Derry Death Notices - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Carlin, 312 Carnhill, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John Carlin, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on May 21 2025. Late of 312 Carnhill and formerly of Bridge Street. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father of Maureen and Paul. Dearest father-in-law of James and Carol. Loving granda of Clare, Christopher, James, Jack, Niamh, Clodagh and Anna. Precious great-granda of Aoibhi. A much loved brother of Mary and the late Anna, Briege, Neil and Patsy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. John’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 312 Carnhill. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, May 23 at 10:50am for 11:30am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. John’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. St. Padre Pio Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
William Ronald (Ronnie) Forsythe, 14 Rockview Park, Moneymore
The death has taken place of the late William Ronald (Ronnie) Forsythe, May 21 2025, (peacefully) at home, 14 Rockview Park, Moneymore, dearly loved husband of Doreen, loving father of Vanessa and dearest brother of Pearl, Ian, Gordon, Carol and the late Tom and Brian. House strictly private. Everyone welcome in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, May 22, from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Funeral service in the Funeral Home on Friday, May 23 at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Peace is yours, memories ours.
Frankie O'Doherty, 8 Glenside Park, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Frankie O'Doherty, May 20 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice surrounded by all his family. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Cathal, Orann and Shauna. Much loved grandfather of Dean, Micheál, Rhiannon, Kayla, Lily and Amaya. Father in law of Breege and Emmet. Beloved son of the late Cathal and Annie. Loving brother of Liam, Brian, Noel, Pat, Tony, Mary, Noreen, Bridie and the late Hugie, Martin, Jim, Jackie, Lily and Charles. Frankie is now reposing at his home, 8 Glenside Park. Funeral from his home on Friday at 9.15am to St Columba's church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone who knew him. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.
Dr Kanwarjit Singh Panesar MB LRCP FRCS FRCS Ed O.B.E.,
The death has occurred of the late Dr Kanwarjit Singh Panesar MB LRCP FRCS FRCS Ed O.B.E., May 14 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Iqbal, loving father of Deshpal and Tej, cherished father-in-law of Baljit and Nadia and devoted grandfather of Inés. Everyone are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday, May 28 2025 from 6.00pm – 8.00pm and also on Thursday, May 29 in the Derry Gurdwara, Simpsons Brae BT476DL, from 11.30am - 1.00pm. Cremation service will take place in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU, at 3.00pm. Funeral service at the Derry Gurdwara from 6.00pm onwards.
Amanda Jane Robinson, 122 Kinsale Park, Caw