Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 8th January, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Dora May Arthur (née Johnston), 6 Rossdowney Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of Dora May Arthur (née Johnston), 7th January 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of her family in her 85th year) dearly beloved wife of Stewart, much loved mother of Wesley, Frances, Cecil, Colin and the late Kenneth, dear mother-in-law of Joe and Dorinda, adored granny of Terri, great-granny of Alfie, dearest sister of Hilda, Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 6 Rossdowney Gardens, Derry, on Tuesday, 10th January at 12.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to St Columb's Cathedral (Renovation Fund) c/o Very Rev Dean Stewart, The Deanery, 30, Bishop Street, Derry. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. The Lord's my Shepherd.
George Baldrick, 16 Altnagelvin Park, Altnagelvin, Derry
The death has occurred of George Baldrick, 6th January 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 89th year), much loved husband of the late Violet, devoted father of Marion, Jennifer, George, Stephen and Graham, loving father-in-law of Kenneth, Ronnie, Alison, Shelley and Claire, adored granda and great-granda, dearest brother of Elizabeth, Lexie, Tom and John. Funeral leaving his late home, 16 Altnagelvin Park, Altnagelvin, on Monday, 9th January at 12noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Christ Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Christ's Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Sandra Burke (née Campbell), 63 Iniscarn Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sandra Burke (née Campbell), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 7th January 2023, late of 63 Iniscarn Road, Derry. Beloved wife of Paddy and loving mother of Pauline (Gary), Sandra (Dougie), Patrick and Eamon (Sheila). Devoted grandmother of Conor, Erin, Sophie, Alfie, John, Christopher, Brendan, Shane, Ryan, Aidan, Catherine and great grandmother of Kaden. Daughter of the late Sadie and Patrick R.I.P and dear sister of Donna and the late Patrick and Mary R.I.P. Deeply regretted by her dear devoted friend Agnes Ward, her nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home, wake will commence on Sunday (8th) at 10.00am, family time please 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral from her late home on Tuesday, 10th January, leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church, Creggan, interment immediately afterwards in The City Cemetery. Family Flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice, c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors, Dungiven. Our Lady pray for her.
Noreen (Nora) Butcher (née O'Brien), 23 Coolessan Walk, Limavady
The death has taken place of Noreen (Nora) Butcher (née O'Brien), 7th January 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Willie R.I.P., loving mother of Mary, Sidney, Caroline, John, Gerald, Jacqueline, Michael, Catherine, Ned, Richard, Alex, and the late James R.I.P. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear daughter of the late James and Brigeen (née Coffey) O’Brien R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral will leave from her home, 23 Coolessan Walk, Limavady on Monday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Mary’s Church, Limavady followed by interment in Christ The King Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: St Vincent de Paul. C/O St. Mary's Parish Office, 115 Irish Green Street, Limavady, BT49 9AB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Tom Frazer, 20 Ardgarvan, Limavady
The death has occurred of Tom Frazer, passed away (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on 6th January 2023. Much loved husband of Evelyn and dear father of Steve, Ryan and Catrice, dear father in law of Carole and Aaron. Devoted grandfather of Chelsea, Imogen, Ryan-Jay, Thomas, Edward and Scarlet, dear brother of Geraldine and the late David. Funeral leaving his late home, 20 Ardgarvan, Limavady on Monday at 11.00am for service in 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church at 12noon. Followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Friends and family welcome at his late home. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Foyle Hospice and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Evelyn Gillen (née McCool), 20 Lowry's Lane, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Evelyn Gillen (née McCool), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, on 7th January 2023, late of 20 Lowry's Lane. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of Liam, Anthony, Hugh, Paul, Ciaran and Susan. A much loved granny and great-granny to all of her loving grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Evelyn's remains will be reposing at her late residence, 20 Lowry's Lane. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 9th January 2023 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake House Private From 10.00pm till 10.00am. Evelyn's Funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Anthony Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her.
John Hagan, 5B Eden Square, Rosemount, Derry
The death has occurred of John Hagan, 6th January 2023, (peacefully) at his home, (late of 5B Eden Square, Rosemount), beloved son of Ann and the late John, loving brother of Kevin, Mary, Martin and Stephen, brother-in-law of Leanne, devoted uncle of Daniel, Eireann, Blathnait, Aimee and Aaron and a dear friend of Bernie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Charlie Kelly, 34 Woodbrook, Derry
The death has taken place of Charlie Kelly, 6th January 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Grace, loving father of Gerard and his partner Emma, devoted grandfather of Isla-Bo, son of the late Charlie and Margaret, dear brother of Gerard, Margaret, Pat, Kevin, Sean,Paul Carmel, Moira, Jim and the late Mark and Paula, brother-in-law of Kathleen, Patricia, Jacqueline, John, Wendy and Amanda and a much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by all his family and friends. Funeral from his home, 34 Woodbrook, on Tuesday at 12.20pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. St Padre Pio pray for him. St Peregrine intercede for him.
Michael Lapham, 10 Abbots Walk, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael Lapham, (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by all of his loving family on 6th January 2023, late of 10 Abbots Walk. Beloved husband of Roisin, devoted father of Natalie and Ashleigh. Loving granda of Caleb. Dearest son of Lorna and the late Michael. A much loved brother of Rory, Lyra, Lorna, Stephen and Rachael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his niece's, nephew's, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Michael's remains will be reposing at his late residence, 10 Abbots Walk. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 9th January 2023 at 11.20am for 12noon funeral service in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake House Private From 10.00pm till 10.00am. Michael's funeral service can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. To Know Him Was To Love Him.
Gretta Michael (née McCormick), 14A Ampertaine Road, Upperlands
The death has occurred of Gretta Michael (née McCormick), 6th January 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly loved wife of Denver, 14A Ampertaine Road, Upperlands, devoted mother of Samantha, Mervyn, Philip and Graham, loving mother-in-law of Jamie, Angela, Michelle and Chantelle, much loved grandmother of Joshua, Jake, Chloe, Ellie, Lacey, Ashton, Carly, Isaac, Jude, Moriah and Lois and dearest Sister of Margaret, Helen, Sheila, Jackie and the late William, Ronnie, Jimmy, Sammy and Rosemary. House strictly private. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, 10th January at 11.00am, travelling via Upperlands, to D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore, for service at 12noon, followed by burial in Desertmartin Parish Churchyard (travelling via the Magherafelt Road, Desertmartin Road and Main Street, Desertmartin). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Children's Vision International Bogota, Columbia, payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP.
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