Derry Death Notices - Friday, 17th November, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Alan Clark, 10 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore
The death has occurred of the late Alan Clark, 16th November 2023, (suddenly but peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 10 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore and formerly 10 Wood Road, Tobermore. Precious Husband of Grace, much loved Father and Step-Father of Simon (Elizabeth), Roger, Andrew, James (Lisa) and Vicki (Andrew), proud Granda of Matthew, Peter, Sophie, Clarke and Thomas and dearest Brother of Frances (Laurence). House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Worthy of everlasting remembrance. "... the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight" 1 Peter 3 v 4
Agnes Devlin, 5 Northland Gardens, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Agnes Devlin, 15th November 2023, peacefully after a short illness, late of 5 Northland Gardens, Moneymore. Daughter of the late Joe and Jean (R.I.P). Dear sister of Elizabeth (Taggart), Daniel, Brendan, Lidwina, and the late James, Joe, Bridget, Pat and Malachy (R.I.P). Also remembering baby John Bosco and Philomena who died in infancy (R.I.P). Sister in-law of Derek, Frances and Carmel. Agnes’ remains are reposing overnight at St John and St Trea Church, Moneymore. Requiem Mass will take place today (Friday) at 11.00am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Agnes’ Requiem Mass can be viewed using the link: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-john-trea-church-moneymore. Deeply regretted by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, friends, neighbours and wider family circle. Oh, most sacred heart of Jesus, pray for her. All enquiries to Niall A. Loughran Funeral Directors Cookstown. 028867 65454.
P J Healy, Limavady
The death has taken place of P J Healy, 13th November 2023, suddenly in Dublin. Beloved son of Joan and Patrick. A much loved brother of Mark And Martin. Dear nephew of Frank, Peter, Donald, Seamus, Margaret and Michael. House strictly private please. Funeral from his parents home, 112 Drumachose Park, Limavady on Saturday, 18th November, at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in Christ the King Church Limavady followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Shelter NI 58 Howard St, Belfast, BT1 6PJ. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
John McCloskey, Grange, Inch Island (formerly Rossdowney Park, Derry)
The death has taken place at the Foyle Hospice of John McCloskey, 15th November 2023, Grange, Inch Island and formerly Rossdowney Park, Derry. Beloved husband of Siobhan; loving father of Mairead and Roisin; father-in-law of Tony; much loved grandfather of Sorcha, Niamh and Sinead and dear brother of Michael, Francis and Anne. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, his extended family, friends and neighbours. John's remains will be reposing at his home. Removal from his home on Saturday afternoon, 18th November at 1.15pm going to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube Parish of Fahan. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am.
Matilda Jane (Thelma) McDonald (née Goligher), 68 Allen Park, Donemana
The death has occurred of the late Matilda Jane (Thelma) McDonald (née Goligher), 16th November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of Norman, devoted mother of Tommy, John, Norma and the late Ellen, adored granny of Billy, Ellie-May, Olivia, Isabella, Harry, Scarlett and the late Michael, dearest sister of Albert. Funeral leaving her late home, 68 Allen Park, Donemana on Sunday, 19th November at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St. James Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in St. Michael’s Burial Ground. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St. James Parish Church c/o Mrs. Heather Hamilton, 105, Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, Co. Derry BT47 3SU. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “God’s garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best“
John McGowan, Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of John McGowan, 16th November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Carnhill), husband of Bernadette, loving father of Sean, Connor, Kevin and Bronagh, devoted grandfather of Oran, Ava, Lillie, Mia, Rían, Stella-Marie, Olivia, Réidín and Sophie, great-grandfather to Cian, cherished father-in-law of Catherine, Niamh and David and a dear brother of Ciaran, Cathal and Gregory and a loving uncle. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Funeral leaving his son’s home, 191 Barleyfields, Culmore Road on Saturday, 18th November at 12.20pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Funeral Mass at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Iskaheen. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him. You'll Never Walk Alone.
Eugene O’Kane, 114 Priory Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Eugene O’Kane, (suddenly) 15th November 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 114 Priory Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved son of Brian and Christine and loving brother of Brian (Nuala), Stephen (Julie Ann), Emmett (Charlene), Rory (Carole), Jude (Roisin), Colleen, Shane, Laura (Shaun), Aimee and Catherine. Loved dearly by his girlfriend Brogan O’Donnell. Grandson of Rene Kelly and the late Patsy and Kathleen O’Kane R.I.P. Will be very sadly missed by his neices, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and the extended family circle. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Pamela (Pam) Young, 8 Torrens Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of Pamela (Pam) Young, 16th November 2023, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of Iain, devoted mother of Gráinne, Timothy and Helen. Dear mother-in-law of Janice and Richard. Loving nana and great nana. Funeral service in her late home, 8 Torrens Avenue on Saturday, 18th November 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Friends of Rescue (Dog Rehoming) c/o her daughter Helen Peoples at 8 Torrens Avenue. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. The Lord’s my Shepherd.