Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 13th April 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Hannah Coyle (née Cassidy), 6 Manor Court, Kilrea
Funeral Arrangements for the late Hannah Coyle (née Cassidy) R.I.P. (Kilrea) died 12th April 2024. N.B. House Strictly Private please as per her request. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Hannah R.I.P. beloved wife of Tommy; loving mother of Isobel (McGarvey), Shane, Damian and Stephen; mother-in-law of Mark, Lisa, Kat and Caroline and much adored granny of Ryan, Emma, Saorla and Senan. Daughter of the late Johnny and Hannah Cassidy and dear sister of Bridget (Deighan), Patricia (Mooney), Laurence, Jackie and the late Johnny, Danny and Paddy. Funeral from her late residence, 6 Manor Court, Kilrea BT51 5RG on Monday at 10.10am (walking to the Marian Hall) for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for her. Deeply regretted by the Coyle and Cassidy family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to NI Hospice c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
John (Shep) Devine, Gorteen Crescent, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John (Shep) Devine, 12th April 2024, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre Limavady, late of Gorteen Crescent, Limavady. Beloved husband of the late Monica R.I.P. Loving father of Gerard and Mary-Lou, father-in-law of Emma. A much loved grandfather of Dillon, Craig, Jensen and Louie. Dear brother of Rosie, Bridie, Barney, and the late Frank and Jim R.I.P. House private please from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from his daughter Mary-Lou’s home, 25 Rosseden Park, Limavady on Sunday, 14th April at 9.45am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.30am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Air Ambulance Northern Ireland 94 Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RF. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sarah Jane (Jean) Kitson (née Kee), 8 Waveney Park, Lisnagelvin, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Sarah Jane (Jean) Kitson (née Kee), 11th April 2024 Peacefully at her home, 8 Waveney Park, Lisnagelvin (surrounded by her loving family) beloved wife of the John (Jackie) Kitson, loving mother of Lynn, Rhonda and Iain, a devoted mother-in-law, an adored nana, great granny and cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in her late home on Sunday, 14th April at 2.30pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours”
Patricia (Paddy) Lowry (née Agnew), White Hill, 15 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy
The death has taken place of the late Patricia (Paddy) Lowry (née Agnew), 7th April 2024, (peacefully) at her home, White Hill, 15 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, beloved wife of the late Charles (Dr), dearly loved mother of Rob (deceased), Mark and Jan, dear mother-in-law of Janice, Chris and Nick, much loved grandmother of Patrick and Claire, Alice, Peter, Fred and Lydia and also a loving great grandmother. Private interment. Service of thanksgiving for her life will be held in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 13th April at 2.00pm. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu, if desired, to RNLI, payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Service, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt. Lovingly remembered by all her family circle.
Sean McDaid, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Sean McDaid, 12th April 2024, at Brooklands Care home. Beloved son of the late Agnes and James. Loving brother of Patrick and the late Mary, Joseph, Junior and Hugo (formally of 14 Dunaff Gardens). A much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Sean is reposing at his nephew Patrick's home, 117 Creggan Heights. Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.50pm to St Mary's church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: http://www.cregganchapel.com/webcam.html. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.
Gerard Owens, 9 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Gerard Owens, suddenly, on 10th April 2024 (late of 9 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt BT45 5DX and formerly of 16, New Street, Clady). Beloved son of the late Hugh and Ellen, loving brother of Mary, Roisin, Catherine and the late Hugh, Peter and Teresa. Reposing at the home of his sister Roisin Boyce, 198 Melmount Road, Sion Mills, today, Saturday, 13th April from 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral from his sister Roisin's home on Sunday, 14th April at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1.00pm in St. Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. The house is private on the morning of the funeral. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing sisters, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. St. Anthony pray for him.
Mary Toner (née Philpott), 862B Glenshane Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Toner (née Philpott), peacefully at Foyle Hospice on 12th April 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 862B Glenshane Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Wife of Columba and mother of Orlaigh and Lorcan. Daughter of the late Mary and Robert R.I.P and sister of Michael, Robert and Stephen. Deeply regretted by the Philpott and Toner family circles. Reposing at her late home. Family home is strictly private. Funeral will take place on Sunday, 14th April leaving her late home at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Make 2nds Count c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.