Derry Death Notices - Friday, 3rd May 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Thomas Hector Gibson, 14 Clarke Avenue, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Thomas Hector Gibson, 1st May 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 14 Clarke Avenue, Maghera, dear Husband of Millie, much loved Father of Gillian, Deborah, Thomas, Mildred, Jonathan and Leslie, loving Father-in-Law of David, John, Jennifer, Karina and Paula, loving Grandfather of Jay, Amelia, Katelyn, Andrew and Jessica, a beloved Great Grandfather and dearest Brother of Myrtle and the late Robert and Leslie. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Hector's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Friday, 3rd May, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard (at 1.45pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Patients' Comfort Fund, Causeway Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Lucy Harkin (née Guy), 23 Greystone Road, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Lucy Harkin (née Guy), 1st May 2024, at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family, devoted mother of James, Michael, Lizanne and Lucinda, mother-in-law Declan, Ricky and Claire, much loved granny of Conor, Eoin, Darragh, Zach, Noah, Niamh, Grace, Chloe, Emma and Kirsty and dear sister of Michael and Gerard. Lucy’s remains will be reposing in her home, 23 Greystone Road, Limavady. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Lee Kennedy, 710A Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late LeeKennedy, 27th April 2024, suddenly at home, 710A Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly loved dad of Vic, loving son of the late Billy and May and much loved brother of Will, Angela and the late Stephen. Funeral service in St. Mary's Parish Church, Macosquin on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, to Diabetes UK Northern Ireland c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Manus McElhone, Berlin
The death has taken place of the late Manus McElhone (formerly of Belfast),b27th April 2024, after a short illness in Berlin. Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Arti, father Charlie, mother Angela, sister Nora, brother John, brother-in-law Jonnie, nephews Comhghall and Finbar, nieces Orla and Aoife and the wider family circle. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12.00noon in St. Columba's Church Straw, Draperstown, BT45 7AJ. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (cheques made payable to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust) and/or Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, c/o Quinn Bros Funeral Home, 138 Obins Street Portadown BT62 1BP or via the links: www.kbrtrust.com/donations or www.charité.de/en/research
William (Willie) O'Connor, 54 Slaughtmanus Road, Tamnaherin
The death has taken place of William (Willie) O'Connor, 2nd May 2024 peacefully at Owenmor Care Home, beloved husband of Margo, 54 Slaughtmanus Road, Tamnaherin, loving father of Colin, Louise, Wynetta, Michael, Adrian and the late William Joseph and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. House private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 12o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.