kelly (Michael), his grandchildren Ella, Adam, Rhys & Miya. Deeply missed by brothers Danny, Jackie (Jean) & Dessie (Mary), sisters Sadie (Charlie), Geraldine (Pat) & Patricia (Frankie), nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours & many friends.

GRANT REST ON HIS SOUL

Kevin's remains will repose at his late residence tomorrow Monday 11th Aug from 11am. Funeral from there on Wednesday morning 13th Aug for requiem Mass at 11am in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am & on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty, Funeral Director.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Kevin's family below or on Rip.ie.

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