Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 15th October, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Deirdre Donnelly (née Allen), 125 Lincoln Court, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of Deirdre Donnelly (née Allen) October 10th, 2023, suddenly at her home, 125 Lincoln Court, Waterside, much loved mother of Chelsea, loving sister of Albert, Cecil, Sandra and Wendy. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Sunday, 15th October, at 2.00pm burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above address) Very deeply regretted by her entire family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
James Irvine, 11 Clareen Drive, Strathfoyle, Derry
The death has taken place of James Irvine, 13th October 2023, beloved husband of Bridget, 11 Clareen Drive, Strathfoyle, loving father of Edel, Julie, Kieran, Derwin and Lynn, father-in-law of Ady, Alan, Denise and Shabanna, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Myra. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Monday at 12.30am for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6AL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Edward Kennedy, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Edward Kennedy, 11th October 2023, peacefully at home, beloved son of the late Charlie and Maggieanne, formerly of Dunmore Gardens, loving brother of Joey, George, Johnny, Barney, Charlie, Margaret, Mary, Jimmy, Annie, Sammy and the late Susie, Patsy, Danny and Sadie and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. His remains will be reposing in his brother’s home, 76 Sandbank Park. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. 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 Knock intercede for him.
Myles McDonald, formally of 133 Kylemore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Myles McDonald (Irish United Nations Veterans Association) 13th October 2023, peacefully at Daleview House. Beloved Husband of the late Kathleen (Formally of 133 Kylemore Park). Beloved son of the late Patrick and Elsie. Loving brother of Mary, Claire, James and the Late Noel (Formally of Roundfort, Co. Mayo). Dear brother in law of Brendan, Don, Ann, Bernadette, Ann and the Late Jimmy. Those wishing to pay their respects to Myles can do so at Carr Family Funeral Home, Abbey Park, BT48 9DS today on Sunday from 3.00pm. Removal from there at 6.15pm on Sunday to St Eugene's Cathedral to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.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.
Michael (Mickey) McKenna, 84 Dellwood, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Michael (Mickey) McKenna, 14th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Paschal and Christopher, father-in-law of Julie-Dawn and Katie, devoted grandfather of Madison, Eliza and Jamie and dear brother of Rosaleen, Francey and the late Kathleen, Mia, Annie, Paddy and Sean. His remains will be reposing in his home, 84 Dellwood, Eglinton on Sunday from 12noon to 8.00pm. House restricted to family and close friends only please. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the link below. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Hugh McLaughlin, Derry
The death has occurred of Hugh McLaughlin, 14th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Elmwood Road and Fulton Place), beloved husband of the late Betty, loving father of Paul, Martina, Hugh, Christine, Damian, Gary, Elizabeth (Liz), Stephen and the late baby Elaine, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, dear son of the late Michael and Ellen, loving brother of Betty, Sister Michael (Fatima) and the late Michael, Kathleen, Di, Willie, Thomas, Eddie, Joe and Mary, a cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a dear father-in-law. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving his son’s home, 40 Grangemore Park, on Monday at 11.50am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Fatima intercede for him.
Fiona Simpson (née Smith), Derry
The death has taken place of the late Fiona Simpson (née Smith), 14th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving children, beloved mother of Martin, Charlene, Antoinette and Natasha, loving grandmother of Tyler, Kayla, Mason, Cáden, Cáleb, Dylan, Sophia, Ben and Jamie, a dear and loving sister and mother-in-law of Gary. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle and her many friends in Foyle Valley House. Funeral leaving her daughter’s home, 177 Sevenoaks, on Monday, 16th October at 9.20am to St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Wake commencing at 9.00am today (Sunday). Family time from 10.00pm to 9.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. St. Pio pray for her.
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