Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 20th July, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Alexander (Alec) Curran, Derry
The death has occurred of Alexander (Alec) Curran, 19th July 2023, (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Alec, Gerald, Catherine, Andrew, Rachel, Andrea and Jonathan, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, son of the late Frances and Harry Curran and dear brother of Catherine (Kitty), Frances, Mary and the late Emma and Harry. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 52 William Street, from 1.00pm on Thursday. Funeral0 from there on Saturday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Nan McConaghie (née White), 9 Glenara Court, Castleroe, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Nan McConaghie (née White), 18th July 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 9 Glenara Court, Castleroe, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Ronnie, much loved mother of Steven, Michael, Louise and Sonia, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted nana and great-nana. Service in Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Englishtown on Friday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Flowers or Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research NI c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Máire Pollard (née Gallagher), 9 Derramore Gardens, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Máire Pollard (née Gallagher) (Duneane/Magherafelt), 18th July 2023, beloved wife of the late James and loving mother of Anthony, Helen, Maritia, Collette and Patrick, daughter of the late James and Margaret Gallagher and dear sister of Francie, Jim, Peggy, Carmel, Patsy, Ann and the late Eamonn, Tom, Brigid and Bernie. Funeral from her home, 9 Derramore Gardens, Magherafelt, on Friday, 21st July at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt via webcam at Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law Paul and Scott, daughters in law Patricia and Justine, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan Cancer Centre c/o the family.
Teresa Stewart (Kelsall) (née Burke), 15 Mansfield Close, Derry
The death has occurred of Teresa Stewart (Kelsall) (née Burke), 18th July 2023, beloved wife of William Stewart, 15 Mansfield Close, (formerly of Carabane Walk, Shantallow) loving mother of Billy, Mandy, Lisa, Kim and the late Teresa and Paul and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Catherine (Rene) Wilson (née Jackson), 60 Woodburn Park, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of Catherine (Rene) Wilson (née Jackson), 17th July, 2023 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of Raymond, devoted mother of Rosemary, Brian and Steven, dear mother-in-law of Deborah, adored grandmother of Max, Charlie, Sam, Sonny and Mimi, dearest sister of Dolly, James and the late Isabel and Robbie. Funeral leaving her late home, 60 Woodburn Park, Waterside, on Friday, 21st July at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 1.30pm burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church or Killea Parish Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family Time Please from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
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