Derry Death Notices - Friday, 29th December, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Michael Noel Carlin, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Michael Noel Carlin, 23rd December 2023, peacefully at The Brook Nursing Home, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of the late Bernard and Mary, loving father of Stephanie, father-in-law of Derek, much loved grandfather of Emma and Aimee and dear brother of Frank, Brian and Sean. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Saturday, 30th December 2023 at 12noon followed by interment in Our Lady and St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ballymoney. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia N.I. c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family. “On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.”
Denise Cheshire (née Rigley), 13 Judges Road, Campsie, Derry
The death has taken place of Denise Cheshire (née Rigley), 27th December 2023 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a short illness, 13 Judges Road, Campsie, BT47 6LN. Dearly loved mum of Neil and Keith, mother-in-law of Donna and Elaine and devoted nanna of Zoe and Adam. Family and friends welcome at her home. Funeral service in her late home on Saturday, 30th December commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment in Tamlaght Parish Churchyard, Coagh (arriving 1.00pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Air Ambulance N.I. or Guide Dogs for the Blind. Will be much loved and always missed by all her family. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories she leaves behind.
Patrick (Pat Short) Convery, 68 Meeting House Avenue, Maghera
The death has taken place of Patrick (Pat Short) Convery, 27th December 2023, beloved husband of Sally and dear father of Stephen, Barry, Austin and the late Raymond, son of the late Patrick and Rose and dear brother of Kate Doherty, Joe, Danny, Thomas and the late Anthony, Helen, Rosella, Sean and James. Funeral from Austin’s home, 142a Fivemilestraight on Saturday, 30th December at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, sister, brothers and extended family circle.
Clarke Creighton, 67 Drumard Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Clarke Creighton, 22nd December 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 67 Drumard Drive, Coleraine, dearly beloved son of the late Hazel, devoted brother of Hazel, Emily and the late Eileen, Charlie and Betty and a dear Uncle and great uncle. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House strictly private. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.
Douglas Edward (Dougie) Dixon, 132 Victoria Road, Magheramason
The death has taken place of Douglas Edward (Dougie) Dixon, 28th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year) much loved husband of Greta, loving father of David, Gillian and Trevor, dearest father-in-law of Gwenda, Niall and Leanne, adored grandfather of Ryan, Jason, Luke, Ben, Shay, Freya and the late baby Dean, dear brother of the late George. Funeral leaving his late home, 132 Victoria Road, Magheramason on Saturday, 30th December at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Dunnalong Parish Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Dunnalong Parish Church c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Directors, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. "House Private“ Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “God’s garden surely must be beautiful, he only takes the best”
Gertrude (Trudie) Friel (née Hegarty), 17 Baronscourt, Culmore Road, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Gertrude (Trudie) Friel (née Hegarty), 27th December 2023 at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Brendan, Loving Mother of Sonia, Brian, Janet and Brenda. A Much loved granny. A loving sister of Josephine, Mary, Kay and the Late Shaun. Funeral from her home, 17 Baronscourt, Culmore Road on Friday, 29th December at 9.30am to St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in Burt Cemetery, Co Donegal. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o Sean Carr, Funeral director. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Padre Pio pray for her.
Muriel Sarah Elizabeth Hoy (née Armstrong), 3 Northland Drive, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Muriel Sarah Elizabeth Hoy (née Armstrong), 26th December 2023, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, (aged 95 years), beloved Wife of the late James (Jim), 3 Northland Drive, Moneymore, much loved Mother of Christine, Alan, Brian and Stephen, loving Mother-in-Law of Tony, Maggie, Heather and Heather and a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Muriel's Life will take place in St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore on Monday, 8th January at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to British Heart Foundation, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Sadly missed by the entire Family Circle.
Paul Keenan, Derry
The death has taken place of Paul Keenan, 27th December 2023, at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved son of the late Eileen (née Murray). Loving brother of Karen, Duane and the Late Audrey. Uncle of Nicola, Lee, Rhyra and Conlan. Beloved nephew of Billy, Martin and Cathy. Funeral from his aunt Cathy and Michael O Reilly's home, 45 Bracken Park on Saturday at 9.20am to St Eugene's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Family flowers only. If wished, donations in lieu to ward 50 Altnagelvin Hospital c/o any family member. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.
Victor King, 29 Coolessan Walk, Limavady
The death has taken place of Victor King, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving Wife and Family on 25th December 2023. Much loved Husband of Noeleen, Dear Brother of Elizabeth, Alex, Lena, Marlene, Robert, Wilma, twin brother of Thomas, Jacqueline and Martin. Also dear son of the late Joe and Jean and dear son in law of Paddy and Kathleen McCloskey also a dear Brother in law, Uncle and Great Uncle. Funeral service will be held in his late home, 29 Coolessan Walk, Limavady on Sunday at 1.30pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. All welcome to call at the home and attend the Funeral. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Cancer Research or ICU Altnagelvin Hospital and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle and Friends.
