Derry Death Notices - Saturday, November 16, 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Eliza Jane Bolton, 47 Clintonville Gardens, Garvagh
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Eliza Jane Bolton, November 11 2024, suddenly at Causeway Hospital Coleraine, late of 47 Clintonville Gardens, Garvagh much loved mum of Julie and dear friend of Jim Irwin. Devoted sister of Claire, Violet, Ann, Leslie and Victor. Service of thanksgiving for her life on Tuesday, November 19 at 12noon in St Paul’s Parish Church Garvagh with interment after in the adjoining graveyard. House Private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired and cheques payable to St Paul’s Church building fund c/o Clyde Funeral Directors, 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh BT51 5HS. Very deeply regretted by Julie and the entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Noel Elder, 374 Seacoast Road, Magilligan
The death has occurred of the late Noel Elder, November 14 2024, beloved husband of Angela, 374 Seacoast Road, Magilligan, loving father of Sharon and Damian, father-in-law of Paul and Gemma and much loved granda of Mark, Theo and Isabella and dear brother of Von, Dell, Jimmy, Josie, Lorna, Jacqueline, Arnold, Jonathan and the late Margaret, Georgie and Robert and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.25am for 11o’clock funeral Mass in St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm – 12noon please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
John (Jackie) Grant, 9 Killala Park, Foyle Springs, Derry
The death has taken place of the late John (Jackie) Grant, November 15 2024, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice after a short illness, beloved husband of Myra, 9 Killala Park, Foyle Springs (formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal), loving father of Helen, John, Paul and Raymond, father-in-law of Caroline and Jacqui, devoted grandfather of Patrice and Jonathan, great-grandfather of Coen, Liara and Órla and dear brother of Vera, Eamon, Grainne and the late Sheila. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Sunday at 12o’clock for 12.30pm funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Philip Howell, 63 The Hillocks, Altnagelvin, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Philip Howell tragically while on holidays in Thailand on November 6 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 63 The Hillocks, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3FS and formerly of 38 Dereen Drive, Strathfoyle, Derry, BT47 6UZ. Beloved son of Doris. Loved partner of Julie. Cherished brother of Sharon, Jane, Sarah and Megan. Loving uncle of Sean, Kevin, Dylan, Ryan, Sara, Callum, Kyle and Mason. Reposing at the family home - 38 Dereen Drive. Wake will commence Saturday (November 16) 12noon to 10.00pm and Sunday (November 17) 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral on Monday, November 18 leaving at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Saint Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Stathfoyle, interment immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if wished to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
John Joseph “Jack” Kelly, 110 Sallowilly Road, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Joseph “Jack” Kelly peacefully at Causeway Hospital surrounded by his loving family on November 14 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 110 Sallowilly Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved husband of the late Eileen R.I.P and loving father of Pat (Margaret), Declan (Rosina R.I.P) Jacqueline (Deaglan), Mary and the late infant Sean R.I.P. Loving grandfather of Brian, Roisin, Fiona, Orlagh, Sean, Mary, Ciara, Conor, Orlagh, James, Katherine, Victoria and Sarah. Son of the late John and Annie R.I.P and dear brother of Eithne, Dorothy, Charlie and the late Mary, Eddie, Jane, Philomena, Tom and Anne R.I.P. Reposing at his daughter Jacqueline’s home, 9 Braefield, Claudy on Saturday (November 16) from 2.00pm to 10.00pm. Funeral from his late home on Sunday, November 17 leaving at 12noon for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral will be recorded and uploaded to the following link: https://youtube.com/@mclaughlinfuneraldirectors9616?si=nEolAUCPtqo4QPeD. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. The Lord is My Shepherd. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Annie McGill (née Crossan), 118 Alexander Road, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Annie McGill (née Crossan), November 14 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Sean R.I.P. Loving mother of Ashlene and Jason. A much loved grandmother of Megan and Emma. Dear Sister of the late Kathleen and Theresa. R.I.P. A much loved Aunt. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral from her home: 118 Alexander Road, Limavady on Saturday, November 16 at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. https://nichs.org.uk/. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Raymond Samuel Rankin, 33 Ballyvelton Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Raymond Samuel Rankin, November 14 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 33 Ballyvelton Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of the late Ian and Betty, loving brother of the late Eric, Betty and Nell and dear uncle of Brian and Nigel. House private. Funeral service in his home on Wednesday, November 20 2024 at 9.15am followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Rural Support c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Bridie Wilson (née Conlon), 11 Foyle Fold, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Bridie Wilson (née Conlon), November 14 2024, peacefully at Foyle Fold and formerly of Ballyduff, Newtownabbey, beloved wife of the late Morris, loving mother of Mark, much loved mother-in-law of Aine, devoted grandmother of Josh and Ryan and dear sister of Patsy (California) Ann, Marie and the late Jackie and Brian. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 11 Foyle Fold from 2.00pm on Saturday. Funeral service will take place in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium, 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU, on Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 2.00pm.