HINEY, Donal

Born on October 30, 1949. Passed away February 16, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 16th February 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 74 Years.

Dearly loved and adored husband of Esther for 49 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Grace and Michael and adored granda to Connor.

Loved brother and brother-in-law to Eamon (Dec) and Gemma, Mary and Emmett, Anthony and Sally, Enda and Carmel, and Gerrard.

Uncle Donal to all his nieces and Nephews. Dearly loved friend to all the McNulty family.

Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Kay Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul for Mr. Donal Hiney will be offered at Saint Michaels Catholic Church, Kay Street Traralgon on Friday 23rd February 2024 commencing at 11.30am.
The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery, Traralgon.

Donal’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. To our beautiful neighbour Donal, what a special person you were who left left this world too soon. You were a true gentleman, kind, caring, helpful and had a wonderful sense of humour. It was always a pleasure to see your smiling face. We will sorely miss you. Thank you for all those spontaneous chats and laughs. May you Rest In Peace until we meet again.
    All our love Gregg, Belinda, Tyron, Candice and Jeanette
    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Belinda Bramwell February 17, 2024
  2. Condolences to Esther, Grace, Michael and Connor. Condolences also to the Hiney and Deane families. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May Donal rest in peace .

    Edward and Mary Gaughan. Ballina, Ireland February 17, 2024
  3. BILLY&I are so sorry to learn this very sad news of Donals passing.We have great memories of times spent with you Esther &Grace &dear Donal in Crossmolina..Donal was a true gentleman&was always smiling&witty.Rest in peace Donal.

    Billy&Mary Hiney February 18, 2024
  4. To Esther,Grace, Michael,Connor and all the Hiney ,McNulty and extended families we offer our deepest condolences to you all on the death of Donal. We are all heartbroken for ye at this sad time and we will miss Dodie forever.Ye are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Donal rest in eternal peace and may God comfort ye in yer sorrow 🙏🙏🙏

    Nora , Paddy and the Monaghan Family February 18, 2024
  5. Donald was always very friendly and very like Uncle Neddy, I was delighted to have met him last September in Tobar, may he rest in peace. Condolences to all his family.

    Teresa and Michael Mulhare née Hiney February 18, 2024
  6. To Ester, Grace, Mary, Anthony, Enda, Gerard and all Donals’s friends and family myself and Ann would like to pay our condolences, Donal was full of fun and it was a pleasure to be in his company, he was very witty and could always think on his feet, earth’s loss is heaven’s gain may he RIP amen

    Joseph Donnelly Crossmolina Ireland February 18, 2024
  7. To Ester, Grace and Michael, Mary, Anthony, Enda and Gerard and the extended Hiney and McNulty family sincere condolences on Donal’s passing. He was a kind and witty gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. Many great memories of him. RIP Donal.

    Carmel Traynor February 18, 2024
  8. Deepest condolences to Esther Grace Michael and Connor and all extended families on the passing of Donal . We have such lovely memories of all the holidays in Geesala. Donal was a true gentleman and was always full of fun . He will be deeply missed . May his gentle soul rest in peace..

    David and Kay Gaughan and family . February 18, 2024
  9. Deepest condolences to Esther and Grace. I have the fondest memories of my cousin and the times spent in Crossmolina. Much love Mari and Ciaran.

    Mari and Ciaran Ward February 18, 2024
  10. A dear friend from many years ago
    Donal you were just the most wonderful man and your kindness to me and Siobhan when we tragically lost Frank
    Esther and you gave me a home and comfort without any questions. My sincere condolences to Esther Grace and all those who loved you Donal in this life. May your soul and smile shine brighter in the eternal life. Corr Family.

    Mary Rafter-Corr February 18, 2024
  11. Sincere condolences to Esther Grace and all the Hiney family
    Beautiful memories of your family in Crossmolina Gone too soon Donal . May your soul rest in eternal peace
    Beirne family from Sheepwalk Roscommon. Manchester and Melbourne. Bennie Beirne and all my family

    Bennie Beirne February 18, 2024
  12. Esther, Grace, Michael, Connor and extended family… so sad to hear of Donal’s passing, what a lovely person.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Johnny, Siobhan and family February 18, 2024
  13. Wonderful memories and so blessed to have known such a wonderful kind gentleman, I am sad to hear you are gone, Rest in Peace Donal

    Siobhan Corr February 18, 2024
  14. Sincere condolences Esther, Grace, Michael and Conor. We wish we were closer to you all at this sad time. We keep talking about the time we spent with Donal and Esther when ye were home in September. Danny has been holding the AFL ball, he got off Donal many years ago, tight all weekend. Sending all our love, hugs and kisses from Crossmolina. Barry, Alma, Danny, Naoise and Dara.

