Derry Death Notices - Friday, 15th September, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Robert Cooper, 2 Willow Crescent, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of Robert Cooper, passed away in Altnagelvin Hospital on 13th September 2023. Devoted Husband of Margaret. Much loved father of Heather, Stephen, Christopher and Trevor. A dear father in law of Ivan, Tara-Del and Fiona. Also a loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral cortege will leave his late home, 2 Willow Crescent on Saturday at 1.30pm for a service in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church at 2pm. Followed by Burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Chest,Heart and stroke. C/o Browns Funeral Directors, unit 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Elizabeth (Lily) Gillespie (née O'Neill), Ashgrove, 93 Victoria Road, Ballyorr
The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Lily) Gillespie (née O'Neill), 14th September 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Danny, Ashgrove, 93 Victoria Road, Ballyorr, loving mother of Michelle, Paula and Daniel, mother-in-law of Paul Simpson, a devoted and treasured grandmother of Nicole and Áine and a much loved sister and aunt. Her remains are reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10pm to 10am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Anthony intercede for her.
Leo Kealey, 20 Annadale Park, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Leo Kealey (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice on 14th September 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 20 Annadale Park, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved husband of the late Sadie R.I.P and loving father of Leona. Much loved grandfather of Leo and Eli. Son the late Sarah and James R.I.P and brother of the late Michael, Patrick, Johnny, Eddie, Arthur, Rosaline, Philomena and Sadie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Wake at the family home will commence on Friday at 11am to 10pm. Funeral from his late home on Saturday, 16th September leaving at 9.45am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only and donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o of Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors. Our lady of knock pray for him. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Joseph (Joe) McErlane, 19 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy
The death has taken place of Joseph (Joe) McErlane (Bellaghy), 13th September 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of 19 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy and formerly of Main Street, Bellaghy. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, son of the late James and Margaret McErlane, dear brother of Richard and the late Geraldine and Adrian, brother-in-law of Fiona and much loved uncle of James, Emma, Hannah and Rachel. House strictly private. Anyone wishing to pay their respects are welcome at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, BT45 8LB on Friday at 5.00pm until the removal of the remains at 6.00pm to St Mary's Church, Bellaghy. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.
Kieran McStravick, Gortmore Place, Strathfoyle
The death has occurred of Kieran McStravick, suddenly in London on Wednesday, 30th August 2023. Devoted partner of Lisa. Loving father of Patrick. Beloved son of the late Eugene and Nora R.I.P. (Late of Gortmore Place Strathfoyle Co Derry) Dear brother of Gerard, Catherine, Patrica, Joan, Aisling, Conor, and the late Philomena, and Martina R.I.P. Funeral from his brother Conor’s home; 28 Newton Road, Limavady BT49 0UD on Saturday, 23rd September at 9.10am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery. (Wake will commence on Friday afternoon, 22nd September) Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to: Children with Cancer UK, Third floor, 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, Holborn, London, WC1N 3NL. https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/make-a-donation/. Enquiries to O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Marie Magurie (née Grant), 5 Linsfort Drive, Creggan, Derry
The death has taken place of Marie Magurie (née Grant), 14th September 2023, peacefully at home, loving mother of Gary, Sharon, Lynn and Kevin, mother-in-law of Pauline, Shane and Paula, devoted grandmother of Conor, Erin, Cora, Ben, Alice, Shania and Kacey, great-grandmother of Blaine and Keoni and dear sister of Anne and the late Joe. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 15 Linsfort Drive, Creggan. Funeral from there on Saturday at 12.30am for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
James Gibson (Jim) Mercer, Knockantern Grove, Coleraine
The death has taken place of James Gibson (Jim) Mercer, 13th September 2023, peacefully at home, Knockantern Grove, Coleraine. James Gibson (Jim). Beloved husband of Frances, devoted father of Ian, Claire and Elaine, father-in-law of Stirling and the late James Logan, much loved grandfather of Sarah and James and great-grandfather of Micah. Private Family Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home on Saturday at 2.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all his family. ‘Redeemed’.
Desmond Johnston, 149 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Desmond Johnston, 12th September 2023, (suddenly) in Newbury, England, 149 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt, dearly beloved husband of the late Ormonde. Funeral arrangements later. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. “May people know that you whose name is Jehovah, you alone are the most high over all the earth.” Psalm 83 v 18
Martin Millican, 784 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Martin Millican, 13th September 2023 at hospital after a short illness, 784 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine, beloved son of Margaret, much loved brother of Jeanette, Diane, Louise and Darren and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Service in his home on Saturday at 10.00am followed by interment in Macosquin Presbyterian Church Burying Ground, Englishtown. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Mrs Mona Murdock 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Mary Stewart (née Donaghy), 22 Derramore Park, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Mary Stewart (née Donaghy) (Magherafelt), 14th September 2023, beloved wife of Wilbert and loving mother of Paul and Cathy, dear sister of the late Kathleen, Leo, Eddie, Peggy and Sheila. Funeral from her home, 22 Derramore Park on Saturday, 16th September at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Coolcalm Desertmartin via webcam St. Mary’s, Desertmartin - 50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland (churchservices.tv) , interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughter, Paul’s partner Joanna, Cathy’s partner Nicola and the extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
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