Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 16th July 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Martina Byrne (née Scullion), Glasnevin, Dublin (formerly of The Loup, County Derry)
The death has occurred of Martina Byrne (née Scullion), 13th July 2024, Dental Surgeon (HSE), late of Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and The Loup, Co. Derry. Passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff in St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Martina will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Declan, children Ciara, Niall, Emily and Ruairí, siblings Terence, Mary, Ciarán, Róisín, Áine and Eimhéar, extended family, work colleagues and friends. May Martina’s gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at the family home on Thursday, 18th July, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to Our Lady of Dolours Church, Glasnevin, D09 K5R6, arriving at 9:50am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am, with burial thereafter in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Kathleen (Kathy) Campbell (née Mulholland), Crossroads, Donegal (formerly of Maghera)
The peaceful death has occurred at her late residence of Kathleen (Kathy) Campbell (née Mulholland), surrounded by her loving family, Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 K24H,(formerly Maghera, Co.Derry). Retired nurse at St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar. Beloved wife of the late Eamon, much loved mother of Mark, Paul, Maeve, Kevin and Claire, cherished sister of Patsy, Neicy Ann, and the late Donald, Dymphna, Marie and Sarah. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there at 11.30am on Wednesday, July 17th for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 12noon. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Mary Teresa Cassidy (née Ferry), 59 Liscloon Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Mary Teresa Cassidy (née Ferry), 15th July 2024, surrounded by her loving family RIP, late of 59 Liscloon Drive. Dearly beloved Wife of the late John and a much loved Mother of Miriam, Sean, Conor and Ursula. A loving Grand Mother of Ryan, Joseph, Daniel, Conorbach, Jane, Edwyn, Emily, Lucy, Ella and the late Mairead and Great Grand Mother of Cillian and Lennon. Dear Sister of Margaret, Gatha, Pat, Charlie and the late Lily, Bill, Jim, Joe, Briege and Noel. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 18th July at 10:00am in our Lady of Lourdes, Steelstown followed by burial in the City Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations if wished in lieu of Flowers to Parkinsons, Foyle Branch, C/O Hazel Heatherington, 4 Chestnut Drive BT47 3JZ. Deeply regretted by her Nieces, Nephews and the entire Family Circle. Family time from 10:00pm to 12Noon. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors Tel 02871311321. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
Martin Liam Coyle, Cheshire, England (formerly of son of Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, Derry)
The death has occurred of the late Martin Liam Coyle, 23rd June 2024, in Cheshire, England, beloved son of Neil and Bridie, 97 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, loving brother of Teresa, Cathy, Neil, Maria and Margaret and a much loved brother and uncle. His remains will be reposing in the family home on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 from 11.00am – 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Trinity Church Ellesmere Court C/o W J O’Brien & Son, Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, Co Derry, BT47 3PU. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Rev. Thomas Alexander (Terry) Doherty, Wales
The death has occurred of the late Rev. Thomas Alexander (Terry) Doherty, died 8th May 2024 in Wales. Service of thanksgiving for his life will be held in St. Columb's Cathedral, Derry on Saturday, 27th July at 1:30pm. Son of Thomas and Iris and much loved brother of Diane and Garth. Deeply regretted by the family circle and his dear friends in Wales. Funeral took place in Wales on 25th May 2024. Interment of ashes to take place in Altnagelvin Cemetery after Service of Thanksgiving.
Nora Finlay (née Brown), 10 Fortwilliam Road, Tobermore
The death has occurred of the late Nora Finlay (née Brown), July 15th 2024, (suddenly, but peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly loved Wife of Ronnie, 10 Fortwilliam Road, Tobermore, much loved Mother of Nicola, Joanne, Claire and Neil, a loving Mother-in-Law of David and Marlene, devoted Nanny of Mark, Matthew, Amy, Bethany, Peter, Emily, Tom, Harry, Maisie, James, Rebekah, John, Andrew and Paul, a loving Great Nanny and Sister and dearest Daughter-in-law of Roland and Violet. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Nora's life will take place in Tobermore Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 18th at 2.00pm, followed by burial in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke can be made online or cheques payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving Husband, Family and Family Circle. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord"
Kevin Forbes, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Kevin Forbes, 14th July 2024, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Katherine, Kiera and Kim, beloved son of the late Dinny and Lena, dear and loving brother of Gerard, Carol, Cathy and the late Michael and Paul, a devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren and a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends. Kevin will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, 16th July from 12:00noon to 2:00pm. A private cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
James Anthony (Jim) Gallagher, Astoria, New York (formerly of 21 Elmwood Road, Derry)
The death has taken place of the late James Anthony (Jim) Gallagher, 11th July 2024, at home, Astoria, New York (formerly of 21, Elmwood Road), beloved son of the late William and Kathleen Gallagher (née Toner) and loving brother of Liam, Anne, Paul and the late Maureen. Requiem Mass Wednesday, 17th July Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria, New York at 9.30am (2.30pm our time). Jim will be sorely missed by his children Martin, David, Michelle, Colm and Lisa, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his partner Barbara and by his wide circle of relatives and friends in New York, Newcastle and Derry. St. Columba and Sister Clare intercede for him.
