Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 25th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
James Barr, Foyleview Farm, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of James Barr, passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre on 24th January 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of the late Elizabeth and loving father of Judith, Adrian, Melanie and the late Roland adoring Grand Father and Great Grand Father also dear brother of the late Bea and a loving Uncle. House Private. Funeral will be leaving his late home (Foyleview Farm) on Saturday at 1.15pm for service in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by private family burial. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Air Ambulance NI or Ballykelly Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Seamus Canning, Nene Close, Wellingborough, Northants (formerly of 13 Glack Road, Glack)
The death has taken place of Seamus Canning, 23rd January 2024, passed away peacefully at Kettering Hospital, late of Nene Close, Wellingborough, Northants and formerly of 13 Glack Road, Glack. Loving husband of the late Rita (nee Cassidy) loving father of Theresa, Moira, Christopher (Paula), Brian (Nicola), Siobhan (Andrew)and Declan (Alison) adored grandad and great-grandad and dearest brother of Veronica, Paddy and Jarry and the late Johnny, Catherine, Mary Agnes, Rosie , William Anthony, Margaret and Rodger and children William and Anthony and a dearly loved brother in law and uncle. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer. Will be lovingly remembered by his family and wider family circle.
Sr. Maureen Coyle, MFIC, Tenafly, NJ (formerly from Derry)
The death has occurred of the late Sr. Maureen Coyle, MFIC, 22nd January 2024, died peacefully in the community nursing home of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in Tenafly, NJ, surrounded by her loving family and community. Sr. Maureen, beloved daughter of the late John and Maggie, was a loving sister of Danny, Eileen, Eamon (deceased), Sean, Kieran (deceased), Mairgead, Liam, Antoinette and Malachy, dear sister-In-Law to Gerry McShane, Jean Smith-Coyle and the late Annette Coyle, and a dear and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle and her community of Missionary Franciscan Sisters. A short service of remembrance of Sr. Maureen was held yesterday (Wednesday, 24th January), followed by her Requiem Mass. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Heather Gray, Limavady
The death has taken place of Heather Gray, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of Nevin. Much loved mother of Gillian and Elaine. Loving Granny of luis, Rory, Caleb, Josh and Ewan. Also a dear mother in law of Ross and Glen. Home and Funeral strictly private by her own request. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Rossmar School, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, unit 21 Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Joan Margaret Jones (née Forrest), Grange Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Joan Margaret Jones (née Forrest), 23rd January 2024, (aged 91), peacefully at Ratheane Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Grange Road, Coleraine. Loving wife of the late John and mother of Graham and Sarah; and a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. The family are grateful for the care and support from the staff at the Causeway Hospital and Ratheane Nursing Home. Funeral service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Coleraine on Friday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to St. Patrick’s Parish Church 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.
Dolores McCauley (née Deeney), Derry
The death has taken place of the late Dolores McCauley (née Deeney), 24th January 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a short illness, beloved wife of the late Johnnie, formerly of Slievemore Park, loving mother of John, Sinead, Eddie and Fiona, mother-in-law of Gary and Jen, devoted grandmother of Lauren, Beth, Tom, Dan, Sara and Finn and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 20 Oakbridge Park, BT48 8PY. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
William Alan McCleery, 34 Brennen Court, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late William Alan McCleery, 23rd January 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 34 Brennen Court, Magherafelt and formerly Curran, beloved Son of the late Dawson and Sarah, much loved Brother of Sarah (Sadie), Joey, Maud, Nora, Iris and the late Annie, Frankie, Dawson and Pearl and a dearly loved Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Thursday evening (25th January ) from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Funeral service in D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday, 26th January at 12noon, followed by burial in Castledawson Presbyterian Churchyard at 1.00pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. "At Home with the Lord"
Cecil McKeegan, 75 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of Cecil McKeegan, 22nd January 2024, uddenly at his home, 75 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings (surrounded by his loving family in his 78th year) much loved and devoted husband of Isobel, precious daddy of Stephen, Cathy, Julie-Ann, Serena and Nicola, dearest father-in-law of Sheeree, Ross, Alwyn, Graham and Ally, adored granda, loving youngest son of the late William and Sarah formerly of 15, Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings, dearest brother of Jeanie, William, Ronnie and Isobel. Funeral leaving his late home at 12noon on Friday, 26th January, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. (House Private) Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death” “One of life’s true gentlemen”
Eugene McRory, 6 Tamney Crescent,Maghera
The death has taken place of Eugene McRory, 23rd January 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Assunta and loving father of Maeve Monaghan and Maura. Grandfather of Maisie, Alice and Conn. Son of the late James and Molly and brother of Seamus and Lillian Bradley and the late Colm and Maureen Lynn. Family time requested from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home, 6 Tamney Crescent, BT46 5AQ on Friday, 26th January 24 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Marie Curie. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sister, son-in-law Gerry, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.