Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 2nd May 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Alan Curry, 12 Blackrock Park, Kilrea
The death has taken place of the late Alan Curry, 1st May 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, Alan, dearly beloved husband of Helen, 12 Blackrock Park, Kilrea, much loved father of Jeff and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Hilary and Anne, devoted grandfather of Natalie, Alex, Jade, Scott and Jessica and a great-grandfather of Trinity and a dear brother. Funeral Service in St. Patrick's Parish Church on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to UNICEF c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and entire family circle
Audrey Devlin (née Thompson), 88 Prehen Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Audrey Devlin (née Thompson), 30th April 2024, peacefully at Melmount Nursing Home, Strabane, beloved wife of the late Colm. formerly of 88 Prehen Park, Waterside and loving sister of the late Yvonne. Audrey's remains are reposing at St Columb's Church, Waterside for Requiem Mass today (Thursday) at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Margaret Doherty (née McCartney), 20 Drumeil Road, Aghadwowey
The death has taken place of the late Margaret Doherty (née McCartney), suddenly at hospital, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Michael (Mickey) devoted mother of Karen, Francis, Seamus, Kevin and the late infant Damien, loving grandmother to her 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and dear sister to Kathleen, Rose, Mary, Michael, Gerard and the late Charlie and Alice. Margaret’s wake will commence on Thursday at 12noon. Funeral from her residence, 20 Drumeil Road, Aghadwowey on Saturday, 4th May at 11.00am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Aghadowey. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. St Martin pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing, sons, daughter, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers and large family circle. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea 02829540226.
Thomas Hector Gibson, 14 Clark Avenue, Maghera
The death has taken place of Thomas Hector Gibson, 1st May 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 14 Clark Avenue, Maghera, dear Husband of Millie, much loved Father of Gillian, Deborah, Thomas, Mildred, Jonathan and Leslie, loving Father-in-Law of David, John, Jennifer, Karina and Paula, loving Grandfather of Jay, Amelia, Kaitlyn, Andrew and Jessica, a beloved Great Grandfather and dearest Brother of Myrtle and the late Robert and Leslie. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Thursday evening, 2nd May, from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Hector's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Friday, 3rd May, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard (at 1.45pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Patients' Comfort Fund, Causeway Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Don Murray, 27 Swilly Gardens, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Don Murray, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 30th April 2024. Late of 27 Swilly Gardens. May he rest in peace. Beloved father of Jon, Don and Lee. Devoted granda to all of his loving grandchildren. Dearest son of the late Molly and John. Loving brother of Ann, Kathleen, Gerard, Christine, Stella and the late Jeanette and Marie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Don’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 27 Swilly Gardens. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, 3rd May at 11.30am for 12.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be strictly private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Don’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Anthony Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Him.
Janet Ryan, 50A Glenabbey Crescent, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Janet Ryan, 30th April 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving mother of Corina, Melissa, Ciara, Chantelle and Jordan, and a devoted grandmother. Beloved daughter of the late Malachy and Mary, cherished sister of Jimmy and the late Charlie, Gerry and Gráinne, a dear aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Janet will be reposing at her home, 50A Glenabbey Crescent on Thursday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, 3rd 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.