Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 21st March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Violet McBeth (née McGarrigle), 212 Kildoag Road, Killaloo
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Violet McBeth (née McGarrigle), 18th March 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family in her 75th year) dearly beloved wife of Samuel (Sam) much loved mother of Samuel, devoted granny of Logan, Blake and Cameron, loving sister of Marlene, John and the late Ann. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 212 Kildoag Road, Killaloo on Thursday, 21st March at 1.00pm followed by burial in St Michael’s Burial Ground, Donemana. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to W.H&S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital (Ward 31), c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. House Private by request. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Wesley Mulligan, 141 Mill Road, Portstewart
The death has occurred of the late Wesley Mulligan, 20th March 2024, peacefully at home, 141 Mill Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Anne, loving father of Claire, Shirley and Katherine, father-in-law of Lee, Colin and Craig, much loved grandad of Lola, Maxwell, Frankie, Ellen and Alfie and a dear brother. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Methodist Church on Saturday at 12.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Portstewart Methodist Church Building Fund or Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Bill Nelson, 7 Glendale Road, Skeoge, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Bill Nelson, 19th March 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (Horns, formerly of Greenwalk, Creggan), beloved husband of Johann, loving father of Toni and Kyle, dear son of Margaret and the late William, cherished brother of John, Noella, Barry, Gerald and Tyrone and a loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Bill is now reposing at his home, 7 Glendale Road, Skeoge. Funeral leaving his home on Friday at 9.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Michael Francis O’Kane, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael Francis O’Kane peacefully at Edenvale Care Home on 20th March 2024. May he rest in peace. Husband of Kathleen and loving father of Dominic, Declan and Michael. Devoted grandfather of Rory, Fergal, Olivia, Francesca, Ruby and Oscar. Son of the late Frank and Susan O’Kane, Dernaflaw R.I.P and dear brother of Betty, Mary, Alma, Patsy and the late Celine and John R.I.P. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlins Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) today (Thursday, 21st March) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 7.00pm to repose in St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Foreglen for Requiem Mass on Friday, 22nd March at 1.00pm. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only please , donations if wished in lieu to Alzheimer’s Society N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Joseph patron saint of the departed souls pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
George Robert (Gary) Roberts, 7A St Canice’s Park, Eglinton
The death has taken place of the late George Robert (Gary) Roberts, 19th March 2024, suddenly at his home, 7A St Canice’s Park, Eglinton, dearly beloved son of the late Hilary and Dessie, much loved brother of Stephen, loving uncle of Hayden, Bobby and Emily. Funeral leaving his late home on Saturday, 23rd March at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in St Canice’s Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to St Canice’s Parish Church c/o Rev Canon Paul Hoey, The Rectory, Main Street, Eglinton, Co Derry. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Lisa Ryan, 12 Ferndale Drive, Derry (Updated Funeral Arrangements)
The death has taken place of the late Lisa Ryan, 17th March 2024, suddenly at her home, 12 Ferndale Drive, LISA, partner of Sean, loving mother of Amy, Katelyn and Gavan, dear daughter of Raymond and the late Ann, cherished sister of Stephen, Cathy, Annette, Brian, Leigh, Raymond, Paul, Terry and the late Elaine, a dear and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Loved and sadly missed by the wider family circle. Lisa will be reposing at her family home, 48 William Street on Thursday from 11.00am to 10.00pm and Friday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Funeral leaving her family home on Saturday, 23rd March at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Mary Shiels (née Downey), 17 Paddock Lane, Ballyarnett, Derry
The death has taken place of Mary Shiels (née Downey), 19th March 2024, peacefully at her home, 17 Paddock Lane, Ballyarnett, beloved wife of the late Michael (Mickey), loving mother of Agnes, John, Michaela, Maria and Ann, devoted grandmother of Rachel, Lauren, Ciara, Michael and Jane and a loving mother-in-law, dear daughter of the late William and Mary-Agnes, cherished sister of George, James, Jeanette, Berandette, Joe and the late Bobby, Willie, Sally, Hester and Caroline. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Mary will be reposing at her home on Thursday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, 22nd March at 9.20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Edna Smyth, 26 Society Street, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Edna Smyth, 17th March 2024, peacefully at home, 26 Society Street, Coleraine. Dearly loved daughter of the late Thomas and Victoria, loving aunt of Liz and Stuart and a much loved great-aunt. Family and Friends welcome at her home. Service of Thanksgiving in New Row Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Mosside Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations, if wished, to New Row Presbyterian Church or Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
William Henry Patterson Sufferin, 16 Gulladuff Road, Beagh, Maghera
William Henry Patterson Sufferin, 19th March 2024, (suddenly but peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved father of Sam, William and Alice, dear father-in-law of Lindsay, Victoria and Sarah, proud grandfather of Danny and William and a precious brother of Noel and family. Anyone wishing to pay their respects will be welcome at the family home. Funeral from his late residence, 16 Gulladuff Road, Beagh, Maghera on Friday, 22nd March at 1.00pm for service in Maghera Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm approximately. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Friends of the Cancer Centre payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Service, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, Co Derry, BT45 8LB. Will be sadly missed by his loving family circle, friends and neighbours. The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended.