Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 30th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John (Blacky) Canavan, 64 St. Brecan’s Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late John (Blacky) Canavan, 28th March 2024, suddenly at his home, 64 St. Brecan’s Park, JOHN, loving father of Antoinette, Charlene and Martin, father-in-law of Gary, beloved partner of Ann, devoted grandfather of Dylan, Sophia, Ben, Jamie, Kayla, Mason, Caleb, Caden, Tyler, Cori and Chelsea, dear brother of the late Stephen and Martin, (Sod). John will be reposing at his daughter Antoinette’s home, 13 Garden City on Saturday, 30th March from 2.00pm to 10.00am and Sunday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving 13 Garden City on Monday, 1st April at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Raymond McLaughlin, 34 Mullaghacall Crescent, Portstewart
The death has taken place of Raymond McLaughlin, 26th March 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) at his home, 34 Mullaghacall Crescent, Portstewart, dearly beloved father of Derek and Chris, dear father-in-law of Emma, devoted granda of Pippa and Max and a dear brother. Funeral service in James McMullan and Son Funeral Home on Saturday at 10.45am followed by interment in Ballymoney Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only please. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.
May O’Neill (née McGrath), Brackalislea
The death has taken place of May O’Neill (née McGrath), 29th March 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Milesian Manor Nursing Home. Loving husband of Patrick, loving mother of Martin (Mary), Geraldine (Brendan) and Kevin (Aine). Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Daughter of late Charlie and Mary McGrath Gulladuff. sister of Elizabeth, Philomena and John Joe and the late Bridie and Margaret Rip. Funeral from her daughters home at 11 Brackalislea Road at 11.15am for funeral Mass in St Patricks Church Keenaught at 12noon on 31st March. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Our lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family time between 10.00pm and 11.00am.
Catherine Ryall (née Hutchman), Kent (formerly of Dunmore Gardens, Creggan)
The death has occurred of the late Catherine Ryall (née Hutchman), peacefully in Maidstone Hospital, Kent, England, (formerly of Dunmore Gardens, Creggan), beloved wife of John, loving mother of Ansbeth, Joanne, Julie and Edel, dear daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth, cherished sister of Joe, Edwin, Ansbeth, Regina and the late Martin, Eugene and Philomena. Funeral Arrangements Later. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Rodney Fairman Smith, 20 Elm Park, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of Rodney Fairman Smith, 28th March 2024 (at home surrounded by his loving family in his 71st year), much loved husband of Joyce, devoted father of Alison, Claire, David and Gareth, loving father-in-law of John, Craig, Joanne and Rachel, adored papa of Poppy, Willow, Ivy, Cerys, Gracie and Zach, dearest brother of Ivor, Barbara and Terry, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, 20 Elm Park, Drumahoe on Sunday, 31st March at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church c/o Alison Carruthers, 36, Ross Bay, Limavady Road, Derry BT47 6JG. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. Isaiah 43 verse 1
Sarah Georgette (Georgie) Stewart (née Connor), 1 Manor Down, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Sarah Georgette (Georgie) Stewart (née Connor), 25th March 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 1 Manor Down, Magherafelt, dearly beloved and devoted wife of the late John, loving aunt of Elaine and dearest cousin of Sally and Carol. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Wednesday evening (3rd April) from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Thursday (4th April) at 12noon. A private cremation will take place afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for St Swithin’s Parish Church Building Fund, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”