Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 7th March 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Samuel David (Sammy) Cooke, 119 Kildoag Road, Killaloo
The death has occurred of the late Samuel David (Sammy) Cooke, 6th March 2024, peacefully at his home, 119 Kildoag Road, Killaloo (surrounded by his loving family in his 81st year) dearly beloved husband of Betty, much loved daddy of David, Gary, Nicola, Jayne and Laura, adored granda of Natasha, Meghan, John, Courtney, Morgan, Matthew, Alex, Faith, Archie, Chloe and Charlie, dearest brother of Ronald, Anne, Dora and the late Valerie. Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, 8th March at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Killaloo Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Peacefully sleeping free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again”
Kevin Devine, 17 Barnault Park, Claudy
The death has occurred of the late Kevin Devine, 5th March 2024, beloved husband of the late Marie, 17 Barnault Park, Claudy, formerly of Slaughtmanus, loving father of Caroline, Martina and Brendan, cherished grandfather of Rhys and Ronan and dear brother of Ann, Jim, Thomas, Elizabeth and Jean. His remains will be reposing in his home from 2.00pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy. Interment afterwards in St Finlough’s Cemetery, Ballykelly. The Mass will be streamed on the church webcam via the link: https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to RNIB, 3 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7BH. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Rosie Donaghy, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Rosie Donaghy peacefully at Edenvale Care Home on 6th of March 2024. May she rest in peace. Formerly of Bradagh Fold and 101 Main Street, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes R.I.P and dear sister of the late Celine, Frank, Kathleen, Patricia and Philomena R.I.P. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, sister in law and the entire family circle. Will be sadly missed by her best friend Claire and all her close friends. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlins Funeral Home this evening (Thursday, 7th March) from 5.00pm to 6.15pm. Leaving the funeral home at 6.15pm to repose in Saint Patrick’s Church Dungiven for Requiem Mass on Friday, 8th March at 10.00am. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. No flowers please at Rosie’s request. Saint Padre Pio pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Francis William (Frank) Halley, 11 Greenmount Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Francis William (Frank) Halley, 5th March 2024, suddenly at his home, 11 Greenmount Park, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of Phyllis and much loved father of the late Jonathan. Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries to Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF, 028 703 43438 / 028 703 52825.
Paul Hassan, 16 Gortmore, Maghera
The death has taken place of Paul Hassan, 5th March 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital (after a short illness), 16 Gortmore, Maghera, beloved Son of the late Henry and Marie, dearly loved Brother of Dorothea, Diane and the late Geoffrey and Lorraine, a dear Brother-in-Law of Derek and James and dearest Uncle of Paul, Mark, Julianne, Simon, Hannah and Matthew. House and funeral private, at his own request. “I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by name, thou art Mine”
Norman Huston, 89 Moneydig Road, Garvagh
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Norman Huston, March 6th 2024 suddenly at his home, 89 Moneydig Road, Garvagh, dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father of Niki, Holly and Jocelyn, father in law of Sinéad and Andrew, very dear grandpa of Lewis, Joshua, Reece, Jessica, Toby and Jude and a dear brother in law and uncle. Funeral arrangements later, enquiries to DJM Robinson & Son, Tel: 028 2763 8218. House Private. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o DJM Robinson & Son, 121 Culcrum Road, Cloughmills, BT44 9DT. Lovingly Remembered.
Gerard Lagan, 71 Lisnamuck Road, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late Gerard Lagan, 6th March 2024, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Gwen. Devoted father of Fr Patrick and Kathryn Toner. Loving grandfather of Daire, Tomas and Oisin. Beloved son of the late Patsy and Mary and brother of Maureen Sinkewicz, Seamus, Colm, Francis, Benny and the late Mick. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home, 71 Lisnamuck Road, Maghera BT46 5LD on Friday,, 8th March, at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem in St. Patrick's Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via: https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-maghera. Family Flowers Only. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, son, daughter, brothers, sister, son-in-law Shane, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.
Derek Mountain, 444 Glenshane Road, Claudy
The death has occurred of the late Derek Mountain, 2nd March 2024, suddenly much loved husband of the late Maureen, dearly loved twin brother of the late Brian, much loved uncle, dearest friend of Daniel and family. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 444 Glenshane Road, Claudy on Saturday, 9th March at 12.30pm followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Air Ambulance c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours”
Billy Reid, 1 Cliftonville Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of Billy Reid, 5th March 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded be his adoring family, beloved husband of Joan, 1 Cliftonville Avenue, loving father of Leonard, Lyndsay and Amy, father-in-law of Linda and Philip, a much loved grandfather and dear brother of Jacqueline, Bobby, Michael and Mandy. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.30am for 12o’clock funeral service in Ebrington Presbyterian Church. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Peace perfect peace.
George Shiels MBE, 29 Crewe Road, Maghera
The death has taken place of George Shiels MBE, 4th March 2024 (suddenly) at his home, 29 Crewe Road, Maghera, son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Shiels and a dear father, father-in-law and brother. Funeral Service in Maghera Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2.30pm followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome at James McMullan and Son Funeral Home, Ballymoney on Thursday evening between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Parkinsons UK online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.
James Woolsey, Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine
The death has taken place of James Woolsey, 6th March 2024, peacefully at Bohill Care Home, late of Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of Yvonne, loving father of Miriam, James, David, Joan and Timothy and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Funeral service in his daughter’s home, 115 Castlerock Road, Coleraine on Friday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family. In Heavenly Love Abiding.