Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 16th April 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Joan Bryson (née Watterson), 22 Belagherty Road, Ballyronan, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Joan Bryson (née Watterson), 15th April 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Joan, dearly beloved wife of John, 22 Belagherty Road, Ballyronan, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of Gareth and Claire, dear mother-in-law of Emma and Steven, loving granny of Ollie, Annie, Jenna, Isaac and Lucy and dearest sister of Alan, Noreen and Wilma. House private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Wednesday evening (17th April) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral service in Saltersland Presbyterian Church on Thursday (18th April ) at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Lupus UK and Autism NI payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Breige Callan (née Lagan), 23 Bawnmore, Bellaghy
The death has occurred of the late Breige Callan (née Lagan), 15th April 2024, 23 Bawnmore and formerly Drumsurn, beloved mother of Nicola and Jill, loving grandmother to Luke, Sorcha and Charlotte. Daughter of the late Danny and Bridget Lagan and dear sister of Peggy, Rosemary, Donal, Anne and the late John. Remains are reposing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street, Magherafelt. Viewing on Tuesday from 3.00pm followed by removal to Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, arriving at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 17th April at 11.00am, via webcam St Mary's Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, grandchildren, sisters, brother and extended family circle. House Private to family and friends. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK Support us | Cancer Research UK.
Michael Donnelly, 4 Seahaven Drive, Portstewart
The death has taken place of Michael Donnelly, 12th April 2024, (Formerly Upper Corr, Dungannon) Michael Aloysius R.I.P. Peacefully at Antrim Area hospital. Beloved husband of Teresa (née McCloy). Funeral from his home 4 Seahaven Drive, Portstewart BT55 7DX on Wednesday, 17th April at 11.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart. Interment afterwards in Portstewart Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via webcam at: https://portstewartparish.website/live-from-the-church/. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. Detailed enquiries to www.jagormlet.com
Christine (Babs) Gallagher, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Christine (Babs) Gallagher, 15th April 2024, died peacefully in William Street Residential Home. Formerly of Castleview Park and Westend Park. May she rest in peace. Dearly beloved sister of the late Terry, Leonard, Paula and Maurice, loving sister-in-law of Anne and Kathleen, much loved aunt of Bridget, John, Anne, Edel, Clare, Joan, Peter, Maurice, Ann and Oonagh and cherished by all her great nieces and nephews. Her remains will be reposing at 67 Glenmore Park, Belt Road, Waterside, BT47 2JY. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.20am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to St Vincent De Paul. Lovingly remembered by all her family. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary intercede for her. St Padre Pio pray for her.
Mary (Maureen) McCloskey (née Walsh), 10 Dunsuivnish Park, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Mary (Maureen) McCloskey (née Walsh), 13th April 2024, died peacefully at home, 10 Dunsuivnish Park, Portstewart and formerly of Trench Park, Belfast. Dearly loved mother of Brian, Teresa, Paul and Barry, a much loved mother-in-law and grandmother; and dear sister of the late Ann. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Age Concern or Dementia N.I. c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family. “On Her Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy”.
Evelyn McGlinchey (née McCamphill), 24 Cullycapple Road, Aghadowey
The death has occurred of the late Evelyn McGlinchey (née McCamphill), peacefully at hospital, beloved wife of John and loving mother of Martin, Nicola, Gerard and the late Shauna, mother in-law of Donna, John, Helena and Peter and a devoted granny to her 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Eddie, Francis, Mary, Malachy, Brian, Bernie and the late Tommy and Seamus. Wake will commence on Tuesday at 12noon with family time from 10.00pm until 12noon each day. Funeral from her late residence, 24 Cullycapple Road on Thursday at 11.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Aghadowey. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. St Anthony pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire McGlinchey and McCamphill family circle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea. 02829540226.
John Joseph “Sean” McKeever, 8 Muldonagh Road, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Joseph “Sean” McKeever peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on the 14th of April 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 8 Muldonagh Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Devoted husband of Maureen. Loving father of Colette (Chris), Jacinta (Christopher), Declan (Siobhan), Shauna (Kevin), John (Collette), Fergal (Eilena) and Grainne (Gary). A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Son of the late Jeannie and John R.I.P and loving brother of James, George, Sadie, Betty, Jean, Margaret, Sammy, Philip, Thomas , Pauline and the late Michael and Neil R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Wednesday, 17th April leaving at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Claudy, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please , donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
James (Jimmy) O’Kane, 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James (Jimmy) O’Kane, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 14th April 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Sheila and loving father of Mark (Treasa), Lisa (Paddy), Jordan (Tini) , James (Eilis) and Kieran (Ciara). Will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren. Son of the late James and Annie R.I.P and dear brother of Mary, Noel and the late Bridie, Frankie and Collie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the O’Kane and McLaughlin family circles. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Tuesday, 16th April from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 9.00pm to repose at his late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Thursday, 18th April leaving at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only please , donations if wished in lieu to BHSCT Musgrave Park Hospital c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him.bEnquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Mary Quigg (née McCloskey) (Harry), 138 Priory Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Quigg (née McCloskey) (Harry) peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 14th April 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 138 Priory Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of James and loving mother of Imelda, Carol, Conor, Damien, Geraldine, Gabriel, Christopher (Chrissy). A devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Daughter of the late Margaret and Thomas R.I.P and dear sister of Kathleen , Brendan , Henry, Claire, Bernard, and the late John, Dan, Laurence and Thomas Gerard R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the Quigg and McCloskey family circles. Reposing at her late home. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, 17th April leaving her late home at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Daphne Savage (née Graham), 31 Gortnessy Road, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of the late Daphne Savage (née Graham), 15th April 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Raymond, 31 Gortnessy Road, Drumahoe, loving mother of Gavin and Louise, mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Graeme, devoted nana of Charlotte, Katherine, Annabel, Scarlett, Willow and Charlie and dear sister of Deborah, George, Roger and the late William. Daphne's cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Wednesday at 1,00pm. Me and you together forever.