Derry Death Notices - Monday, 21st August, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Raymond Brown, 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Raymond Brown, 19th August 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in his 94th year, 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving brother of Pearl, Violet(Bradley) and the late Oswald and also a dear uncle and great-uncle. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Sight Savers payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by his wife and the entire family circle. Peace Perfect Peace.
Bridget Elliott (née Bradley), Carnhill, Derry
The death has occurred of Bridget Elliott (née Bradley), 20th August 2023, (peacefully) at Oakleaves Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late Raymond, formerly of Carnhill loving mother of Thomas, Johnny, Muriel, Mary, Ray, Christopher, Fiona and the late Martin. Her remains will be reposing in her son’s home, 3 Oranmore Park, BT48 0JP. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
James Etherson, Kilrea
The death has taken place of James Etherson, Coole, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Kilrea, Co Derry, 20th August, 2023, (peacefully) following a short illness in the company of his loving wife and family and in the tender care of the staff at St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Gráinne. James will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Rita, his beloved daughter Geraldine, his dear sons Paul, Seamus, Damian and Karol, adored grandchildren, sons-in-law Gerry and Tom, daughters-in-law Racheal, Patsy, Susan and Denise, sisters Bernie and Jean, brothers Gerald, Bobby, Patsy, Danny and Harry, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at his residence (N91 CF29) on Tuesday from 3.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coole arriving at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass for James on Wednesday at 2.30pm followed by burial in Whitehall Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to North Westmeath Hospice on the donations link below. Please use the condolence section below for messages of sympathy. For a personal message of sympathy for the family, please use the Obituaries section at Gilsenans Funeral Home https://gilsenanfuneralhome.ie
Anna Freeley (née Dempsey), Kilrea
The death has taken plafe of Anna Freeley (née Dempsey), 19th August 2023, ( Kilrea and formerly Dublin) (peacefully) beloved wife of the late James (Jim). Daughter of the late Patrick and Jane and loving sister of the late Mary, Eileen, Paddy, Jeannie, Sadie, Martha, Bridget, Peggy, Clare, John and Bobby. Funeral from her niece Sheilagh Leech’s residence, 25 Portna Road, Rasharkin, BT44 8SX on Tuesday, 22nd August at 10.15am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. N.B Everyone welcome to call at Sheilagh’s residence on Monday from 2.00pm-8.00pm. A private burial will take place in Dean’s Grange Cemetery, Blackrock, Dublin at a later date. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.
John Desmond North, Rossdowney Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of John Desmond North, 20th August 2023, (peacefully) at Longfield Care Home, late of Rossdowney Gardens, beloved husband of the late Greta, loving father of Elizabeth and Valerie, dear Father in law of David and Gordon, devoted grandfather of Alan, Mark, Evan, Ellis, and Jude and great grandfather of Holly, Katie and Sienna. Funeral leaving his daughters home, 11 Burnside Gardens at 12.15pm on Wednesday, 23rd August for 1.00pm service in St Augustines parish church followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to St Augustines Parish Church c/o Mr R.S Montgomery, 1 Sycamore Gardens, Drumahoe. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. All is well.
Tony O’Kane (Kerryman), 1 Saint Lurachs Gardens, Tullyheron Road, Maghera
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