Derry Death Notices - Thursday, November 7, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Diana Clay, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Diana Clay, passed away peacefully on November 1. Much loved mother of David and Sally, mother-in-law to Feryal and John, grandmother of Kim, Ciaran, Sian, Adrian, James and Hamish, and great-grandmother to Jude and Penny. The burial will be at Portstewart New Cemetery (Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7RD) at 11:30am on Sunday, November 10, followed by a memorial and celebration at Portballintrae Village Hall (Beach Rd, Portballintrae, BT57 8US) starting at 1:30pm. Refreshments and food at the same venue after the memorial. You are welcome to attend all or any part of the proceedings as you wish. No specific dress code – wear what you are comfortable with. Please contact Ivan Murdock and Sons, Funeral Directors if you have any questions (or Diana’s daughter Sally on 0744 34 88738).
Kathleen (Kitty) Duffy (née McAllister), 4 Lonemoor Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Kathleen (Kitty) Duffy (née McAllister), November 6 2024, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Pat, Marian, Con, Walter and Francine, mother-in-law of Dave, Caroline, Jackie and Neil, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of the late Connie, Patsy, Richard, James and Joe. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 4 Lonemoor Gardens, on Thursday from 4.00pm - 10.00pm and on Friday from 12noon- 10 00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30 am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.
James (Jimmy) Dunlop, 81 Earhart Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late James (Jimmy) Dunlop, November 6 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (formerly of Bridge Street and Malin Gardens), beloved husband of Carmel, loving father of Richard, Arlene, Ivan, Paula, David and Kerry, dear father-in-law to Marie, John, Julie, Ray, Gemma and Brian, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished brother of George, Anna and the late Jackie, Frank, David, Nellie And Jeanie, and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Jimmy will be reposing at his home, 81 Earhart Park. Family time please from 10.00pm and 11:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, November 8 2024 at 9:20am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Irene Griffin (previously Farren), Derry
The death has taken place of the late Irene Griffin, November 6 2024 beloved partner of the late Bill Barr, former wife of Michael Farren, loving mother of Sinead, Jonathan, Gareth and William, mother-in-law of Gerard, Jayne and Laura, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Kate, Barney, Dave, Catherine and the late Violet. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 184 Woodbrook, BT48 8FG. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Cockhill, Buncrana. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Gerard (Gerry) Lynch, 19 Cawhill Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Gerard (Gerry) Lynch, November 6 2024 much loved husband of Terry, 19 Cawhill Park, loving father of Jennifer, Paula, Stephen and Peter, father-in-law of John, Harold, Sonya and Pauline and devoted grandfather of Patrick, Sean, Connor, Katie, Ellie, Emily, Joseph, Liam and David. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery, Ardmore. 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. St Martin de Porres intercede for him.
Grace Philomena McCleery (née Fleming), 32 Winston Way, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Grace Philomena McCleery (née Fleming), Peacefully surrounded by her family, beloved wife of the late Sean R.I.P. and loving mother of Sean, Mark, Kieran and the late Cheryl. Wake has commenced, family time from 9.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from her residence, 32 Winston Way on Saturday at 10.15am for 11o’ clock Requiem Mass in St Johns Church, Coleraine. Interment afterwards in adjoining Churchyard. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by her loving family and close friends. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie. c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine St, Kilrea, BT515QA.
Pamela Elizabeth (Lizzy) Moffatt (née Flear), 4 Shellhill Square, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Pamela Elizabeth (Lizzy) Moffatt (née Flear), November 6 2024, peacefully at hospital, 4 Shellhill Square, Coleraine. Dearly loved mother of Sharon, Sammy and Katrina; mother-in-law of Richard and Stephen, loving granny of Kirsten and Aimee, and a dear sister and aunt. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Friday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered always by her family and friends.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Monteith, 233 Victoria Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Monteith, November 6 2024, peacefully at home, 233 Victoria Road, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Diane and Adele, dear mother in law of Vincent and a devoted grandmother of Anna, Erin, Sara and Harriet. Funeral leaving Adair and Neely Funeral home at 12.15pm on Friday, November 8 for 1.00pm graveside Funeral service in Dunnalong parish church. House strictly private, family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road or Marie Curie c/o Mrs Joan Dougherty 20 Dunhugh Park Derry. Family and friends welcome to Adair and Neely Funeral home on Thursday, November 7 from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.
Charles (Gutsy) O'Donnell, Hampstead Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Charles (Gutsy) O'Donnell, November 5 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (Pharmacist, Beechwood Avenue, late of Hampstead Park), beloved husband of the late Rosaleen, loving father of Vincent, Paul and Mary, dear father-in-law to Oonagh and Darren, devoted grandfather of Emily, Ruairi, Zoe, Ryan, Abby, Evan, Conor, Mya and Ella and great-grandfather of Layla and Meabh, cherished brother of the late Agnes, Jack, Raymond, Kath, Laura, Norah, Billy and Daniel. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Gusty will be reposing at his daughter Mary’s home, 37 Glenowen Park. Funeral leaving 37 Glenowen Park on Friday, November 8 at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.