Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 1st April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Jeanette Michelle Bowers (née Olphert), 28 Herron Way, Derry
The death has taken place of Jeanette Michelle Bowers (née Olphert), 28th March 2023, beloved wife of the late Wayne, loving mother of Katie, Richard and Jamie, much loved grandmother of Wayne, Lee, Faith, James, Katie, Shea, Jessica, Robert and Hunter, dear sister of Andrew, Rosemary, Rachel, Wendy, John and Fiona and a much loved sister-in-law and auntie. House private please. Funeral service in her home, 28 Herron Way, on Sunday at 1.30 pm followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Peace perfect peace.
Harry Cassidy, 15a Culbane Road, Portglenone
The death has taken place of Harry Cassidy (Culbane), 31st March 2023, beloved husband of the late Jeanie and loving father of Eleanor (McGuigan), Elizabeth (Davidson), Cathy (Kearney), Kevin, Paula (McAtamney) and the late Siobhan (McClements), son of the late Robert and Elizabeth and dear brother of Kathleen McErlean, Dan-Joe, Patsy, Frankie, Kevin, Brendan, Eilish Doyle and the late William, Catherine, Robert, Jim and Annie Scullion. Funeral from his home, 15a Culbane Road, on Monday, 3rd April at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com), interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and large family circle. Harry’s wake will commence on Saturday, 1st April at 11.00am.
Marie Doyle, 3 Greenvale Park, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Marie Doyle, 30th March 2023, 13 Greenvale Park and formerly Ballymaguigan, beloved daughter of the late Kathleen. Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home, Garden Street on Saturday, 1st April at 5.30pm arriving Church of St. Trea Newbridge at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, 3rd April at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her cousins and extended family circle. Viewing in McCusker Bros Funeral home on Saturday from 4.00pm.
Henry (Harry) Greer, 65 Highfield Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Henry (Harry) Greer, 30th March 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, dearly beloved husband of Mary, 65 Highfield Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted father of Diane, Darren and Gareth, dear father-in-law of Gary, Joanne and Katrina, loving granda of Ross, Jack, Lydia, Ellen, Rebecca, Anna and Noah and dearest brother of Walter, Winston, Leslie and the late Elizabeth, Lottie, Victor, Florrie and Harold. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday evening from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Funeral from Garvin’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 2nd April at 2.30pm, for service in St. Swithin’s Parish Church, Magherafelt at 3.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for St. Swithin’s Parish Church Building Fund and Ward A3, Antrim Area Hospital, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by his Family and the entire Family Circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Christopher Mallett, 11 Sandale Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Christopher Mallett, 27th March 2023, (suddenly) at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Eamon, Dylan and Christopher, beloved son of Thomas and Sandra, dear brother of Mandy and Thomas. Funeral leaving his home, 11 Sandale Park, on Saturday, 1st April at 11.50am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Heart Of Jesus fold him in your arms.
William (Willie) Meehan, 13 Oakfield Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of William (Willie) Meehan, 30th March 2023, beloved husband of Carmel, 13 Oakfield Avenue, loving father of Marie-Therese, Peter, Catherine and David, dear father-in-law of David, Stefanie, Paddy and Emma, devoted grandfather of Emma, Sofia, Liam, Sean, Aidan, Ava, Conor and Rudy-Mae and much loved brother of John, Anne, Pat, Karen, Moira, Nuala, Margaret and Maria. His remains will be reposing in his home on Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 50) C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Joe McClean, 63 Amelia Court, Derry
The death has taken place of Joe Mcclean, 31st March 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Mary, 63 Amelia Court, loving father of Sharon, Thomas, Jonathan, Elizabeth and the late Martina, father-in-law of Niall, Stuart, Naomi, Amanda and Emma, devoted grandfather of Shane, Laura, Ruby and Sarah, great-grandfather of Shéa and Danny and dear brother of John, Ann, Mary and Theresa. His remains are reposing at 63 Amelia Court until Saturday at 8.00pm. He will then repose at Terryrone, Moville, Co Donegal. Funeral from there on Monday at 1.25pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, Moville. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Joseph pray for him.
John Felix McElhinney, 1 Westland Crescent, Greysteel
The death has taken place of John Felix McElhinney, 30th March 2023, beloved husband of the late Pat, 1 Westland Crescent, Greysteel, loving father of Christopher, Helen, Louise, Kevin, Anthony, Martin and Karl and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Funeral from his home on Sunday at 11.20am for 12o’clock funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Siobhan McGowan, 20 Dromore Avenue, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Siobhan McGowan (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 30th March 2023. May she rest in peace. Late of 20 Dromore Avenue, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick (Paddy) and May R.I.P. Loving sister of Ann, John, Lawerence, Mary, Christine, Liam and David.
Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law and the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home, wake will commence on Saturday (1st) at 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral on Sunday, 2nd April 2023 leaving her late home at 9.45am for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to WHSCT Ward 41 c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.
Sandra Sharkey (née McCandless), Dunfield Terrace, Derry
The death has occurred of Sandra Sharkey (née McCandless), 30th March 2023, beloved wife of the late Anthony, Dunfield Terrace, loving mother of Julie, Martina, Deborah, Linda, Caroline, Sandra-Ann, Denise and Jeremiah, mother-in-law of Neill, Noelle, Peter and Mark and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 55 Church Road on Friday from 4.00pm to 9.30pm and on Saturday from 2.00pm to 9.30pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.30am for 10o’clock funeral Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Sheila Wygers (née Murphy), Rinmore Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of Sheila Wygers (née Murphy), 27th March 2023, (suddenly) at her home, (formerly of Rinmore Drive), wife of Guy, loving mother of Darren and the late Paul, cherished mother-in-law to Lucy and Colleen, devoted grandmother of Isabel, Rose, Cormac, Niamh and Saoirse, beloved daughter of the late Willie and Cissie, loving sister of Dolly, Bridie and the late Margaret, Pat and Liam, cousin of Bridie, James and Teresa. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 2nd April at 4.30pm to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass on Monday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Saturday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and Sunday from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to NHS via nhscharitiestogether.co.uk. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
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