Derry Death Notices - Friday, 10th March, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Oliver Scott (Ivor) Dougherty, 22 Disertowen Road, Lower Curryfree, Derry
Oliver Scott (Ivor) Dougherty, 9th March 2023 - (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 81st year) much loved husband of Frances, devoted dad of Scott, Valerie, Linda, Brian, Don and Alwyn, loving father-in-law of Colin, Peter, Samantha and Julie-Ann, adored granda of eighteen grandchildren and great-granda of ten great-grandchildren, dearest brother of Fred, Alan, Helen and the late Billy and Arthur. Funeral leaving his late home, 22 Disertowen Road, Lower Curryfree on Monday, 13th March at 1.30pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 2.00ppm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Parish Church c/o The Rectory Office, Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 2LS. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Your presence is missed but in our hearts, you will live forever.
Jean Duggan, 21 Laurel Avenue, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Jean Duggan, 9th March 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 21 Laurel Avenue, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother of Tony, Alan, Michael, Mary, Teresa, Paula, Kevin, Josephine and the late Terry, a dear mother-in-law, devoted granny, great-granny and great-great-granny. Funeral from her daughter’s home, 23 Churchlands Road, Coleraine on Monday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church at 10.00am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for St. Vincent de Paul c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul.
Seán (John) Ó hÉalaí (Healy), Derry
The death has taken place of Seán (John) Ó hÉalaí (Healy), 6th March 2023, at his home in Dublin, (John, Journalist and Broadcaster), beloved son of the late William and Georgina, loving brother of Raymond, Betty, Joan, Maureen and the late Diarmuid, Vincent and Anthony, dear brother-in-law to Risteard, Ann, Jack, Dolores and the late Tom, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church Pennyburn, Derry on Friday, 10th March at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Ó hÉalaí, Seán P / Healy, John F
6ú Márta 2023, is oth linn cur in iúl daoibh gur bhásaigh Seán P Ó hÉalaí ina theach cónaithe i gCrois Araild, Baile Átha Cliath. Méala mór a bhás dá chlann i nDoire agus dá líon mór cairde anseo in Éirinn agus sa Spáinn chomh maith lena iar-chomhghleacaithe i saol na hiriseoireachta agus Raidió na Gaeltachta. Fear gnaíúil cuideachtúil a bhí ann a chrothnófar go géar. Reáchtálfar aifreann a shochraide ar Márta 10ú, 10.00 r.n. i Séipeál Naomh Pádraig, Pennyburn, ina bhaile dúchais Doire.
6th March 2023, we regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Healy at his home in Harolds Cross, Dublin. John’s death is a great loss to his family and wide circle of friends in Ireland and Spain and his former colleagues in the world of journalism and Raidió na Gaeltachta. He was a warm gregarious man, who will be sorely missed by his many friends and family. His funeral mass will be held at 10.00am, St Patrick’s, Pennyburn in his home town of Derry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
Leslie Alexander Jackson, 58 Kinsale Park, Caw
Leslie Alexander Jackson, 8th March 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 58 Kinsale Park, Caw (surrounded by his loving family in his 95th year) dearly beloved husband of the late Pat, much loved father of Diane, David and Noel, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, dear brother of Lily, Daphne and Roy. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Saturday, 11th March at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St. Peter’s Parish Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above). Everyone is welcome to pay their respects to Leslie at the Funeral Home on Friday, 10th March between 11.00am to 3.00pm, and the evening between 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. At home with the Lord.
Raymond Kelly, 18 Hatmore Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Raymond Kelly, 8th March 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of Gretta and the late Gerry, loving brother of Martin, Sharon and Brian and a dearly loved uncle. Raymond's remains will be reposing in his home, 18 Hatmore Park, from 2.00pm on Friday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
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