Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 13th February, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Roberta Blair (née McCandless), Apartment 5, 13 Union Street, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Roberta Blair (née McCandless), 12th February 2024, peacefully at home, Apartment 5, 13 Union Street, Coleraine, dearly loved mother of Gillian and Rhonda, mother-in-law of Mike and Ian, much loved grandmother of Amy, Alex, Lewis, Megan and Blair and great-grandmother of Ellie and Jake. Family are welcome to call at her daughter Rhonda’s home, 1 Somerton Grange, Coleraine. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 10.00am followed by a private family cremation. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Robert (Bobby) Callaghan, Limavady
Robert (Bobby) Callaghan, passed away peacefully at his late home on 11th February 2024. Husband of the late Irene, father of Darren (Jackie), Wyatt (Anthea), Lee (Hayley) Grandfather, Great grandfather, son of the late Billy and Sylvia, brother of Tommy, Patricia, Moore, Irene, John, George, and the late Alan Glen. Friends and family welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by burial in Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Air Ambulance NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. At Peace
John Catterson, 100 Bolea Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of John Catterson, 11th February 2024, passed away peacefully at Coleraine Hospital, formerly of 100 Bolea Road. Son of the late George and Martha. Lovingly remembered by his sister Sarah, Nieces Heather and Valerie, Nephew Victor and the extended family. Funeral Service in Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday at 12.30 pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Sam Frazer, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Sam Frazer, 5th February 2024, at hospital in London, dearly loved husband of the late Maureen. Loving father of Jennifer and Neil, father-in-law of Matthew and Christie, and much loved grandfather of Conor, Cara, Teagan, Callan and Aidan. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, on Tuesday, 20th February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family.
Mary Heavern (née Hegarty), 1B New Street, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Heavern (née Hegarty), peacefully at Rectory Fields surrounded by her loving family on 12th February 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 1B New Street, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4LJ. Beloved wife of Caimin and loving mother of Damian (Alison), Brona (Ali), Ciara (Barry), Kevin, and Lisa (Peter). Devoted grandmother of Annie, Finn, Kitty, Kate, Eve, Tom, Darragh, Kian, Ruan, Jack and Harry. Daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Hegarty R.I.P and dear sister of Brendan, Andy, Joe, Thomas, Sean, Anne and infant Martin R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Family time 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral on Wednesday, 14th February, leaving her late home at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gortnaghey, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Dungiven and Feeny Committee for Cancer Research U.K c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Mary (May) January, 43 Massey Avenue, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary (May) January, 10th February 2024. Passed away peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Much loved Mother of Alan, Louise, David and Noel. Dear Mother in Law of Mary, Victor, Susan and Lynne. Dear Grandmother of Laura, Rachael, Aimee, Ben, Hannah, Rebekah, Jack, John and Holly. Great Grandmother of Grace and Reuben. Private Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral will leave her late home, 43 Massey Avenue on Tuesday, 13th February at 1.30pm for Service in Christ Church, Limavady at 2.00pm. Burial in adjoining Church Yard immediately after. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired and cheques payable to Christ Church, Limavady and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
James (Jim) Johnston, 52 Gallagh Road, Toomebridge
The death has taken place of James (Jim) Johnston (Gallagh, Toomebridge), 11th February 2024, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) and loving father of Sharon, Eoin, Liam, Mary, Betty and the late Oliver, brother of Maisie, Annie, John, Henry and the late Tommy, Geordie, Chris and Katie. Funeral from his home, 52 Gallagh Road, on Tuesday, 13th February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of The Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
David Stewart MacAulay, Rathain Fold, Coleraine
The death has taken place of David Stewart MacAulay, 12th February 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital (in his 99th year), late of Killowen House and formerly of Rathain Fold, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Jayne and her half-brother Jimmy, much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Hazelbank Presbyterian Church, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family and friends
Dorothy Mae Rann (née Gibson), Belfast (formerly of Tyler Avenue, Limavady)
The death has taken place of Dorothy Mae Rann (née Gibson), 10th February 2024, (peacefully) at The Somme Nursing Home, Belfast, formerly of Kensington Crescent, Belfast and Tyler Avenue, Limavady. Much-loved and devoted mother of Jonathan and Fiona, dear Nana of Jack and mother-in-law of Emma, and loving sister of Cecil and the late Stanley and Bobby. All are welcome to attend a service of thanksgiving and celebration at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 13th February at Melville Morgan Funeral Home, 114 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1NU, which will take place after a private committal service at Drumachose Presbyterian Church burying ground, Limavady. Family flowers only please and, if desired, any donations in lieu to Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke (NICHS) c/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire circle of family and friends.
Thomas James Magee, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Thomas James Magee, passed away peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home on 11th February 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Fiona devoted family of Jenyth, loving Uncle of Dessie, Jake, Sonya, Mark, Sarah-jane and Emily. House private and Funeral arrangements to follow. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family.
Raymond Mullan, 52 Castlerock Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Raymond Mullan, 11th February 2024, peacefully at hospital, 52 Castlerock Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Anna, devoted father of Aaron, father-in-law of Helen, granda of Hannah and Rebekah, brother of June and the late Maurice. Service of Thanksgiving in St. Patrick’s Church, Coleraine, on Wednesday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Private. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to The Salvation Army, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.
Philomena “Phyllis” Ward (née Friel), 9 Dunaff Gardens, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Philomena “Phyllis” Ward (née Friel), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family on 11th February 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of 9 Dunaff Gardens, Derry, BT48 9NB. Beloved wife of the late Paddy R.I.P and loving mother of Clare, Michelle, Patrick and Stephen. Dear mother-in- law of Paul, Kevin and Orlaith. Devoted grandmother of Lauren, Aaron, Eimear, Caoimhe, Aoife, Conor, Adam, Ellie and Aimee.
Daughter of the late Edward & Mary Friel R.I.P (formerly of 13 St Columb’s Well and Drumcliff Avenue). Dear sister of Mimi, Kay, Marty and Bernie and the late Gracie, Eddie, Sophia, Jimmy and Susie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all her nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing from her late residence. Funeral from there on Wednesday, 14th February leaving at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Creggan, interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Saint Anthony pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084/07840052022.
Karen Louise Wray, 10 Finn Gardens, Waterside