Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 7th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Jean Boggs, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Jean Boggs, 6th January 2024, peacefully at her daughter’s home, 7 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine. Jean, dearly loved mother of Derek, Mervyn, Trevor, Wendy and the late Gary; much-loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. House strictly private. Funeral service in Wade's Funeral Home on Thursday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF, or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Robert Douglas (Dougie) Caldwell, 5 Carrowreagh Park, Victoria Road, Newbuildings
The death has occurred of the late Robert Douglas (Dougie) Caldwell, 6th January 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by his loving family after a short illness) much-loved husband of Caroline, devoted father of Paul and Nigel, loving father-in-law of Donna and Janice, adored granda of Natasha, Hannah, Robert, Andrew and Harry, a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral leaving his late home, 5 Carrowreagh Park, Victoria Road, Newbuildings, on Monday, 8th January at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Magheramason Presbyterian Church at 12.00noon, burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Magheramason Presbyterian Church or Foyle Hospice, c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. “House Private“ Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “At rest with the Lord“
William James Dickson, 31 Drumsurn Road, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late William James Dickson, passed away peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Sara. Devoted Father of Billy and Annette. Father-in-law of Lily and Keith. Dear Brother of Sammy and the late Lisa, Bobby and Rachel. Loving Grandfather of Alana (Steven) and Kyle. Also a Great Grandfather of Nelle and Alexander. Funeral will be leaving his late home, 31 Drumsurn Road on Monday, 8th January at 2.30pm. Funeral service will be held in Derramore Presbyterian Church at 3.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Graveyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Derramore 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 his entire family circle.
Aaron Donaghy, Glenbeg Walk. Limavady
The death has taken place of Aaron Donaghy, 4th January 2024, suddenly. Late of Glenbeg Walk. Limavady. Beloved father of Lennon, Brandon, Taylor, Kai, and Devon, and grandfather of Noah. Loving son of Madge and David. Dear brother of Rachael, and uncle of Harvey, Kelsie and Karlie. Wake strictly private please. A private funeral service will take place on Monday. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Don Duffy, 64 Butlers Wharf, Strathfoyle, Derry
The death has taken place of Don Duffy, 6th. January 2024, peacefully at his home, 64 Butlers Wharf, Strathfoyle, surrounded by his loving family, Don, beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Mickey, Don, Sean, Jimmy, Brendan and Gerard and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather, father-in-law to Shauna, Rhonda and Shauna, dear son of the late Willie and Ellen, cherished brother of Tommy, Alec, Bernie, Pauline and Rosie and the late Billy, John, Danny, Leonard, Miles, May, Eileen, Tisha and Bridget and a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Don will be reposing at his home on Sunday from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, 8th January at 10.20am to St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church Strathfoyle for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
David Lees, 38 Blackthorn Manor, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of David Lees, peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital, on 5th January 2024. Late of 38 Blackthorn Manor and formerly of Fife, Scotland. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving father of Phyllie and Sheila. A much loved granda of Lauren, Amy, Caoimhe and Hannah. Precious great-granda of Jonah. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. David’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 38 Blackthorn Manor. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 8th January at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. A private cremation will take place immediately afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Wake house will be strictly private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. David’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to Foyleville Daycare Centre c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Columba Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Frederick (Freddie) McIntosh, Kamloops BC, Canada (formerly of Fountain Place, Derry)
The death has taken place of Frederick (Freddie) McIntosh, at his home in Kamloops BC, Canada devoted husband of Lourdes. Beloved son of the late James and Jane formerly of Fountain Place, Derry. Much loved brother of James (Junior), Kathleen, Maureen and the late Lexie, Joe, Trafford, Anna, Jessie and Bill. A loving Brother-in-law and Uncle. Funeral to take place in Kamloops on Tuesday, 9th January at 11.00am with interment of ashes at a later date. Deeply regretted by the McIntosh family circle. At peace after a long Illness bravely borne.
