Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 4th December, 2022
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Eileen Cassidy (née Leonard), 11 Hampton Crescent, Kilfennan
The death has taken place of Eileen Cassidy (née Leonard), 2nd December 2022, (peacefully) at home, loving wife of Joe, 11 Hampton Crescent, Kilfennan, loving mother of Julie, Lisa and the late baby Garth, mother-in-law of Niall and Nigel, devoted granny of Odhran, Finn, Blane and Darcy and dear sister of May, Phyllis, Dora, Rosaleen and the late Frances and Frankie. House strictly private please. 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 - 4.00pm. Eileen’s committal service will take place on Monday at 11am in Altnagelvin Cemetery.
Philomena Curran (née Askin), Sheskin House, Faughanvale
The death has taken place of Philomena Curran (née Askin), 3rd December 2022, aged 92, beloved wife of the late Brendan, Sheskin House, Faughanvale, devoted mother of Marie, Brenda, Lucia, Joan, Briege, Felim, Gabrielle, Brian, Clodagh, Regina, Sinead, Gareth and the late Peter, mother-in-law of James, Kevin, Brendan, Brendan, Cathal, Siobhan, Danielle, Tim, Alan, Brian and the late Paul and a cherished nanny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral from her home on Tuesday at 11.20am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 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 2AB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Eddie Deighan, Craigavole
The death has taken place of Eddie Deighan (Craigavole), 1st December 2022, (suddenly) as a result of an accident, beloved father of Niamh, loving son of Brigid and the late Edward and a much loved brother of Elaine and Sean. Funeral from his mother’s residence, 269 Craigavole Terrace, on Monday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Craigavole. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. St. Anthony pray for Him. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Saint Vincent De Paul c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea BT51 5QL.
Patrick (Paddy) McClean, 100 Circular Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patrick (Paddy) McClean, (peacefully) at his home, on 3rd December 2022, late of 100 Circular Road. Beloved husband of the late Vonnie. Devoted father of Charlie, Patrick, Paul, Sharon, Mark and Orla. A much loved granda to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Paddy's remains will be reposing at his late home. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 5th December at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church, Creggan. Burial immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Paddy's fFuneral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ creggan. Shooting Through The Stars.
Rosie McElwee, 42 Roemill Gardens, Limavady
The death has taken place of Rosie McElwee, (peacefully) passed away at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family, much loved mother of Bernie, Damian, Keli, Sabrina, Catherine and Ashleigh. Also a devoted granny and dear sister. Funeral from her late home, 42 Roemill Gardens, Limavady on Tuesday at 10.15am for service in Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church at 11.00am followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.
Samuel (Jackie) McKnight, 30 Fallowlea Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Samuel (Jackie) McKnight, 3rd December 2022, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Evelyn, 30 Fallowlea Park, loving father of Keith, Lisa, Laura and Jacqueline, devoted grandfather of Dean, Keelen, Jake, Aaron, Lucy, Leah and Amber, son of the late Sammy and Betty and a much loved father-in-law and dear brother. Jackie’s wake will commence on Sunday at 12noon. Funeral service in his home on Monday at 1.00pm followed by interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6SAL. Jackie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Lord is my Shepherd.
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