Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 9th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Samuel Stewart (Sammy) Chambers, 48 Lincoln Court, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of Samuel Stewart (Sammy) Chambers, 8th April 2023, (peacefully) at Daleview Nursing Home (surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year) dearly beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Vera, Pearl, Siobhan, loving father-in-law of Don, Derry and Lindley, adored granda of Shelley, Stephanie, Naomi and Claire, great-granda of Lauren, Josh, Jaydon, Curtis, Molly and Cody. Funeral leaving his late home, 48 Lincoln Court, Waterside on Tuesday, 11th April at 12.30pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Christine Gardener, 5, Gortica Road, Drumahoe, Derry, BT47 3LU. Family time please between 10.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
David Kelly, 25 Lackagh Park, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of David Kelly (suddenly) on 7th April 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 25 Lackagh Park, Dungiven, Co Derry, formerly Priory Road. Beloved son of the late Mary and recently deceased Gerard R.I.P. Dearly loved and cherished brother of Sonia (Benny), Louise, Ashling (Cornelius), Paul , Barry (Julie), Colleen (Mark) and Ursula (Stephen).
Deeply regretted and will be very sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his sister Louise’s home, 25 Lackagh Park. Wake will commence at 12noon Sunday (9th). Family time 10.00pm to 12noon. Funeral on Tuesday, 11th April leaving his sister’s home at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him.
Teresa McKenna, (née Farren) Strawmore, Draperstown
The death has taken place of Teresa McKenna, (née Farren), 8th April 2023, (peacefully) at home (in her 94th year) surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted mother of Sean, Rosemary (O’Kane) and Martin, cherished Granny of Cassandra and Eilís and dear Mamó Mór of Bláithín and Seosamh. Daughter of the late James and Sarah Farren, Boviel, Dungiven, loving sister of Sr. Anne (Bridie) (South Africa), Jim (Boviel), Hugh (Bangor), the late Mary Harkin and Sara who died in infancy. Funeral from her son Sean’s residence, 15 Doon Road, Draperstown, BT45 7DR on Tuesday, 11th April 2023 at 10.30am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Wake commences Sunday, 9th April at 11.0pam. Family time only from 11.00pm please. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Eddie, grandson-in-law John, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law Phyllis and Bernadette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her, St. Pio of Pietrelcina pray for her. "I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are, I am waiting for you, for an interval somewhere very near, just around the corner all is well.” Funeral will be streamed live on Devlin Media.com. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Marie Curie c/o O’Kane’s Funeral Directors, 39 Cahore Road, Draperstown, Co Derry BT45 7LY.
Isla-Rose Whoriskey, 6 New Street, Pennyburn, Derry
The death has occurred of Isla-Rose Whoriskey, (23-Oct-22) - (07-Apr-23), beloved daughter of Alice Cregan and Tony Whoriskey. Granddaughter of Linda and Paul Whoriskey and Nuala and Chris Cregan. God-daughter of Brendan, Jessica and Eirinn. For 5 long months you fought for the people you love, now you are at peace and those people will never forget the love and joy you brought them in that short time. Rest well Isla-Rose. A piece of our lives taken and will be forever missed. Funeral from her parents home, 6 New Street, Pennyburn on Monday at 8.30am to St Patricks Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 9.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family. Suffer little children who come onto me.
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