DEATH NOTICES: 30 January 2016 (updated)
DOHERTY, Cecilia (Sheila) - 29th. January 2016 (suddenly) at Waterside Hospital, formerly of Orchard Street, beloved daughter of the late George and Margaret, loving sister of George, Kathleen, Margaret, Bernadette, Raymond and the late Billy, Matt and Fr. Jimmy, dear sister-in-law of Michael, Patsy, Vince, Bridie, Audrey and Sue and a dear and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Funeral leaving her home, 3 Grainan Court, Belmont, on Monday at 10.30am to St. Brigid's Church, Carnhill, for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes, intercede for her.
McCORRISTON, John - 29th January 2016, beloved husband of Ann-Marie, loving father of Rory and Naomi, loving son of the late Dan and Mary and dear brother of Maureen and Jacqueline. Funeral from his home, 17 Briar Hill, Greysteel, on Monday at 11.25am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
PAYNE, Geraldine (née Curran) - 28th January 2016 (suddenly) at home, beloved wife of Kevin and devoted mother of Edel and Louise. dear daughter of Hugh and the late Margaret, dear Sister of Hugh and sister in law of Faustina and dear auntie of Ben and Bobby. Funeral from her home, 43 Carrickreagh Gardens, Creggan on Monday, 1st February, at 9:20am to St Mary's Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul. Saint Michael, pray for her.
SMYTH, Annie - 29th January 2016, formerly of 83 Stradowen Drive, Strathfoyle and Cornfields Care Home, beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Margaret, Mabel, Liam and John and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral from her daughter Mabel’s home, 65 Stradowen, Strathfoyle, on Monday at 10.30am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for her.
COONEY, James Patrick (Jim) - 29th January 2016 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, formerly of 13 Top of the Hill and Buncrana, beloved only son of the late Commandant Richard and Susan Cooney and dear brother of Winifred Roddy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow (Sunday) at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road, followed by interment afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery, Buncrana. No flowers please but, if wished, donations in memory to a charity of your choice Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
CUPPLES, Wilson Desmond – 29th January 2016 (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine. 17 Belvedere Park, Castlerock, dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved father of Christopher, Nicola and the late Claire and a loving father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Service in his home on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Downhill Burial Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, by making cheques payable to Alzheimers Society or Age NI c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF.