Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 21st May, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Maryellen Bell (née O'Donnell), 24 Kingsfort Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Maryellen Bell (née O'Donnell), 20th May 2023, (peacefully) at Owenmor Care Home, beloved wife of the late Tony, 24 Kingsfort Park, loving mother of Maria, Angela, Fiona & Jeannie, mother-in-law of Mark, Paul and Matt, devoted grandmother of Seàn, Kerrie, Kate, Cian, Patrick, Joe, Ella, Noah, Senan and Annabelle and dear sister of Celia and the late Seamus. Her remains are reposing in her home and all are welcome to call from 2.00pm to 7.00pm on Sunday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Murlog. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks Fold, Sevenoaks, Derry, BT47 6AL. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Frances Theresa Cannon (née Gallagher), formerly of Quarry Street, Derry
The death has occurred of Frances Theresa Cannon (née Gallagher), 3rd March 2023, at her home in Spain, (formerly of Quarry Street), beloved wife of Peter loving mother of Kevin, John, Mark and Gary, dear daughter of the late Robert and Lena, Loving sister of Shaun, Patrick, Joseph and the late Bobby. Interment of ashes on 23rd May at 12noon in the City Cemetery. St. Pio Pray for her.
James (Jimmy), Donaghy, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare (formerly of Claudy, Co. Derry
The death has taken place of James (Jimmy) Donaghy, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare and formerly of Claudy, 19th May 2023. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, daughter Mairéad and granddaughter Anna. Loving father of Sharon, Carol and Emma, grandfather of Peter and Poppy. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sons -in -law Keith and Sean, sister Elizabeth, brothers George and Sammy, sisters- in- law Brigid, Joan, Liz, and Peggy, brother-in-law Reg, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Jimmy was a kind, gentle and generous man who was there for many people all through his life. Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington on Tuesday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace on Wednesday arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh and the Irish Cancer Society. Box at the Funeral Home and the Church.
Kenneth Noel Kelso, 92 Tamlaght Road, Upperlands
The death has taken place of Kenneth Noel Kelso, 19th May 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 92 Tamlaght Road, Upperlands, dearly loved brother of Mary, Tillie, Anna, William, Winnie and the late Robert, a dear brother-in-law of Bertie and the late Basil and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. House and Funeral strictly private.
Robert James Leighton, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Robert James Leighton, 20th May 2023, (peacefully), at the Foyle Hospice, loved husband of Mary, loving father of Richard, Keith and John, devoted grandfather of Emmi, Onni, Helmi, Harry, Faith & James and dear brother of Arthur and the late Cassie and Margaret. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Sunday from 3.00pm – 5.00pm. Funeral from his home on Monday at 2o’clock for a service in St Canice’s Parish Church, Eglinton at 2.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. The Lord is my shepherd.
Mabel Nicholl, Dungiven
The death has occurred of Mabel Nicholl, (peacefully) passed away, 20th May 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Wake at her daughter Joanne and son in law Alistairs house, 4 Calhome Road. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am Please. Funeral service will leave, 4 Calhome Road on Monday, 22nd May at 1:30pm for a 2pm Service in Largy Presbyterian Church , followed by Burial in Adjoining Church Yard. Family flowers only please , donations if desired to Largy Presbyterian Church, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, unit 21 Aghanloo ind Est, Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
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