Derry Death Notices - Sunday, December 22, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Monica Mary Josephine (Beanie) Beckingham (née Holbrook), Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Monica Mary Josephine (Beanie) Beckingham (née Holbrook), December 19 2024, peacefully at her home in Derry, formerly of Belfast and Leitrim, loving mother of Alaric and Zoe Patricia and devoted grandmother of Fay and Arthur. A caring, vibrant, energetic and loving mother, a truly remarkable and passionate woman who will be greatly missed. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Sunday from 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Columba's Church, Longtower, on Friday, December 27 2024 at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in Aghagallon Old Cemetery, Rock Lane, Craigavon, BT67 0AX. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
James Campbell, 1 Temple Park Castlerock
The death has taken place of the late James Campbell, December 20 2024, (peacefully) at hospital, late of 1 Temple Park Castlerock. dearly beloved husband of the late Phyllis, much loved father of Tracey and Heather, father-in-law of Wray and Peter, devoted granda of Jake, Luke, Harry, Emily and Molly. Service in Christ Church, Castlerock, on Monday at 11.00am followed by interment in St Paul's Churchyard, Articlave. Family and friends welcome at Murdock’s’ Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Sunday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Christ Church, Castlerock c/o Ivan Murdock & Sons, 31 Bushmills Road Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle. "The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away".
Molly Dooey, Drumrane Road, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Molly Dooey, passed away peacefully on December 20 2024 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Drumrane Road, Limavady. Much loved wife of the late Willie, loving Mother of Christine, William, Jayne, Hilary, Elaine and Hester. Dear Mother in law of Willie, Marie, Alwyn, Bob, Alex and the late Russell, also a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Friends and family welcome to call at her Daughter Jayne's home, 52 Pollysbrae Road, Limavady. Funeral will leave her Daughters home on Monday at 1.00pm for service in Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Helen Harte, Lisnafin Park, Strabane (formerly of Eastway, Derry)
The death has taken place of Helen Harte, December 20 2024, at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of Lisnafin Park, Strabane and formerly of Eastway, Derry. Much loved mother of Lisa (Colin), Fiona (Conor), Natalie (Shaun), Nicole (Shaun), Conor (Paula) and Leanne, dearly loved grandmother of Lucas, Cathair, Harry, Charlie, Keevea and Noah and sister of Gabrielle, Ceasar, Terry, Paul and the late Robert, Marie and Tony. Reposing at her daughter, Fiona Mc Geehan`s home, 11 Glenside, Strabane. Funeral leaving her daughter`s home on Monday (December 23) at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the Derry City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her 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 11.00am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Michael Joseph Howard, 28 Union Street, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Michael Joseph Howard, December 19 2024, (suddenly) at hospital, 28 Union Street, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Jean loving father of Paul, Kellyann, Neil and Michelle, father-in-law to Clare, Chris and Gareth devoted granda of Cillian, Georgie and Odhrán. Funeral from his home on Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Johns Church at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House private. Family and close friends welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Mountfern Adult Centre, Coleraine c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on is soul.
Johnnie Melarkey, 70 Fern Park, Galliagh, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Johnnie Melarkey, December 20 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 70 Fern Park, Galliagh. Beloved husband of Nell. Loving father of Elaine, Sean-Paul, Colleen, Claire and Dearbhlá, father-in-law of Maria, JP, Christy and Gary. Devoted grandfather (yaya) of Kiran, Olivia, Jacob, Aibhailia, Pearse, Sean, Anna, Cillian, Róise, Rúadh, Matthew, and Aaron. Dear brother of Annie, Sadie, and the late Joe and Mary. R.I.P. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Funeral from his home on Monday, December 23 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church Galliagh at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. No flowers please, donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke (NI) 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Jackie (John Anthony) Smyth, 44 Alcar Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Jackie (John Anthony) Smyth, December 15 2024, peacefully at his home, 44 Alcar Park. Beloved husband of the late Nellie. Loving father of Ann, Jim, Ellen, Jean and the late Josephine. A much loved Grandfather and great grandfather. Beloved son of the late William and Lizzie. Much loved brother of Betty, Gerry, Willie and the late Patsy. Father in law of Will and Anthony. A much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. At Jackie's request, funeral and private cremation has taken place at Lakelands crematorium, Co Cavan. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred heart of jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.