Derry Death Notices - Monday, 27th November, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Andrew (Drew) Allen, 45 Fallowlea Park, Caw
Andrew (Drew) Allen, 23rd November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (with his loving family beside him formerly of 45 Fallowlea Park, Caw in his 51st year) much loved son of the late Annie and Bobby Allen, devoted brother of Donna, Campbell, Kenny and the late Robey, dearest brother-in-law of Michael, Sylvia and Avril, loving uncle of nieces and nephews, Londonderry and Ballymena. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday, 27th November at 11.30am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, (above address). Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “At Peace”
Lavinia Vivien Bryson (née Brooks), 3 Grange Road, Bready
The death has occurred of Lavinia Vivien Bryson (née Brooks), 25th November 2023, peacefully at her home, 3 Grange Road, Bready (surrounded with love) dearly loved wife of Timothy, much loved mum of Janine and Richard, loving mother-in-law of James and Jacquie, devoted grandmother of George, Oliver, Jacob, Christopher and Matthew, great-grandmother of Isobel, dearest sister of Trevor Brooks and family. Funeral leaving her late home on Tuesday, 28th November at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Clooney Hall Methodist Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family home private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Clooney Hall Methodist Church or Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her many friends and her entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Houssine El Alami, 4 Carnaman Road, Lavey
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Houssine El Alami, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 26th November 2023. Rest in peace. Late of 4 Carnaman Road, Lavey, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Louise O’Kane. Loving son of Batoul Bouazzaoui and dear brother of Aissam, Sanaa, Hanaa, Mounia and Hind. Fond brother in law of Hassan, Hasnaa, Sean, Pauline, Peter, Brenda and the late Seamus R.I.P. Will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews. Reposing at his late home. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, 27th November at 11.00am in St Mary’s Church, Lavey. Link https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy. Interment immediately afterwards in St Patricks Church, Dungiven graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Macmillan c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquires to McLaughlin, Funeral Directors, Dungiven, 07747046084 or 07840052022
Patrick (Pat) Ferris, 13 Hillside Road, Upperlands
The death has taken place of Patrick (Pat) Ferris (Upperlands), 25th November 2023, 13 Hillside Road. Dear Brother of Jeannie and the late Margaret (McKenna) John, Bridget ( McCann), James, Mary Ann (Kelly), Kathleen (Woods) and Harry. Funeral from his home, 13 Hillside Road on Tuesday, 28th November at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Damian Irvine, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Damian Irvine, 25th November 2023, peacefully at Culmore Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness bravely borne, aged 56 years, dear father of Conor, Hollie and Kevin, husband of Paula, grandfather of Josh and Amelia, beloved son of Agnes and the late Raymond Irvine and loving brother of Jennifer, Ciarán, Julie and Fiona. Damian will be sadly missed by all his family friends and colleagues. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Monday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn on Tuesday at 12.00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Culmore Manor Patients Comfort Fund C/o W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. -Timothy 4:7
Shaun Kealey, 40 Benevanagh Drive, Limavady
The death has taken place of Shaun Kealey, 25th November 2023, suddenly at his home, 40 Benevanagh Drive, Limavady. Beloved father of Jonathan. Loving son of Bernie and the late Brian Steele R.I.P. Dear brother of Tracey, Eamon, Audrey, Brian and the late Leslie, brother in law of Brenda, Kieran and Nigel and a much loved uncle. House private please. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to O’Briens of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Damien McCloskey, Glenbank, Derry
The death has taken place of Damien McCloskey, 26th November 2023, peacefully at Owenmor Care Home and formerly of Glenbank, loving father of Nicole, grandfather of Bennett and Avery, beloved son of the late Brian and Liza, dear brother of Roisin, Brian, Eugene and the late Jimmy and a much loved uncle. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Monday at 4.00pm – 5.30pm. His remains will then be removed from there to St Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Jose Vasconcelos, 2 Foundry Mews, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Jose Vasconcelos, 24th November 2023, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 2 Foundry Mews, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of Dona, brother of Lidia and dear friend of Cynthia. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Mervyn Young, 1 Burnfoot, Dungiven