McGowans Funeral Home

09/04/2026

We’re deeply appreciative to share this warm review from a lady who recently entrusted us with caring for her late husband and arranging his wake and celebration of life in our funeral home.

08/04/2026

The celebration of Rudy Hendry's Life. ❣️8th April 2026

07/04/2026

The death has taken place of…

Rudy (Randolph) Hendry, Blue Cedars, Glenfin Road, Ballybofey. Peacefully at home on 6th April 2026.

Forever cherished by beloved Wife Shanne. Always loved by son Bryan (Carole), also leaves behind his daughter Leighanne, Cherished Sister Mary (Colm), Sadly Missed by grandchildren Odin, Dustin. Also mourned by niece Charlotte and Nephew Scott, relatives, neighbours, friends.

At peace.

~ Arrangements - Wake ~

Tuesday 7th April 2026
Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Drumboe Ave., Stranorlar - Ballybofey from 6pm until 9pm.

~ Arrangements - Funeral ~

Celebration of Life on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 12pm in McGowan's Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, F93 A461. Rudy’s Celebration of Life can be viewed online at https://www.facebook.com/mcgowansfunerals

Followed by a Private cremation.

Flowers welcome. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McGowan's Funeral Home in Rudy's memory.

House private at all times.

Condolences to Rudy's family can be left in the comment section below.

29/03/2026

T. 074 91 90092 24hrs a day 7 days a week.

26/03/2026

At McGowan’s Funeral Home, we believe that every life is unique — and every farewell should be too.

We take great pride in caring for your loved one with the utmost dignity, respect, and attention to detail, creating a service that truly reflects their personality, story, and the life they lived. No two families are the same, and neither are the funerals we arrange. Everything we do is thoughtfully tailored to ensure a personal and meaningful goodbye.

Our funeral home is a warm, welcoming space, open to you and your family to use as your own throughout the wake. It is a place where stories are shared, memories are honoured, and time can be spent together in comfort, privacy, and peace.

We understand that this can be an overwhelming time, and no question is ever too small or insignificant. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or simply someone to talk things through with, we are always here to help.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time — we are here for you when you need us most.

www.martinmcgowan.ie
074 91 90092
[email protected]

04/02/2026

https://www.funeral-directors-donegal.martinmcgowan.ie/

McGowan’s Funeral Home provides caring and professional funeral services in Stranorlar, Ballybofey and across Donegal. Led by Martin McGowan, we support families with burial, cremation, civil funerals and repatriation.

15/01/2026

McGowan’s Funeral Home - Available to you 24/7 - 365. Telephone 074 91 900 92

23/12/2025

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Today, there was a funeral. People cried. Tissues were crumpled and left on the tables. Flower petals fell to the floor. Now, the cleaning staff is making things tidy for the family who will be here tomorrow.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Someone in our town died away from home, the funeral director is traveling many miles to bring him home and into the funeral home’s care. The light is on in anticipation of her safe return.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Hospice called. The teacher who taught the funeral director -- and you -- in the third grade isn’t expected to make it through the night. He’s catching up on paperwork while he keeps vigil. Soon he’ll be called to the home and it will be his turn to take care of the teacher.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There are computer problems. The video tribute file a family sent won’t work. We’re staying late to make it right for their service.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

It was a busy day today and we still need to notify Social Security and the Veteran’s Administration of a death.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There’s been a terrible accident. We’re doing our best to make a loved one presentable so that they can say goodbye with dignity.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The obituary a family gave us for their father is full of misspellings. We need to correct them and get it to the paper.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re reviewing all of the details for tomorrow’s service. When will the celebrant arrive? Do we have drivers for the cars? Who will be the pallbearers?

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re checking tomorrow’s weather in case we need the umbrellas.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The light is on because your neighbor, the funeral director, is pacing the floor. She can’t sleep. Tomorrow, she will oversee a service.

-Author Unknown

21/12/2025

20/12/2025

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