Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 29th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Harriet Rebecca (Reia) Brown, 23 Old School Field, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of Harriet Rebecca (Reia) Brown, 28th April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Formerly of 23 Old School Field, Drumahoe. Dearly beloved wife of Hamilton (Tony). A much-loved mother of Carolyn, Harriet and Rosemary. A loving mother-in-law of John, Marcus and the late Desmond. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Sister of the late Molly, Gretta, Frances and Jack. A Funeral service will take place on Monday, 1st May 2023 at Christ Church, Infirmary Road at 1.00pm followed by burial in The City Cemetery. Reia’s wake will take place at her daughter Harriet’s home, 31 The Beeches, Drumahoe on Saturday, 29th April and Sunday, 30th April from 12noon to 9.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to Christ Church c/o Miss R Wilson, 8 Richmond Crescent, Derry BT47 3PR or Alzheimer’s Society, 30 Skegoneill St, Belfast BT15 3JL. Reia will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. The Lord Is My Shepherd.
Paul Crooks, 5 Willowfield Avenue, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Paul Crooks, 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at hospital, 5 Willowfield Avenue, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Susan, much loved father of Gareth, loving grandfather of Ezra and Ophelia and beloved brother of Trish and George. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Monday, 8th May at 11.00am followed by a private family cremation. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Team, c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Jeffrey Davidson, Avondale Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of Jeffrey Davidson, 27th April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin hospital, late of Avondale Avenue, beloved brother of Gerald dear Brother in law of Barbara and a loving uncle of Nicole and Erica. Funeral service in Adair and Neely Funeral Home, Foyle Road on Wednesday, 3rd May at 12noon followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his loving family and friends. The lord is my shepherd.
Martha Deeny (née McCloskey), 35 Ballyrory, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Martha Deeny (née McCloskey), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 27th April 2023. May she rest in peace. Late of 35 Ballyrory, Claudy. Beloved wife of the late Freddie R.I.P. Loving mother of Pat (Kate), Seamus (Nanette), Rose-Mary (Gavan), Bernadette (Paul) and the late Joan R.I.P. Devoted grandmother of Aoife, Bronagh, Dearbhla, Eilís, Niamh, Cahan, Sean, Paula Maria, Clara, Caoimhe, Connor and great grandmother of Fiadh and Orlaith. Dear sister of Eileen and late Paddy Joe R.I.P. Reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Saturday, 29th April leaving at 12noon for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family and the extended family circle. Jesus I trust in you.
Charlie Graffin, St John’s Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Charlie Graffin, 27th April 2023, husband of Kathleen, formerly of St John’s Park, loving father of Shauna, Catrina and Declan, father-in-law of Orla and Sean, devoted grandfather of Charmaine, Sean, Dylan, Olethea, Conán and Adara, dear brother of the late Margaret, Teresa, Mary, Malachy, Martin and Patrick and a very special friend of Bernadette. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 80 Elmvale, Culmore Road, on Saturday from 1.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.15am for 9.45am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City C3metery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Rainbow Rehoming Centre, 4G Ballygudden Rd, Eglinton, Co Derry, BT47 3AF. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock intercede for him.
Patrick Horner, 69 Mullenan Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Patrick Horner, 20th April 2023, (peacefully) at City Hospital, Birmingham, after a very short illness, (late of Timothy Road, Birmingham), beloved husband of Raj, loving father of Pierce, Eamon and Caitlin, treasured son of Pat and Una, loving brother of Eíghréan, much loved brother-in-law of Conor, Satty, Kiran and Aman, uncle to Caragh, Daniel, Aoibheann and Eunan, and loving son-in-law to Bilbir and Gurdev Sangha. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by the wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Funeral leaving his parents’ home, 69 Mullenan Road, on Monday, 1st May at 9.15am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Critical Care Trust Fund, City Hospital, Birmingham or Birmingham Children’s Hospital c/o Bradley & McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Pio intercede for him.
James Irwin, 2 Magherbuoy Terrace, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James Irwin (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family on 28th April 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 2 Magherbuoy Terrace, Dungiven, Co Derry. BT47 4RU. Beloved husband of Susan and loving father of Rosemary (Moore), Margaret (Farren), James Joseph (Jim), Suzanne (Hunt), John, Christopher, Karen (Elliott), Edith (McGroarty) and the late infants James and Ian R.I.P. Son of the late Kathleen and Joseph R.I.P and dear brother of Patsy and the late Maggie, Winafred, Edith, Jean and Lena R.I.P. Loved dearly by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren and deeply regretted by his daughters in law, sons in law, nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Sunday, 30th April leaving his late home at 1.40pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie and Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him.