    Barry and Alma Loftus February 18, 2024
  15. Our deepest condolences to Ester, Grace and the wider Hiney and Deane families. We had the opportunity to spend some time with Donal and Ester many years ago while in Australia. Their kindness is not forgotten. Rest in peace Donal.
    Pat & Michelle McNamara

    Pat McNamara February 19, 2024
  16. Deepest Sympathies to Esther Grace Michael Connor Brothers and Sister of Donal. It was great to meet up with him last year. R.I.P Donal

    Michael + Carmel Hiney Cloughatanny TubberCounty Offaly February 19, 2024
  17. Saddened to hear of the untimly death of Donal. Thinking of Ester and family and all the Hiney family at this time. . May Donal rest in peace🙏

    Lizzanne & Christy Donnelly February 19, 2024
  18. To Esther, Grace, Michael, Connor and all the Hiney, Deane, McNulty and extended families, we offer our deepest condolences to all of you on the death of Donal. We had the pleasure to met Donal & Esther, only last Summer on their visit to Dooyork. A true gentleman as always. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. May Donal rest in peace.

    Bryan, Tracey and all the Scanlon Family (Dooyork)

    Bryan Scanlon February 19, 2024
  19. Our deepest condolences to Ester, Grace, Michael and Connor on the sad passing of Donal. I have fond memories as a child being brought up to the caravan park by Donal when they were home in Crossmolina to play with Grace. He was so witty and good fun! May he rest in peace. Our deepest thoughts are with you all.
    Jennifer Connor and family Crossmolina

    Jennifer Connor February 19, 2024
  20. Sincere condolences to Esther Grace Michael Conor and all the Hiney family on the sad passing of Donal. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

    Kevin & Mary Connor Crossmolina February 19, 2024
  21. Deeply saddened to hear of Donal’s death – our condolences to Esther, Grace, Michael, Connor and to the extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

    Angela Donoghue February 19, 2024
  22. To Ester, Grace, Michael and connor and all the Hiney and Deane families we are so very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Donal. We have a lot of fond memories of a great friend and we will always remember the good times we had with both Ester and donal. Thinking of ye at this sad time and we will remember donal in our prayers god comfort ye all x

    Seamus and Agnes Gilroy, Belmullet February 19, 2024
  23. We are saddened by the news of Donal’s untimely passing. To Esther, Grace, Michael & Connor also our dear friend Mary, Anthony, Enda & Gérard & extended families we offer our heartfelt condolences. Donal was always such a ray of sunshine who will be greatly missed by all. May his gentle soul now rest in eternal peace. Love & thoughts.

    Martin & Mary Walshe February 19, 2024
  24. My sincere sympathy to Ester and family and Donal siblings on Donal death .A gentleman.

    John f caden .Ross Lodge killala. Co mayo Ireland. February 19, 2024
  25. Sincere sympathies to Ester, Grace , Michael and Connor and all the Hiney family.We will remember Donal as a gentleman always enjoyed his company.Sadly missed. May he Rest in Peace
    Camillus , Kate,Daniel and Aoife

    Camillus and Kate Hiney Ballycumber Co. Offaly February 19, 2024
  26. All sympathy and love to Esther and family on your sad loss. I have such good memories of staying with Esther and Donal when I was in Australia many decades ago. He was the wittiest of cousins and the loveliest of men. Margaret and Paddy xx

    Margaret Ward February 19, 2024
  27. With sincere sympathy to Esther and Grace on the sad death of Donal, remembered fondly from visits to Crossmolina when we were all young; from Michael, Orla, Sean and Eimear Farrell.

    Michael Farrell February 19, 2024
  28. Sincere sympathy to Esther, Grace, Michael and Connor on the untimely death of Donal and to all the extended Hiney and Deane families. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

    Enda & Philomena Judge, Crossmolina, Ireland. February 20, 2024
  29. Sincere sympathy to Esther, Grace, Michael and Connor on the passing of Donal and to all the extended Hiney and Deane families. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

    Enda & Philomena Judge, Crossmolina, Ireland. February 20, 2024
  30. Esther ,Grace., Michael and Conor we are so sorry to learn of the passing of Donal. He was a true gentleman. We have fond memories of our visits to you in Tralgon and Dooyork and the good times we shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May Donal rest in peace.
    Tony Barbara and family. 🙏🙏🙏

    Barbara Devlin February 20, 2024
  31. Our deepest sympathies to Esther,Grace,Michael,Mary,Anthony,Enda & Gerard on Donals untimely passing. It was always such a pleasure to meet with him in Crossmolina. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time Rest in peace Donal.

