Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 1st December, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Isabel (Dinky) Carmichael (née Curley), 3 Carn View, Gulladuff

• Jennie Olphert (née Hamilton), 17 Woodburn Park, Derry

• Alfie O'Connor, 1 Lisnamon Court, Waterside

• Gerald (Gerry) O'Donnell, 2 Larkhill, Steelstown, Derry

• Ronald O'Keefe, 13 Northland Parade, Derry

• Desmond Holland (Dessie) Wilson, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road, Derry

Isabel (Dinky) Carmichael (née Curley), 3 Carn View, Gulladuff

The death has occurred of Isabel (Dinky) Carmichael (née Curley) Lavey, 29th November 2022, (peacefully) at her home, 3 Carn View, Gulladuff, BT45 8PB. Beloved wife of the late Jim and loving mother of Seamus and Pauline Collins and the late Adrian and Trevor. Much loved sister of Eileen Reilly (Tamworth) Eddie Moore (Derry) and the late Hughie, Tommy and Annie Doherty. Requiem Mass today (Thursday) at 11.00am at St Marys, Church, Lavey. Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Magherafelt & Cookstown Macmillan Cancer Support. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing son, daughter, grandchildren, sister, brother, nephews, nieces and family circle.

Jennie Olphert (née Hamilton), 17 Woodburn Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Jennie Olphert (née Hamilton), 29th November 2022, beloved wife of James, 17 Woodburn Park, loving mother of Jonathan and Judith, mother-in-law of Tracy and Aaron, devoted grandmother of Ricky, Katie, Jay, Jamie and Owen and a much loved sister and auntie. House strictly private please. Funeral from her home on Friday at 1.30pm for 2o’clock service in Glendermott Presbyterian Church. Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Glendermott Presbyterian Church Building Fund C/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Alfie O'Connor, 1 Lisnamon Court, Waterside

The death has taken place of Alfie O'Connor, 30th November 2022, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, beloved husband of Claire, 1 Lisnamon Court, Waterside, loving father of Liam, Declan and Olivia and devoted grandfather of Hannah and Thomas. House restricted to family and close friends only please. Funeral service in his home on Friday followed by interment afterwards in Ballyoan cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 42) C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Gerald (Gerry) O'Donnell, 2 Larkhill, Steelstown, Derry

The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Gerard (Gerry) O'Donnell, 2 Larkhill, Derry and formerly Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and East Barnet, London. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Colin, Fiona and Caroline and dear brother of Brian, Lily and Rita. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, his extended family and friends. Reposing at his home today (Thursday, 1st December), from 5.00pm. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.00am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Ronald O'Keefe, 13 Northland Parade, Derry

The death has taken place of Ronald O'Keefe, 30th November 2022, peacefully at his home, 13 Northland Parade. A dearly beloved husband of the late Anna. A loving father of Paul, Ronnie and Janice. A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. A funeral service will take place on Friday, 2nd December 2022 at 1.00pm in Christ Church, Church of Ireland followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE or visit www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com to donate online. Ronald will be sadly missed by his entire family circle and friends. House Private.

Desmond Holland (Dessie) Wilson, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road, Derry

The death has taken place of Desmond Holland (Dessie) Wilson, 29th November 2022, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 92nd year) dearly loved husband of Moira, much loved dad of Peter and Heather, loving father-in-law of Denis, adored granda of Adam. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road, on Friday, 2nd December at 12.30pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Branch Parkinson's c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 11.00pm till 10.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. At Peace.

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