Serena Long, Derry
The death has taken place of Serena Long, 27th December 2023, peacefully in altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved Partner of Gavin, Loving mum of Amber, Stefanie, Charlotte and Brandon. Devoted nana to Dillon, Lily, Archie, Lucas, Matthew, Kathleen and Calliope. Funeral Leaving her Daughter Stefanie’s home, 40 Rossmore on Saturday, 30th December at 12noon. Followed by Burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Visitors welcome Between 2.00pm and 10.00pm. Family Flowers only, Donations if desired made payable to the Renal Unit C/O The cash office, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, BT476SB. Deeply Regretted By her loving family Circle.
Mary Frances (Marie) McAtamney, 17 Greenmount Park, Coleraine
Updated Arrangements for the late Mary Frances (Marie) McAtamney (Coleraine & Greenlough), died 27th December 2023. Marie is reposing in McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. Everyone welcome to call on Friday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Late of 17 Greenmount Park, Coleraine. Daughter of the late Felix and Mary McAtamney and loving sister of Winnie McGoldrick, Margaret McErlean and Austin McAtamney. Funeral from McKiernan’s on Saturday at 1.10pm (travelling via Killycon Road) for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett's Church, Clady. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish webcam https://churchmedia.tv/st-oliver-plunketts-greenlough). Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Greenlough. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sisters, brother, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle. Our Lady of Fatima pray for her.
Leona McMonagle (née O'Hara), 19 Killylane Road, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Leona McMonagle (née O'Hara), 27th December 2023, loving mother of Jade, mother-in-law of Reece, beloved daughter of Isobell and the late Sean, dear sister of Seamus, Joseph, Petrena and Sheena and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in the family home, 19 Killylane Road, Eglinton. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.25am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Parking available in Benbow Industrial Estate when attending the wake. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
John Mailey, 54 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, Derry
The death has occurred of the late John Mailey, 27th December 2023, beloved husband of the late Arlene, 54 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, dear father of Liam, Marjorie, Brian, John and Barry, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear brother of Leo, Marie and Bernie. His remains will be reposing in his home on Friday from 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral from his home on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Betty Millar (née McNaught), 6 Brooke Street, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Betty Millar (née McNaught), 27th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Teddy, loving mother of Mairead and Patrick, devoted grandmother of Ceadach, Ryan and Jake, mother-in-law to Louise and Stephen, dear daughter of the late Patsy and Sheila, cherished sister of Michael, Patsy, Philomena, Pius, Margaret and Donna and a loving aunt and sister-in-law. Sadly missed by the wider family circle. Betty will be reposing at her home, 6 Brooke Street. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, 30th December at 9.20M to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower 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.
Jason (Millsy) Mills, 87 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings, Derry
The death has taken place of Jason (Millsy) Mills, 25th December 2023, suddenly at his home, 87 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings, (surrounded by his loving family in his 50th year) much loved husband of Lisa, devoted father of Jack and Jamie, dearest step-dad of Jordan and Dylan, dearly loved son of Margaret (nee McKittrick) and the late Don, a special friend of wee Tyler, loving brother of Irene, Cindy, Sandra, Raymond and Christine. Service of Thanksgiving in his mother Margaret’s home, 6 Herron Way, Clooney, Waterside on Sunday, 31st December at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to British Heart Foundation N.I. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
Samuel Kenneth (Kenny) Mullan, 45 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady
The death has taken place of Samuel Kenneth (Kenny) Mullan, 27th December 2023, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Much-loved Husband of Kim, loving son of Sammy and Moira, dear Brother of Jennifer and Amanda, Brother-in-law of Gordon and loving Uncle of Curtis, Tyler and Chloe. The family home, 45 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady. Funeral service will be held in Bovevagh Parish Church, on Saturday at 12noon, followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. All welcome at the family home and at the funeral. (Private family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.) Family flowers only please donations, if desired, and cheques payable to Sow and Grow and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind. Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Angela Sweeney (née Bell), 25 Iniscarn Road, Creggan, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Angela Sweeney (née Bell), suddenly but peacefully, at Altnagelvin Hospital on 27th December 2023. May she rest in peace. Late of 25 Iniscarn Road, Creggan, Derry. Loving mother of Desmond, Angela and Kieran and the late Michelle R.I.P. Devoted grandmother of Stacey, Kayleigh, Ciara, Keelin, Aaron, Shea and Sophia and dearly loved by her seven great grandchildren. Beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Angela Bell R.I.P. and dear sister of Celia, Eddie, Charlie, Kevin and the late Maureen and Pauline R.I.P. Reposing at her late home, family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from her late home on Saturday, 30th December leaving at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Creggan. interment afterwards in The City Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the church webcam http://www.cregganchapel.com/webcam.html. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.