Derry Death Notices - Friday, 15th December, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Matthew (Matt) Black, Drumcroone Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Matthew (Matt) Black, 10th December 2023, peacefully at hospital, aged 83 years, late of Drumcroone Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, father of Lawrence, Lemuel and Leonard and a dear brother, uncle and grandfather. House Private. Funeral Service in The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine on Monday, 18th December 2023 at 12noon followed by interment in Clandeboye Cemetery, Bangor at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Eddie Bradley, 39 Derrygarve Park, Castledawson
The death has taken place of Eddie Bradley (Newbridge), 14th December 2023. Beloved husband of Rosemary and loving father of Roisin (Barton), Edward, Brian and the late Francis, son of the late Edward and Sarah and dear brother of Fr. John, Rose Friel, Sr. Margaret, Annie Cassidy and the late Francis and twin sister Mary Ellen. Funeral from his home, 39 Derrygarve Park, Castledawson BT45 8EZ on Saturday, 16th December at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his devoted wife, daughter, sons, son in law Richard, daughters in law Michelle, Tara, grandchildren Pauric, Amy, Caolan, Shea, Sarah, Edward, Patsy, Ellen Molly and Charlie, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 11.00pm to 10.00am. For Wake please use parking at St Trea’s Chapel Newbridge.
James Carson, 3 Tyler Park, Limavady
The death has taken place of James Carson, 14th December 2023, peacefully at his home, 3 Tyler Park, Limavady, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Rhonda and Sandra, dear father-in-law of Neville and Andrew, loving grandfather of Kathryn, Philip, Hannah, Sarah and great grandfather of James, Leah, Sophia and Jessica. House and funeral private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and the entire family circle. "In Thy presence is fullness of joy" Psalm 16v11
Barry Fleming, 8 Princess Drive, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Barry Fleming, 14th December 2023, (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, much loved Husband of Helen, 8 Princess Drive, Magherafelt, dearly beloved Son of the late Sandra, loving Grandson of Sandy and the late Jean, dearly loved Son-in-Law of Hugh and Edith and Brother-in-Law of Anne and Stephen. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife and Family Circle.
(Anne) Frances Hamilton, 9 Lyndhurst Manor, Derry
The death has occurred of (Anne) Frances Hamilton, 12th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagevlin Hospital. Formerly of 9 Lyndhurst Manor. Wife of Richard and much-loved Mother of Leanne and Andrew. Grandmother to Chelsea and Caitlin. Sister of Billy and Linda. A funeral service will take place on Friday, 15th December 2023 at 12noon in Adair & Neely Funeral Home 10-12 Foyle Road, Derry BT48 6SR followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to (WH&SCT) Macmillan Nurses, The Sperrin Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB or visit www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com to donate online. Anne will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel: 028 71311321. Psalm 121 v.8: The Lord shall preserve thy going our and thy coming in from this time forth and even for evermore.
Ethel Anderson Hunt, 10 Ardgarvan Cottages, Limavady
The death has taken place of Ethel Anderson Hunt, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin in Hospital in her in 91st year surrounded by her loving family on 13th December 2023. Much loved Mother of Margaret, Richard and Karen, Dear Mother in law of Geoff and Geraldine, also a loving Grandmother of Leanne, Kelly, Alex, Sammy-Lee, Kezia, Phoebe, Caleb and the late Eve. Also a loving Great Grandmother and sister to Anna, and the late Lexie, David, Sammy and Ritchie. A true friend and neighbour to many. Wake at her late home, 10 Ardgarvan Cottages. Funeral service at her home address on Saturday, 16th December at 1.00pm, Followed by burial at Balteagh Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Child Evangelism Fellowship NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Psalm 116: "I love the Lord for he heard my voice"
Elizabeth Brigid (Liz) Millar (née Mullan), 26 Fortsandel Avenue, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Elizabeth Brigid (Liz) (née Mullan), 13th December 2023 (suddenly), 26 Fortsandel Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of Ronnie, sister of James, Chris, Jose, Jane and Kevin. House strictly private. Funeral Mass in St. Aidan’s Church, Magilligan, on Sunday at 12noon followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Saturday, from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all the family and entire family circle.
Julie Maree Parke, 23 Cloonavin Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Julie Maree Parke, 13th December 2023, peacefully at 23 Cloonavin Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved daughter of Aileen and the late John James, beloved sister of Glenn, Gavin and the late Laura, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Service in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 10.30am. Private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished by making cheques payable to: Mencap, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF. Lovingly remembered by all her family and family at Cloonavin. “In Heavenly Love Abiding.”
Philomena “Phyllis” Reilly (née McLaughlin), 1 Altinure Cottages, Park
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Philomena “Phyllis” Reilly (née McLaughlin) peacefully in her 95th year at home surrounded by her loving family on 13th December 2023, may she rest in peace. Late of 1 Altinure Cottages, Park, Co Derry, BT47 4DW. Beloved wife of Willie. Loving mother of Gerard, Liam, Olivia, Philomena, Robert and the late Patrick and Noel R.I.P. Daughter of the late Patrick and Sarah McLaughlin R.I.P of Cleggan. Devoted dearly and treasured by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Reposing at her late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from her late home on Friday, 15th December leaving at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Altinure, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral mass can be viewed on the Banagher parish webcam. https://www.banagherparish.com/. Deeply regretted by her loving family and the wider family circle. St Padre Pio intercede for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Ruby Smith, 81 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Ruby Smith, 13th December 2023, peacefully at hospital, 81 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late Derek and much loved mother of Steven, Gary and the late Monique, nanny of Isla and Holly and sister of Stanley, Joyce and Pamela. Funeral Service in St. Andrews Parish Church, Coleraine on Monday, 18th December 2023 at 12noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Katya Watson, 60 Ballycairn Road, Coleraine (Updated arrangements)