Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 26th May 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Denise Cassidy, Rossnagalliagh, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Denise Cassidy, 20th May 2024, formerly of Rossnagalliagh, beloved daughter of Lily and the late Dinnie, loving mother of Iesha, Farah, Simone and Leaha and dear sister of Caroline, Marina, Terry, Raymond and Lucia. Funeral service in W J O’Brien and Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Thursday at 3o’clock. A private cremation will take place later. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Liam Cooley, 26 Cranlee Park, Culmore, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Liam Cooley, 24th May 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (formerly of Circular Road), beloved husband of Geraldine (née McCallion), beloved son of the late Billy and Anna, loving brother of Marion, Ann, Sean, Martin (twin), Paul and the late Catherine, a devoted uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a dear and loving brother-in-law. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Liam will be reposing at his home, 26 Cranlee Park, Culmore. Funeral leaving there on Monday, 27th May at 11:50am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. St. Michael the Archangel intercede for him. Queen Of The Most Holy Rosary pray for him.
Joan Harkin (née McMenamin), 21b Thorndale, Derry (Updated Funeral Arrangements)
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Joan Harkin, 24th May 2024, peacefully at home, 21b Thorndale (late of Herron Way and Glenowen Park). Beloved wife of John. loving mother of Angela, Patricia Sinead and John. Dear mother in law of Geraldine. Much loved grandmother of Oran, Louise, John, Emmett, Ruairi, Lucy, Rion, Sophie, Jack, Logan, Caidan and the late baby Ciaron. Daughter of the late Patsy and Michael McMeniman. Sister of Pat, Doris, Majella, Michael and Dorathy. Funeral leaving her home on Monday at 10.50am to st Eugene's cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11.30. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Padre Pio, Pray for her.
Samuel Charles (Charlie) Hunter, College Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Samuel Charles (Charlie) Hunter, 24th May 2024, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home, Samuel Charles (Charlie), formerly of College Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Carol, inspirational father of David and Jenni, father-in-law of Catherine and Richard, adoring grandfather of Liberty, Kristian, Emily, Charlie, Harry, Mya and Sophie, great-grandfather of Ronan and dear brother of Patricia. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Tuesday, 28th May 2024 at 11.00am. Service of Committal in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Friday, 31st May at 2.40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to RNLI (Portrush Branch), c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors. com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Enda McLaughlin, 23 Springvale Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Enda McLaughlin, 24th May 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Bridie, 23 Springvale Park, loving father of Melanie and Terri, father-in-law of Michael, devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Kevin, Christina, Marco and Lidia and dear brother of the late Brian, Christina, Frankie, Jim, Michael, Maureen and Colm. Enda’s remains will be reposing in his home from 12noon - 10.00pm on Sunday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Lea Raymond Milligan, Stevenage (formerly Derry)
The death has taken place of the late Lea Raymond Milligan, April 15, 2024, peacefully at Lister Hospital, Stevenage (formerly of 202 Hillcrest, Waterside, Derry in his 39th year) dearly loved partner of Amba, much loving father of Jesse and Joel, dearly loved son of Joanna, step-son of Leonard Wisner, dearly loved brother of Andrew. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place in All Saints Clooney Parish Church on Tuesday, 4th June at 1.00pm, followed by a Committal (of ashes) service in Ballyoan Cemetery.bFamily flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to MQ Mental Health Research www.mqmentalhealth.org/lea- milligan-memorial-fund or All Saints‘ Clooney Parish Church (Cheques made payable to Clooney Parish Select Vestry) c/o Mrs. Helen Henderson, 5, Manning Way, Brigade, Derry BT47 6GL. All enquires to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors, 02871312567. Very deeply regretted and will be greatly missed by his entire family circle. Jesus said “I am with you always” "At Home with the Lord"
Drew Mitchell, 55 Kilrea Road, Upperlands
The death has occurred of the late Drew Mitchell, May 25th 2024, (suddenly) at The Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 55 Kilrea Road, Upperlands, darling Husband of Clarice, much loved Father of Mark and Craig, a dear Father-in-Law of Noelle, Dawn and also Karen, devoted Grandfather of Adam, Sarah, Jack, Charlotte, Claudia and Florence, dearest Brother of Billy and Alex and a beloved Brother-in-Law of Ruth and Annette. House private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Lurach's Parish Church Building Fund, 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 his loving Wife, Family and Family Circle. "For those who love, time is eternal"
Valerie Marilyn Morton, Portrush
The death has taken place of the late Valerie Marilyn Morton, 24th May 2024, peacefully at Duncreggan Residential Home, Portrush, dearly loved daughter of the late Sammy and Marie, dear sister of Sam (Ossie), aunt of Joanne and Ruth and great-aunt of Brandon and Aston. Funeral private. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Marie Curie (NI), c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey St., Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors. com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Eileen O’Hagan (née McKenna), 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin
The death has taken place of the late Eileen O’Hagan (née McKenna), 24th May 2024, (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family), beloved wife of the late John Joe, much loved mother of Danny, Alice (McErlean), Evelyn (McGuigan), Eddie, Jean (Trainor), Seamus, Hugh, Joseph, Charlie, Noreen (McEldowney), Patrick, Rois (Conway), Louise (Donnelly), and the late Leonard and loving sister of Susan (Gallagher), Hughie, Jim, Anne (Kelly), John, Rois (Burke), the late Mary, Bridie (Cornwall) and Pat. NB: Car parking and transport will be provided from St Martin’s GAC Club, Longfield, to and from the corpse house for the duration of the wake. Eileen’s remains will leave her late residence, 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin on Sunday, 26th May at 2.15pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught (see link below) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in laws Martin, Mick, Chris, Enda, Eamon and Peter, daughters in law Loreto, Mary, Rita, Christina and Aine, brothers, sisters and all her 42 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus and St Anthony prayer for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Brian Waddell, 7 Beechfield Drive, Coleraine