Christina (Tina) McCloskey (née Doey), Limavady.
The death has occurred of Christina (Tina) McCloskey (née Doey), 28th April 2023, (peacefully) at home. Loving Mother of Syann, Nadine and Georgie. Caring sister of Patricia, Marie, Stephen, Keith, Pauline and the late Paul R.I.P Beloved daughter of Bridie and Tommy Doey. Devoted Nana to Tom and Eoin. Her remains will repose at her daughters home, 16 Glenburn Way, Limavady. Funeral from there on Sunday, 30th April leaving at 8.15am for 9.00am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time only please between 10.00pm and 10.00am. Deeply regretted by her entire family circle. St.Pio pray for her.
William Alexander (Billy) Murphy, 5 Clements Court, Waterside, Derry
The death has occurred of William Alexander (Billy) Murphy, 28th April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 83rd year formerly of 5 Clements Court, Waterside) loving son of the late William and Margaret Murphy, much loved partner of Kathleen and husband of the late Margaret, devoted dad of Billy and the late Paul, adored granda of Raymond, Claire, Ben and the late Amberlie-Rose, dear brother of Sandra, Daphne and the late Annie, Mavis and John. Funeral leaving D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Sunday, 30th April at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 1.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired cheque made payable to W. H. & S. C. T. Altnagelvin Hospital (Renal Unit) c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home and pay their respects to Billy on Saturday from 1.00pm till 4.00pm evening from 6.00pm till 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his entire family circle. Nearer my God to Thee.
Ellen Park, 44 Kilmaconnell Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Ellen Park, 27th April 2023, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, dearly loved mother of Ivan and partner Clare, Shirley and husband Jonathan, devoted granny of William, Ryan, Stephen, Melissa, Philip and Zoe, loving great grandmother of Elora, Haydn and Eloise and daughter of the late William and Annie. Service at her home, 44 Kilmaconnell Road, Coleraine on Wednesday at 10.00am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.00pm. All welcome at her home on Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 2.00pm and 9.00pm. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Boxer Rescue Society c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by the entire family circle.
William James (Jim) Redfern, 26 Moneymore Road, Desertmartin
The death has occurred of William James (Jim) Redfern, 28th April 2023, (peacefully) at his home, in the loving care of his family, 26 Moneymore Road, Desertmartin, dearly loved husband of Jennifer, devoted father of Nora, Anne, Ben, Isobel, Rachel and Elizabeth, a dear father-in-law of David, Rob and Thomas, a loving granda to his nine grandchildren and dearest brother of Tommy, Betty, Doris, Marion, Nellie and the late Bella, Annie, Benny, Nora, Roy, Sammy and Rosie. House strictly private (Family and close Friends welcome). Funeral from Station Road, Desertmartin on Monday, 1st May at 1.30pm to Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt for service at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP.
Jackie Robinson, 15 Ashfield Road, Greysteel
The death has taken place of Jackie Robinson, 28th April 2023, beloved son of the late Jack and Dolly, loving partner of Majella, 15 Ashfield Road, Greysteel, dear brother of Teresa, Jean, Lil, Martin, Geraldine, Hilary and the late Brendan, stepfather of Leo, Conor and Nicole, step-grandfather of Lorcan and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.25am for 12o’clock funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit), C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Colin Desmond Thomas, 6 Calmore Park, Tobermore
The death has occurred of Colin Desmond Thomas, 26th April 2023, (suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident), devoted husband of Karen, 6 Calmore Park, Tobermore, loving son of the late Desmond and Sandra, much loved brother of Michael and his wife Heather and Sarah and her husband Ronnie, much adored uncle of Poppy, Anna, Alex and Rhys, beloved son-in-Law of Evelyn and the late Jim and a dear brother-in-Law of Gary and his wife Donna. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Colin's life will take place in Churchtown Presbyterian Church, Tamlaght O'Crilly on Saturday, 29th April at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary, payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. We will love you always, peacefully sleeping.
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