    John & Mary Hiney,Kildare. February 20, 2024
  32. Desperately saddened with the news of Donal’s passing. All our love to Esther, Grace, Michael & Connor. From Niall, Donna, Maya & Else.

    Niall Loftus February 20, 2024
  33. Esther Grace and family , sincere condolences
    on Donal’s passing. My love and prayers for all
    your family . May Donal rest in peace and God
    hold you all in the palm of His hand.

    Christine Glaubitz

    Chris Glaubitz February 20, 2024
  34. To Esther , Grace Michael & Connor and the Hiney & Deane families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Rest in Peace Donald.
    Mary Fitzmaurice McBride & family.
    Melbourne & Mayo.

    Mary McBride Mary Fitzmaurice McBride . February 21, 2024
  35. My Sincere condolences to Esther Grace Mary Anthony Enda Gerard and the all his extended family and friends. May he rest in Peace.
    He had a brilliant sense of humour.

    Bridie Burke (Hiney) Moorock Ballycumber co Offaly February 21, 2024
  36. My sincere condolences to Esther Grace Mary Anthony Enda Gerrard and all of Donald family and friends. A gentleman and a great sense of humour. May Donal rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏

    Bridie Burke (Hiney) February 21, 2024
  37. To Esther, Grace, Michael and Conor, we were so sorry to hear of Donal’s death, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Donal was a true gentleman, may he rest in peace.
    Mannie, Geraldine & family.

    Mannie McParland February 21, 2024
  38. My thoughts and prayers are with you at his dad time.

    Agnes Drenen February 21, 2024
  39. Esther, Grace, Michael, Conor and all the Hiney and Deane families. I just wanted to say how sorry I was so sorry to hear of Donal’s passing. Sending you all love and prayers at this difficult time.
    Lisa Tuxford (nee Connor)

    Lisa tuxford February 21, 2024
  40. Esther, Grace, Michael and Connor

    So difficult to find the words to express our condolences.
    Images of a wry smile, a quiet quip, bringing light to the room.
    A light that will shine eternally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    James and Kylie Coen

    Kylie Coen February 21, 2024
  41. So sad to hear of Donal’s passing..
    Sending love to Ester, Grace & all the family.
    Our thoughts & prayers will be with you all on Friday.
    Peter, Pete, Kate, Mollie & Clare Coffey ❤️

    Pete Coffey February 21, 2024
  42. Dearest Esther , Grace , Michael , Connor and the McNulty family
    So sad it is to hear that Donal has passed
    A wonderfully kind , caring and happy man
    Always having the time to chat
    Sending you all love , strength and prayers ,💔🙏
    Peter , Mandy , Brenton , Laura and Lucas

    Joyce Family February 21, 2024
  43. Just so saddened to hear of the death of Donal. Sincere sympathy to Esther Grace Michael and Connor
    Was privileged to have met you a few times in Melbourne
    Rest in Peace Donal and May your soul pass through old Ireland. Frank Corr and all my family in Spain

    Mr Francis-Xavier Corr February 22, 2024
  44. Esther, Grace, Michael and Connor and the extended family we are just so sorry to hear the sad news of Donal’s passing. Sending you all our heartfelt condolences, Donal was always so full of fun, mischief and ready for a laugh lots of great happy memories in the west xx
    Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at the difficult time.
    Our Lady of Knock pray for him may he rest in peace,
    Catherine & Michael McGourty and family Belfast

    Catherine McGourty February 22, 2024
  45. Sincere sympathy to Ester, Grace, Micheal and Connor on the untimely death of your loving husband, Dad and Grandad. Also to Mary, Enda, Anthony, Gerard, extended family, neighbours and friend. May the memories you all shared help you through this difficult time. I have happy memories of our school days in Crossmolina, rest in peace Donal.

    Breeda Mulkearns Crossmolina February 22, 2024
  46. Deepest Sympathy to Esther, Grace, Michael & Connor. Mary, Anthony, Enda, Gerrard & all the extended Hiney Family. RIP Donal

    John Sharkey - Crossmolina February 23, 2024
  47. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Esther, Grace, Michael, Conor and extended family.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Rest in peace dear Donal.

    Grace and Ian Edgar February 23, 2024
  48. Sincere sympathy to Esther and Grace Michael connor on Donals death gone too soon May his soul rest in Peace and all the extended Hiney and Deane families

    Ann McGuire Dooyork February 23, 2024
  49. So sad to hear of Donals passing , deepest sympathies to Easter and Grace & the Hiney Family
    May He Rest in Peace

    PJ Loftus Philadelphia February 25, 2024