Derry Death Notices - Monday, 10th June 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Eileen Bond (née O'Kane), 120 King’s Lane, Ballykelly
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Eileen Bond (née O'Kane), 9th June 2024,beloved wife of the late James McGonigle and Willie John Bond, loving mother of Angela, Kevin, Martin, Bernadette, Tony, Paula, Jean, Sonia, Nicola and the late Tracy, a devoted mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Grace, Joan and the late Maureen, Bridie, Kathleen, Susie, Willie and Leo. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 120 King’s Lane, Ballykelly, from 12noon - 10.00pm on Monday. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Fianna Grace Harkin, 10 Tirruadh Road, Draperstown
We regret to inform you of the death of Fianna Grace Harkin, 8th June 2024. Beloved daughter of Brian and Karen, Sister of Cahair, Shannon, Emma and Sara, Granddaughter of Mickey, Madge and the late Margaret. Funeral from her late home, 10 Tirruadh Road BT45 7HB on Tuesday, 11th June at 1.30pm for 2o’clock requiem Mass in St. Columbas Church Straw. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Deeply regretted by uncle Gary (Bernie), Eamonn (Jackie),Cousins Lee, Natasha and Finn. Community rosary will be said outside the the family home at 7.30pm on Monday evening. Wake will commence 11.00am Monday. Funeral can be viewed on the link: http://www.devlinmedia.tv
Martin (Marty) Kelly, 12 Sunvale Park, Greysteel
The death has taken place of the late Martin (Marty) Kelly, 8th June 2024, beloved son of Angela McKinney, 12 Sunvale Park, Greysteel, loving brother of Megan and Aoibheann, much loved uncle of Grace, cherished grandson of Sadie and the late John. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His remains will be reposing in his granny’s home, 32 St Columba’s Walk, Greysteel. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House open to family and close friends only please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit) C/o Mr Brian Moran, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Margaret McGuckin (née O’Loughlin), 10 Sperrin Drive, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Margaret McGuckin (née O’Loughlin), 8th June 2024, beloved wife of the late Tony and loving mother of PJ, Nicola, Junior, Michael, Julie and the late Clare and Martin, sister of Betty, Francis, Hugh, Gerard and the late Patsy and Anthony. Funeral from her home, 10 Sperrin Drive, on Tuesday, 11th June at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in Cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, daughters in law Maureen and Michelle, Dint, grandchildren, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Majella Meenan, 19 Circular Road, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Majella Meenan, 8th June 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Lislane Drive), beloved partner of John, loving mother of Tracy, Rachel and Declan, a devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren, dear daughter of the late Myles and Winnie, dear and loving sister of Charlotte, Susan, Teresa, Martina and Betty, a cherished aunt to all her nieces and nephews and mother-in-law to John Paul, Lee and Mandy. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Majella will be reposing at her home, 19 Circular Road, on Monday, 10th June from 1:00pm. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, 12th June at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Reginald Thomas (Reggie) Orr, 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion
The death has taken place of the late Reginald Thomas (Reggie) Orr, June 8th 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion in his 84th year) much son of the late Robert and Elizabeth, loving brother of Florie, Ronnie, Leslie, Sylvia, William, Isobel, James and the late Sam, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Tuesday, 11th June at 2.00pm, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as Above). “Family Home Strictly Private“. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “One of life’s true Gentlemen“ “Peace is yours, memories ours“
Vera Watters (née Gribbin), 9 Tobermore Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Vera Watters (née Gribbin), 7th June 2024, late of 9 Tobermore Road, died peacefully in Macmillan Hospice, Antrim, beloved wife of Derek and loving mother of Paul (Fiona) and Mark (Monique), grandmother to Hannah, Thiago, Dara and Alisha. Daughter of the late Agnes and Edward Gribbin. Funeral from Paul’s home, 7 Mount Royal on Wednesday, 12th June at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass at Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish Funeral Mass will be followed by private cremation. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and extended family circle. Family time please from 9.00pm to 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Focus NI.
Vera’s wake will commence at 2.00pm today (Monday, 10th June).