Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 6th March 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• John Bennett Burch, 4B Ballydawley Road, Moneymore

• Rosaleen Margaret Downs, Coleraine

• Dorothy Elaine Jewell (née Logan)

• Bernadette (Bernie) Kelly, 8 Glenelly Heights, Draperstown

• John McAnee, 51 Melmore Gardens, Derry

• Gabriel Joseph Muldoon, 25 William Street, Bellaghy (formerly Ballymaguigan)

• George Shiels MBE, 29 Crewe Road, Maghera

John Bennett Burch, 4B Ballydawley Road, Moneymore

The death has taken place of John Bennett Burch, 3rd March 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 4B Ballydawley Road, Moneymore, dearly loved Husband of Ruth, much loved Father of Joanne, Karen, Judith and David, a dear Father-in-Law of David, Ryan and Sofia, loving Granda of Laura, Katie, Matthew, Emily, Grace, James and Jack and dearest Brother of Rosi.
House private. A Service of Thanksgiving for John's Life will take place in Coagh Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 7th March at 1.30pm, preceded by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Coagh Presbyterian Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"

Rosaleen Margaret Downs, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Rosaleen Margaret Downs, 4th March 2024, (peacefully) at Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late David, loving mother of Jordan, mother-in-law of Vicki, dear sister of Anthea and loving aunt to Charlene and Lauren. Service of Thanksgiving in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Friday at 1.00pm following a private family committal. Family and friends welcome at her son’s home, 3 Chatham Mill, Armoy. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Friends Of The Cancer Centre c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Dorothy Elaine Jewell (née Logan)

The death has occurred of the late Dorothy Elaine Jewell (née Logan), 28th February 2024, at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family, aged 63 years) much loved wife of William (Billy), loving mummy of Janine and Kieva, beloved daughter of the late Gretta and Robert, treasured sister of Jimmy, Lorna, Irene, Bobby, David and Paul and sister-in-law of Paul, Linda, Annette and Phyllis, dearest friend and neighbour of Regina. Interment of Ashes will take place on Saturday morning at Ballyoan Cemetery at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Macmillan Support Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours”

Bernadette (Bernie) Kelly, 8 Glenelly Heights, Draperstown

The death has taken place of Bernadette (Bernie) Kelly, 8 Glenelly Heights, Draperstown, died peacefully 4th March 2024. Beloved daughter of Jim Joe and Josie of Straw and sister of Anne, Olivine, Michael, Pauline,Kate and the late Seamus and Mary. Funeral from her brother Michael's home (33 Derrynoyd Road, Draperstown, BT45 7DN) on Thursday, 7th March for 12noon Requiem Mass in the Holy Rosary Church. (Webcam available - www.parishofballinascreen.com) Private cremation to follow. Wake at Michael's home on Wednesday, 6th March 11.00am to 10.00pm. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Foyle Hospice, if so desired.

John McAnee, 51 Melmore Gardens, Derry

The death has taken place of John McAnee, 4th March 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved son of the late James and Mary, loving brother of Rosemary, brother-In-Law of the late Patsy, cherished cousin of the late Rhoda, devoted uncle of Shauna, Clare, Kevin and Catherine, loving great uncle of Caitlin, Aoife, Maebh, Eibhlin, Shea, Oisin and Conor. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. John will be reposing at his home, 51 Melmore Gardens, on Tuesday 5th. March from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday, 7th March at 10.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Gabriel Joseph Muldoon, 25 William Street, Bellaghy (formerly Ballymaguigan)

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gabriel Joseph Muldoon, 5th March 2024, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Mary Ann and loving father of John Joe, Ann Marie (deceased), Colum, Nuala (Stuart), Brenda (O’Kane), Sandra (McKee), Caroline (McLarnon), Martin, Brian and Gabriel. Son of the late Joseph and Mary Muldoon and beloved brother of Teresa (Martin) and the late Rose, Dominic, John, Mary, Michael, Joseph and Raphael. Funeral from his home, 25 William Street on Thursday, 7th March at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam Webcam – St Mary's Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his dear grandchildren and great grandchild, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.

George Shiels MBE, 29 Crewe Road, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late George Shiels MBE, 4th March 2024 (suddenly), at his home, 29 Crewe Road, Maghera, son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Shiels and a dear father, father-in-law and brother. Funeral arrangements later. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Parkinsons UK c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.