Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 4th February, 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Raymond Alexander, 136 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of John Raymond Alexander, 3rd February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family after a short illness in his 86th year) dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Lynn, Brenda, Mark and the late Stanley, loving father-in-law of Jonathan, Jeff and Wendy, adored granda of Rebecca, James, Jeffrey, Lisa, Gemma, Jessica, Sarah, Amy and Andrew, dearest brother of Esther, Stanley and the late Drew. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 136 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings on Tuesday, 6th February at 12.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to CLIC Sergeant Foundation c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ. Family time please, from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord’s my Shepherd”
Barry Bowstead, 101 Marlborough Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Barry Bowstead, 3rd February 2024, peacefully at Owen Mor, Care Home, (late of 101 Marlborough Road, formerly of Middlesborough, England), beloved husband of Sylvia, loving father of Margaret and Kevin, cherished brother of Derek. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Barry will be reposing at his daughter Margaret’s home, 95 Marlborough Road, on Sunday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving 95 Marlborough Road on Monday, 5th February at 11.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Pio intercede for him.
James Devine, 9 Woodland Walk, Limavady
The death has taken place of James Devine, 2nd February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 9 Woodland Walk, Limavady. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Karen, Angela, Michael and Marcus. A much loved grandfather of Jemma and a great-grandfather. Dear brother of Rose, Jack, Barney, Bridie and the late Frank. Funeral Arrangements Later. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. At Peace.
Kathleen Faulkner (née McCloskey), 3 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Kathleen Faulkner (née McCloskey), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family on 3rd February 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 3 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Tony and loving mother of Anthony, Bridget Teresa - Biddy, Margaret Rose - Maggie, Liam, Marian and Martin.bA devoted grandmother & great grandmother. Beloved daughter of the late Willie and Margaret McCloskey R.I.P and dear sister of the late Willie and Bridget R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Wake will commence at the family home on Sunday, 4th February from 12noon to 10.00pm and Monday 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving her late home on Tuesday, 6th February at 10.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gortnaghey. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Saint Martin pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Margaret Rosaleen (Rosie) Hutchinson (née Hutchinson), 8 Moyola Mill, Castledawson
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Rosaleen (Rosie) Hutchinson (née Hutchinson), 3rd February 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 8 Moyola Mill, Castledawson and formerly of Drumahoe, dearly beloved Wife of the late John, much loved Sister of Jean, Gerald, Eileen and the late Bertie, Tommy, Doreen, Anna, Jack, Kathleen and Baby Ruth and a beloved Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Sunday afternoon (4th February) from 3.00pm - 4.30pm. Funeral service in D. Watters Funeral Home on Monday, 5th February at 1:00pm, followed by burial in St. Patrick's Parish Churchyard, Kilrea. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord" Psalm 31 v 24
Eric Adam Irwin, Newlands Crescent, Portstewart
The death has taken place of Eric Adam Irwin, 2nd February 2024, peacefully at hospital (with his family at his bedside), Newlands Crescent, Portstewart. Dearly beloved husband of Wilma, much loved father of Paul and Michael, father-in-law of Catherine and Sheelagh, papa of Christie and Ashleigh and brother of Millicent (USA). House and funeral strictly private at his own request. No flowers or letters please. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.
Blake Newland, 54 Woodland Walk, Limavady
The death has taken place of Blake Newland, 2nd February 2024, suddenly, late of 54 Woodland Walk, Limavady. Beloved son of Toni Newland and Simon McElwee. Loving brother of Kyra and Priah, A much loved grandson of Tony and Dorothy Newland, dear nephew of Arlene, Stacey and Kirsty Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732.