Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 8th October, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Dan Deehan, 95 Highfield Road, Magherafelt 

• Kathleen (Valerie) Hunter (née Cooke), 33 Ardnabrocky, Drumahoe

• William James (Billy), Hyndman, 16 The Beeches, Drumahoe

• Denis McCourt, 2 Earhart Park, Derry

• John McCrudden, 59 Rossdowney Road, Derry

• Wendy Margaret McDermott (née Boreland), 141 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings

• Pat O'Neill, 28 Messines Park, Pennyburn, Derry

• Paul Rush, 31 Joseph Place, Derry

Dan Deehan, 95 Highfield Road, Magherafelt 

The death has occurred of Dan Deehan, 7th October 2022, beloved husband of Peggy and loving father of Mark, Dana (Doyle), Colin and Rory, dear brother of the late Pat, William, Robert, Annie (Berryman), Margaret and Elizabeth. Funeral from his home, 95 Highfield Road on Sunday, 9th October at 11.15am for 12.00noon Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam (https://www.magherafeltparish.org/church-webcam). Interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law Susan, Sharlene, Cathy, son in law Emmett, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time only from 10.00pm to 10.00am.

Kathleen (Valerie) Hunter (née Cooke), 33 Ardnabrocky, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of Kathleen (Valerie) Hunter (née Cooke), 7th October 2022, (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice, (surrounded by her loving family) a dear wife of Ian, much loved mum of Kathy, Kerry, Kylie and Kirsty, adored nanny of William, Rebecca, Ellie, Dylan, Casey, Demi and Katie, loving sister of Sammy, Dora, Ronald and Anne, devoted mother-in-law and aunt. Funeral leaving her late home, 33 Ardnabrocky, Drumahoe on Sunday, 9th October at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Killaloo Parish Church at 2.00pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.

William James (Billy), Hyndman, 16 The Beeches, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of William James (Billy) Hyndman, 6th October 2022, (suddenly) at his home, 16 The Beeches, Drumahoe, much loved son of the late John Ross and Ellen, loving brother of Rae, Jacqueline, Ian and Ross, dearest brother-in-law of Alan, Avril, Meta and the late Andrew, a dear uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Monday, 10th October at 2.00pm followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church Burial Ground. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Presbyterian Church (Building Fund) c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ.Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

Denis McCourt, 2 Earhart Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Denis McCourt, 7th October 2022, (suddenly) at his home, 2 Earhart Park, beloved husband of the late Angela, loving father of Ruairi, Conor and Emmett, devoted grandfather of Sophie, Danaé, Luke and Georgia, dear son of the late Jerry and Nell, loving brother of Eileen and the late John. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, 10th October at 9.20am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake on Saturday (8th) and Sunday (9th) from 11.00am to 6.00pm and from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. St. Anthony pray for him.

John McCrudden, 59 Rossdowney Road, Derry

The death has occurred John McCrudden, 7th October 2022, beloved husband of the late Christine, 59 Rossdowney Road, loving father of John, Sinead and Darrin, father-in-law of Ray and Rachel and devoted grandfather of Conor, Molly, Niamh, Finn and Lana. John's remains will be reposing in his home from 6.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Wendy Margaret McDermott (née Boreland), 141 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of Wendy Margaret McDermott (née Boreland), 6th October 2022, (suddenly) at her home (in her 56th year), 141 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings, cherished daughter of Norman and the late Audrey, devoted mum of Sam and Jodie, dearest sister of Mark, and sister-in-law of Adele. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Monday, 10th October at 11.00am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the W.H. & S.C.T. Ward 50 (Northwest Cancer Centre) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Pat O'Neill, 28 Messines Park, Pennyburn, Derry

The death has taken place of Pat O'Neill, 7th October 2022, dearly beloved husband of Sadie, 28 Messines Park, Pennyburn, loving father of Terry, Sean, Lorraine, Amanda and the late Anita and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, today (Saturday) from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and Sunday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. His remains will then be removed from there to St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass on Monday at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.

Paul Rush, 31 Joseph Place, Derry

The death has taken place of Paul Rush, 6th October 2022, (suddenly) at his home, 31 Joseph Place. Loving father of Kiomi, beloved son of the late Noel and Tish. Much loved brother of Jackie, Donna and Noel. Funeral from his sister Donna's home, 21 Dunree Gardens, Creggan on Monday at 11.30am to St Mary's Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12.00noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link:
http://www.cregganchapel.com/webcam.html. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.

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