Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 14th February, 2023

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Obituaries

The following deaths have occurred:-

 

Tony Horner, 70 Summer Hill Park, Prehen, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Tony Horner, (peacefully) at his home surrounded by his loving family on 12th February 2023, late of 70 Summer Hill, Prehen, Derry, BT47 2PL. Beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Claire (Malone), Brenda (Jamison), Cliona, Paul and Catriona (Harkin). Devoted grandfather of Ryan, Michael, Andrew, Olivia , Caitlín, Clodagh, Alana and Luan. Loving son of the late William (Billy) and Catherine Horner R.I.P Malin Gardens. Deeply regretted by his daughter in law and sons in law , and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral from his late home on Wednesday, 15th February leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Columba’s Church Long Tower. Interment immediately afterwards in The City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him.

Robert John (Bertie) Mawhinney, 144 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown

The death has taken place of Robert John (Bertie) Mawhinney, 12th February 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 144 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown, beloved husband of June, much loved father of Shirley, Robert, Lorna and David, dear father-in-law of Jonathan, Susan and Emma, dearly loved brother of Graham, brother-in-law of Jennifer and proud grandfather of Ellen, Anna, Sarah, Samuel, John, Ruth, Ava, Bella and Scarlett. Funeral Service in Draperstown Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 15th February at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private (family and close friends only). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, BT45 8LB. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and the entire family circle.

Mary Georgina (Marie) Millar (née McClelland), Ballycairn Coleraine

The death has taken place of Mary Georgina (Marie) Millar (née McClelland), 13th February 2023, (peacefully) at Magherafelt Manor Nursing Home, (late of Ballycairn Coleraine), dearly beloved wife of the late Will, much loved mother of Robert and Kenneth, dear mother-in-law of Claire and Catrin, devoted nanny of Robyn, Ryan, Hannah, Molly, Lucy and Evan and great-grandmother of Quinn. Service in her son’s home, 6 Knockbracken Grove, Coleraine on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Private (family and close friends only). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for N.I.C.H.S. c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Geraldine McGinley (née McDonagh), 46 Dunmore Gardens, Derry

The death has occurred of Geraldine McGinley (née McDonagh), 13th February 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends, beloved wife of Eugene, loving mother of Donna and Christina, devoted grandmother of Gerard, Eoin and Ethan, dear daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen, loving sister of Chrissie, Willie, Eddie and the late John. Funeral leaving her home, 46 Dunmore Gardens, on Wednesday, 15th February at 9.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her. St. Joseph pray for her.

Denis Andrew McNeill, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Denis Andrew McNeill, 13th February 2023, (suddenly) at home, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Helen, much loved father of Emma, Claire, Jayne and Christopher, father-in-law of Peter and Peter and a devoted granda. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, by making cheques payable to NI Kidney Research c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Sharon Wallace (née Box), 5 Ravenswood Park, Prehen, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sharon Wallace (née Box), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin hospital on 13th February 2023, late of 5 Ravenswood Park, Prehen and formerly of Longtower Court. Beloved wife of Martin. Devoted mother of Martin. Loving daughter of Fred and the late Agnes. A much loved sister of Susan, Brian and Paul. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Sharon’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 5 Ravenswood Park. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, 15th February at 10.50am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. A private cremation will take place afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Sharon’s Funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the ICU Altnagelvin c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. To Know Her Was To Love Her.

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