Derry Death Notices - Friday, 29th September, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Edward Forbes, 15 Tyler Park, Limavady
The death has taken place of John Edward Forbes, 26th September 2023, aged 87 years, died peacefully at home 15 Tyler Park, Limavady, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Linda, much loved father of Mark, Caroline and partner Ross, Peter and wife Lynette; granda of Georgia and father-in-law of the late Andy. House strictly private. Close family and friends welcome. Funeral service in Christ Church, Limavady on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by committal in the adjoining graveyard. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for N. I. Chest, Heart & Stroke or Christ Church, Drumachose c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family. At Peace.
Desmond Gilfillian, 12 Dunvale Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Desmond Gilfillian, 28th September 2023, peacefully at home, 12 Dunvale Park. Beloved Husband of Judith and loving Father of Clare Deehan and James and a devoted Grandfather of Katie. Funeral service in St Augustine’s Parish Church on Saturday, 30th September at 1.00pm followed by burial in The City Cemetery. Family and Friends welcome to the family home. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. Always Loved and Sorely Missed.
Robert (Bobby) Irwin, 20 Dunvale Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Robert (Bobby) Irwin, 26th September 2023, beloved husband of Christina, 20 Dunvale Park, loving father of Peter, Jason and Emma, father-in-law of Maria, Sharon and Michael, devoted grandfather of Brendan, Eoin, Darcy, Hannah and Rebecca. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there today (Friday) at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. 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 the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Allan Latta, 190 Hillcrest, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has taken place of Allan Latta, 27th September 2023, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of 190 Hillcrest, Kilfennan in his 55th year) much loved only son of William and Elizabeth, devoted brother of Arvil, Carol and Julie, adored uncle and great-uncle, a dear nephew. Service of Thanksgiving in his parent’s home, 3 Emerson Gardens, Waterside on Saturday, 30th September at 12noon followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice 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. “Gone to be with the Lord"
Caroline McDaid (née Temple), 26 Stephen’s Court, Ballymagroarty, Derry
The death has occurred of Caroline McDaid (née Temple), 25th September 2023, peacefully at her home, 26 Stephen’s Court, Ballymagroarty, beloved wife of Micky, loving mother of Michael, Denise and Damien, devoted grandmother of Matthew, Elle, Lucy, Aaron, Niamh, Paityn and Ruben, cherished sister of Noella, Martin, Geraldine, Jim, Celine, Kieran, Grainne, Vivienne and the late Joe, Mary and John. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Caroline will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home today (Friday) at 10.50am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Teresa McGonigle (née Young), 167 Kings Lane, Ballykelly
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Teresa McGonigle (née Young), peacefully at Causeway Hospital on 27th September 2023. May she rest in peace. Late of 167 Kings Lane, Ballykelly, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Mickey and loving mother of Michael (Melissa), Christopher (Louise), Shane and Darren. Devoted grandmother of Logan, Alex and Harper. Daughter of the late Joe and Kathleen R.I.P and dear sister of Margaret, Robert John and James. Reposing at her late home. Funeral from there on Saturday, 30th September leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Finlough’s Church. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Anna Moore, 73 Letterloan Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Anna Moore, 28th September 2023, peacefully at home, 73 Letterloan Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, Anna, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mother of Jonathan and Jane, mother-in-law of Andrew, devoted granny of Isla and Eloise and a dear sister of Elizabeth, Kathleen, Andy, Tommy and Jean. House Private. Service of thanksgiving in Ringsend Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 12.00noon followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Marie Curie, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “The Lord Is My Shepherd.”
Annie Ayton Simpson, 15 Melvin Court, Limavady Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Annie Ayton Simpson, 28th September 2023, peacefully at Deanfield Care Home (formerly of 15 Melvin Court, Limavady Road in her 89th year) dearly beloved daughter of the late Alex and Rebecca Simpson, much loved sister of Joyce, Alastair and the late Willie and Olive, a dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 30th September at 2.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Dementia (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 at the above address on Friday evening between 6.00pm till 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”
Douglas Tomb, formerly Tobermore
The death has occurred of the late Douglas Tomb, 25th September 2023, (suddenly) at his home, 33 Woodford Road, Newtownabbey, Douglas, Father of Kent and Uel, dearly beloved Son of the late James and Winifred, formerly of Tobermore, much loved Brother of Bill, Brother-in-Law of Rhoda, dearly loved Uncle of Colin and his Wife Gabriella and Christopher and his Partner Natasha and Great Uncle of Willow. House strictly private. Funeral service will take place in Kilcronaghan Parish Church, Tobermore on Tuesday, 3rd October at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"
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