Derry Death Notices - Friday, 29th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Thomaseen Bolton (née Savage), 2 Pinehill Avenue, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Thomaseen Bolton (née Savage), 27th March 2024, (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved Wife of Alan, 2 Pinehill Avenue, Maghera, much loved and devoted Mother of Thomas and Kathryn, a loving Mother-in-Law of Tracey and Derek, cherished Daughter of Margaret and the late Daniel Savage, Castledawson, dearly loved Sister of Margaret, Neil, Janet, Maureen, Mildred and Karen, a dear Daughter-in-Law of Stewart and Betty Bolton and a beloved Sister-in-Law and Aunt. House private. Family and Friends welcome to call at the Family Home on Friday, 29th March and Saturday, 30th March. Family time please from 9.00pm - 11.00am. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Sunday, 31st March from 4.00pm - 7.00pm. A Service of Celebration for Thomaseen's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Monday, 1st April at 1.00pm, followed by a private Family cremation. The Family would appreciate bright colours to be worn. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to ICU, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again"
Colbert Byrne, 25 Dove Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of Colbert Byrne, 27th March 2024, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Nuala, 25 Dove Gardens, loving father of Elaine, Kevin, Michael and Caitlin, father-in-law of Joe and Orla and devoted grandfather of Shea, Farrah-Rose, Tadgh, Rosié, Kevin and Lana. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Good Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock funeral service in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 22) C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock intercede for him.
George Britton, Newbuildings
The death has occurred of the late George Britton, 28th March 2024, Peacefully at Edgewater Care Home, Newbuildings, (in his 82nd year) dearly beloved husband of the late Annie, loving father of the late Noelle, dear father-in-law of Stephen, adored granda of Evan, Leighton and Cory-Lee, dearest brother of Harold, Johnny, Kenny, Robert, Alfie, Betty, Anna, Netty, Doris, Jean, Iris and the late David and Violet, a dear brother-in-law also will be sadly missed by Elaine and Derek. Service of Thanksgiving in his brother Robert’s home, 29 Allen Park, Donemana, on Saturday, 30th March at 1.30pm burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Edgewater Care Home, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT4 73QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Norman Harris, 22 Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Norman Harris, 27th March 2024, (peacefully) at his home, 22 Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt, Norman, beloved husband of the late Jennifer, much loved father to Heather and her husband Paul, loving and devoted brother of George and Florence and dearest grandfather to Bethany. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Tuesday evening (2nd April) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Wednesday (3rd April) at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “At home with the Lord.”
John (Jackie) Kelly, 207 Carnhill, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John (Jackie) Kelly, 28th March 2024, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, (formerly of Carrigan’s Lane) dear husband of Mary, father of Annette, Marion, Leona and the late Shaun, cherished grandfather of Gavin, Dearbhla, Caitlin, Caoimhe, Aoife and Aoibheann and great-grandfather of Daithi. His remains will be reposing in his home, 207 Carnhill, on Friday from 12noon – 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o’clock funeral service in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Rodney Lee, 5 Parkmore Crescent, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Rodney Lee, 28th March 2024, (peacefully) at Brooklands Care Home, 5 Parkmore Crescent, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted husband of the late Maude (Molly), dearest brother of Barry, Marylin and the late Patricia and also a loving brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday evening (30th March) from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Sunday (31st March) at 1.00pm followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Chest, Heart & Stroke payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Damien McGrath, 107 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea
Funeral Arrangements for the late Damien McGrath (Kilrea), died 28th March 2024, peacefully at hospital, late of 107 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Lizzie; loving brother of Michael and the late Noel, Anthony and Alice (Doherty); brother-in-law of Noreen and a much adored uncle of Stephanie, Michelle, Stephen, Shane and Conaill. Damien is reposing in McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. Everyone welcome to call on Saturday from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Funeral from McKiernan’s Funeral Home on Monday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Anthony pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire McGrath family circle.
Thomas Henry (Tommy) Seffen, 37c Rocktown Road, Knockloughrim
The death has occurred of the late Thomas Henry (Tommy) Seffen, 27th March 2024, (suddenly) in Edinburgh, 37c Rocktown Road, Knockloughrim, proprietor of Mill Garage, precious husband of Anne, devoted daddy of Mark and Adele, dearest father-in-law of Leisa and Glenn, much loved granda of Corey, Lilly, Tianie and Theo and also a dear brother. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”