Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 17th December, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margo Devine (née Lavery), 18 Rathlin Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of Margo Devine (née Lavery), 15th December 2023, peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late Uel, 18 Rathlin Drive, loving mother of Marie, Elizabeth, Barry, Roy, Greg and Karen, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Josie, Paddy and the late Kathleen, Hanna, Betty, Monica, Christy and Geordie. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. The mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Jaqueline Lynch (née Williamson), Cloughfin, St. Johnston (formerly of 22 Moss Park, Derry)
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jaqueline Lynch (née Williamson), peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital on 15th December 2023. Late of Cloughfin, St. Johnston, Donegal and formerly of 22 Moss Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Paddy. Devoted mother of Orla, Conor, Aoibheann and Máire. A much loved mother-in-law of Ryan, Orla and Ryan. Loving granny of Ryan, Ruaidhri, Keaton, Kian, Caleb, Jamie, Ellie, Aryán and Avannah. Precious daughter of late Margaret and John. Dearest sister of Sean, Margo, Ann, Patrick, Linnesse, Frances and the late Tony and Tina. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Jacqueline’s remains will be reposing at her late family residence, Cloughfin, St. Johnston, Donegal, F93 E954. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, 19th December at 11 15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Jacqueline's funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. Sr. Clare Crockett Pray For Her. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Albert Edward (Bert) Nelson, 10 Grove Terrace, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late Albert Edward (Bert) Nelson, 16th December 2023, (peacefully) at Fairfields Nursing Home, Cookstown, in his 92nd year, loving Husband of the late Annie T, 10 Grove Terrace, Maghera, dearest loving Father of Anne, Ronnie and Deborah, a dear Father-in-Law of Kevin, June and Robert, loving Papa to his 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren, dearly beloved Companion of Georgie and a dear Brother of the late Pearl, Sam and Tom. All welcome at his home on Sunday, 17th December from 12noon - 8.00pm. Funeral from his home on Monday, 18th December at 1.30pm, to Maghera Presbyterian Church for service at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Maghera Presbyterian Church Youth Organisations, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle and Friends.
Kevin O’Kane, 156 Foreglen Road, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Kevin O’Kane, 15th December 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. May he rest in peace. Late of 156 Foreglen Road, Claudy, Co Derry, BT47 4ED. Beloved husband of Maggie and loving father of Conall (Darrelle), Colleen ( Michael), Emmett (Deirbhile) and Oran. Son of the late Vera and Jim O’Kane R.I.P and loving brother of Gerard, Martin, Paul, Fiona and Aisling. Deeply regretted by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late residence. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Monday, 18th December, leaving his late home at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our lady of Lourdes pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Werner Scheel, Waterfoot Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Werner Scheel, 15th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of Waterfoot Park, loving father of Kerstin, Marcus and Heidi, devoted grandfather of Clara, Isaac, Genevieve and Adaline, former husband of Marian, dear brother of Günter, brother-in-law of Üta and cherished uncle of Martin and Carsten. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 12 Newtown Road, Limavady, BT49 0UD on Sunday from 2.00pm – 8.00pm. House private at all other times please and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral service will take place in St Columb’s Cathedral on Monday, 18th December at 1.00pm. A private cremation will occur at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Rotary Club of Derry, c/o Mr Maurice Brennan, Rotary Club Treasurer, 23 Griffiths Park, Culmore Road, BT48 8PE. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Mona Stockman, Brook Street, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Mona Stockman, 16th December 2023, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home, Coleraine, beloved wife of the late William Andrew (Will) Stockman, formerly of Brook Street, Coleraine. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 10.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Lovingly remembered.
Bridget Stokes, 4 Campbelltown Terrace, Draperstown (formerly of Ballymagroarty, Derry)
The death has taken place of Bridget Stokes, 15th December 2023, peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Edward and loving mother of Anthony, Tom, Martin, Brian, John, Michael, Edward, Pat, Christy, Gerry, Terry, Eileen, Winnie, Annmarie, Julia, and Kathleen. Wake commencing today (Sunday) at 2.00pm at her home, 4 Campbelltown Terrace. Her remains will leave there at 7.30pm to arrive at the Holy Rosary Church for 8o’clock. Requiem Mass at 11o’clock on Monday. Burial afterwards to Derry City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. Our Lady of knock pray her