Derry Death Notices - Friday, 5th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Bowerman, 522 Seacoast Road, Magilligan
The death has occurred of the late John Bowerman, 3rd January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved son of Edwin and Rosemary. Dear brother of Gabriel, Pauline, Gary, Sarah, Mark, David and the late Paul. R.I.P. Brother-in-law of Eileen, and a much loved uncle. Funeral from his home: 522 Seacoast Road, Magilligan on Friday at 11.20am for Requiem mass in St Aidan’s Church Magilligan at 12noon followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Sperrin Unit, WHSCT Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Robert James (Jim) Brown
The death has occurred of the late Robert James (Jim) Brown, 2nd January 2024, suddenly at home (15 Riverside Road, Bangor) much loved husband of Sandra, loving dad of Keith, Ian and Stuart, precious brother of Margaret (England). Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Saturday, 6th January at 12.20pm for a graveside service in Altnagelvin Cemetery at 12.30pm.bAll are welcome to call at the Funeral Home to pay their respects on Friday, 5th January between 6.00pm and 9.00pm Family home private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Lord Enniskillen Memorial Orange Society c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (at the above Funeral Home address). Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. "The Lord's my Shepherd" "Forever in our thoughts"
Patrick “Patsy” Burke, 195 Drum Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patrick “Patsy” Burke, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 3rd January 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 195 Drum Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Patsy and loving father of Gavin, Leona (Paul), and Gary (Caoimhe). Devoted grandfather of Brannagh, Paddy, Michael, Conleith, Orlaith and Paul. Beloved son of the late Jim Anna R.I.P and dear brother of Teresa, Barry, Valerie, Dermott, Vera, Bridie, Anthony and Shane and the late Shirley R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the Burke and McElhinney family circles. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Saturday, 6th January leaving at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gortnaghey. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Margaret Rose Deery (Meggie Rose), Maghera (formerly Kilrea)
We regret to inform you of the peaceful passing of Margaret Rose Deery (Meggie Rose), 3rd January 2024. Loving mother of Aaron and Kaitlyn. Daughter of Kathleen and Patrick, stepdaughter of Tommy and dear sister of Paddy, Donna, Declan and the late Brendan. Margaret Rose wake will he held at her mother’s residence, 14 Larchfield Gardens, Kilrea from 12 Noon today (Friday). Family time 10.00pm - 11.00am. Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner, Kilrea. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire Deery family circle. Family flowers only.
Edward (Eddie) Gorman, 8 Knocklynn Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Edward (Eddie) Gorman, 4th January 2024, peacefully at home, after a short illness, 8 Knocklynn Park, Coleraine. Devoted father of Kathy and Philip, much loved grandfather of Keegan, Rebecca and Thomas; dear brother of Jim and the late George. House and funeral private at his own request. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Marie Curie or RUC George Cross Foundation, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey St Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Margery Teresa Holmes (née McCullough), 1 Canterbury Park, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has taken place of Margery Teresa Holmes (née McCullough), 3rd January 2024, peacefully at Culmore Manor, beloved wife of the late Harry, (formerly of Canterbury Park, Grainan Drive and Limewood Street), loving mother of Paul, Adrian, Kieran and Jonathan, mother-in-law of Jane, Linda, Louise and Arlene, a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Pauline McDaid, Terry McCullough and the late Margaret, May, Maureen, Jean Dolores, Hugh, George, Sean, Roddy and Marshall. Her remains will be reposing in her late home, 1 Canterbury Park, Kilfennan. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Roseanne McGuinness (née McVeigh), 46 Josephine Avenue, Limavady
The death has taken place of Roseanne McGuinness (née McVeigh), 3rd January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Henry. Loving mother of Marie-Therese, Kevin, Barry, Henry, and Rhonda, mother-in-law of Lorraine, Fiona, and Michael. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear sister and aunt. Family time from 8.00pm to 9.00am please. Funeral from her home: 46 Josephine Avenue, Limavady on Friday at 9.35am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to:
Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road. Derry BT48 8JE
or Chest, Heart & Stroke, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Don O’Doherty, 20 Glenmore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Don O’Doherty, 2nd January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, beloved husband of Gertie, 20 Glenmore Park, loving father of Kieran and Sinead, father-in-law of Denise and Richard, devoted grandfather of Ben, Grace and Reuben and dear brother of the late Jofie and Midie. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday from 1.00pm - 2.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.20am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Chest Heart & Stroke NI, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Maureen O'Hagan (née McLoughlin),10 Church View, Drummullan
The death has taken place of Maureen O'Hagan (née McLoughlin), 1st January 2024, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of Dennis and beloved mother of Gary (Shauna), Noel (Daughter in law Andrea), Peter, Andrew (Tracy). Loving grandmother of Emma, Sophie, Ben and cherished great grandmother of Leo. Daughter of the late Joseph and Anna McLoughlin and dear sister of Margaret Muldoon, (Lissan) and the late Mary, Barney and Tommy. Funeral from her home, 10 Church View on Saturday, 6th January 12.45pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Joseph and St. Malachy Drummullan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, grandchildren, great grandson, sister, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family circle.
Margaret Sheridan, 66 Larchfield Gardens, Kilrea
The death has taken place of Margaret Sheridan, peacefully at hospital, beloved mother of Marie, Martin, Paul, Declan, Angela, Sharon, Malachy and Barry Quinn. Daughter of the late James and Margaret Mary and dear sister of Jimmie, Anne and the late John, Mary, Bridie and Bernie. Funeral from her late residence, 66 Larchfield Gardens on Saturday at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. St Pio pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in law, daughters-in law,
grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sister and large family circle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to ALPS c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea. 028 29540226. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am.