Derry Death Notices - Sunday, 9th June 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Maude Elizabeth Boggs (née Kennedy), 49 Dunboe Road, Articlave
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Maude Elizabeth Boggs (née Kennedy), 7 June 2024, peacefully in Causeway Hospital, 49 Dunboe Road, Articlave, beloved Wife of John, much loved Mother of Kathryn and John, dear Mother-in-Law of Matthew, devoted Grandmother of David and Rory and a beloved Sister. A Service of Thanksgiving for Maude’s Life will take place in First Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Autism NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey St., Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.
Sr. Elizabeth Devine, St Joseph’s Convent of Mercy, Strabane (formerly of Ballyarton, Claudy)
The death has taken place June 8th 2024 of Sr. Elizabeth Devine, St Joseph’s Convent of Mercy, Newtownkennedy Street, Strabane and formerly of Ballyarton, Claudy, Co. Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and William Devine and much loved sister of Phonsy and the late James, Tommy, Mary, Teresa, Willie and John. Reposing at St Joseph’s Convent of Mercy, Newtownkennedy Street, Strabane on Sunday (June 9th) from 2.00pm to 6.00pm with removal at 7.00pm to St Patrick`s Church, Claudy. Requiem Mass on Monday at 4.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family circle, the Sisters of Mercy, Strabane and the Sisters of the Northern Province. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy
Vincent Doherty, 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle
The death has taken place of the late Vincent Doherty, 6th June 2024, beloved son of Monica and the late Noel, 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle, loving brother of Eileen, George, Catherine, Francis, Pauline, Dolores, Tony, Eamon and the late Adrian and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Faughanvale. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Brian Forester, 18 Melmount Park, Strabane (formerly of Park)
The death has taken place of Brian Forester on June 8th 2024 at his home, 18 Melmount Park, Strabane and formerly of Park, Co. Derry. Loving husband of Mary, much loved father of Barry (Laura), Gavin, Mark (Louisa) and Lee (Shaneigh), stepfather of Mark Maguire (Catherine), dearly loved grandfather of Taylor, Jayden and Ashton, son of the late Peter and Annie Forester (Park) and brother of Maureen Kearney (Seamus), Eugene (Sarina), Bernie O`Neill, Carmel, Peter (Stuart) and the late Anna. Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Monday (June 10th) at 12noon for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, stepson, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Foyle Hospice, c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Alice Havord (née O'Kane), 10 Brickfield Court, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Alice Havord (née O'Kane), peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on 8th June 2024. Late of 10 Brickfield Court. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Michael. Devoted mother of Marie, Karen, Michaela, John and Alice. Dearest mother-in-law of Sean, Marty, Fiona and the late Roy. Loving nanny to all of her grandchilden and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Alice’s remains are now reposing at her late home, 10 Brickfield Court. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, 11th June at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 11.00pm until 11.00am. Alice’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Jacinta Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Anthony Lynch, 135A Lettershandoney
The death has occurred of the late Anthony Lynch, 7th June 2024, beloved husband of the late Angela, devoted father of Martin, Pascal, Kevin, Anne and Ted, a much loved granda and great-granda and dear brother of the late Willie, John, Patsy, Bridie, Gerald and his twin Eddie. His remains will be reposing in his home, 135A Lettershandoney, from 4.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 1.25pm for 2o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Malachi McDermott, 1 Cairn Road, Coleraine
Funeral arrangements for the late Malachi McDermott (Coleraine), died 7th June 2024. Everyone welcome to call at the family home on Sunday from 4.00pm and Monday from 12noon. Peacefully at hospital, beloved husband of Mary Nora (née Ferris); loving father of Neil and Cathy; father-in-law of Roisin and Scott and much adored granda of Erin, Cara, Jude, Leo and Eoin. Son of the late Charles and Elizabeth and dear brother of Michael and the late Patricia. Funeral from his late residence, 1 Cairn Road, on Tuesday at 9:30am for 10 00am Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church, Coleraine. (Mass can be viewed on the Parish Youtube Page www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5dkV1j8QeTIA6BkUVRxEA). Interment afterwards in Portstewart Cemetery. St. Martha pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire McDermott and Ferris families. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Breathe Easy Causeway can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices.
John (Dougie) McFeely, Dunmore Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of the late John (Dougie) McFeely, 7th June 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Dunmore Gardens and formerly of Lone Moor Road), beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving father of John-Paul, Kevin, Neil, Martin, James and the late Roisin, a devoted grandfather and a much-loved brother and uncle. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle and friends. Dougie will be reposing at 111 Ardgrange. Funeral leaving there on Monday, 10th June at 9:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Reginald Thomas (Reggie) Orr, 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Reginald Thomas (Reggie) Orr, June 8th 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of 47 Killymallaght Road, Cullion in his 84th year) much son of the late Robert and Elizabeth, loving brother of Florie, Ronnie, Leslie, Sylvia, William, Isobel, James and the late Sam, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. “Funeral Arrangements Later“. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. “Family Home Strictly Private“. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (address above) from 3.00pm on Sunday, 9th June and evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “One of life’s true Gentlemen" “Peace is yours, memories ours“
Mervyn Welsh, 30 Craigmore Road, Blackhill, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Mervyn Welsh, 7th June 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital Coleraine, late of 30 Craigmore Road, Blackhill, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of the late Audrey and much loved father of Mark and the late Brian, father in law of Jenny and Jacki and devoted grandfather of Ryan & Megan, Marc &Tori, Cara, Ethan and Tom, great grandfather of Sophia, Arabella and Reuben, beloved brother of Bertie, Wilfred and the late Samuel and May. House private. Service of thanksgiving for his life will be held in St Guaire’s Parish Church Aghadowey on Monday, 10th June at 3.00pm with interment in adjoining graveyard. By request family flowers only donations in lieu if desired and cheques made payable to Motor Neurone Disease Association c/o Clyde Funeral Directors 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh BT51 5HS. Very deeply regretted by Mark, Jenny and the entire family circle. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’.