Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 3 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Samuel James (Sammy) Barkley, 43 Maple Drive, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Samuel James (Sammy) Barkley, September 29 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 43 Maple Drive, Coleraine, beloved son of the late William and Mary and dear brother of Mary, Elizabeth, Robert, Margaret and the late William, Joe and Sarah. Service in Church Of Christ, Artillery Road, Coleraine on Friday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Bessie Jane (Betty) Brace (née Shiels), Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Bessie Jane (Betty) Brace (née Shiels), September 30 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of David, devoted mum of Gillian, loving mother-in-law of Alistair, adored granny of James and Oliver and a dear sister, neighbour and friend. Service of Thanksgiving in Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 5 at 2.00pm, a private cremation will take place on Monday at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie or to Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”.
Joseph (Joe) Cassidy, 64a Dunlade Road, Greysteel
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Joseph (Joe) Cassidy, suddenly at home on September 30 2024, may he rest in peace. Late of 64a Dunlade Road, Greysteel, Co Derry, BT47 3EF. Beloved husband of Anne and loving father of Shaun (Laura) and Aaron (Kim). Devoted grandfather of Josh, Harry, Olivia and Jayden. Son of the late John and Maggie Cassidy R.I.P and dear brother of Pat, Katie. Hilda, Edith, Mary and Anne-Marie. Joe will be reposing at his late home. You are very welcome to call at the family home from 1.00pm to 9.00pm today (Thursday, October 3) and 1.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday, October 4. Funeral will take place on Saturday, October 5 2024 leaving his late home at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale, interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://star-of-the-sea-faughanvale9.click2stream.com/. Family time morning of funeral. Family flowers only, donations if wished to Cancer Research N.I or Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Alan Duke, 82 Hopefield Avenue, Portrush
The death has taken place of the late Alan Duke, September 3- 2024, peacefully at home, 82 Hopefield Avenue, Portrush. Alan, dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Faye and Maeve, grandfather of Cooper, Maya, Cora, Finn, Ava and Luca and brother of Jane and Robin. House private. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Monday at 10.30am, followed by a Cremation at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if wished to R.N.L.I. (Portrush Branch) or NI Hospice, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. A beautiful soul. Lovingly remembered and much missed by all his family and friends.
William David (Davy) Harkin, 48 Benview Estate, Derry
The death has occurred of the late William David (Davy) Harkin, October 1 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Rosie, loving father of Catherine, David, Jim and Marian, a dear and loving grandfather, great-grandfather and brother and a cherished father-in-law. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Davy will be reposing at his home, 48 Benview Estate. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, October 4 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.
Tony (wee Josie) Irvine, 26 Bloomfield Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Tony (wee Josie) Irvine, October 2 2024, suddenly at his home, 26 Bloomfield Park. Beloved former husband of Janette. Loving father of Kristy, Gary, David and the late Julie and Baby Paul. A much loved grandfather, uncle, brother, brother in law. Tony will be reposing at his daughter Kristy's home, 61 Bloomfield Park on Thursday at 5.00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.20am to St Joseph's church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the city Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://threepatrons.org/webcam/galliagh/. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.
Margaret McDevitt (née Coyle), 777 Feeny Road, Dungiven
The death has taken place of the late Margaret McDevitt (née Coyle), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, September 29 2024. Beloved wife of Joe. Much loved mother of Mary, Catherine, Joe, Sean and Matthew. Loving granny of Conor, Sarah, Cahir, Ruairí and Séamus. Dearest sister of Kathleen, Bridget, John and the late Eamon, Ann and Marty. Cherished daughter of the late John and Bella Coyle. Treasured mother-in-law of Alan, Ciara, Catherine and Caoimhe. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the dementia or heart charity of your choice. Reposing at her family home (777 Feeny Road, Dungiven BT47 4TB). Requiem Mass and burial at St. Patrick's church, Dungiven at 11.00am on Thursday, October 3. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. House private on morning of funeral.
Betty Mackle (née Neeson), 208 Moneynick Road, Toomebridge
The death has taken place of the late Betty Mackle (née Neeson), October 1 2024, beloved wife of the late Patsy and loving mother of Joseph, Lewis, Veronica, Thomas, Damien, Gary and Sean, mother-in-law of Adrian, Elaine and Gemma and devoted grandmother and great-granny, daughter of the late Susan and John Neeson, much-loved sister of Margaret, Sean, Maureen, Teresa, Tommy, Monica and the late Una, sisters-in-law Eileen, Elizabeth, Benny, brother-in-laws Alex, Tony and Seamus. Funeral from her home, 208 Moneynick Road, on Friday, October 4 at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle and friends.
Samuel Moore, 6 Ervey Road, Cross
The death has taken place of the late Samuel Moore, October 2 2024, peacefully at his home, 6 Ervey Road, Cross (in his 91st year) much loved husband of Deidre, devoted father of Melanie, Jonathan, Elaine and Julie, loving father-in-law of Patricia and Gordon, adored granda of Linzi, Joanne, Lauren, Christopher and Ryan. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Friday, October 4 at 1.30pm followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family Flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay Funeral Directors, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. “House Private“ Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “Forever in our thoughts“
Wendy Marie Simmons, 77 Ballywillan Crescent, Portrush
The death has taken place of the late Wendy Marie Simmons, passed away peacefully at her own home on October 2 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 77 Ballywillan Crescent, Portrush. Darling Daughter of Freda and the late Peter, RIP. Devoted Mother of Callum, Matthew and Jodie, loving Grandmother of Ellie, Rian, loving Partner of Mario also a dear Sister. House strictly private. Requiem Mass will be held in St Patrick's Church Portrush on Saturday at 12noon followed by burial in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Cancer Research NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Raymond Watson, 50 Glenroe Park, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Raymond Watson, October 1 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved husband of Dolores. Loving father of Cathal, Desmond, Eunan, Gavin, and Katrina. A much loved grandfather of Katie, Séa, Mia, Ethan, Saoirse, Alisha, Keicy, Abbie, Ellis, Lucie, Corey, Brooke, Ronan, and Darragh. Beloved son of the late Charlie and Molly R.I.P. Dear brother of Jeff, Pat, Colm, Seamus and the late Marian, Anna, and Brian. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from his home; 50 Glenroe Park, Dungiven BT47 4DZ on Friday, October 4 at 10:30am for Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Dungiven at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.