Derry Death Notices - Friday, 5th May, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Charles (Charlie) Burke, Mountview Gardens, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Burke, 4th May 2023, (peacefully) at hospital, dearly loved husband of the late Jeanie (Jean), formerly of Mountview Gardens, Coleraine. Much loved father of Karen and the late David, father-in-law of Dougie and Linda. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home on Monday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Action Cancer, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family.
Nancy Green (née Earle), Derry
The death has occurred of Nancy Green (née Earle), 3rd May 2023, loving mother of William, Michael and the late Michael and Kathleen, devoted grandmother of Stephanie, Jessica and Kristy and great-grandmother of Bethany, Melanie, Mollie, Brody, Lochlainn and Alfie. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Her funeral service will take place there on Saturday at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Anna Kelly (née McGeehan), 13 Ardglen Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Anna Kelly (née McGeehan), 4th May 2023, (peacefully) at home, beloved wife of the late Frank, 13 Ardglen Park, loving mother of Anita, Christine, Maria, Paula and Catherine and a much loved mother-in-law, granny, great-granny and sister. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. 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 a charity of your choice. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Jim Mellon, 19 Branch Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Jim Mellon, 4th May 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Rosie, loving father of Frankie, Seamus, Majella, Paddy, Christopher, Wendy, Colm and the late baby Catherine, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law, dear brother of Frankie, Patsy, Harry, Caddy and the late Doreen, Sally, Matt, Mary and Joe. Funeral leaving his home, 19 Branch Road on Saturday, 6th May at 9.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Pat O'Brien, 53 Templeard, Culmore Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Pat O'Brien, 3rd May 2023, beloved husband of Jennifer, 52 Templeard, Culmore Road, loving father of Aoife and Conor, son of the late Pat and Eileen and dear brother of the late Paul. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballybrack, Moville. Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Philomena Porter, formerly of Rinmore Drive and Meadowbank Care Home
The death has occurred of Philomena Porter, 3rd May 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Rinmore Drive and Meadowbank Care Home), beloved daughter of the late James and Ellen, (Nellie), loving sister of Marion and the late David. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Friday, 5th May at 4.15pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel from Friday at 2.00pm to 4.15pm. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Stephen Alexander (Alan) Smyth, 16 Sandown Drive, Kilfennan
The death has taken place of Stephen Alexander (Alan) Smyth, 4th May 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year, formerly of 16 Sandown Drive, Kilfennan, dearly beloved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of Colin and Greg, loving father-in-law of Maureen and Sharon, adored granda of Chris and wife Beth, Matthew, Andrew, Rachel, Adam and Emma. great-granda of Luke, dearest brother of Audrey, and the late Sammy and May. Funeral leaving his son Colin’s Home, 78 Glenmore Park, Altnagelvin on Saturday 6th May at 1.45pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Parish Church c/o “The Rectory Office” Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 2LS. Family time please from 9.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Forever in our thoughts.
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