Derry Death Notices - Monday, 25th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Cunningham (née Bryce), 14 Killary Road, Foyle Springs, Derry
The death has taken place of Margaret Cunningham (née Bryce), 22nd March 2024, peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Caitriona, Grainne, Michele , James and the late Eimear. A much loved Grandmother of Críonna, Oisín, Finn, Márta and Félim , great grandmother of Luke , Aine, Daithi and Líle. Dear sister of Colm and the late Tommy, Seamus and Donal. Reposing at her home, 14 Killary Road, Foyle Springs. Funeral on Monday, 25th March leaving house at 9.30am to St Eugene's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Marie Curie/ Foyle Hospice Nursing team. Go ndéanaidh Dia trócaire uirthi.
Matilda Louisa (Tillie) Douglas (née Deans), Freehall Road, Aghanloo, Limavady
The death has taken place of Matilda Louisa (Tillie) Douglas (née Deans), passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre on 24th March 2024, formerly of Freehall Road, Aghanloo, Limavady. Devoted wife of the late David (Davie), loving mother of Valerie, Derek and the late William, mother-in-law of Sammy and Barbara and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her sisters, brother and family circle. The funeral will leave her daughters home, 37 Freehall Road, on Tuesday, 26th March at 1.15pm for a thanksgiving service in Drumachose Presbyterian Church, Limavady at 2.00pm. Followed by interment in adjoining Churchyard. Everyone welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired and cheques made payable to Drumachose Presbyterian Church Windows Project and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, Aghanloo Ind. Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Lovingly remembered by her family and friends. “The day Thou gavest Lord has ended.” “In God’s care you rest above in our hearts you rest with love.”
Benny Kerr, 16 Cordarragh, Ballinascreen
The death has taken place of Benny Kerr (Ballinascreen), 22nd March 2024, beloved son of the late Patrick and Alice and loving brother of Joseph, Michael, Brigid (Kearney), Hugh Francis, Paula (Mullan), Patrick, Anthony, Liam, Susan, Edward and Sindy (McKenna). Funeral from his home, 16 Cordarragh, on Tuesday, 26th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Eugene, Moneyneena, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Padre Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle.
Johanna Lagan (née Stack), 47 Tamney Crescent, Maghera
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Johanna Lagan (née Stack) (Maghera), 24th March 2024, beloved wife of the late Paddy and loving mother of Mairead (McDowell), Patrick, Geraldine (McQuillan), Jennifer (McCloskey) and Siobhan (McKenna). Sister of Tim, Teresa and the late Mary, Bridie, Mike, Rich, John, Jim, Nora and Pat. Funeral from her home, 47 Tamney Crescent, on Wednesday, 27th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Scared Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, daughter in law Briedge, sons in law Nigel, Roger, Mickey and Noel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle. Johanna’s wake will commence on Monday, 25th March at 3.00pm
William (Stanley) McCombe, 1 Gortmellon Road, Cullion
The death has occurred of the late William (Stanley) McCombe, 23rd March 2024, peacefully at home, much loved husband and best friend of Eveline (née Davis), dearest da of Gavin, loving father-in-law of Emma, devoted granda of Jamie, Nathan, Reece, Nicole and Grace, a dear brother of Mervyn, Rodney and the late Ken. Funeral leaving his late home, 1 Gortmellon Road, Cullion on Tuesday, 26th March at 11.45am for a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Donemana Presbyterian Church (Orange regalia can be worn at the Service) at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Derry Masonic Fund or Orange Widow’s Fund c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Now the labourer’s task is over”
Kathleen McGuinness (née Doherty), 3 Mulderg Cottages, Claudy
The death has taken place of the late Kathleen McGuinness (née Doherty), 23rd March 2024, 3 Mulderg Cottages, Claudy, loving mother of Thomas, Martin, Hugh, Marie, Caroline, Margaret, Colm, Michelle, Paul, Brian, Teresa and Diana, a much loved grandmother and dear sister of the late John and Cathal. House strictly private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy on Tuesday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Kay O’Kane (née McDermott), 2 Cregg Mor Drive, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Kay O’Kane (née McDermott) peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 23rd March 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 2 Cregg Mor Drive, Claudy, Co Derry and formerly Donemana. Beloved wife of Micky Gerard. Loving mother of Brenda (Christy),Adrian, Quintin (Sinead) and Cormac (Jacqui). Devoted Grandmother of Michelle, Ciara, Paul, Conor, Leanne, Eoin, Saoirse and Shea and Great Grandmother of Ruairi, Fiadh, Aoife and Tiernan. Daughter of the late May and Dan R.I.P and dear sister of Christopher, Ned, Tom, Gerard, Noel, Myra, Val, Marian, Gabrielle, Claire, Ursula and the late Anne R.I.P. Reposing at her late home. Family time please 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Tuesday, 26th March leaving her late home at 12.30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Claudy, Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice or Maire Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Christy Proctor, 41 Brockagh Road, Eglinton
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Christy Proctor peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on the 24th of March 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 41 Brockagh Road, Eglinton, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Veronica. Loving father of Patrick (Tina), Dominic (Bridgeen), Muriel (Chris), Hilda (Aidan), Jude (Jayne). Devoted grandfather of Cora (Connor), Ciaran, Bethan, Emma and great grandfather of Caleb McKeever. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Monday, 25th March from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 8pm repose at his late home. Family home is private, family and close friends only. Funeral on Wednesday, 27th March leaving his late home at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass at Saint Mary’s Church, Tamnaheirn. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://st-marys-tamnaherin5.click2stream.com/. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to WHSCT, Ward 44 Altnagelvin, c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
David James Reid (Davy) Nutt, 10 Greystone Road, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late David James Reid (Davy) Nutt, 24th March 2024, peacefully at hospital, 10 Greystone Road, Limavady. Dearly loved husband of the late Irene, devoted father of Alison, Christopher and Lindsey, granda of Amy, Kyle, Joseph and Lewis, great granda of Max and Marcus and dear brother of Elizabeth and Billy. Funeral Service in Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family.