Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 22nd June, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Very Rev. Dr. David Henry (Harry) Allen, Garvagh
We regret to inform that the death has occurred of Very Rev. Dr. David Henry (Harry) Allen, 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, late of Garvagh. Dearly beloved husband of Florence, loving father of Philip and Geoffrey, father-in-law of Dani and Donna, much loved grandfather of Fergus and Lotte; Chloe and Ethan and dear brother of Lottie and the late Cecil. Service of thanksgiving in Main Street Presbyterian Church, Garvagh on Saturday at 1.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Belfast City Mission or Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. At Peace with the Lord. “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.” Hebrews 6 v 18&19.
William (Willie) Barfoot, “Longfield House”, Desertmartin
The death has taken place of William (Willie) Barfoot, 20th June 2023, (peacefully) called home, “Longfield House”, Desertmartin, aged 97 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Lydia, much loved and devoted father of John, Helen, Leslie, James and the late William, Rhoda and Lydia, dear father-in-law of Denise, Moira, Gillian and Naomi and also a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Family, friends and neighbours all welcome at his home. Funeral from his home on Thursday (June 22nd) at 1,15pm for service in Lecumpher Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm (approx.), followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3v16
May Cairns (née McCready), 72 Drumleck Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of May Cairns (née McCready), 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved Wife of the late George. Loving Mother of Noel, May, Kathleen, George, Patrick, Geraldine, Paul, Kevin (Scaldy), Michael and the late Fr. John. A much loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Mother-in-law. Dear Sister of Kathleen, Phyllis, Johnny, Bernie, Nora, Dolores, Majella and Stella. Funeral from her home 72 Drumleck Gardens on Friday, 23rd June at 9.20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul.
John Campbell, 14 Drumeil Road, Aghadowey
The death has taken place of John Campbell, 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at home, beloved husband of Kathleen; loving father of Anne (Mellon), Sean, Eileen (Crawford) and Paddy; father-in-law of Michael, Imelda, Damian and Julie; much-adored Granda of Emma, Kirsty, Niamh, Ceara, Rory, Úna, Rachael, Eóin, Caitlin, Caoimhe, Aoife, Aine, Aisling and Catherine and Great Granda of Anna. Son of the late Paddy and Nellie and dear brother of Anne (Cassidy). John’s wake will commence today (Thursday) at 12noon. Family Time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please.Funeral from his late residence, 14 Drumeil Road, on Saturday at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption, Church, Aghadowey. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Martin de Porres pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Mc Kiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea BT51 5QL.
Mary (Mamie) Gallagher (née Herron), 4c Lisfannon Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary (Mamie) Gallagher (née Herron), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 19th June 2023. Late of 4c Lisfannon Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Devoted mother of Michelle and Joseph. Loving granny of Brooke, Bronagh and Dani-Louise. A much loved mother-in-law of Rachael and Jimmy. Dearest sister of the late Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends. Funeral arrangements will follow later. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
Margaret Matilda (Gretta) Hall (née Parkhill), 75 Waterfoot Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Margaret Matilda (Gretta) Hall (née Parkhill), 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at her home aged 81 years after a very long illness graciously carried, darling wife of the late Fred, 75 Waterfoot Park, cherished mother of David, John, Linda and Stephen, mother-in-law of Allister and the late Susan, adored grandmother of Jade, much loved sister of Ernest, John, Samuel, Thomas and the late Elizabeth (Betty) and Dorothy and a loving sister-in-law and auntie. Her remains will be reposing in her home from 12noon-9.00pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 1.50pm for service in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Faughanvale Presbyterian Church, C/o Treasurer, Mr S. J. Cochrane, Clooney Road, Greysteel, Co Derry. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.
Margaret Love (née Dowdall), 9 Ballymaguigan Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Margaret Love (née Dowdall), 21st June 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 9 Ballymaguigan Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved wife of the late Sam, much loved and devoted mother of Amanda, Heather, William, Kathryn and Ruth, cherished granny Love of Joshua, Alicia, Isabella and James and dearest sister-in-law of Rodney (Lee), Willie (Brown) and David (Morrow). House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP, on Thursday evening (June 22nd) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral from her home on Friday (June 23rd) at 1.45pm for service in Gracefield Parish Church at 2.00pm, followed by burial in Christ Church Parish Churchyard, Castledawson. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Alzheimer’s Research UK, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service Donations A/c.. Always loved and never forgotten by her family and the entire family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Samuel David Reilly, 48 Ballygudden Road, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Samuel David Reilly, 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 70th year) much loved husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Graeme, Katrina and his late infant son Keith, loving father-in-law of Mark, proud granda of Adam, Isaac and James, dearest brother of William John, Jean and Harry, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, 48 Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, on Friday, 23rd June at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 12.00noon, burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Faughanvale Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. Samuel Cochrane, 4, Dunlade Road, Greysteel, Co. Derry BT47 3EF. Royal Black Preceptory Funeral (Regalia to be worn). Family time please : From 10.00pm until 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and entire family circle. The Lord’s my Shepherd
Patrick (Louis) Sweeney, 2 Carthall Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Patrick (Louis) Sweeney, 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital. Late of 2 Carthall Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Teresa, much loved father of Gerald, Adrian and Leo, dear father-in-law of Linda, Julianne and Pamela and devoted granda of Ciara, Sarah, Carla, Megan, Cathal, Ailis, Seamus and Eimear. Funeral Mass in St. Johns Church, Coleraine on Friday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Agherton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Diabetes UK NI Branch c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF. Or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family.
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