Derry Death Notices - Monday, 18th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Fergal Creelman, 4 Neptune Road Ballykelly
We regret to inform you of the sudden but peaceful passing of Fergal Creelman (Ballykelly), died 16th March 2024. Fergal’s funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available. Late of 4 Neptune Road Ballykelly.bBeloved father of Odhrán. Son of the late Michael and June beloved brother of Niall, Michaela (Stevens), Roisin (Mullan)and Kirsty (Darroch). Deeply regretted by the entire Creelman family circle. St. Pio pray for him.
Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Doherty (née Dinsmore), Derry
The death has taken place of Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Doherty (née Dinsmore), 16th March 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Anne, loving mother-in-law of Noel, devoted granny of Jonathan, dearest sister of Olive.bPrivate funeral service will take place in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Tuesday, 19th March at 11.00am followed by (committal in Altnagelvin Cemetery were everyone is welcome). Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Waterside Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs. Olive Hamilton, 1, Rosswater, Limavady Road, Derry, BT47 6YR. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Paul Johnston, Abercorn Court, Abercorn Place, Derry
The death has taken place of Paul Johnston, 16th March 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (late of Abercorn Court, Abercorn Place and formerly of Dunmore Gardens, Creggan) beloved son of the late Joe and Eileen, loving brother of Kevin, Brendan and the late Brian, dearly loved by his sisters-in-law and all his nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street, on Monday, 18th March at 5.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Chapel of Rest on Monday, 18th March from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Norman Lennox, 10 Bowmans Road, Aughagaskin, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Norman Lennox, 16th March 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 10 Bowmans Road, Aughagaskin, Magherafelt, dearly beloved son of the late John and Margaret, loving brother of Andy and his wife Sylvia, Freddie and his wife Beth, also a dear uncle and great-uncle and a cherished cousin of Margaret and her husband Tom. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1
John McClean, 17 Farland Way, Hazelbank, Derry
The death has taken place of John McClean, 17th March 2024, beloved husband of Dolores, 17 Farland Way, Hazelbank, loving father of Sean, Lisa, Una and Theresa, much loved grandfather of Niamh, Nathan, Taylor and Darragh and dear brother of Ann, Mary, Theresa and the late Joe. Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 11.00am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sinéad McErlean (née Mulholland), 28 Broagh Road, Knockloughrim
The death has taken place of the late Sinéad McErlean (née Mulholland) (Lavey formerly Desertmartin), 17th of March 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Martin and devoted mother of Peter & Paul. Much loved youngest daughter of the late Michael & Irene Mulholland. Sister of Patricia, Gabrielle, Oliver, Margaret, Deirdre, Roisín, Michael, Celine & Maeve. Funeral from her home, 28 Broagh Road, Knockloughrim on Tuesday, 19th March at 11.00am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Coolcalm via webcam at St. Mary’s, Desertmartin - https://www.churchservices.tv/desertmartin .
Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.bDeeply regretted by her husband, sons, sisters, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces & Mulholland/McErlean family circle. Strictly no flowers. Donations to Macmillan Cancer. Cancer charity donation - Make a donation now - Macmillan Cancer Support. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. For those attending the wake please use Broagh Road entrance from Hillhead Road as one way system in operation. On the morning of Sineád’s funeral could all mourners please go directly to the chapel.
Anne McGilloway (née Devine), 40 St Francis Terrace, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Anne McGilloway (née Devine), 17th March 2024, peacefully at home, 40 St Francis Terrace, Derry, in her 98th year, beloved wife of the late Eugene, loving mother of Brian and Sinead, mother-in-law of Frank and Maria, dearest grandmother of Lauren, Ciara, Jayne and Andrew and dear sister of Robbie and the late John, Mae, Avril, Plunkett and Michael. All are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Monday from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Removal to her home thereafter - house restricted to family and close friends only please. Funeral from her home on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm to St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. The Mass can be viewed live online via the Church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.
Sammy John McLaughlin, 763 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Sammy John McLaughlin, 14th March 2024 (suddenly) at his home, 763 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly loved son of Eleanor, much loved brother of Ann and her partner Gary and Loris, Devoted and loving uncle of Michael and his wife Molly, Shannon and Aaron and his fiancé Nikkia and great uncle to Marley and Freya. Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 1.30pm for service in Macosquin Parish Church followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.bDeeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16
Bernard McVeigh, 22 Munalohug Road, Ballyhargan, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bernard McVeigh peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on 16th of March 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 22 Munalohug Road, Ballyhargan, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4PX. Beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Dolores, Bernard, Joanne and Christopher.bDevoted grandfather of Vivian. Son of the late Bridget and Tommy R.I.P and dear brother of Jean and the late Jack, Margaret, Danny, Ruby and Betty R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family home private on Sunday (17th) please.You are welcome to call on Monday, 18th March from 12noon to 9.00pm. Funeral from his late home on Tuesday, 19th March leaving at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard.bRequiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Margaret (Peggy) Tannahill, 124 Boveedy Road, Kilrea
The death has occurred of the late Margaret (Peggy) Tannahill, 15th March 2024 (peacefully) at Brooklands Care Home, in her 96th year, late of 124 Boveedy Road, Kilrea, beloved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother Anne and the late Alex (Jun), dear mother-in-law of Walter, loving grandmother of Annette and her husband Stephen, and Mark and dear sister of Elizabeth. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Thursday at 11.30am followed by interment in Ballylagan Reformed Presbyterian Church Burying Ground. Friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Tuesday between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Family flowers please, donations in lieu if desired for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd”