Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 13th April, 2023

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Obituaries

The following deaths have occurred:-

 

Samuel James (Jim) Conley, Castle Gardens, Limavady

The death has taken place of Samuel James (Jim) Conley, former RUC GC. Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre on 12th April 2023. Late of Castle Gardens, Limavady. Much loved husband of the late Ann Edith, loving father of David and Sam, dear father in law of Noreen, Devoted grandfather of Zara and Lucy, dear brother of Pat, Rosie, Louise, Dorothy and the late Christina, Margaret and Irene. Also Uncle, Geat Uncle and Friend. House strictly private. Family and Friends welcome at Browns Funeral Home on Thursday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, also in the evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Drumachose Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 1.30pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Diabetes Uk or Drumachose Presbyterian Church 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. At Peace with the Lord.

Margaret MacLeod (née Brown), 27 Rathmore Road, Creggan, Derry

The death has taken place of Margaret MacLeod (née Brown), 11th April 2023, beloved wife of Victor, 27 Rathmore Road, Creggan, loving mother of Rory, Tara and Ewan, cherished grandmother of Hayley and Logan, daughter of the late Robert and Annie Brown, dear sister of Jimmy, Robbie, Terence, Christine, Patricia, Christopher and the late Adrian, Hugh and Kevin and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

John McGuinness, 3 Celtic Court, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John McGuinness, (peacefully) at Melmount Manor Care Home, Strabane on 11th April 2023, surrounded by all of his loving family. Late of 3 Celtic Court and formerly of 48 Ivy Terrace. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Devoted father of Catherine, John and Lisa. Dearest father-in-law of Dessie and Terry. Loving granda of Emmett, Ciara, Seán, Aaron, Nicole, Caolán and Dáire. A much loved great-granda of Owen, Ethan, Callum, Kaelium, Lea, Aodhán, Álainn and the late Connell. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. John's remains will be reposing at his daughter Lisa's residence, 2 Westland Street. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 14th April at 9:20am for 10am requiem mass in St. Columba's Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake House Private From 11.00pm until 11.00am. John’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/ webcam/. Jesus, I Place All My Trust In You.

Jessica (Jess) Taylor (née Campbell), 5 Robins Row, Drumahoe, Derry

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