Derry Death Notices - Friday, 23rd June, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Christina Blair (née Mellon), Roulston Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of Christina Blair (née Mellon), 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at Owen Mór Care Home, formerly of Roulston Avenue, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother Amanda, devoted granny of Finn and Alannah, mother-in-law of Matthew and dear sister of William, Edward, Rosemary, Anna, Lorraine, Frank and the late Bernadette. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Friday from 6.00-7.00pm. A service of thanksgiving will be held in there on Saturday at 2.00pm with interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.
Margaret Brennan, Tamnaherin, Derry
The death has occurred of Margaret Brennan, 22nd June 2023, beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Hannah Brennan, loving sister of Kathleen, Patrick, Anne, Bernadette, John and the late Bridget and Columba and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her sister’s home, 194 Tamnaherin Road. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House restricted to family and friends only please. Family only from 10.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral please. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
May Cairns (née McCready), 72 Drumleck Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of May Cairns (née McCready), 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved Wife of the late George. Loving Mother of Noel, May, Kathleen, George, Patrick, Geraldine, Paul, Kevin (Scaldy), Michael and the late Fr. John. A much loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Mother-in-law. Dear Sister of Kathleen, Phyllis, Johnny, Bernie, Nora, Dolores, Majella and Stella. Funeral from her home 72 Drumleck Gardens today (Friday, 23rd June) at 9.20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul.
Jean Eileen Cameron, Killeague Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Jean Eileen Cameron, 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at hospital, late of Killeague Road, Coleraine and Agherton Grange, Portstewart. Dearly beloved wife of the late Alex, cherished mother of Sandra, Kathryn and William, and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral strictly private at her own request. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.
William Harold Henderson, 15 Magherafelt Road, Tobermore
The death has taken place of William Harold Henderson, 22nd June 2023, (peacefully) at his home, in the loving care of his Family, 15 Magherafelt Road, Tobermore, devoted Husband of Beatrice, much loved Dad of Neville, Adrian and Sharon, a dear Father-in-Law of Christine, Gayle and Rennie, dearly loved Granda of Jemma, Bethany, Jessica, Kacey, Adam and Aimée, a loving Great Granda of Mattéo and dearest Brother of Noel, Hilda and the late Mervyn and Victor. All welcome at his home. Family time please from 10.00pm - 11.00am. A Service of Thanksgiving for Harold's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday, 24th June at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie and Revival Movement & Every Home Crusade, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4 v 7
Andrew McCourt, formerly of Carrickreagh Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of Andrew McCourt, 22nd March 2023, at his home in Lausanne, Switzerland, (formerly of Carrickreagh Gardens). Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Saturday, 24th June at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Sheila Porter (née Grant), 24 Stephen’s Court, Ballymagroarty, Derry
The death has taken place of Sheila Porter (née Grant), 22nd June 2023, beloved wife of the late James, 24 Stephen’s Court, Ballymagroarty, loving mother of Veronica, Willie, Grainne, Dana, Charlie, Clare and the late Pearly and Jacqueline, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Vera, Eamon, Jackie and Grainne. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in St Aengus’ Cemetery, Burt, Co Donegal. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Geraldine Ryan (née Molloy), 118 Circular Road, Derry
The death has occurred of Geraldine Ryan (Wee Mrs Ryan) (née Molloy), 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Patrick, loving mother of Anna, Paddy, Sheena, Jackie, Billy, Mary, Vonnie, Donna, Tracey, Carol, Darren and the late Edmund and John, devoted granny to her 52 Grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren, dear sister to Jimmy and all her deceased brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by all her neighbours and many friends. Funeral leaving her home, 118 Circular Road on Saturday, 24th June at 9.20am. to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Gerald Edwin (Gerry) Whyte, 53 Fallowlea Park, Caw
The death has taken place of Gerald Edwin (Gerry) Whyte, 22nd June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 76th year formerly of 53 Fallowlea Park, Caw) much loved son of the late Arthur and Molly, loving brother of Alan, Kenneth, Dorothy, Pearl and the late Bobby, Betty and Norman, a dear uncle, friend and neighbour. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D.& R Hay and Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, 24th June at 12.00noon, followed by burial in Glendermott New Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Cancer Research N.I c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Friday, 23rd June from 6.00pm until 8.00pm Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. The Lord‘s My Shepherd.
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