Derry Death Notices - Friday, December 20, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Kathleen Mary Crossett (née Scullion), 1 Riverview Terrace, Upperlands
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Kathleen Mary Crossett (née Scullion), December 18 2024, (peacefully) at The Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, Kathleen Mary, dearly beloved Wife of the late Robert, 1 Riverview Terrace, Upperlands, much loved Step-Mother of Emily and loving Aunt of Mervyn and Cynthia. House strictly private. Funeral service will take place in Tamlaght O’Crilly Upper Parish Church on Friday, December 20 at 12noon, followed by burial in Culnady Presbyterian Churchyard (at 2:15pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Tamlaght O’Crilly Upper Parish Church and Culnady Presbyterian Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “At Home with the Lord”
Mary Margretta Gilmour (née Dalzell), 173 The Fountain, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Mary Margretta Gilmour (née Dalzell), December 19 2024 Peacefully at Edgewater Care Home, Newbuildings (in the tender loving care of her family, formerly of 173 The Fountain, Derry in her 100th year) much beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mum of Linda, son-in-law Keith, devoted granny of Diane (Ian) and Mark (Kay) great-granny of Mason and Riley. Service of Thanksgiving in her daughter Linda’s home 9, Stevenson Park, Tullyally on Monday, December 23 (times to be confirmed) followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if desired to St. Columb’s Cathedral c/o Very Rev. Dean Stewart “The Deanery“, Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6RJ. Everyone is welcome to call at Linda’s home from 11.00am until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd“
Harold Lynas, 12 Meadow Park, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Harold Lynas, December 19 2024 (peacefully) at his home, 12 Meadow Park, Portstewart, much loved husband of Eileen, dear step-father of Karen and Jonathan, father-in-law to Mark and beloved grandfather of Clare, Courtney, Brett, Natalie, Matthew, Jade and Leah. Service of Thanksgiving in Portrush Baptist Church on Monday, December 23 at 12.30pm following a private family committal in Portstewart Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Focus (NI) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Loved dearly by all his family. “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds it’s rest in Thee.”
Angela McConaha (née Duffy), Jacksonville, Florida (formerly of Cable Street, Derry)
The death has occurred of the late Angela McConaha (née Duffy), December 19 2024, peacefully at Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida (formerly of Cable Street, Derry), beloved wife of Lee, loving mother of Sadie, Patricia, Kerrie and Wade, devoted grandmother of Idani, Roman, Gabriel, Caleb, Devon, Maggie and Gavin, dear daughter of the late Patrick and Sadie Duffy, cherished sister of Ethna Glackin and the late Dolores. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Kathleen McGonigle, Keely Gardens, Aghadowey
The death has occurred of the late Kathleen McGonigle, December 18 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, late of Keely Gardens, Aghadowey, dearly beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Gary and Gavin, dear mother-in-law of Lorraine, loving grandmother of Cameron, Olivia, Evie and Ewan and dear sister of Alfie and Jim. Service in James McMullan and Son Funeral Home on Friday at 11.30am followed by interment in Aghadowey Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by the entire family circle.
Stephen Moore, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Stephen Moore, December 17 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of his family) much loved husband of the late Christina (Chrissie), much loved daddy of Stuart, Alan, Carole, Ian, George, Fiona, Ingrid and David, a loving father-in-law, a dearly loved granda and great-granda, a dear brother of Doreen, Tommy and the late Nan, Andy and Noel. Funeral leaving his son Alan’s home, 8 Knockbrack Park, Gosheden on Saturday, December 21 at 12.15pm. for a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Killaloo Parish Church at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of desired to Killaloo Parish Church c/o Rev. David Slater “The Rectory“, 89 Cumber Road, Claudy, Co. Derry, BT47 4JA. All enquiries to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors 028 71312567. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Peace perfect peace” “The Lord is my Shepherd”
Patrick O'Donnell, 4 Parklane, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Patrick O'Donnell, December 19 2024, late of 4 Parklane Magherafelt, beloved husband of Briege and loving father of Emer Mason and Aine McCaffrey, father in law of Liam and Eoin and grandfather of Anna, Conán and Cillian, son of John and Mary O’Donnell and dear brother of Jacqueline, Anne, Sharon, Frances, Shauna, Brenda and Emma, son in law of the late Tommy and Rosemary McCloy. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, mother, father, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family circle and close friends. Family time from 10.00pm to 12.00 midday.
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