Derry Death Notices - Monday, 8th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Elizabeth (Betty) Bell (née Greenaway), 35 Turnaface Road, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Betty) Bell (née Greenaway), 7th January 2024, (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved Wife of the late Desmond, 35 Turnaface Road, Moneymore, much-loved Mother of Sharon, David and Victoria, a dear Mother-in-Law of John, Joanne and Anton, devoted Nanny of Peter, Emily, Luke, Tom, Jude, Lilly and Frankie, Great-Nanny of Charlie and dearest Sister of June. House STRICTLY private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore, on Tuesday evening (9th January) from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Betty's Life will take place in St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore, on Wednesday, 10th January at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to: D. Watters (Donations a/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her Family and Family Circle.
Margaret Josephine Gourley (née Wylie), 11 Cloghole Road, Campsie, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Josephine Gourley (née Wylie), 6th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much-loved wife of William (Billy) devoted mother of Gillian, Lynette and William, loving mother-in-law of James, adored granny of Samantha, Hannah, Grace, Nicola, Holly and Ella, dearest sister of Iris and Vivien, dear sister-in-law of James and Ivor. Funeral leaving her late home, 11 Cloghole Road, Campsie, on Tuesday, 9th January at 12noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St. Canice’s Parish Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in St. Finian’s Churchyard, Moville, Co. Donegal. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to St. Canice’s Parish Church Building Fund, c/o Rev. Canon Paul Hoey “ The Rectory “ Main Street, Eglinton, Co Derry BT47 3AD. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home from 2.00pm until 5.00pm and evening between 7.00pm until 9.00pm Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters and the entire family circle. “The Lord’s my Shepherd“
Muriel Sarah Elizabeth Hoy (née Armstrong), 3 Northland Drive, Moneymore
The death has occurred of the late Muriel Hoy (née Armstrong), 26th December 2023, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, (aged 95 years), beloved Wife of the late James (Jim), 3 Northland Drive, Moneymore, much loved Mother of Christine, Alan, Brian and Stephen, loving Mother-in-Law of Tony, Maggie, Heather and Heather and a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Muriel's Life will take place in St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore on Monday, 8th January at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to British Heart Foundation, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Sadly missed by the entire Family Circle.
David Lees, 38 Blackthorn Manor, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of David Lees, peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital, on 5th January 2024. Late of 38 Blackthorn Manor and formerly of Fife, Scotland. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving father of Phyllie and Sheila. Dearest father-in-law of Gerard. A much loved granda of Lauren, Amy, Caoimhe and Hannah. Precious great-granda of Jonah. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. David’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 38 Blackthorn Manor. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 8th January at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. A private cremation will take place immediately afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Wake house will be strictly private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. David’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to Foyleville Daycare Centre c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Columba Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Gerard McGill, Longland Road, Claudy
The death has taken place of Gerard McGill, 6th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of Longland Road, Claudy, husband of Jean, loving father of Martin, Mark, Karen and the late Christopher, much loved grandfather of Aaron, Lauren, Tyler, Cayden and Sophia and dear brother of Camillus, Canice, Vincent, Isabel, Kevin and the late Sean and Declan. House strictly private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy on Tuesday at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Andrew John (Andy) Moore, 97 Kildoag Road, Killaloo
The death has occurred of the late Andrew John (Andy) Moore, 6th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family formerly of 97 Kildoag Road, Killaloo in his 86th year) loving son of the late Ellen (Nellie) and William, much loved brother of Stephen, Doreen, Tommy and the late Nan and Noel, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral leaving D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, 10th January at 12.15pm (via Kildoag) followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Killaloo Parish Church at 1.00pm burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Killaloo Parish Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, (address as above). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm also Tuesday same as above. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “At Rest” “Peace is yours, memories ours”
Olive Marie Wray (née Lecky), 38 Carmoney Road, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Olive Marie Wray (née Lecky), 6th January 2024, peacefully at her home, 38 Carmoney Road, Eglinton, (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of John, much-loved mum of Julie, David and the late William, loving mother-in-law of Alan, Lorraine and Catriona, adored granny of Karen, Edward, Lily and Harry, dearest sister of Victor, Mona, Dora, Joan, Roy, twins Trevor and Stephen and the late Bessie and Kenneth. Funeral leaving her late home on Monday, 8th January at 2.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for life in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 3.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home from 10.00am until 11.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to 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 entire family circle. “At home with the Lord“