Kathleen Gallagher (née McLaughlin), Nora Frazer Court, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Kathleen Gallagher (née McLaughlin), 15th July 2024, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, (formerly of Nora Frazer Court), beloved wife of the late Leonard, loving mother of Peter, Maurice, Ann, Oonagh and their partners Angela, Claire and Alan, devoted grandmother of Erin, Eoghan, Emily, Bea, Luke, Joe, Áine and the late Ruth, dear daughter of the late James and Margaret and a cherished sister of Margaret and the late Michael, Jean, Helen and Jim. Kathleen will be reposing at her daughter Oonagh’s home, 235 Lone Moor Road on Tuesday, 16th July from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, 17th July at 10:50am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Children in Crossfire, 2 St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry, BT48 6TH. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
James (Jim) Hegarty, 16 Marlborough Terrace, Derry
The death has taken place of the late James (Jim) Hegarty, 14th July 2024, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, (formerly of 16 Marlborough Terrace), beloved son of the late George and Sarah, loving brother of George, Assunta, Paul, Caroline and the late Charlie, Marie, Sr. Christopher, Danny, Fr. Kevin, Terence and Kieran, a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law to Catherine. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and friends. Jim will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday 16th July from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 6.15pm to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Food Bank, Unit 15, Apex Living Centre, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Lillian Maconachie (née Kennedy), 3 Broomhill Court, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Lillian Maconachie (née Kennedy), 14th July 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Rev. Canon Dr. Leslie, loving mother of Deirdre, Christine and Ian, mother-in-law of Bob, Ashley and Brenda, devoted grandmother of Kevin, Paddy, Stephanie, Danielle, Matthew, Ryan, Leigh and Ianna, cherished great-grandmother of Megan, Charlotte, Aisling, Cían, Brodie and Oliver and dear sister of Robert, June and the late Jim, John and Joan. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 3 Broomhill Court, on Tuesday from 10,00am – 12noon. Funeral service will take place in St Peter’s Church, Culmore Road, on Tuesday at 3.00pm. A private committal will take place later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to St Peter’s Church or Cancer Research C/o W J O'Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. I know that my Redeemer liveth.
Moira McAllister (née Doherty), Holly Cottage, 9 Hervey Hill Road, Moira
The death has taken place of Moira McAllister (née Doherty), 14th July 2024, peacefully at her home, Holly Cottage, 9 Hervey Hill Road, beloved wife of the recently deceased Joe and dear mother of Mary, Charlie, Denise, Liam, Doirean and Jeanette, a devoted grandmother, great grandmother and mother in law. Daughter of the late Henry and Mary and sister of Doireann and the late Dan, Pat, Vincent, Henry and Jim. Funeral from Dempsey’s Funeral Home, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea on Tuesday at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by the entire McAllister and Doherty Family circle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea. Family home is strictly private.
Jim McLaren, 3 Straid View, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Jim McLaren, 15th July 2024, peacefully at home after a short illness borne with courage and dignity (late of Iniscarn Road and Hatmore Park), much loved husband of Margaret, devoted stepfather of Conor and Sarah-Jane, father-in-law of Shelly and Jason, devoted granda of Ciaran, Caolán, Eoin, Megan and Ryan, cherished son of the late John and Rose and a much loved brother. Jim’s remains will be reposing in his home, 3 Straid View, Claudy, BT47 4UP, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11.00am -10.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio pray for him. Loved and sorely missed x
John Bernard McNicoll, 894 Glenshane Road, Dungiven (Updated Funeral Arrangements)
Updated arrangements for the late John Bernard McNicholl, died 13th July 2024, peacefully at home. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call. Beloved husband of Rose and loving father of Rosemarie. Son of the late John and Mary and dear brother of Patrick and Louisa (Hasson) and the late Kathleen (Campbell), Hugh, Mary Frances and Sheila. Funeral from his late residence, 894 Glenshane Road, Dungiven BT47 4SB on Wednesday, 17th July at 11:20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. (Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/) Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Anthony pray for him. Family flowers only please.
Richard John Alexander (Ricky) Montgomery, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Richard John Alexander (Ricky) Montgomery, July 14th 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 64th year) loving son of the late Ted and Evelyn, much loved brother of Alan, dearest brother-in-law of Mary, dear uncle of John, Peter, Alan, Rebecca, Whitney, Maddison and Cameron. Service of Thanksgiving in his brother Alan’s home 4, Rossdale, Waterside on Thursday, 18th July at 10.45am followed by cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stoke c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd“
David Mullan, Derry
The death has taken place of the late David Mullan, 15th July 2024 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Maria, loving father of Esther, David and Kevin, a dear father-in-law of Aisling, Phil and Rhona, devoted grandfather of Hannah, Amber, Hope, Orlaith, Phoebe, Harry, Penny and Lola., much loved son of the late Michael and Sarah Mullan and dear brother of Daphne, Desmond, Gregory and the late Bridie, Betty, Esther, Deirdre, Michael, Jimmy and Kevin. Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill, Derry. Interment afterwards in City Cemetery, Lone Moor Road. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for him. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Harry Stewart, 8 Station Road, Desertmartin
The death has taken place of the late Harry Stewart, July 14th 2024, (peacefully) at The Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, (in his 95th year), dearly beloved Husband of Ruby, 8 Station Road, Desertmartin, much loved Father of Raymond, Newell and Helen, a dear Father-in-Law of Rodney, devoted Granda of Diane, Steven, Andrew (Mary), Grace, Jonathan and Mark and a beloved Great Granda and Brother. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening, July 16th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Harry’s life will take place in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Every Home Crusade can be made online or cheques payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “With Christ, which is far better”
Mary (Babs) Ufton (née Murphy), Ramore Gardens, Creggan, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Mary (Babs) Ufton (née Murphy), 14th July 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of Culmore Manor and Ramore Gardens, Creggan. Loving mother of Marie, Jane and Michelle, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Daughter of the late Teddy and Maureen Murphy R.I.P. Dear sister of David, Teddy and the late Seanie and Peter. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 9.00pm to 9.00am please. Funeral from Culmore Manor on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Creggan at 10.00am followed by interment in City cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Dementia NI, Unit 47 North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GG. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 777647. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.