Derry Death Notices - Thursday, November 28, 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
David (Dave) Annette, Ballycairn Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late David (Dave) Annette, November 26 2024, peacefully at Bohill Care Home, formerly of Ballycairn Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Norman, David and the late Joan, grandfather of Daniel and Isla and a dear brother to his siblings. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Monday at 11.00am followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Caroline Artt, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Caroline Artt, November 27 2024, precious daughter of Tom and Sheila and loving sister of Cormac and Adrian. Funeral arrangements (Mass of the Angels) later. Dress code for anyone attending the funeral is bright and colourful. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her father, mother, brothers, sisters in law Anne and Tracy, nephews Conan, Henry, Oliver, niece Saoirse and extended family circle.
Bertha Black (née Millar), 4 Rhee Lane, Curragh Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Bertha Black (née Millar), November 27 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 4 Rhee Lane, Curragh Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Jimmy, loving mother of Dean, dear sister of Ernie, Jim, Raymond, Kenny, the late Jack and Ethne and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in Coleraine Congregational Church on Friday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Coleraine Congregational Church C/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Ellen Campbell (née Meenan), 13 Chamberlain Street, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Ellen Campbell (née Meenan), November 24 2024, peacefully at her home, 13 Chamberlain Street, (formerly of Rossville Street), beloved wife of Michael, loving mother of Ann-Marie, Nora, Evelyn, Colum, Micheál, Angela, Joseph, Aidan, Miriam and Diarmuid, dear mother-in-law to Brendan, Dave, Glenda, Eric, Patricia, Margaret, Tom, Dara and the late Alan, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren, dear daughter of the late Paddy and Nora Meenan, cherished sister of Paidi, Dolores and the late Proinsias, Betty and Kathleen and a dear aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Ellen will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving there on Friday, November 29 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if wished to Trócaire, 50 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
John Deehan, 12 Marianus Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late John Deehan, November 27 2024, peacefully at his home, 12 Marianus Park, Derry. Beloved husband of the late Celine R.I.P. Loving father of Teresa, Sharon, Fiona, Anne-Marie, Deborah and the late Jean R.I.P. A dear father-in-law. A much loved grandfather of Sean, and all his grandchildren and a great-grandfather. Brother of Hugh, Agnes, and the late Bridie, May, Mickey, Neil, Patsy, and Bertie. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from his home on Friday at 9.25am for Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church Ballymagroarty at 10.00am followed by interment in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie. City friends of Marie Curie, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry BT47 2NL. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Thomas William (Tommy) Donnell, 39 Roulston Avenue, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Thomas William (Tommy) Donnell, November 26 2024, suddenly at his home, 39 Roulston Avenue, Waterside (in his 67th year) much loved dad of Alan, loving father-in-law of Zara, adored granda of Safiya, Copper, Rocco and Alara, dearly beloved of brother of June and Debbie, dear brother-in-law of Robbie, dearest uncle and great-uncle, loving son of the late William and Ellen. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Saturday, November 30 at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Search and Rescue, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 5.00pm until 9.00pm and on Friday from 10.00am until 9.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and the entire family circle. “One of Life’s true gentlemen”
George Dougherty, Derry
The death has occurred of the late George Dougherty, November 26 2024 peacefully at Longfield Care Home, formerly of Abbey House, beloved husband of the late Winnie, partner of the late Anne, loving father of Joe, Marie, Donna and the late Georgie and Winifred, father-in-law of Seamus, Martina and the late Gerry Magee, devoted grandfather of Keri, Louise, Lauren, Kealan, Claire, Matthew, Aimee, Kevin and Paul, a cherished great-grandfather and dear brother of David, Noel and the late Billy. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 33 Cooleen Park, Culmore. Funeral from there on Friday at 12.25pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Margaret Elizabeth (Pearl) Harvey (née Murray), Derry
The death has taken place of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Pearl) Harvey (née Murray), November 26 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of the late Geoff Harvey, loving mother of Stephen, adored grandmother of Paige and Shayla, dearest sister of Hugh, Robert, Doreen, Raymond, Norman, Noel, Paul, Brian and the late Jim. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, November 28 at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to C.H.S. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above address). Everyone is welcome to call at funeral Home on Thursday, November 28 from 11.00am until 3.00pm and evening time 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Forever in our thoughts“
Ann Joyce (née Doherty), 27 Francie Street, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Joyce (née Doherty), peacefully at Melmount Manor Nursing Home, Strabane on November 27 2024. Late of 27 Francis Street. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Willie. Loving mother of Sharon, Peter, Liam and the late Annemarie and Colm. Devoted grandmother of Pearse, Matthew, Áine, Clare and Oonagh. Dearest sister of Lawrence, Henry and the late Denis and Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all her wider family circle and friends. Ann’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, November 30 at 9:30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest from 6.00pm until 9.00pm on Friday, November 29. Ann’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. St. Padre Pio Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Gwen McGettigan (née Millar), 7 Dennett View, Burndennett
The death has taken place of Gwen McGettigan (née Millar), November 27 2024, at her home, 7 Dennett View, Burndennett and formerly of Ardmore. Beloved wife of the late Toby, much loved mother of John, Donna, Deirdre, Sharon, Declan, Brendan, Emma and the late Colin and sister of Teresa, Keith and the late John, Eamon and Bobby. Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Friday (November 29) at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Cloughcor at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, twenty three grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Suzanne Young, 13 Quickthorn Place, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Suzanne Young, November 27 2024 (peacefully) at her home, 13 Quickthorn Place, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late James (Jim), much loved mother of Christine, Diane, Pauline and the late Steven, a dear mother-in-law and a treasured grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Service in her home on Wednesday at 11.00am followed by cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Dementia NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.