Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 26th November, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Allen Andrew (Drew), 45 Fallowlea Park, Caw
The death has taken place of Allen Andrew (Drew), 23rd November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (with his loving family beside him formerly of 45 Fallowlea Park, Caw in his 51st year) much loved son of the late Annie and Bobby Allen, devoted brother of Donna, Campbell, Kenny and the late Robey, dearest brother-in-law of Michael, Sylvia and Avril, loving uncle of nieces and nephews, Derry and Ballymena. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday, 27th November at 11.30am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, (above address). Everyone is welcome at the Funeral Home on Sunday, 26th November from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “At Peace”
John Patrick Coyle, 9A Glenabbey Road, Derry
The death has taken place of John Patrick Coyle, 25th November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Sean, Conor and Jonathan and a devoted grandfather. Dear son of the late Joe and Joan, cherished brother of Marlene, Teresa, Siobhan, Joan, Sinead, Joseph and the late Kevin and Michael. Loved and sadly missed by the wider family circle. John will be reposing at his home, 9A Glenabbey Road. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, 27th November at 9.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him. St. Padre Pio pray for him.
Matthew John Craig, Telford
The death has occurred of Matthew John Craig (Telford), on 16th November, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by love; formerly of Glasgow and originally of Ballygrawl, Ervey. Husband of the late Margaret Mary (Mullan), loving father of Mary, John, Charles and Matthew, and much loved brother of Annie Mary, Desmond and Kathleen and son of the late Hugh and Susan. St Joseph, patron of departed souls, pray for him. Funeral arrangements later.
Martha Diamond (née Watson), 37 Rathkeele Way, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Martha Diamond (née Watson), 24th November 2023, peacefully at her home, 37 Rathkeele Way, beloved wife of the late Neil, loving mother of Marie, Jim, John, Ken, Louise, Patricia, Neil, Joe, Eleanor and the late Tony and Rosita, a devoted grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, cherished sister of Sadie, Rosita, Eileen and all her deceased sisters and brother. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Martha will be reposing at her home on Sunday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, 27th November at 9.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Robert Noel Finlay, Brookhill House, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Robert Noel Finlay, 25th November 2023, peacefully at Brookhill House, Coleraine, formerly of Queens Park, Coleraine. Much loved husband of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Betty), loving father of Florence, Bryan and the late Pauline; father-in-law of Sarah and the late Martin and Philip; grandfather of Sonya and David; Emma, Martin and Philip; and Emily; great-grandfather of Martina, Laia, Iria, Oscar and Liam. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, on Wednesday at 11.00am, followed by a private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to The Rotary Club (Coleraine Branch) c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Michael James (Mick) Lynch, 93A Lettershandoney
The death has taken place of Michael James (Mick) Lynch, 24th November 2023, peacefully at Ardlough Care Home aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Bridie (née Carton). Loving father of Gary, Sinead, Kerryann, Emmet, Darren and Anselm, father-in-law of Shauna, Dearbhlea, Samy and Kelly, adored grandfather of Rachael, Ciara, Sean, Keelan, Reuben, Ross, Jamie, Blain, Coriagh, Alfie, Jacob, Ryan, Alex, Lauren and Kadhla and a much loved brother. His remains will be reposing in his home, 93A Lettershandoney. Funeral from there on Monday at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Residents Comfort Fund Ardlough Nursing Home, C/o W J O’Brien & Son, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Nellie McElhinney (née McColgan), 4 Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Nellie McElhinney (née McColgan), 25th November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Jack, 4 Grainan Drive, Belmont, loving mother of Joe, Laurence, Noel, Dympna, Anne, Brendan and Tony, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Anne, June, Hugh, Brendan and the late Tony, Laurence, Joe, Rosemary and Bernadette. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Sean McKenna, 7 Moneygran Lane, Kilrea
The death has taken place of Sean McKenna (Kilrea), 25th November 2023. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call on Sunday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Sean (John Joseph) R.I.P. beloved husband of Margaret; loving father of Dominic, Geraldine, Siobhan, Grainne, Patrick, Bridget and the late Eamonn; a dear father-in-law and a much adored Granda and great Granda. Son of the late John Joe and Bridie and dear brother Bridget, Benny, Noel, Eamonn, Martin and the late Pat Hugh, Colm, Maurice, Terry, Louis and infant Geraldine. Funeral from his late residence, 7 Moneygran Lane, on Monday at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire McKenna family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
William Allen (Bill) Norris, Greengables, 57 Rose Park, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late William Allen (Bill) Norris, Greengables, 57 Rose Park, Limavady, Co Derry BT49 0BF. Called home on 25th November 2023, peacefully. Loving, devoted husband and best friend of Anne, loving father of John, Judith, David and Andrew, dear brother of Ernie, and the late Jack and Rita; beloved father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and brother-in law. Psalm 16 v 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. House private. Family and friends welcome on Monday between 2.00pm and 8.00pm. Funeral Directors: Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 92 Duke Street, Derry BT47 6DQ. Funeral arrangements to follow.