Derry Death Notices - Friday, 13th October, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Doris Matilda Bredin, Derry
The death has taken place of Doria Matilda Bredin, 12th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (ex. Senior Nursing Officer). A dearly beloved sister of Vivian and the late Zek and Bertie and a much-loved Aunt and Great Aunt. A funeral service will take place on Monday, 16th October 2023 at 12noon in Glendermott Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family Flowers only please, Donations if wished in lieu of Flowers to Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Derry BT47 3QQ or Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry BT47 2NL. House strictly private. Doris will be sadly missed by her entire Family Circle and Friends. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors Tel 02871311321. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Mary Campbell (née O'Neill), 1 Maybrook Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Mary Campbell (née O'Neill), 11th October 2023, beloved wife of George, 1 Maybrook Park, loving mother of George, Caroline, Sean, Maria and Adrian, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, daughter of the late Felix and Mary O’Neill and dear sister of the late Jim, Grace, Harry, Catherine, Manus, Vera and Pat. Her remains will be reposing in her home . Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her loving soul. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Michael Curran, 27 Ardnashee Park, Pennyburn, Derry
The death has taken place of Michael Curran, 12th October 2023, beloved son of Neil and Ann, 27 Ardnashee Park, Pennyburn, loving brother of Gary, Annmarie and Declan and a much loved nephew and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 1.00pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Joyce Harriet Elizabeth Drennan (née Alfred), formerly of 50 Derrynoyd Road, Draperstown
The death has taken place of Joyce Harriet Elizabeth Drennan (née Alfred), called home (peacefully) 11th October 2023, in the loving care of her family, at her daughter Evelyn’s home, 23 Knockcairn Road, Dundrod, Crumlin, BT29 4UE. Dearly beloved wife of the late Stanley, formerly of 50 Derrynoyd Road, Draperstown, much loved and devoted mother of Robert, Evelyn and Walter, dear mother-in-law of Cynthia, Ronald and Elaine, loving grandmother of William, Jonathan, Andrew, Paul, Steven, Jayne, Stuart and Naomi, dear sister-in-law to Hilda and sister of the late Walter and Violet. Family and Friends welcome at Evelyn and Ronald’s home on Friday (13th October) from 3.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday (October 14) at 1:00pm followed by burial in Draperstown Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Epilepsy Research U.K. payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c.). Forever loved and sadly missed by her family, nieces, nephews and extended family and her many friends. “At Rest”
Connie Gilmore, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Connie Gilmore, 10th October 2023 (peacefully) at the Strand Bungalow, Bohill Care Home, dearly loved daughter of Maureen and the late Seamus, much loved sister of Seamus, Rhonda, Mark, Barry, Alma and the late Tony and Kevin and a beloved aunt and cousin. Funeral from her mother’s home, 3 Alderbrook Gardens, Coleraine on Saturday at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St Johns Church followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Strand Bungalow, Bohill Care Home 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.
Valerie Hook (née Wibrow), 6 Burnside Park, Coleraine
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Valerie Hook (née Wibrow), 11th October 2023 (peacefully) at Ratheane Nursing Home, Coleraine, (formerly of 36 Burnside Park, Coleraine), beloved wife of the late Sidney, a much loved mother of Penny-Jane, devoted nanny of Nikilee and Jason, a loving great-nanny, a much loved sister of Penny and also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Tuesday at 12noon followed by a private family cremation. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research UK c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.
Kathleen Elizabeth McCafferty, 50 Drumeen Drive, Garvagh
The death has taken place of Kathleen Elizabeth McCafferty, 12th October 2023, peacefully at her home, 50 Drumeen Drive, Garvagh, dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Wendy, loving Nana of Jay, Scott and Mia and dear sister of Joey, Ann and Yvonne. Funeral service in St. Paul's Parish Church on Sunday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and the entire family circle.
Aidan Quigley, 620 Seacoast Road, Magilligan
The death has taken place of Aidan Quigley, 10th October 2023, beloved son of the late James and Annie Quigley, 620 Seacoast Road, Magilligan, loving brother of Paddy, Mary and the late Jim. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. His remains will then be removed to St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Johnny Quigley, 48 Elmgrove, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Johnny Quigley, peacefully at his home, surrounded by all of his loving family on 11th October 2023. Late of 48 Elmgrove and formerly of 11 Eastway Rd. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Atlantica (Paddy). Devoted father of Joe, Paul, Laura, John, Carol, Sharon and Gary. A much loved granda, great-granda, great-great granda and great grand-oupa to all of his grandchildren. Precious son of the late Joe and Sadie. Dearest brother of Molly, Olive and all of his deceased brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends, colleague musicians and neighbours. Johnny’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 48 Elmgrove. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, 14th October at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Johnny’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Hospital At Home or Marie Curie c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. "Peace Perfect Peace" All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
William George Simpson, 139A Cashel Road, Garvagh
The death has taken place of William George Simpson, 10th October 2023, peacefully at home, 139A Cashel Road, Garvagh (surrounded by his loving family in his 69th year) much loved husband of Cathie, devoted dad of Darren and Gemma, adored granda of Cameron, loving brother of Robert, Mavis, Derek, Heather and the late Jack. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Friday, 13th October at 11.30am followed by burial in Killaloo Parish Churchyard, arriving at approximately 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donation is lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever”
John Spillane, Draperstown
The death has occurred of John Spillane (Draperstown formerly Bandon, Cork). John died peacefully on Wednesday 11th October with family around him. Beloved son of Nora and Jerry (Market Street, Bandon) husband to Mary and father to Diarmuid, Sean, Niall, Liam and Maurice. Grandad to Sarah-Jane, Ruaridh, Lexi, Ciara, Lorcàn, Charlie, Liam and Oran. Funeral wake will be at Murray’s Funeral Home, Cahore Road, Draperstown on Friday, 13th October from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12.00pm at Holy Rosary Chapel, Draperstown and interment afterwards at St Columba’s Parish Church, Straw. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please, donation in lieu to St Vincent De Paul or Antrim MacMillan Care facility. Family home is strictly private only please.
Cicley Elizabeth (Betty) White, Derry
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