Lakefield, Bunnahowen, Belmullet, Co. Mayo – peacefully at the Mayo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on 9th August 2026.
Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget O’Donoghue, infant sister Kathleen, brother Michael John and sisters Áine and Sheila.
Beloved husband of Claire and dear father of Dave, Jacqueline, Michael, Lorraine, Fran, Breda, Sharon and Geoff.
He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sons in law Michael John, Tony, Paddy Joe, Michael and Derek, daughters in law Rina, Brenda and Mary, cherished sister Eileen Gaughan (American Street, Belmullet) and brother Geoffrey (Coventry, England), sister in law Mary Francis, Mary, Josephine, Christina and Annie, brothers in law Tony, Seán and Fr. David, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.
May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
David will lie in repose at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet on Wednesday evening from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock with a break from 6.30 to 6.45.
Funeral will arrive at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Glencastle on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Glencastle New Cemetery.
House Private Please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the “Belmullet Community Hospital”, c/o McDonnell Funeral Directors, Belmulllet.