Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 25th May 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Joanne Donaghey (née Elliott), Strabane (formerly of Ardmore, Derry)

• David Fisher, 41 Carnareagh Road, Craigbane, Claudy

• Gerald Forrest, 134 Irish Green Street, Limavady

• Joan Harkin, 21b Thorndale, Derry

• Harry Jones, 88a Drumleck Drive, Derry

• Margaret McCartney, 12 Copeland Park, Coleraine

• Jimmy McCaughey, 38 Coolshinney Road, Magherafelt

• David Montgomery, 5 Coronation Villas, Culnady

• Eileen O’Hagan (née McKenna), 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin

• Richard Purvis, 31 Lough Road, Magherafelt

Joanne Donaghey (née Elliott), Strabane (formerly of Ardmore, Derry)

The death has occurred of Joanne Donaghey (née Elliott), May 24th 2024, at her home, 64 Ballycolman Avenue, Strabane (formerly of Ardmore, Derry). Much loved mother of Niall, Stephanie, Leanne and Alein, dearly loved grandmother of Jade, Cameron, Lauren, Daragh, Aaron, Ella, Ollie, Mollie, James, Jamie and Lily Rose, great grandmother of Tom,bsister of Marina and the late Margaret and Josephband former wife of Seamus.bReposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Sunday (May 26th) at 11.45am for Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandson, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html

David Fisher, 41 Carnareagh Road, Craigbane, Claudy

The death has taken place of the late David Fisher, 23rd May 2024 beloved husband of Rosemary, 41 Carnareagh Road, Craigbane, Claudy, BT47 4AU, loving father of Conal and Meabh, cherished son of the late Joe and Ena, formerly of Carrickreagh Gardens, Creggan, and dear brother of Joe, Eamon, Barry, Bobby, Danny and Jacqueline. His remains will be reposing in his home from 12noon - 10.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.20pm for 1o’clock funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Gerald Forrest, 134 Irish Green Street, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gerald Forrest peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 24th May 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 134 Irish Green Street, Limavady. Loving husband of Angela. Wonderful father of Sinead and Martin and cherished father in law of Mark and Martina . Adored grandfather of Megan, Conor, Eoin, Callum, Aidan and great grandfather of Kieran and Ada. Son of the late Johnnie and Alice R.I.P and dear brother of the late Gertie and Virennie R.I.P. A much loved uncle and great friend. Reposing at his late home. Wake will commence on Saturday, 25th May at 11.00am. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Monday, 27th May leaving at 9.35am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam link: https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only and donations if desired in lieu to Marie Curie c/o of Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Joan Harkin, 21b Thorndale, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Joan Harkin, 24th May 2024 peacefully at home, 21b Thorndale (late of Herron Way and Glenowen Park). Beloved wife of John. loving mother of Angela, Patricia, Sinead and John. Dear mother in law of Geraldine. Much loved grandmother of Oran, Louise, John, Emmett, Ruairi, Lucy, Rion, Sophie, Jack, Logan, Caidan and the late baby Ciaron. Daughter of the late Patsy and Michael McMeniman. Sister of Pat, Doris, Majella, Michael and Dorathy. Joan will be reposing at her home. Funeral arrangements later. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Padre Pio, Pray for her.

Harry Jones, 88a Drumleck Drive, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Harry Jones, suddenly at his home, 88a Drumleck Drive on 23rd May 2024. Loving father of Charley and Holly. Beloved son of Abbie and Frances. Dear brother of David and Stephen. Harry will be reposing at his parents home, 73 Lisfannon park from 11.30am today (Saturday). Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am to St Eugene's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.

Margaret McCartney, 12 Copeland Park, Coleraine

The dearh has taken place of the late Margaret McCartney, 23rd May 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 12 Copeland Park, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother of the late Andrea, dearly loved grandmother of Wayne and Gemma and her partner Stuart and great-grandmother of Leo, Jaxon and Jonah. Service in her home on Monday at 11.00am followed by interment in Crossgar Presbyterian Church Burying Ground. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Crossgar Presbyterian Church Property Fund c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Jimmy McCaughey, 38 Coolshinney Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Jimmy McCaughey, May 24th 2024 (peacefully) at his home, 38 Coolshinney Road, Magherafelt, dearly loved Husband of Margaret, much loved Father of Maurice and Mark, a dear Father-in-Law of Rhonda, devoted Granda of Patrick, David, Jane, Michael and Abigail and dearest Brother of Anna, William, Bella and the late Alex, Archie, Sadie, Winston, John and baby Martha. House strictly private. A Service of Committal will take place at Calvary Free Presbyterian Churchyard on Tuesday, May 28th at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle. “We sorrow not, even as others which have no hope” 1 Thes 4 v 13

David Montgomery, 5 Coronation Villas, Culnady

The death has taken place of the late David Montgomery, May 24th 2024 (peacefully) at his home, 5 Coronation Villas, Culnady, dearly loved and devoted Husband of Elizabeth, much loved Daddy of Richard and Clare, loving Father-in-Law of Sonya, proud and much adored Granda of Jack and Chloe, dearest Brother of the late Bertie and a dear Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday and Sunday (May 25th and 26th) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for David's Life will take place in St. Lurach’s Parish Church, Maghera on Monday, May 27th at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Lurach’s Parish Church Building Fund, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving Wife, Family and Family Circle.

Eileen O’Hagan (née McKenna), 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Eileen O’Hagan (née McKenna), 24th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin). Beloved wife of the late John Joe, much loved mother of Danny, Alice (McErlean), Evelyn (McGuigan), Eddie, Jean (Trainor), Seamus, Hugh, Joseph, Charlie, Noreen (McEldowney), Patrick, Rois (Conway), Louise (Donnelly), and the late Leonard and loving sister of Susan (Gallagher), Hughie, Jim, Anne (Kelly), John, Rois (Burke), the late Mary, Bridie (Cornwall) and Pat. Car parking and transport will be provided from St Martin’s GAC Club, Longfield, to and from the corpse house for the duration of the wake. Eileen’s remains will leave her late residence on Sunday, 26th May at 2.15pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught (which can be viewed via devlinmedia.com), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in laws Martin, Mick, Chris, Enda, Eamon and Peter, daughters in law Loreto, Mary, Rita, Christina and Aine, brothers, sisters and all her 42 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus and St Anthony prayer for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Richard Purvis, 31 Lough Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Richard Purvis, May 23 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 31 Lough Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted daddy of Leo and Freddy, dearly loved son of Jean and Alastair, loving brother of Roger and Nicola, much loved partner of Jessica, cherished grandson of Maryrose and the late Alvan, dearest uncle of Danny, Reuben and Jude and a dear brother-in-law of Catherine and David. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Mid Ulster Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and The Olive Branch payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. “When you walk through a storm hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark, at the end of a storm there’s a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark.”