Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 14th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Eileen Gilchrist (née McColgan), 28 Lyndhurst Road, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Eileen Gilchrist (née McColgan), 10th March 2024, peacefully at her home, 28 Lyndhurst Road, (formerly of Inishowen Gardens), beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Martin, Catherine, Ann, John and the late Wendy, devoted grandmother of Conor, Shannon, Cayden and Jamie, dear sister of Martin, Lily and the late Theresa, Gretta, Jim, Daniel and Willy cherished mother-in-law of Richard, Dean and Shelley. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, 15th March at 9.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Eileen will be reposing at her home, 28 Lyndhurst Road. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, in memory of her late husband Jim, to Foyle Search & Rescue, 20 Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2AB or in memory of her late daughter Wendy, to Macmillan Cancer Support Services, Antrim Area Hospital, Fern House, Antrim, BT41 2RL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Allison Gillespie (née Higgins), 16 Ederowen Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Allison Gillespie (née Higgins), 12th March 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, wife of the late Christopher, 16 Ederowen Park and formerly of Leafair Park, loving mother of Sharmaine and Mark, mother-in-law of Kevin and Ashling, devoted grandmother of Faith, Fayah, Bobby, Zara and Sophia, dear sister of Paul and Gary, sister-in-law of Claire and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.45am for 11.15am Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Charlie (Chuck) Higgins, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Charlie (Chuck) Higgins (Magherafelt), 12th March 2024, loving husband of the late Madeleine R.I.P and loving father of Martin, Cahal, Madeleine, Niall and Deirdre, dear brother of Mavis and the late Jackie. Funeral from his son Niall’s home, 4 Glenmaquill Road, on Friday, 15th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, sons, son in law Brian, daughter in law Maria, Geraldine, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and family circle.
Michael James (Mickey) McLaughlin, 25 Ballynasilloe Avenue, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael James (Mickey) McLaughlin, 13th March 2024, peacefully at his home, 25 Ballynasilloe Avenue, surrounded by his loving family, (formerly of Lewis Street, Rosemount) beloved husband of the late Claire, loving partner of Angie McCloskey, devoted father of Karon, Paul, Jacqueline and the late Geraldine, cherished grandfather of Caoímhe, Emily, Jake, Jack, Cara, Alex, Conor, Ryan and great-grandfather of Corin, Layla, Cailan and Méabh, beloved son of the late Patrick and Mary, dear and loving brother of Fr. Billy, Neil, Sean, Colm and the late Pat and Mary, a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews and father-in-law to Liam. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Mickey will be reposing at his home on Thursday from 12noon to 8.00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, 15th March at 9.20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks, Crescent Link, Waterside, Derry, BT47 1DA. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Pio pray for him.
Desmond (Dessie) Rutherford, 30 Stevenson Park, Tullyally