Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 23rd May 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Donna Borrow (née Harrigan), 31 Leafair Park, Derry
Donna Borrow (née Harrigan), 21st May 2024, beloved wife of Stanley, 31 Leafair Park, loving mother of Darren, David and Noel, mother-in-law of Shauna and Carolann, devoted grandmother of Oisin, Emily and Bobby, daughter of the late Noel and Betty Harrigan, dear sister of Noeleen, Lynn, Lisa, Caroline, Charles and Kerry and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Denise Cassidy, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Denise Cassidy, 20th May 2024, formerly of Rossnagalliagh, beloved daughter of Lily and the late Dinnie, loving mother of Iesha, Farah, Simone and Leaha and dear sister of Caroline, Marina, Terry, Raymond and Lucia. Funeral service in W J O’Brien and Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Thursday at 3o’clock. A private cremation will take place later. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Robert Mathers Irons, 34 Gateside Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Robert Mathers Irons, 22nd May 2024, (peacefully) at his home, 34 Gateside Road, Coleraine, Robert Mathers, dearly loved husband of Rosetta (Etta), loving father of Beth, John and Robert, father-in-law of Alex and Serena, loving grandfather of Cerys and her husband Callum, Annabell and Alex and dear brother of Frances, Leslie, Wilma and the late John. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Agherton Cemetery, Portstewart. House strictly private. No flowers or donations please. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Stephanie McCann (née Crumlish), Kavanagh Court, Derry
We regret to inform that the death has occurred of the late Stephanie McCann (née Crumlish), 22nd May 2024, peacefully at her son’s home, (formerly of Kavanagh Court), beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mother of Terence, Joseph, Thomas, William and the late Michelle and baby Stephanie, dear mother-in-law to Donna, Eilish, Irene and the late Ray, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, cherished daughter of the late Joe and Josie and a dear and loving sister of the late Aidan, Noel, Leo and Michael. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Stephanie will be reposing at her granddaughter Stephanie’s home, 11 Swift Court on Thursday, 23rd May from 4:00pm until 10:00pm and on Friday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving there on Saturday, 25th May at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty 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 of Ireland, c/o Bradley & McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. St. Anthony pray for her.
Bertie McShane, 2 Drumane Road, Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late Bertie McShane (Kilrea), died 22nd May 2024. Everyone welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 2.00pm to 10.00pm and Friday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Bertie, beloved husband of Patricia (née Madden) and loving father of Siobhán (Donaghy), Damian, Odrán and the late Ciarán. Son of the late Jack and Frances and dear brother of Francis, Joe and the late Margaret. Funeral from his late residence, 2 Drumane Road, on Saturday at 10:20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and the entire McShane & Madden family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices.
Kathleen McVeigh, Garvagh
The death has taken place of the late Kathleen McVeigh, 20th May 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, dearly beloved mother of Claire, Leonard and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Robert and loving granny of Stephanie, Shelley, Josh, Layla and Jonah, great-granny of Zack, Olivia, Mea, Iyla and Bobby and dear sister of Mary, Francis, Barney, Paddy, Veronica, Christine, Dessie, Terence and the late John and Bridget. Funeral from her daughter Claire's home, 135 Main Street, Garvagh on Thursday at 12.15pm to Glenullin Community Centre for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in St. Joseph's Church Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Trinity House Residents' Fund c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and entire family circle.
Martin Norris, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Martin Norris, 21st May 2024, peacefully, after a short illness courageously borne, at Foyle Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rose, loving father of Angela, Laura, Conor and the late James Martin, dear father-in-law to Darren, devoted grandfather of Jack, Abigail, Cillian, Pearse and Orlaith, dear and loving brother of Sue and Jim. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Wake will be held in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street on Thursday, 23rd May from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A celebration of Martin’s life will take place in the City Hotel on Friday, 24th May at 12:00noon followed by lunch. A private cremation will take place later. At Martin’s request, please wear bright colours, just like his beloved garden. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road or Foyle Food Bank, Unit 15, Apex Living Centre, Springtown Industrial Estate or NI Children’s Hospice, Horizon House, 18 O’Neill Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey. Gone fishing!
Patsy O'Neill, 21 Greenwalk, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Patsy O'Neill, 22nd May 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (ex. Peter England and Hogg & Mitchell), beloved daughter of the late John and Agnes, loving sister of Rita, Gerry, Martin and the late Chris, Agnes, Mark, Paddy and Kathleen, a devoted aunt and great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all her friends. Patsy will be reposing at her home, 21 Greenwalk. Funeral leaving there on Friday, 24th May 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 her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.
Helen Elizabeth Pearce-Smith (née Laird), 68 Edenvale, Limavady
The death has taken place of the late Helen Elizabeth Pearce-Smith (née Laird), passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 21st May 2024. Surrounded by her loving family. Late of 68 Edenvale, Limavady. Much loved wife of Paul, loving mother of Kerry (David), Jane (Alan), Ben (Rachael), Katie (Clive), devoted Nana of Drew, Stephen, Rebekah, Patrick, dear Sister of Stanley (Pamela Laird) and the late Marshall and Evelyn. House strictly private. Friends and family welcome to call at the Browns Funeral Home, on Thursday, 23rd May from 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Funeral will leave Browns Funeral Home on Saturday, 25th May at 2.00pm for burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired and cheques made payable to Chest Heart and Stroke, c/o Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo Ind. Estate, Aghanloo Road , Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle. ‘Too good in life to be forgotten in death.’