Derry Death Notices - Thursday, November 14, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Robert (Bobby) Gillespie, 63 Foyle Road, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Robert (Bobby) Gillespie, November 13 2024, beloved husband of the late Mary, 63 Foyle Road, loving father of Margaret, Patrick, Colm, Ann-Marie, Joann and the late Robert and Judith and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Helen Norah Lynn (née Stewart), 53 Ballymacpeake Road, Portglenone
The death has taken place of the late Helen Norah Lynn (née Stewart), November 13 2024, (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, , devoted Wife of Dessie, 53 Ballymacpeake Road, Portglenone, beloved Daughter of the late Arnold and Florrie, much loved Sister of John, Geoffrey, Robert, Allen, Noel, Stephen and Colin and a dearly loved Sister-in-Law, Aunt and Great Aunt. House private. Family, Friends and Neighbours welcome. Funeral will take place from her home on Friday, November 15 at 12:30pm, to First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church for service at 1:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please, at her own request. Forever loved and sadly missed by her sorrowing Husband, Brothers and the entire Family Circle. "Gone, but not forgotten"
George Mawhinney, 12 Killyberry Road, Bellaghy
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late George Mawhinney, November 12 2024, (peacefully) in the loving care of those who loved him the most, George Fredrick, dearly beloved husband of the late Maisie, 12 Killyberry Road, Bellaghy, much loved and devoted brother of Susan (Galway) and Alice (McMillin), dearest brother-in-law of Garry and the late Jackie, loving uncle of Will, Nigel, George (Fiona), Susanne (Neil) and the late Paul (Lynda) and also a dear great-uncle. Family and friends welcome at his home on Thursday (November 14), family time between 10:00pm and 12noon. Funeral from his home on Friday (November 15) at 1:15pm for service in Castledawson Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Castledawson Presbyterian Church Building Fund & Dementia Research NI payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Ralph Alphonsus (Foncey) O’Kane, 9 Creggmor Drive, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Ralph Alphonsus (Foncey) O’Kane peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on the November 12 2024, may he rest in peace. Late of 9 Creggmor Drive, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Eileen. Loving father of Niall (Noelle), Gavin (Mairead), Aidan (Allison) and Rory (Mairead). Devoted grandfather of Shane, Caitlin, Ruairi, Caoimhe, Tiarnan, Anna, Catherine, Cormac, Cillian, Odhran, Bebhinn and Brogan. Son of the late Patrick and Margaret Ellen O’Kane R.I.P and dear brother of the late Willie, Agnes, Patsy, Anthony, Laurence, Margaret and Annie-Bridget R.I.P. Reposing at the family home on Thursday (November 14) from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral on Friday, November 15 2024 leaving from his late home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church, Claudy. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Saint Vincent de Paul Society c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.