Derry Death Notices - Friday, 19th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Albert Charles Austin, 4 Rockport Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Albert Charles Austin, 17th January 2024, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Dearly beloved Husband of Florence, loving Father of David and Dawn. Dear Father-in-law of Leigh. Devoted Grandfather of Matthew. Funeral leaving his late home, 4 Rockport Park on Sunday, 21st January at 12noon for 12.30pm service in St Augustine’s Church followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to St Augustine’s c/o Mr R S Montgomery, 1 Sycamore Gardens, Drumahoe BT47 3BZ. All Enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever.
Adele Bratton (née Chapman), 22 Main Street, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of Adele Bratton (née Chapman), 17th January 2024, suddenly at 22 Main Street, Ballykelly (in her 62nd year) loving mother of Lisa, Judith and John, youngest sister of Ian, Joanna, Marlis, Douglas, Mabel, Allan, George, Colin and the late Gordon. Funeral arrangements later. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “At Peace”
Athás Deehan, Westland Street, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Athás Deehan, 16th January 2024, late of Westland Street, beloved son of Letitia Deehan and Nicole Paradiso, loving brother of Joshua and Leonardo and a much-loved nephew and cousin. Loved, cherished and adored by his mother, father, brothers, entire family circle and soulmate Ciara Costello. His remains will be reposing at 55 Marlborough Street. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Padre Pio intercede for him.
Ciaran McAlister, 5 Marlborough Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Ciaran Alister, 18th January 2024, peacefully at home, 5 Marlborough Road, surrounded by his loving family, beloved son of Phylis and the late Con, loving brother of Charles, Paul, Michael, Maire, Catherine, Desmond and the late Lorna and a much-loved uncle to his nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by his close friends, Karron, Brian, Stephanie, Brian Jr, Angie and Vince. Loved and missed beyond words. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio intercede for him.
Seán McGovern, 87 Ballygillen Road Ballinderry
The death has taken place of Seán McGovern (Ballylifford, Ballinderry), passed away peacefully at his son Christopher’s home, Wednesday, 17th January. Beloved husband of the late Jeannie (nee Devlin). Much loved Father of Gerry, Kevin, Christopher and Fergal. Son of the late Thomas and Mary Josephine Brackagh Lane Moneymore. Dear brother of Tomsie and Marie (O’Kane). Much loved Granda and Great Granda. Sean will be waked from his home, 87 Ballygillen Road Ballinderry BT800AS. Funeral on Friday, 19th January leaving at 10.30am for 11.00am. Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Old Cemetery, Kennaught, Desertmartin. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, brother and sister, grandchildren and their partners - Bronagh, Declan, Martin, Max, Claire, Hollie and Sinead. Great Grandsons Joshua and Matthew, daughters in law, Jennifer, Julia, Ann and AnneMarie. Brothers and sisters in law, Nieces and nephews and extended family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Kevin Murray and son for Marie Curie and Magherafelt District Nursing. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Teresa McGuigan (née Mulhern), 3 Dernflaw Cottages, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Teresa McGuigan (née Mulhern), suddenly but peacefully on 17th January 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 3 Dernflaw Cottages, Dungiven, Co Derry. Wife of the late Paddy R.I.P. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Patricia R.I.P and loving sister of Gerard (Grace), John (Annemarie ) and the late Mickey R.I.P. Will be sadly missed by all her neices, nephews, and extended family circle. Reposing at her late home. Funeral from her late home on Saturday, 20th January leaving at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patricks Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (N.I.C.H.S) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Sean Murphy, 74 Killowen Drive, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Sean Murphy (Magherafelt), 17th January 2024, beloved partner of Marty and loving father of Kelly, Shauna, Christopher, Susan, Lisa and Stephen, son of the late Patrick and Suzie Murphy, Draperstown and dear brother of Brian, Eugene and Raymond. Funeral from his home, 74 Killowen Drive on Sunday, 21st January at 10.45am for 11.30am Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St John, Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his partner, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Sean’s wake has not yet commenced.
Michelle Ryan (née Bateson), 2 Ballyneil Road, Ballyronan
The death has taken place of the late Michelle Ryan (née Bateson) (Ballyronan), 16th January 2024, beloved wife of Kevin and devoted mother of Conor and Fiona, daughter of Angela and the late Charles John (Charlie) and loving sister of Patricia, Anne, Christine, Joe, Philip, Therese, Marian, Catherine, Michael and the late Cathal. Funeral from her home, 2 Ballyneil Road on Saturday, 20th January at 10.15am for 11.00am. Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Loup, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, mother, brothers, sisters and extended family circle.
Louisa (Louie) Smyth, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Louisa (Louie) Smyth, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 17th January 2024. Much loved wife of Peter, loving mother of Sarah (Nickie) and Michael (Leann). Doting Grandmother of Faith (Ronan), and Elliott. Dear sister of Dot, Mary, Violet and the late Jim and Hugh. Home is strictly private. Friends and family welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Monday at 11.00am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Cancer Research or Chest, Heart and Stroke Association and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Ernest (Ernie) Steele, 15 Cranmore Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Ernest (Ernie) Steele, 17th January 2024, (peacefully) at his home, 15 Cranmore Park, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved father of Jennifer, Shirley, Walter and Audrey, dear father-in-law of Graham, Jimmy, Clare and Andy, devoted granda of Chris, Lisa, Charlene, Kirsty, Julie, Joanna, Evie, Stuart and Charlie, great granda of Charlie, Sophie, Dove and Rosie and a beloved brother and uncle. Service in New Row Presbyterian Church on Monday at 10.30am followed by a private family burial to St. Johns Churchyard, Killybegs. Family flowers only, please donations in lieu if desired for Addison's Disease Self Help Group c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Theresa Walker (née O’Toole), 181 Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of Theresa Walker (née O’Toole), 18th January 2024, peacefully at her home, 181 Carnhill, loving mother of Bernadette, Veronica, Sean, Denise, Joanne and the late AnnMarie and Dawn, a devoted granny and great-granny, a dear mother-in-law and a cherished sister to all her brothers and sisters. Theresa will be reposing at her home on Thursday, 18th January from 6.30pm to 10.00pm and Friday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, 20th January at 10.20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.