Derry Death Notices - Saturday, October 26 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Jean Allen, (née Doherty) 157 Lower Main Street, Strabane (formerly Derry)
The death has taken place October 24 2024 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Jean Allen (née Doherty), 157 Lower Main Street, Strabane and formerly of Duke Street, Derry. Beloved wife of the late John, and sister of the late baby Kathleen. Reposing at Eileen and Patsy Toland's home, Ballyduff, Lifford F93 FH6K. Funeral leaving the Toland`s home on Sunday (October 27) at 11.20am for Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family time please from 10.00pm - 11.00am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Donna Cassidy (née McGuinness), 38 Mount Vernon, Culmore
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Donna Cassidy (née McGuinness), October 25 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of John (Jock), loving mother of Bonnie and Emily, dear daughter of the late Jimmy and Eileen, cherished sister of Raymond, Dymphna, Kathleen, Lexie, Ashlin and the late Jimmy, Pat, Ann and Assumpta and a dear and loving sister-in-law aunt and daughter-in-law. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and her many friends. Donna will be reposing at her home, 38 Mount Vernon, Culmore, on Saturday, October 26 2024 from 12:00noon. Funeral leaving her home on Sunday, October 27 2024 at 12:50pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Funeral Mass at 1:30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. BY48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Doreen Forsythe, Portstewart
The death has occurred of the late Doreen Forsythe, October 24 2024, peacefully at Castle Lodge Care Home, formerly Portstewart, beloved wife of the late Robert Gilmour (Bob), much loved mother of Billy and Stephen, mother-in-law of Kim and Louise, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Monday, October 28 at 12 noon, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.
Tony Johnston, 2 Drummond Park, Culmore, Derry
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Tony Johnston, October 24 2024, late of 2 Drummond Park, Culmore, Derry BT48 8PH and formerly Inch House, Moress, Inch Island. Tony will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Christine, daughter and sons Aoife Nic Sheáin, Tony and Eoghan; brothers Pat, Martin and Frank; sisters Mary Nolan and Ethna Johnston; grandchildren; wider family circle and friends. Tony's remains will be reposing at his home on Saturday, October 25 from 12noon where you are welcome to pay your respects. Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.00am going to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on youtube fahan parish. Family flowers only please. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Alan Leighton, Mossvale Park, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Alan Leighton, died October 23 2024, suddenly at home, Mossvale Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Susan, cherished daddy of Tori and Abi, father-in-law of Steven, grandad of Morgan, son of Irene and the late Bill, brother of Stewart, Barny and Louise. House Strictly Private. Family and friends are welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home on Monday between 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 30 at 11.00am, followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke or Diabetes UK, 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.
John James Meehan, 109 Kylemore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late John James Meehan, October 25 2024, peacefully at home, 109 Kylemore Park, beloved son of Sadie McGrory and the late Jackie Meenan, loving father of Lauren, dear partner of Susan and brother of Jacqueline, Martin, Pauline, Rosemary, Siobhan and Margaret. Funeral leaving his home at 9.30am on Monday, October 28 for 10.00am Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral, followed by burial in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road. Family and friends welcome to visit the family home between 3.00pm and 8.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.
James (Jim) Robinson, 50 Cornshell Fields, Derry
The death has taken place of the late James (Jim) Robinson, October 24 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin hospital. Beloved husband of Marian. Loving father of Warren, Jim, Roland, Clare, neil, Debbie and the late Mark and Ryan. A much loved Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle. Jim will be reposing at his home, 50 Cornshell Fields. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.45am to Our lady of Lourdes church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass a 12.15pm, interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: http://steelstownparish.com/media.html. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred heart of jesus have mercy on his soul. Our lady of Knock pray for him.
Richard Rodgers, 20 Iniscarn Crescent, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Richard Rodgers, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, on October 23 2024. Late of 20 Iniscarn Crescent. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Audrey. Loving brother of Pat, Tony, Lillian, Joe, Jane, Pamela, Roy, Majella, Lorraine, Terry, Valerie, Damian and the late Marian. A much loved uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Richard’s remains will be reposing at his late family home, 20 Iniscarn Crescent from 1000am today (Saturday, October 26). Funeral leaving from there on Monday, October 28 at 11:30am for 12.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Richard’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Anthony Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Geraldine Shiels (née McColgan), 15 Glenbrae Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Geraldine Shiels (née McColgan), October 25 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, wife of Don, loving mother of Barry, devoted grandmother of Quinn and dear sister of Rosaleen, Lena, Sadie, Bosco, Willie, Michael, Martin and the late Dolie, Ann, Bridie and Charlie. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 15 Glenbrae Gardens, from 12.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Alan Smyth, 7 Forthill, Tobermore
The death has taken place of the late Alan Smyth, called Home October 24 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a long illness, beloved Husband of Irene, 7 Forthill, Tobermore, loving Father of Sara-Louise, a dear Father-in-Law of Scott and dearest Brother of Jim and the late Jack and Tillie. All welcome at the Family home on Saturday (October 26) from 1:00pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Sunday, October 27 at 2:00pm, to Draperstown Presbyterian Church for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Alan will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire Family Circle. "The steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him" Psalm 103