Derry Death Notices - Friday, 14th June 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Georgina (Georgie) Apperley (née McKee), 8 Carhill Court, Garvagh
Funeral arrangements for the late Georgina (Georgie) Apperley (née McKee, Bellaghy) Died 13th June 2024, (Garvagh & formerly The Vow Road.) Georgina’s wake will commence at her late residence, 8 Carhill Court, on Friday at 2.00pm. Everyone welcome to call on Friday from 2.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday 12noon to 10.00pm. Peacefully at hospital, beloved wife of the late Barry; loving mother of John, Colin, Anne (McGoldrick) and the late Paul; a dear mother-in-law and a much adored nanny of Aine, Barry, Neil, Aimee, Caitlyn, Molly, Thomas and Henry. Daughter of the late Maggie and sister of Mary, Patsy and the late Peggy and Philomena. Funeral from her late residence, 8 Carhill Court, Garvagh on Sunday at 12noon for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Rasharkin. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Parish Website http://www.stmarysparishrasharkin.org/webcam). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Fatima pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire Apperley and McKee family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macmillan can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Brooks (née Crawford), 120 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Brooks (née Crawford), June 13th 2024, (peacefully) at The Marina Care Home, dearly loved Wife of Sidney, 120 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, much loved Mother of Alan, Noel, Janet, Heather and the late Irwin, a loving Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and dearest Sister of Anne and Jackie. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening (June 14th) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Betty's Life will take place in Tobermore Baptist Church on Saturday, June 15th at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Kilcronaghan Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI and Tobermore Baptist Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving Husband, Family and the entire Family Circle. "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts"
Christine Devine (née McMullan), 41 Toalstown Meadows, Toomebridge
The death has taken place of the late Christine Devine (née McMullan), 13th June 2024, beloved wife of Noel and loving mother of Eimear, Niamh and Aidan, daughter of Martin and the late Rosemary McMullan and dear sister of Joseph, Caroline Kearney and Kieran, daughter in law of Billy and the late Margaret Devine. Funeral from her home, 41 Toalstown Meadows on Saturday at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, son, father, sister, brothers, father in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Michael Farren, 49 Carn Manor, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Michael Farren, 12th June 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of 49 Carn Manor and formerly of Westland Street), beloved husband of Marie loving father of Michael and the late Damien. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Michael will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin's Funeral Home on Friday. 14th June from 10:00am to 12:00noon and from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin's Funeral Home on Friday at 6:00pm to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass on Saturday, 15th June at 10:00am, followed by a private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, or Foyle Search and Rescue, 20 Victoria Road, BT47 2AB, or Macmillan Support Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
John Hunter, Aghadowey
The death has taken place of the late John Hunter, 12th June 2024 (suddenly), devoted husband of Martha, cherished father of Ryan and Charlie, father-in-law of Sean, loving Brother of Anne, Adeline and the late Amanda. John’s Funeral Service will be held at 2.00pm on Sunday, 16th June at St. Guaires Church, Aghadowey Parish, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu if so desired, may be made in memory of John to Wave Trauma Centre https://wavetraumacentre.org.uk/support-us/donate/ or Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road Coleraine. John will be deeply missed by all those who loved and knew him.
Francis (Frank) Lagan, 90a Fivemilestraight, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Francis (Frank) Lagan, 11th June 2024, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital. Beloved husband of Pauline and much loved father of Mary, Patti and Frank. Loving grandfather of Niamh, Tiernan, Daithi, Ordhan, Aimee, Aoife, Francis and Shea. Son of the late Patsy and Mary and much loved brother of Maureen Sinkewicz, Seamus, Colm, Benny and the late Mick and Gerard. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home, 90a Fivemilestraight, BT46 5LH on Friday, 14th June at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via: https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-maghera. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Alzheimer's society NI. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sister, brothers, daughter-in-law Darina, son-in-law David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle.
George Lambe, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late George Lambe, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 13th June 2024. Dearly loved son of the late Alfred and Jeannie, a much loved member of the Smyth Family, Mark and Sonya, Kathryn (James), Russell (Julie), Joanne (Shaun) and Maxine. Always loved by his little helpers, Liam, Harriet, Annie, George, Susannah and Lucie. Funeral service will be held in Mark and Sonya's home, 23 Cam Road, Coleraine BT51 4PX on Saturday at 1.45pm followed by graveside service at Balteagh Presbyterian Church Graveyard at 2.45pm (approx). All welcome to call at Mark and Sonya. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Ward 4 WHSCT, and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by The entire Smyth Family Circle.
Robert Leslie (Eddie) Orr, 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion
The death has taken place of the late Robert Leslie (Eddie) Orr, June 13th 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital formerly of 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion in his 78th year, much loved son of the late Robert & Elizabeth loving brother of Florrie, Ronnie, Sylvia, William, Isobel, James and the late Sam and Reggie, dear brother in law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Sunday, 16th June at 2.00pm burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer ‘s Society c/o Mrs Ruth Hay Funeral Director (address as above). Family Home Strictly Private. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Friday, 14th June from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Dearly loved and be sadly missed by the entire family circle. ‘He died as he lived everyone’s friend’. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’.
Jim Ramsay, 25 Balmoral Avenue, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Jim Ramsay, 13th June 2024, peacefully at home, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, 25 Balmoral Avenue, loving father of Christopher, Maeve, Fergal, Úna and Eimir, cherished granda of Catherine, Siún, Cara and Eryn, great-granda of Flynn and dear brother of Kathleen and the late Jackie, Donal and Eithne. Funeral from his home on Saturday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. House Strictly Private please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Irene Snodgrass (née Thompson), 2 The Beeches, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of the late Irene Snodgrass (née Thompson), June 12th 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of James, dearly loved mother of David, Alan, Mark, Dianne and Hazel, loving mother-in-law of Jill, Stacey, Ceri, Glenn and Lee, adored Granny of Charlie, Bobby, Alfie, Joe, Maggie, Billy, Annie, Autumn, Gracie, Jacob, Lillie, Anna, Bella and Emilee, devoted daughter of the late Margaret and Joe (formerly of Lisdillon), dearest sister of Maurice, Lexie and Jean. Funeral leaving her late home, 2 The Beeches, Drumahoe, on Saturday, 15th June at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Faughan Reformed Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Mr Ivan Black, 55, Dullerton Road, Bready, Strabane, Co. Tyrone BT82 0LL. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home from 12.00noon until 4.00pm and from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. "Gone to be with Christ"