Brigid McIntyre (née Lagan), 1 Ard Na Smoll, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Brigid McIntyre (née Lagan), peacefully at Longfield Nursing Home on 4th January 2024. May she rest in peace. Formerly of 1 Ard Na Smoll, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Robert R.I.P and loving mother of Eileen, Patricia, Robert and Diane. Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Daughter of the late James and Mary R.I.P and dear sister of Eileen, Joe, Brian, and the late Cassie, Margaret, Billy and Mary. Funeral will take place on Sunday, 7th January at 1.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Church, Errigal, Ballerin graveyard. Our Lady Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Margaret McLaughlin (née McGonigle), 32 Tamlough Park, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of Margaret McLaughlin (née McGonigle), 5th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved mother of Mary Rose, Kathleen, Damien, Anthony, Orla, Kelly Ann, and the late Tracey and Eunan. R.I.P. A much loved grandmother of Jordan, Caitlin, Carla, Lucy, Eva, and Caragh. Dear daughter of the late James and Mary McGonigle. R.I.P. Sister of Joey, Christine, and the late Jimmy, Tommy, Robbie, and Gerald. R.I.P. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home, 32 Tamlough Park, Ballykelly on Monday, 8th January at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Northwest Cancer Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Enda May Parkhill, 19 Cloghboy Road, Bready
The death has occurred of the late Enda May Parkhill, 6th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. (Formerly of 19 Cloghboy Road, Bready). Dearly beloved Wife of Freddy, and a much loved Mother of Kirsty and partner Johnny. A Devoted Grandmother to Steven and Bobby and Loving Sister of Adrian and Christine. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, 8th January 2024 at 1.30pm in Dunnalong Parish Church Bready, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family Flowers only please, Donations if wished to Dunnalong Parish church C/O Kay Nesbitt 31 Millbrook Park, Artigarvan, BT82 0EH. Edna will be sadly missed by her entire Family Circle and Friends. House Strictly Private. All Enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors Tel 02871311321. Safe in Gods Keeping.
John Joseph Rankin, 120 Ballyavelin Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of John Joseph Rankin, passed away peacefully at Rushhall Care Home,120 Ballyavelin Road. Dearly loved Husband of Florence. Cherished brother of Roberta and the late Elizabeth. Devoted Father of Robin, Brian and Heather. Father-in-Law of Barbara, Alix, Charlie and much loved Grandfather of Rebecca, Emily, Matthew, Adam, Jordan, Joe, Rosy and Hannah. House Private. Funeral service in Derramore Presbyterian Church at 11.00am on Monday, 8th January 2024, Followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. No Flowers Please. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers to Derramore Presbyterian Church, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, Unit 21 Aghanloo ind est, Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered by his Family and wider family circle. The Lord is my shepherd.
Jimmy Weir, 62 The Branch, Derry (Ex. Irish Army, U.N.)
The death has taken place of Jimmy Weir, 6th January 2024, peacefully at his home, 62 The Branch, (formerly of Longwood, Co. Meath, Ex. Irish Army, U.N.), beloved husband of Breda, loving father of James, Leanne, Yvonne and Stephen, devoted grandfather of Pádraig, James, Cían, Méabh and Clodagh, father-in-law to Pádraig, Laura and Eoghan, cherished brother of Michael, Peter, Anne, Miriam, Bernie, Greg and Stephen. Sadly missed by the wider family circle. Jimmy will be reposing at his home on Sunday from 11.00am to 11.00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, 8th January at 11.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu to Marie Curie Cancer Care, C/o 20 Dunhugh Park, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Knock intercede for him.
Russell Wisener, 21 Taylors Row, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Russell Wisener, 5th January 2024, peacefully at home, 21 Taylors Row, Coleraine, dearly loved partner of Joanne and son Mason, loving father of Amy, Conor and Sam and much loved grandfather of Josh; also dearly loved son of John and Veronica and loving brother of Brian, Ian, Kerry, Chris and Stephen. Family and friends are welcome to visit Wades Funeral Home to pay their respects. Funeral service in Causeway Coast Vineyard on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Vineyard Compassion c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF, or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Psalm 41v3 “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed, and restores them, from their bed of illness.”
Olive Marie Wray (née Lecky), 38 Carmoney Road, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Olive Marie Wray (née Lecky), 6th January 2024, peacefully at her home, 38 Carmoney Road, Eglinton, (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of John, much-loved mum of Julie, David and the late William, loving mother-in-law of Alan, Lorraine and Catriona, adored granny of Karen, Edward, Lily and Harry, dearest sister of Victor, Mona, Dora, Joan, Roy, twins Trevor and Stephen and the late Bessie and Kenneth. Funeral leaving her late home on Monday, 8th January at 2.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for life in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 3.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director. 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “At home with the Lord“