Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 19th March, 2023


Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Pauline Begley (née Mayse), 36 Miller Street, Derry
The death has taken place of Pauline Begley (née Mayse), 17th March 2023, beloved wife of Pat, 36 Miller Street, loving mother of Carol and Audrey, mother-in-law of Owen and Pearce, a much loved grandmother, daughter of the late Maeve and Mickey Mayse and dear sister of Eugene and Joe. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 55 Oranmore Park. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. 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. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Grace Marie Canning (née McIvor), 12 Bawn Court, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of Grace Marie Canning (née McIvor), 18th March 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Pat, loving mother of Declan, Stephen, Mary, Ann, Bernadette, Laura and the late Mark R.I.P. and a much loved grandmother. Dear sister of Micky, Kathleen, and the late Patrick, sister-in-law of Bridie, Carol and the late Connine. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake commencing 10.00am Sunday. Private family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home, 12 Bawn Court, Ballykelly on Tuesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Chest, Heart, & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
George Anthony Deane, 12 Longtower Court, Derry
The death has occurred of George Anthony Deane, 17th March 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 12 Longtower Court. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Paula, Kerry, Aaron and the Late Mark and Colin. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Grandfather of the late Caitlin. Father in law of Kevin, Joanne and Henry. Beloved son of the late George and Ellen. Brother of Ann, Eileen, Martin, Mary and the late Margaret and Lily. Funeral from his home on Monday at 1.00pm to St Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link: http://longtowerchurch.org/ webcam. 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.
Joseph (Josie) Johnston, Lisfannon Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Joseph (Josie) Johnston, 18th March 2022, beloved father of Joseph and James, loving son of the late Bridie and Hugh Johnston formerly of Lisfannon Park, dear brother of Teresa, Margaret, Bebe and the late Kevin and Hugh and a much loved uncle. Josie’s remains will be reposing in his sister’s home, 17 Rossville Street, on Sunday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm. House restricted to family and friends only please. Funeral from there on Monday at 11o’clock for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Brenda Kealey, 2 Glenlee Park, Limavady
The death has occurred of Brenda Kealey, 17th March 2023, late of 2 Glenlee Park, Limavady. Loving mother of Denise and Marc. A much loved grandmother of Andrea, Lauren, Chloe, and Brennon, and a great-grandmother. Daughter of the late Arthur and Betty. R.I.P. Sister of Pauline. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral will leave from her daughters home, 51 Roemill Gardens, Limavady on Monday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Mary’s Church followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery. Queen of the most Holy Rosary Pray for her.
David (Davy) McGowan, 59 Newbridge Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of David (Davy) McGowan, 18th March 2023, (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, 59 Newbridge Park, Coleraine, devoted husband of Trish, adored father of Clive and Kirstie, much loved granda of Lily and Ethan, beloved son of Cilla, cherished brother of William, Michelle and Lee and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 3.00pm followed by cremation at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Friday at 07.20am. Donations, in lieu of flowers, please to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Let everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final.
May McCandless (née Connolly), 51 Strand Terrace, Coleraine
The death has taken place of May McCandless (née Connolly), 18th March 2023, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, late of 51 Strand Terrace, Coleraine. Beloved wife of the late David Ronald and loving mother of Veronica, Ronnie, Anna May, Deidre and the late Willie. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Sadly missed and cherished by her sorrowing son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and entire family circle. Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available.
Jennifer McNeill (née Huey), 56 Abbeydale, Derry
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