Derry Death Notices - Thursday, January 30, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Thomas David (Tommy) Baird, 32 Rosslea, Newbuildings (Updated Funeral Arrangements)
The death has taken place of the late Thomas David (Tommy) Baird, January 27 2025 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of his family) much loved husband of Angie, devoted dad of Alan, Jacqueline and step-dad of Richard, loving father-in-law of Helen, an adored granda of Glenn, Stacey, Scott, Emma, Sam, Asha, Morgan, Harley and Lana, and great-granda of Jake and Lola, a dear brother of Georgina, Victor, John, Martin and Jeffrey. Funeral service in his late home, 32 Rosslea, Newbuildings at 10.00am on Thursday, January 30, with Cremation to take place in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm. Live stream of Service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium can be accessed using the credentials below: Website: https://watch.obitus.com, Username: yuni0737, PIN: 066932. Family flowers only please, 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. “One of life’s true gentlemen”
Martin Canning, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Martin Canning, passed away peacefully on January 28 2025. Much loved Father of Martina (Grant), Lisa and Roger, loving Partner of Majella, devoted grandfather of Sarah, Sam, Emma, dear brother of Roger, William, Pauline, Catherine, Mary, Josephine, Angela and Particia. Close friends and family welcome to call at his Sister Catherine's home, 5 O 'Cahans Way, Limavady from 3.0ppm to 9.30pm. Funeral service will be held in Catherine's home on Friday at 12noon followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Chest, Heart and Stroke Association and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
William P (Billy) Clarke, 14 Grangemore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late William P (Billy) Clarke, January 29 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Lone Moor Road), beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Mona, Jim, Liam, Gerard, Margaret and Bríd and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Billy will be reposing at his home, 14 Grangemore Park, on Wednesday, January 29 from 7:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, January 31 at 10:50am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Jean Clyde, 38 Mettican Road, Garvagh
The death has occurred of the late Jean Clyde, January 28 2025, (peacefully) at St James’ Lodge Ballymoney and formerly of 38 Mettican Road, Garvagh, dearly loved wife of the Late Hans, devoted mother of Keith and Alan, mother in law of Phyllis and Norma, grandmother of Alfred, Danielle, Philip, Hannah, Jonathan, Chantelle and the late Samuel and much loved great-grandmother. Sister in law of Mary and the late John and Bill. Sister of Samuel, William and the late Jim, Sister in law of Helen, and the late Edith and Annie. Family service on Friday, January 31 at 10.45am at Woodbank House, 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh followed by service of thanksgiving in Main Street Presbyterian Church, Garvagh, at 12noon - interment in adjoining graveyard. By request family flowers only, donations if desired to Diabetes Uk NI branch c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons Funeral Directors, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine BT52 2 BP. All will be made welcome at the Clyde family Home, Woodbank House, address above. Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by Keith, Alan and entire family circle. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’
Ronnie Finlay, 41 Meadowlands, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Ronnie Finlay, January 29 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of 41 Meadowlands, Portstewart, and formerly of Drumahoe. Much loved husband of Joyce, loving father of Stephen and father-in-law of Margaret, adored grandfather of Joshua and Noah; brother of Phyllis and late John and the late Helen. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Saturday at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Baptist Church Mission Fund, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. – Psalm 34 v 8: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.
Robert James (Bob) Garrod, 135 Kinsale Park, Caw
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Robert James (Bob) Garrod, January 28 2025, Peacefully at his home, 135 Kinsale Park, Caw, (surrounded by his loving family) beloved husband of Valerie, much loved dad of Michelle, Robert and Christopher, loving step-dad of Wendy and Claire, much loved granda of Abbie and Alfie, loving brother of Benny, Janette, Geoff and the late Brian, lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and the entire family circle. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, January 31 at 10.30am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Dderry BT48 8JE or Marie Curie c/o Marie Curie Omagh Office, 29G, Unit, 18B Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh BT78 5EJ. Family home is strictly private. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm and 5.00pm to 7.00pm. “The Lord is my Shepherd”
Margaret Emily Greer (née Brennan), 27 Elm Park, Moneymore
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Emily Greer (née Brennan), January 28 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving Family, dearly loved Wife of John, 27 Elm Park, Moneymore, devoted Mother of Thomas, Andrew and David, a loving Mother-in-Law of Gail, Sonia and Nora, proud Nanny of Nathan, Jamie, Chloe, Beau, Rhys, Brody, Daniel and Charlotte, beloved Daughter of Margaret, dearest Sister of Sonia and the late Avril and a dear Aunt.bHouse strictly private - Family and Friends welcome.bA Service of Committal will take place in Cookstown Cemetery on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm (All welcome). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten"
Angela Hamilton (née Leppard), 81 Elmgrove, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Angela Hamilton (née Leppard), January 28 2025, at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of James, 81 Elmgrove, loving mother of Andrena and Jim, mother-in-law of Catherine, devoted grandmother of Rebekah and James and a much loved sister and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.20am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Anthony intercede for her.
Colm McLaughlin, Trench Road, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Colm McLaughlin, January 29 2025 peacefully at Meadowbank Care Home, Trench Road, beloved son of the late Patrick and Kathleen and loving brother of Charlie and the late Denis and Patrick. His remains will be reposing in Meadowbank Care Home. Removal from there on Thursday at 5.00pm to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road for Requiem Mass on Friday at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Linda Riley (née O’Neill), Manchester (formerly Claudy)
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Linda Riley (née O’Neill), peacefully at The Christie Hospital, Manchester on January 22 2025. May she rest in peace. Formerly of 85 Crockmore Road, Craigbane, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Jez and devoted mother of Niamh and Meabh. Loving daughter of Jenny and the late Michael R.I.P and dear sister of Siobhan, Jennifer and Sinead. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 5 at 12noon in Saint Luke’s Church, Salford. A Requiem Mass will take place also at a later date in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane with interment in the adjoining graveyard - details to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Anne's Hospice Manchester and Macmillan Cancer Support c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady blessed mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.