The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Sunday 6th September 2026 of Hugh Wells, Dooballagh, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving wife May, son Nicholas, daughters Pauline, Catherine, Claire, Laura and their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Tina Kelly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Hugh is predeceased by his parents Paddy and Nora, brothers Pascal and Decky.
May Hugh Rest in Peace.
Hugh will repose at his late residence on Monday 7th September with house private please.
Reposing at Lily Hill Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 PX3R on Tuesday 8th September from 6pm until 8pm where you are welcome to come and pay your respects.
Service there on Wednesday 9th September at 12 noon followed by cremation.
Family flowers only please.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please do so in the Condolences section below.
So sorry for your loss Dean and family . Your grandad spoke the world of you RIP hughie
Attended the funeral
Sorry to hear this sad news .
May he rest in peace 🙏
From con o regan
Mary Mc Elwaine n family left a private message.
Attended the wake & Attended the funeral
Sincere condolences to the Wells family on the loss of Hugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Charlie,Caitlin Mc Glynn and family left a private message.
Attended the funeral
Deapest condolences to the Wells family. Thinking if ye all at this difficult time. RIP🙏
Sincere condolences to May and all the family on Hughie’s passing may he rest in peace 🙏 Thinking of you all
Sincerest sympathy on the loss of Hugh Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh Sé. RIP
Thinking of you all today and over the next few days. Remember the good times and treasured memories you all have shared with your treasured/husband, Dad, Grandad,relative and friend. Heartbroken for you. You have lost a treasure. Heartfelt sympathies. Thoughts and prayers. xxoo
Sincere condolences to the Wells family on the death and loss of Mr Hugh Wells. Thinking of you all, especially yourself Cathereen as we have known each other a long time. You often spoke fondly of your dear dad.
Heartfelt sympathy to May and all the Wells family. Praying for you at this sad time. May Hugh rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to Tina, Hugh’s family, and all the extended Wells family on the death of Hugh. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Our Sincere & Heartfelt Condolences to May, Pauline, Nicholas, Cathereen, Claire & Laura, Hugh’s sister Tina Kelly & all his extended Family & many Friends. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace with all those gone before him. You are all in our thoughts & Prayers during this very Sad & Difficult time.💔🙏. Eileen & Josie Gallagher & Family
Deepest condolences to May, Nicholas,Pauline, cathereen, Claire and Laura.
To all of the extended family and friends we offer our prayers for you all at this difficult time rest in peace Hughie 🙏
My Sincere condolences to May and Wells family on the passing of Hugh. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace. For short time l knew Hugh a gentleman always welcoming to his home.