Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 9th March, 2023

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Obituaries

The following deaths have occurred:-

 

Hugh Patrick Curran, 1 Ardfoyle, Bishop's Street, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Hugh Patrick Curran, peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Home on 7th March 2023. Late of 1 Ardfoyle, Bishop's Street. Beloved son of the late Bridget and James. Loving brother of Peggy, Bernadette and the late Willie and Jimmy. A much loved uncle to all of his loving nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Hugh's remains are now reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, 9th March at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Hugh’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.cregganchapel.com/webcam.html. St. Anthony Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him.

Sally Hegarty (née O’Kane), 2 Cable Street, Derry

The death has taken place of Sally Hegarty (née O’Kane), 8th March 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Waterloo Street), beloved wife of Willie, loving Mother of Ella and Frankie, devoted grandmother of Jack, Diarmuid and Andrea, dear mother-in-law to Paula and Kevin, loving sister of Rosaleen, Mary, Terry and the late Peggy, Patsy, Eamon, Matt, John (Coogan) and Rodger. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving her home, 2 Cable Street on Friday, 10th March at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. House Private From 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Ronald Donald Woods McLean, F.R.C.S, B.M, B.S, B.O., Cullion House, 119 Duncastle Road, Derry

The death has taken place of Ronald Donald Woods McLean, F.R.C.S, B.M, B.S, B.O., 8th March 2023, peacefully at home, Cullion House, 119 Duncastle Road. Beloved husband of Iris, Loving father of Rosalind, Catherine and Angela. Dear father-in-law of Warren, Colin, Micheál and Donald and a devoted grandfather of Hannah, Eva, Corinne, Beth, Isla and Thomás. Funeral service in Earlsgift Parish Church, Donemana at 12noon on Saturday, 11th March followed by burial in St Michael's Churchyard. Friends and Family welcome to visit between 2.00pm and 7.00pm on Thursday and Friday at the family home. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Dementia NI, North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GG or Marie Curie c/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry BT47 2NL or visit www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com to donate online. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, We loved you too dearly to ever forget.

David James (Dave) Newman, Cairn Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of David James (Dave) Newman, 7th March 2023, (suddenly), late of Cairn Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of Mike and Margaret, much loved brother of Laura, brother-in-law of Mike, loving uncle of Sophia and dear grandson of Jeannie McMullan. House strictly private. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Saturday at 2.00pm. Cremation at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Tuesday, 14th March at 5.20pm at his request. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, by making cheques payable to Air Ambulance NI, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Elizabath (Betty) Smyth, 132 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine

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