Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 10th October, 2023

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Obituaries

The following deaths have occurred:-

Frances Austin (née Brunton), 15 Bluebell Avenue, Cullion

The death has taken place of Frances Austin (née Brunton), 9th October 2023, Peacefully at her home, 15 Bluebell Avenue, Cullion (formerly of Kilmarnock Scotland) dearly beloved wife of the late Hugh, much loved mum of Hugh, Billy, Alan, Frances, Derek and Donna, loving mother-in-law of Catherine, Alison and Noel, adored granny and great-granny. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Wednesday, 11th October at 2.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Chest Heart & Stroke c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her loving sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. “ Safe in the arms of Jesus “

Margaret Donaghy (née Anderson), 35 Meadowvale Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of Margaret Donaghy (née Anderson), 8th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Loving mother of Julie, Laura, Lisa, and Damien. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear Sister of Liam, Susan, Shaun, Shirley, Katie, Eileen and Kevin. House private, family only please. Funeral from her home: 35 Meadowvale Park, Limavady on Wednesday at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church Limavady at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Theresa Pamela Lyttle (née Keenan), 6 East Avenue, Waterside, Derry

The death has taken place of Theresa Pamela Lyttle (née Keenan), 7th October 2023, suddenly but peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of 6 East Avenue, Waterside, much loved and devoted wife of Norman, loving sister of John and Father Kevin, dearest sister-in-law of Anne. Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, 11th October at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Morocco Earthquake Appeal / British Red Cross c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above) Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, 10th October from 1.00pm until 4.00pm and Tuesday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle. “God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best“

Kathleen Isobel Moore, 16 Hazelbank Drive, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of Kathleen Isobel Moore, 8th October 2023, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family formerly of 16 Hazelbank Drive, Drumahoe) much loved partner of Jack McCready, loving sister of Margaret, Wilhelmina, Georgina, David and the late Robert, Pamela, Evelyn and Lilly, a dearest sister-in-law and dear aunt and great-aunt. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Parish Church on Thursday, 12th October, at 1.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. House Private Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, 11th October from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted by the sorrowing family circle. “Gone to be with the Lord“

Annie Lavina Murphy (née McCrea), 14 Drumeen Road, Moneymore

The death has occurred of Annie Lavina Murphy (née McCrea), 7th October 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved Wife of the late Robert, 14 Drumeen Road, Moneymore, much loved Mother of Anna, David, William, Catherine and Jeanette, a dear Mother-in-Law of Robert, Jennifer and Natalie, a loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother and dearest Sister of Mabel and the late Sammy, Tommy, Lowry, Cecil, John, Marion and Margaret. House private. Funeral from her home on Wednesday, October 11th at 1:30pm, to First Moneymore Presbyterian Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. "At Home with the Lord"

Celine O'Hara, 128 Dunlade Road, Greysteel

The death has taken place of Celine O'Hara, 8th October 2023 beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and John, loving sister of Angela (Donnelly), Norman, Clement, Brendan, Michael and the late Owen, Sean, Charlie and Dermot and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Deeply regretted by all her loving family. House private please. Funeral from her home, 128 Dunlade Road, Greysteel, on Wednesday at 10.20 am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

James (Jim) Reilly, Bonnanaboigh, Burnfoot

The death has taken place of James (Jim) Reilly, passed away peacefully at Rushall Nursing Home, Limavady on 8th October 2023. Beloved son of the late Maria Meenagh late of Bonnanaboigh, Burnfoot. Funeral Private. Deeply regretted by the family circle.

Norman Waddell, 47 Laurelmount Road, Coleraine

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