Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 26th September 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Gwendoline Roberta Aissani (née Donnelly), 20 Brennan Court, Magherafelt
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Gwendoline Aissani (née Donnelly), 23rd September 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 20 Brennan Court, Magherafelt, dearly loved and devoted mother of Mark, Brian and Laura, loving mother-in-law of Paul, loving nannie of Bobbie, Faith and Ida, cherished great-granny of Willow and a dear sister of Mavis, Sheila, Margaret, Winston, Ann, Gladys and Robert. House strictly private. Funeral service in Dromore Parish Church, Desertmartin on Friday (September 27) at 1:00pm followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Dogs Trust payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5 v 8
Adrian McDonald Burns, 132 Glen Road, Maghera
The death has taken place of Adrian McDonald Burns, September 23rd 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving Family, 132 Glen Road, Maghera, dearly loved Husband of Olive (née Milligan) and precious and loving Daddy of Megan. All welcome at the Family home from 11:00am onwards on Thursday (26th September). Funeral will take place from his home on Friday, September 27th at 12:15pm, to Tobermore Baptist Church for service at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Kilcronaghan Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Charis House, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving Wife, Daughter, Mother-in-Law Margaret, Sister-in-Law Ruth (the late Eddie Watterson), Brothers-in-Law Henry (Pauline), Nigel (Majella) and Stephen (Chloe), Nieces, Nephews and his Godchildren (Jasmine and Chloe). "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Tim 4 v 7
Patrick Doherty, 199 Agivey Road, Aghadowey
The death has taken place of the late Patrick Doherty, Peacefully at hospital and late of 199 Agivey Road, Aghadowey, son of the late Roger and Louisa, dear brother of Brendan and the late Francis, Mickey, Sheila (McCann) and Kathleen (Smyth) and a loving uncle. Patrick will be reposing in Dempsey’s Funeral Home, 11 Coleraine St, Kilrea, where everyone is welcome to call on Thursday 3.00pm – 5.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Patrick will then repose in the family home on Friday from 6.00pm, the wake at the family home will be for family and close friends only. Funeral from his late residence on Saturday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Aghadowey. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, brother-in-law Matt, nephews, nieces and family circle. Enquiries to Dempsey Funeral Directors, Kilrea 02829540226.
James Kane Ferris (ex R.U.C. Q.G.M), 185 Glenhead Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of the late James Kane Ferris (ex R.U.C. Q.G.M), 25th September 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 92nd year) much loved husband of the late Maudie devoted dad of John, Hugh, Colin and the late Jimmy, loving father-in-law of Ruth, Wendy, Lesley and Alison, adored granda and great-granda, dearest brother of Ann, Myrtle, Roberta and Margaret. Funeral leaving his late home, 185 Glenhead Road, Limavady on Friday, 27th September at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church at 1.30pm followed by burial in Balteagh Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to R.U.C Benevolent Fund, c/o Ruth Hay Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 10.00am until 10.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “Blessed are they which die in the Lord” Revelation Chap.14 Verse 13
Jean Wilson Glass (née McCaughern), 80 Carhill Road, Garvagh
The death has occurred of the late Jean Wilson Glass (née McCaughern), 23rd September 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, late of 80 Carhill Road, Garvagh. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim), much loved mother of Mervyn and Lynne, dear mother-in-law of Beverly, devoted grandmother of Julie-Ann, Laura, and James, great grandmother of Eva, Tom, Charlie, Matthew, Jorge and Olivia. Funeral service in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, 28th September at 12noon, followed by interment in Moyletra Parish Churchyard. House Private. Very deeply regretted, and lovingly remembered, by the entire family circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Deborah McBride, 20 Hollymount Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Deborah McBride, peacefully at her home on 25th September 2024. Late of 20 Hollymount Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved mother of Kerry. Loving daughter of the late Noel and Eleanor. Devoted sister of Brian, Brenda, Tony and Eamonn. Dearest sister-in-law of Tracey, Eamon, Mona and Sarah. A much loved mother-in-law of Eugene. A dear aunt and great-aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Deborah’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 20 Hollymount Park. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, 27th September at 9:15am for 10,.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columb's Church, Chapel Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ardmore. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Deborah’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Rose Purcell (née Divine), 54 Ballyhackett Road, Castlerock
The death has occurred of the late Rose Purcell (née Divine), 5th September 2024, peacefully at Ratheane Care Home, late of 54 Ballyhackett Road, Castlerock. Dearly loved wife of the late William, loving mother of Wilfred, Sandra, Mervyn, Kenneth, Amanda and Alistair and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Service of Thanksgiving in Second Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 3.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished to Second Dunboe Presbyterian Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Valerie Henderson Rutledge B.E.M., 44 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of the late Valerie Henderson Rutledge B.E.M., September 25th 2024, Peacefully at Rushall Care Home, Limavady (formerly of 44 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings) loving daughter of the late May and David, much loved sister of David loving sister-in-law of Christine, dearest aunt of Graham, and wife Kayleigh, great-aunt of Finlay and Katie. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, 27th September at 11.00am followed by burial in Glendermott New Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Dementia N.I c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, (address as above). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. Peace Perfect Peace.
Joseph Frederick (Eric) Wylie, 12 Pine Street, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Joseph Frederick (Eric) Wylie, September 25th 2024 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of his family in his 96th year, formerly of 12 Pine Street, Waterside) much loved dad of Naomi, loving father-in-law of James adored granda of Lisa, Mark, Glen, Elaine and Joanne, dearest brother of Ken. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay, & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Saturday, 28th September at 12.00noon followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Ebrington Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Julie Faulkner, 22, Glenaden Hill, Waterside, Derry BT47 6UB. Everyone is welcome to call at his daughter Naomi’s home, 18 Rushcroft Park, Lisnagelvin, Derry. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11.00am until 3.00pm and Friday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “ The Lord’s my Shepherd”