Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 12th September 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Crossett (née McNeice), 15 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Margaret Crossett (née McNeice), 9th September 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 15 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim, dearly beloved wife of Kennedy, much loved mother of Darren and his partner Tiang, loving and devoted nana of Selina, Darina, Rebecca and Kerina and their mother Gillian, cherished great-granny (nana Benji) of Darren, Dakota, Levi, Hayley, Freddie, Amber, Sophia, James and Daniel and dearest sister of the late William James, Sadie (Saville), Hugh, John, Sam, Bertie and Archie. Family and friends welcome at her home from Saturday (September 14) from 12noon onwards. Funeral service will take place in her home on Tuesday (September 14) at 12noon followed by cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Martin Diver, 2 Bawnmore Place, Strathfoyle
The death has occurred of the late Martin Diver, 11th September 2024, beloved son of the late Martha and Hugh, loving brother of Johnny, Neil, Russ, Shall and the late Willie, Patsy, Josie and Mary and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 2 Bawnmore Place, Strathfoyle. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in the St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Brendan Duffy, 37 Buncrana Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Brendan Duffy, 10th September 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (formerly of Rossville Street), beloved son of the late Hugh and Isobel, cherished brother of Willie, Paddy, Anne, Myra, Toni and the late Hugh, May, Betty, Sean and Brian and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Brendan will be reposing at his home, 37 Buncrana Road. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, 13th September at 10.50am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Anthony intercede for him.
Victor Kelly, 4 Slemish Place, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Victor Kelly, 11th September 2024, (peacefully) at hospital, 4 Slemish Place, Coleraine, dearly loved partner of Ivy, loving father of Dean and the late Anita, father-in-law of Mary, grandfather of Jordan, Tyler and Madiki and step-grandfather to Laura. Service in Murdock's Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by interment in 2nd Dunboe Presbyterian Church Burying Ground. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for NI Cancer Research c/o I. Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
William (Willis) Kennedy, 18 Cranmore Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late William (Willis) Kennedy, 9th September 2024 (peacefully) at hospital, 18 Cranmore Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Elaine, Yvonne, Gary and Russell, dear father-in-law of Gary, devoted granda of Lynsey and Adam and great-granda of Jackson and Farrah and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service in Macosquin Parish Church on Friday at 3.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. House Private. (Family and friends welcome to his home today Thursday from 1.00pm to 9.00pm). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Alzheimer’s Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons Funeral Directors, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family.
John Killen, 16 Stevenson Park, Tullyally
The death has taken place of the late John Killen, 10th September 2024, Peacefully at Templemoyle Care Home, Eglinton (in his 88th year) dearly beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of John, Kay, David, Ronald, Mark, Roy and Paul, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, dearest brother of Ken and Ethel. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 16 Stevenson Park, Tullyally on Friday, 13th September at 11.00am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to (cheques made payable to) W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital (Ward 26) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 12.00noon. Peacefully sleeping, free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
Thomas James (Tom) Stewart, Westland Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Thomas James (Tom) Stewart, September 11, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, in his 90th year, dearly beloved husband of the late Susan, Westland Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted father of Mark, Judith and Alison, dear father-in-law of Richard, loving granda of Ben and dearest brother of Roy and the late Eleanor. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (September 13) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral from Garvin’s Funeral Home on Saturday (September 14) at 1:30pm for service in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1