Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 29th February, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Briege Blair (née Fitzpatrick), 9 Sandel Court, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Briege Blair (née Fitzpatrick), 27th February 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 9 Sandel Court, Coleraine, devoted wife of James, beloved daughter of the late Kay and Paddy Fitzpatrick, much loved sister of Brian and the late Gerard, dear sister-in-law of Elizabeth and Patricia and beloved daughter-in-law of the late Letitia. Briege's remains will repose at her brother Brian's home, 2 Hawthorn Villas, Barley Lane, Newry from Thursday to Saturday (House Private Saturday morning). Requiem Mass in the Church of Sacred Heart, Cloughoge on Saturday at 12noon and afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Marie Curie Nursing Service c/o Mrs. Mona Murdock 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Brian Curran, 39 Chamberlain Street, Derry
The death has taken place of Brian Curran, 27th February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of 8 Lower Linenhall Street), beloved husband of Gertie, loving father of Chris, Eamonn, Paul and Louise, devoted grandfather of Amelie and Lucas, dear son of the late James and Elizabeth, cherished brother of Theresa and Marie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Brian will be reposing at his home, 39 Chamberlain Street. House private please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, 1st March at 9.20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Rosaleen McCormick (née McGilligan), 5A Derrychrier Road, Dungiven
The death has taken place of Rosaleen McCormick (née McGilligan), 27th February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Kieran. Loving mother of Conor and Chloe. Daughter of the late Brian and Mary McGilligan R.I.P. Dear sister of Mary, Eileen, Charley, Brian, Barry, Colleen, and Gregory. House private please. Funeral from her home, 5A Derrychrier Road, Dungiven on Friday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Ward 22 WHSCT Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road Derry BT47 6SB or The Brain Tumour Charity 27 Rye Close, Fleet Hampshire GU51 2UH, https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Brian McCracken, 16 Point Road, Magilligan
The death has taken place of Brian McCracken, 28th February 2024, beloved husband of Marie, 16 Point Road, Magilligan, loving father of Seana, Eilish and Anna, son of the late Charlie and Helen and dear brother of Jackie, Claire and Nuala. Brian’s remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday from 12noon - 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Parking for the wake is available at Magilligan GAC with a shuttle bus in operation. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Noel McGrory, 46 Kylemore Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Noel McGrory, 23rd February 2024, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of Philomena, 46 Kylemore Park, loving brother of Ciaran, Dympna, Martin and the late Olive, Helen, Pat, John, Louis, Brendan and Dympna and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday, 26th February 2024 at 10o’clock in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment took place afterwards in the City Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Noel, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
William Ian McKinney, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late William Ian McKinney, 27th February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of Coleraine. Dearly loved son of Helen and the late William, loving father of Alex and Craig, grandfather of Lottie, dear brother of Malcolm, Anne and Hazel and loving partner of Heather. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Barnardo’s, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Kenneth (Doddy) McMullan, 94 Glebe Avenue, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Kenneth (Doddy) McMullan, 26th February 2024, (peacefully) at his home, 94 Glebe Avenue, Coleraine, much loved partner of Cindy, loving father of Glenn and Bobby-Jay, devoted granda of Elsie-Mai and a dear brother and uncle. Service in his home on Friday at 12noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Nurses c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family, friends and entire family circle.
Ruperta Regan, 19 Draperstown Road, Desertmartin
We regret to inform you of the death of the late Ruperta Regan, 19 Draperstown Road, Desertmartin, who died peacefully at home on Wednesday, 28th February. Sister of Eamon and Seamus and the late Christina, Brian and Philomena. Aunt of Paul, Aine and Brian. Great Aunt of Sean, Bronagh, Orla and Alana. House strictly private. Her remains will leave her home at 5.45pm on Thursday for prayers at 6.00pm in St. Mary’s Church Coolcam. Requiem Mass at 11.00am Friday, 1st March. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Columba Whoriskey, 82 Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Columba Whoriskey, 28th February 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Martina, Catherine, Marie, Tony, Deirdre, Clare, Shaun and the late Martin and a devoted granda and great-granda, a loving father-in-law and a cherished brother to his brothers and sisters. Loved and sadly missed by the entire family circle. Columba will be reposing at his home, 82 Carnhill. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, 1st March 2024 at 10.20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. St. Martin pray for him. St. Columba intercede for him.