Derry Death Notices - Monday, April 21, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Stuart Bond, 42 The Beeches, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of Stuart Bond, April 19 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, formerly of Donemana) much loved husband of Lucinda, devoted dad of Warren and Jordan and partner Keeva, loving father-in-law of Maeve, adored granda of Oran, Aria, Caleb, Ezra, Eli, Arlo and Theo, dearest brother of David, Clarke, Margaret and James, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral leaving his late home, 42 The Beeches, Drumahoe on Wednesday, 23 April at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in “The Hills“ at 12.00noon Ebrington Centre, Glendermott Road, BT47 6GB. Family flowers only donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “He died as he lived, everyone’s friend” “Redeemed by his precious blood”
Jonnie (Jonathan) Enright, Fountain Street, Downpatrick (Formerly Derry)
The death has occurred of Jonnie (Jonathan) Enright, passed on April 112025, peacefully at home, whilst reading the Oxford History of the Classical World and enjoying the view of the Mourne mountains from his window. Late of Fountain Street, Downpatrick (Previously of Northland Road, Derry). Jonnie was the son of Peter and Carmel Enright, the dearly loved brother of Cadogan, Seán, Olwen, Marguerite, Kate and David. Also the beloved cousin, uncle and friend to his many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews here and around the world. Jonnie was a man of many parts - an author, poet, musician and historian. He worked with disadvantaged people in London for many years. He valued all people who crossed his path; no one was a stranger to Jonnie. The final paragraph of his poem, “I have decided”, is perhaps his fitting epitaph, and a lesson for us all: “I’m living in the present, easy day by day, And enjoying rich baked potatoes, the rare old Irish way, I may not be rich, I may well be poor, But if you meet me in the future, I’ll be happy, that’s for sure” The service is open to all and will take place at Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11.30am. It is also possible to follow the service online via this link: Down Cathedral - Live stream J. Enright. The cremation will follow in private. A further celebration of Jonnie’s life will be held in Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry in August, for his extended family, with a date to be arranged. No flowers please. Donations may be sent to True Harvest Seeds – a Charity dedicated to preserving the native plants and flowers of Co. Down. https://shop.trueharvestseeds.org/product/donation-to-preserve-our-native-wildflowers/
Bridget Hamill (née Mullan), 4 St. Columba’s Park, Ballerin (Updated arrangements)
Updated arrangements for the late Bridget Hamill (née Mullan) R.I.P. Died April 19 2025. (Ballerin). Everyone welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12noon to 10.00pm. Family time afterwards. Suddenly but peacefully, Bridget R.I.P. beloved wife of Alastair; loving mother of Sean (Ursula), Paddy (Geraldine), Katherine (Aidan) and the late James Joseph; much adored Granny of Joe, Martin, Anthony, Tiarnan, Gerard, Dervla and Rhiona and a great granny to John and Joseph. Daughter of the late James and Nan and dear sister of William James, Mary Kathleen, George, Danny, Rosaleen, Josephine, Bernadette, Christine, Gerard and the late Gretta. Funeral from her late residence, 4 St. Columba’s Park, on Wednesday at 11:20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish website http://www.errigalparish.com/media.html). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Teresa pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire Hamill and Mullan family circle. No flowers please. Donations if desired to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Margaret Kilpatrick (née McRory), Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Kilpatrick (née McRory) (Magherafelt), April 19 2025, formerly Coneyglen Broughderg, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Pat) and loving mother of Barry, Seamus, Vincent, Rory, Claire, Alasdair, Peter and the late Ciaran, grandmother of Beth, Eva, Maia, Annie, Sadie, Lorcan, Raef and the late Emile, daughter of the late Peter and Nelly McRory and dear sister of Henry, Vincent, Bridie and the late Michael. Funeral from Alasdair’s home, 37 Rocktown Road on Wednesday 23rd April at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St John Milltown, Castledawson Road Magherafelt, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sister and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Margaret will commence in Alasdair's home, 37 Rocktown Road https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rhr7LXQzjVvvdhGA7 at 6.00pm on Monday, April 21.