Derry Death Notices - Friday, 9th June, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Evelyn Campbell, Hazlett Court, Coleraine
The death has taken taken of Evelyn Campbell, 8th June 2023, (peacefully) at hospital, formerly of Hazlett Court, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother of Gerald and dear mother-in-law of Rae. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue Coleraine on Saturday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Gerry Doherty, 13 Messines Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Gerry Doherty, 7th June 2023, suddenly but peacefully at his home 13 Messines Park, GERRY, (Ex. Arntz Belting), beloved husband of the late Frances, loving father of Martina, Paula, Damian, Teresa and Declan, devoted granda to Sean, Darryn, Emer, Abbie and Calum and great-granda to Aimee-Kate, dear brother of Maureen, Margaret and all his deceased brothers and sisters. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, 10th June at 9.20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Marie Curie, C/o 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Violet (May) Jeffrey, 3 Stoneyfalls Park, Donemana
The death has taken place of Violet (May) Jeffrey, 8th June 2023, (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady (formerly of 3 Stoneyfalls Park, Donemana) much loved daughter of the late William and Violet, loving sister of the late Thomas (Tommy). Service of Thanksgiving for her life in John and Lorraine Cochrane’s home, 42 Longland Road, Donemana on Saturday, 10th June at 1.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donemana Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. William Colhoun 38, Castlewarren Road, Donemana, Strabane, Co. Tyrone BT82 0PJ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her many friends and entire family circle. At home with the Lord.
Paul Kearney, 33 Moykeeran Drive, Draperstown
The death has occurred of Paul Kearney, 33 Moykeeran Drive, Draperstown, 7th May 2023, (peacefully) passed away at home in Newtownards. Son of the late Willie and Brigid and brother of the late Charlie RIP, Veronica (Flanagan), Frankie, Oliveen, Marian (McKenna) and Celine (McKee). Deeply regretted by his loving brother, sisters, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, neices and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and extended family circle. Also deeply regretted by his best friends Jim and Pete and all his many friends and neighbours in Newtownards. Funeral from the family residence (33 Moykeeran Drive) on Saturday 10th June at 11.30am for 12.00o’clock Requiem Mass in the Holy Rosary Church and burial afterwards in Straw. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Padre Pio. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for him, our lady of Lourdes pray for him.
Kathleen Keatley (née Weir), 40 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Kathleen Keatley (née Weir), 7th June 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 40 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt, in her 94th year, dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel (Sammy), much loved and devoted mother of Maurice, Charles and Lois, dear mother-in-law of Jean, Vera and Stephen also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and cherished sister of Audrey, Lorna and the late Isobel, Jack, Mavis, Violet and Victor. House private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday evening (June 10) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Sunday (June 11) at 3.00pm, 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 Donations A/c. Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. The day thou gavest Lord is ended.
Sidney McClelland, 43a New Row, Castledawson
The death has taken place of Sidney McClelland, 7th June 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Carol, 43a New Row, Castledawson. Much loved and devoted father of Viviene-leigh, John and the late Rhonda, dear father-in-law of Tony and dearest brother of Mildred and the late Ivan. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (June 9) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral service in Curran Presbyterian Church on Saturday (June 10) at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Chest Heart and Stroke NI, payable to Garvins Funeral Service (Donations A/c.). Will be ever so sadly missed by his family and the entire family circle. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4 v 7
Geraldine O’Doherty (née McLaughlin), 2 Whitehill Park, Limavady
We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Geraldine O’Doherty (née McLaughlin), (suddenly but peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, 8th June 2023 , may she rest in peace. Late of 2 Whitehill Park, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Micky. Loving mother of Lana and the late Michael R.I.P and fond mother in law of Keith. Devoted grandmother of Farah and Portia, Kelly and Thomas. Daughter of the late Annie and William R.I.P and dear sister of Margaret, Joe, Irene, Patsy and the late Dan, Billy, Brian, May and Jean R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the O’Doherty and McLaughlin family circles. Reposing at her late home. Wake will commence at 2.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday (9th) and 2.00pm to 9.00pm Saturday (10th). Family time please morning of funeral. Funeral from her late home on Sunday, 11th June leaving at 9.50am for 10.30am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady .Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please , donations if desired in lieu to WHSCT Renal Unit c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in you.
Anne O’Neill (née McGurk), 84 Deerpark Road, Castledawson
The death has taken place of Anne O’Neill (née McGurk), 84 Deerpark Road, Castledawson, 8th June 2023, beloved wife of Henry, cherished mother of Maggie and Charlie, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret McGurk RIP and much-loved sister of Betty (Doyle), Jim, Marie (Mullan), Philomena (McVey), Frances (Bateson), Peter, Brigid, Angela (Doyle), Patrick and the late Patsy (O’Hagan) and John RIP. Removal from her late residence, 84 Deerpark Road, Castledawson, BT45 8BP on Sunday, 11th June at 12.30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church Bellaghy, Co.Derry. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private please. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and wider family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.
Donna Prescott (née Neely), Coleraine
The death has occurred of Donna Prescott (née Neely), 4th June 2023, (peacefully) after an illness courageously borne, Donna darling Mummy of Rosanna and Benjamin, cherished daughter of Don and Rosemary and treasured sister of Heather, Sharon and Linda. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine cemetery. Donations gratefully received for The Salvation Army 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.
Leonard Thomas, 85 Heron Way, Derry
The death has taken place of Leonard Thomas, 8th June 2023, at home, 85 Heron Way. Beloved Husband of Agnes, Loving Father of Robert, Wendy, Ian, Rhonda, Darren, Keith and Debbie. A Dear Father-in-law and a devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral leaving his home at 1.00pm on Sunday, 11th June for service in All Saints Clooney at 1.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if wished to NI Kidney Association (NIKPA), c/o Dialysis Unit, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7AB or visit www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com to donate online. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended
William Bradford (Brad) Turkington, 8A Drummullan Road, Moneymore
The death has occurred of William Bradford (Brad) Turkington, 7th June 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, devoted and dearly loved Husband of Hilary, 8A Drummullan Road, Moneymore, much loved Father of Andrew and Michael, loving Father-in-Law of Lisa and Samantha, proud Granda of Mikey, Matthew and Adam, beloved Son-in-Law of Marion and the late Gerald (Black), dearest Brother of Ernie, Liz, Paul and the late Jim and Violet and a dear Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore, on Friday evening (June 9th) from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Brad’s Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Saturday, June 10th at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Cookstown Cemetery at 2.15pm (approx.). No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Megavoice (Talking Bibles), payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed.
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