Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 27th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
David Buchanan, Derry
The death has taken place of David Buchanan, 26th April 2023, (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, beloved husband of Lynn, loving father of Jeffrey, Glynis and Trevor dear Father in law of Liz, Townsley and Alison, and a devoted grandfather of Grant, Christopher, Kerri, Abbey and Holly, and great grandfather of Heidi and Poppy. Funeral service in All Saints Church, Clooney at 1.00pm on Saturday, 29th April followed by burial in Ballyoan cemetery, family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to All Saints Church c/ o Mrs Helen Henderson, 5 Manning Way, Derry BT47 6GL. Family and friends welcome to the family home 2 Bond Street. Gods Garden must be beautiful, he only picks the Best.
Joseph Carr, 54 Brunswick Road, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has occurred of Joseph Carr, 25th April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Kathleen, 54 Brunswick Road, Kilfennan, loving father of Tony, Nicky, Paul, Sian and the late Christina and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. His remains will repose in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Chest Heart & Stroke NI, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Anthony Joseph (Tony) Johnston, Canada (formerly Derry)
The death has taken place of Anthony Joseph (Tony) Johnston, (peacefully) at Windsor Regional Hospital, Canada, beloved son of the late Joseph and Annabella, much loved brother of the late Brídín, Hugo and Gabrielle. Deeply missed by his niece Sr. Ethna, his nephew Michael and Michael's wife Miriam and daughter Annabella, Jane Bryans, the wider family circle, and his many friends in both Canada and Ireland. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Windsor, on Thursday, 9th March at 10.30am. Tony’s remains have been returned to Ireland for interment with his parents in Derry City Cemetery after a Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church Pennyburn on Saturday, 29th April at 12.00noon. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul or Foyle Hospice. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Joseph intercede for him.
Robert (Bobby) Kelly, 374 Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of Robert (Bobby) Kelly, 26th April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Loretta, loving father of Lynette, John, Michael and Bríd, a devoted granda and great-granda, a dear and loving brother of Tony, Kathleen, Jackie, Anne, Martin and the late Eamonn and Brian, and a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Funeral leaving his home, 374 Carnhill, on Friday, 28th April at 10.20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St. Brigid intercede for him.
Colin Desmond Thomas, 6 Calmore Park, Tobermore
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Colin Desmond Thomas, 26th April 2023, (suddenly, as a result of a tragic accident), devoted husband of Karen, 6 Calmore Park, Tobermore, loving son of the late Desmond and Sandra, much loved brother of Michael and his wife Heather and Sarah and her husband Ronnie, much adored uncle of Poppy, Anna, Alex and Rhys, beloved son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Jim and a dear brother-in-law of Gary and his wife Donna. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary, payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. We will love you always, peacefully sleeping.
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