Derry Death Notices - Friday, October 4 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Gordon Cox, 78 Hazelbank Road, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of the late Gordon Cox (ex R.U.C,) October 2 2024 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 70th year) much loved and devoted husband of Rita, loving brother of Margaret, dear brother-in-law of Alister and a very much loved uncle. Funeral service in his late home, 78 Hazelbank Road, Drumahoe, on Tuesday, October 8 at 12.30pm followed by cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to R.U.C Benevolent Fund, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Directors, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing family circle, and his many friends. Peace Perfect Peace.
Vincent Coyle, 2 Corporation Street, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Vincent Coyle, October 3 2024, peacefully, after a long illness, at Edenballymore Lodge Care Home, (formerly of Lower Nassau Street and Rosemount Gardens), beloved partner of Ann, loving son of the late Charles and Margaret, dear and loving brother of Daniel, Alec, John, Liam, Sinéad and the late Robert and a cherished uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Vincent will be reposing at 2 Corporation Street on Thursday, October 3. Funeral leaving there on Saturday, October 5 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral 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.
William (Billy) Douglas, 7 Bishop's Road, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Willaim (Billy) Douglas, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 3 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Late of 7 Bishop's Road, Limavady. Much loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Bill and Jack, Dear Father in law of Mary and Irene, Devoted grandfather of Kyle, Lisa, (Jal), Sharlene (Dan), Diana (Andy), Great grandfather of Bodhi, Johnnie, Wilder and Max. Funeral service will be held in his late home on Saturday at 12noon followed by Church service in Derramore Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. All welcome to call at the family home and funeral service. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Air Ambulance NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21Aghanloo ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family.
Nan Fleming, 60 Ringrash Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Nan Fleming, October 3 2024, (peacefully) at hospital, late of Bohill Care Home and 60 Ringrash Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Christine and Rodney and dear mother-in-law of Peter. Funeral from her home on Sunday at 2.30pm for service in Macosquin Parish Church at 3.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Camus Juxta Bann or Alzheimers Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Edith Margaret Gilmore, Portrush
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Edith Margaret Gilmore, October 2 2024 (peacefully) at St. James Lodge, Ballymoney, (in her 104th year) formerly of Clarehill, Aghadowey and Skerries Fold, Portrush. Dearly beloved wife of the late Sam, loving mother of Ken, Alfie, Billy, Marlene, Mervyn, Mary, Alison (Ali), Valerie and the late Uel. A much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Service of Celebration for her life in Portrush Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 12.00noon following a private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for St James Lodge Staff Gift Account c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Grace Glass, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Grace Glass, October 3 2024, (peacefully) at the Bohill Care Home Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Duncan (Sonny) (formerly of Tullans Park, Coleraine), loving mother of Rosemary, Sharon, Kenneth and the late Duncan. Much loved grandmother of Carolyn and Natasha, great-grandmother of Adam, Aimee, Ben, Kayleigh and Phin. Service in her granddaughter Carolyn’s home, 21 Loguestown Green, Coleraine on Saturday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Elizabeth Ann (Morven) Rodden, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Elizabeth Ann (Morven) Rodden, October 3 2024, Peacefully at Edenvale Care Home, Limavady (surrounded by her family) loving wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Janice (William) Bob (Ruth) and the late Morven, loving daughter of the late Robert and Isobel Kennedy, dearest sister of Helen, Desmond and the late Robin, Stanley and Gerald, adored granny of Calvin, (Jess) and Nathan.bService of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 6 at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Ann’s Care Homes Edenvale Social Fund, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home (above address) on Friday 6.00pm until 8.00pm Saturday evening from 2.00pm until 4.00pmbDearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Ian W G Rudd, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Ian W G Rudd, October 2 2024, Dearly beloved husband of Diana, loving father of Alan and Paul. Dear father-in-law of Karen and Ciara. Devoted grandfather of Grayson and Issac. Brother of Shaun and brother-in-law of Claire. Funeral service in Glendermott Parish Church on Saturday, October 5 at 12noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired made payable to Agherton Parish Church c/o parish office, 19 Church Street, Portstewart, BT55 7AH or Derry Masonic Fund c/o Mr Gregory Young, 191 Whitehill Park, Limavady, BT49 0UQ. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.
Margaret Jane Simpson (née Wilson), 14 Desertlyn Road, Moneymore
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Jane Simpson (née Wilson), October 3, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late David, 14 Desertlyn Road, Moneymore, much loved and devoted mother of Derek, dear mother-in-law of Helen, loving granny of Holly and dearest sister of Beth, Carol, Adrian, Alvin and the late Wilbert, David, Ronnie, Tom, Trevor, Cyril and Lowry. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (October 4) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Saturday (October 5) at 1:30pm followed by burial in 1st Moneymore Presbyterian Churchyard. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for 2nd Moneymore Presbyterian Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”