Derry Death Notices - Friday, December 6, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Cathal Callan, 19 Clooney Park West, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Cathal Callan, December 3 peacefully in the kind care of the staff at Cornfield Care Home and surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Jackie (Jacinta) and loving father to Jonathan and Declan, dear father-in-law to Ciara and Jenny, cherished grandfather to Caoimhin, Ben, Sophie, Roisha, Frank, Chloe, Lucy, Conor and Matthew, much loved eldest son of the late Teresa and William, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing at the family home, 19 Clooney Park West, Derry. Funeral from there on Friday, December 6 at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside, interment afterwards in Ardmore Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired made payable by cheque to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry or visit www.foylehospice.com/donate to donate online. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Rosemary Elizabeth (Rosie) Dowey, 11 Glendhu Crescent, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Rosemary Elizabeth (Rosie) Dowey, December 4 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, late of 11 Glendhu Crescent, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of Raymond, much loved mother of Joanne, Lorraine and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Lynsey, devoted grandmother of Michael, Robert, Harry and Katie and loving sister of Ken. Burial in Ballymoney Cemetery on Saturday at 9.30am followed by Service of Thanksgiving in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Dementia N.I. c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com.
Samuel Stuart Roland Hughes, 18 Henry Street, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Samuel Stuart Roland Hughes, December 5 2024, peacefully at his home, 18 Henry Street. Dearly beloved Husband of Joan. Devoted Father of Allison, Keith and David. Dear Father-in-law of Stuarty, Alison and Karen. Loving Grandfather of Nicola, Ryan, Shannon, Courtney, Anna, Ella, Sam and Ruby and a Great Grandfather. A loving Brother of Maureen and the late James. Funeral service on Sunday, December 8 at 12.30pm in St Columb’s Cathedral followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Visitor’s welcome to Roland’s home between 12noon and 9.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to St Columb’s Cathedral c/o The Very Rev Stewart, The Deanery, 30 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PP. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors Tel 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.
Martin O'Connell, 37 Elmwood Terrace, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin O'Connell, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 4 2024. Late of 37 Elmwood Terrace and formerly of 44 Phillip Street. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Michael and Eva. Loving brother of Moira, Eileen, Noel, Michael, Peg and Monica. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Martin’s remains will be reposing at his nephew Christy's residence, 2 Glenwood, Lowry's Lane . Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, December 7 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Martin’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. St. Patrick Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Kate O'Hara (née Callaghan), 51 Brookview Glen, Eglinton
The death has taken place of the late Kate O'Hara (née Callaghan), December 5 2024 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Seamus, 51 Brookview Glen, Eglinton, loving mother of Andrew, Ellen and Connor Fulton, stepmother of Linda, Kerry and Kyle O’Hara, cherished daughter of the late Mary and Harry Callaghan dear sister of Tony and the late Pat. And a much loved grandmother. 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 from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale on Saturday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (ICU) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Robert John (Albert) Turner, Portstewart (formerly of Turnerstown Lane, Kilrea)