Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 16th September, 2023

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Obituaries

The following deaths have occurred:-

Anne Alexandra Kennedy, 17 Portstewart Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Anne Alexandra Kennedy, 15th September 2023, peacefully at home, 17 Portstewart Road, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Billy, much loved mother of Don, Moira, Billy and the late Brian, mother-in-law of Angie, John and Lise, devoted granny of Kylie, Gary, Cassandra and Eloise and dear great-granny of Jackson. House Private. Funeral Service in her home on Monday at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to Laurel House, Antrim Area Hospital c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Margaret Rose Kinkaid, 4 Jeffrey Avenue, Brigade

The death has taken place of Margaret Rose Kinkaid, 15th September 2023, peacefully at her home, 4 Jeffrey Avenue, Brigade. Dearly beloved Mother of Helena, Leslie, Thomas and the late Norman. A loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother. A devoted Sister of Myra, Pearl and the late Ronnie. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 19th September 2023 at 12 noon in her late home followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Margaret will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Kinship Care NI, 67 Carlisle Road, Derry BT48 6JL. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors 02871 311321. The Lord is My Shepherd.

Seamus McCloskey, Derry

The death has taken place of Seamus McCloskey, 14th September 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Owen Mor care home and formerly of Alexander House), beloved son of the late Michael and Agnes, loving brother of John, Gerry, Noreen and the late Michael. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed his wider family circle and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn on Sunday, 17th September at 12.15pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Thomas (Tommy) McDowell, 1 Edanmount Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) McDowell, 14th September 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a short illness, beloved husband of Carmel, loving father of Brona, Mark, Emer and Damien and a devoted grandfather, dear son of the late George and Cassie, cherished brother of William, George and Marie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and friends. Tommy will be reposing at his home, 1 Edanmount Park, on Saturday, 16th September from .00pm to 10.00pm and Sunday from 2.00pm to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 9.20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Joseph (Joe) McErlane, 19 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of Joseph (Joe) McErlane (Bellaghy), 13th September 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of 19 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy and formerly of Main Street, Bellaghy. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, son of the late James and Margaret McErlane, dear brother of Richard and the late Geraldine and Adrian, brother-in-law of Fiona and much loved uncle of James, Emma, Hannah and Rachel. House strictly private. Requiem Mass on Saturday at St Mary's Church, Bellaghy at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.

Stephen Alexander Thomas, 90 Heron Way, Clooney Estate, Waterside, Derry

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