Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 19th December, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Patrick Begley, 2 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings, Derry
The death has occurred on 27th November 2023 of John Patrick Begley, 2 Silverbrook Park, Derry (formerly St. Johnston, Co. Donegal). Much loved husband of Jean, his sons Stephen and Jason, stepdaughter Amanda, his sister and brother Rebecca and Wiliam, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Winifred and Patrick, sisters Dolores and Maura RIP. Prayers at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 20th December, in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston with burial of his ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sarah Kathleen Cairns (née Miller), 14 McNaul Park, Brigade, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Sarah Kathleen Cairns (née Miller), 17th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family and friends in her 71st year) dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel (Sam), dearest sister of Tom, Ann, David and the late Basil, Jean and Sammy, a dear Aunt, Friend and Neighbour. Funeral leaving her late home, 14 McNaul Park, Brigade on Wednesday, 20th December at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 12.00noon burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Northwest Communities First Responder c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Derry, BT47 3QQ. (Family time please between 10.00pm to 11.00am). Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “The gift of God is Eternal Life”
Leslie Cunnah, 81 Templegrove, Derry
The death has taken place of Leslie Cunnah, 18th December 2023, beloved husband of the late Monica (formerly of Clarendon Street) loving father of Peter, Lesley-Ann, Angelique and the late Brendan, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather, dear brother of Kevin and the late Alan, Lewis and Sylvia and cherished brother-in-law of Phylis. Funeral from his home, 81 Templegrove, on Thursday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Eamonn Cunningham, 8 Ivy Terrace, Derry
The death has taken place of Eamonn Cunningham, 17th December 2023, wonderful husband of Bridie, 8 Ivy Terrace, loving father of Ryan and Karyn, father-in-law of Ciara and Noel, cherished granda of Marli and Lainey and dear brother of Marie, Gerard, Lawrence, Patricia and the late Kevin and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Deeply regretted by all his extended family and friends. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Fund for Children, Portside Business Park, Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Annie Finn, formerly of Rinmore Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of Annie Finn, 18th December 2023, peacefully at Templemoyle Nursing Home, Eglinton, (formerly of Rinmore Drive), beloved daughter of the late Peter and Mary-Ann, loving sister of the late Willie, Peggy, George, Paddy, John, Gerard, Lizzie, Mona and Tommy and a cherished aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Annie will be reposing at her niece Maureen McCallion’s home, 83 Liscloon Drive. Funeral leaving 83 Liscloon Drive on Wednesday, 20th December 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 Fatima intercede for her.
Imelda Fleming, 30 Leenan Gardens, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Imelda Fleming, peacefully after a long illness at The Foyle Hospice, on 18th December 2023. Borne with dignity and courage. Late of 30 Leenan Gardens. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of the late George and Eileen. Cherished sister of Roisin, MaryLou and the late Frankie, Johnny, Liam, Silé, Colum, Nuala, Doc, Hugh and Molly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Imelda’s remains will repose at her late family residence, 30 Leenan Gardens. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, 20th December at 11.20am for 12.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Imelda’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. “Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Joan McBride (née Wylie), formerly of Myroe, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Joan McBride (née Wylie), passed away peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital on 16th December 2023. Formerly of Myroe, Limavady. Loving and devoted wife of Billy. Loving Mother of Brian, Janice and Peter. Mother-in-law of Jane, Andy and Orla. Proud and devoted Granny of Rory, Rebecca, Abigail, Charlotte, Jennifer, Emily and Robert. Beloved sister of Sandra and the late Ann, and sister-in-law of Trevor. A short service will be held at Joan’s late residence in Whitehead on Wednesday, 20th December 2023 at 10.00am followed by a church service in Myroe Presbyterian Church, Myroe, Limavady, BT49 9EQ at 2.00pm. Committal in the adjoining church graveyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o S & J Irvine, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL. (Cheques made payable to the above charity please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm. Cash donations also welcome.) Will be dearly missed. Peace, perfect peace.
John McEldowney, 42 Slaughtneil Road, Maghera
The death has taken place of John McEldowney (Maghera), 17th December 2023, beloved husband of Anne and loving father of Moira Jane (Devlin), Paddy, Catherine (Molloy), Sean and Anita (O'Neill), brother of Mickey, Laurence, Ellie (McCusker) and the late Mary (Dougan) and Joan (Scullion). Funeral from his home, 42 Slaughtneil Road on Wednesday, 20th December at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan via webcam st-john-baptist-swatragh - MCN (mcnmedia.tv). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons in law Jarlath, Barry and Kevin, daughters in law Lorraine and Meghan, grandchildren Bryanna, Brogan, Brycen, Eabha, Muireann, Saoirse, Clíodhna, Pauric, Ollie, Rosie, Paudie, PJ, Maggie Mai, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Parking available at Slaughneil GAC Shuttle bus available from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Elizabeth O’Connor (née Walls), 2 Piney Way, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Elizabeth O’Connor (née Walls), 18th December 2023, 2 Piney Way and formerly Boveagh Desertmartin, beloved wife of the late James and loving mother of Siobhan, Cathal and Roisin, daughter of the late John Joseph and Ellen. Elizabeth’s Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday, 21st December at 11.00am in Church of St. Patrick Keenaught, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, son, sons in law Kevin Monaghan, Shane McKee, daughter in law Lorraine, grandchildren Connor (and his wife Clodagh), Ellen, James, Kerry, Olivia, Joe, Aileen, great grandson Fiachra and extended family circle. There is no wake in accordance with the wishes of Elizabeth.
John Ramsey Pollock, 46 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of John Ramsey Pollock, 18th December 2023, (peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady), 46 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine. Much loved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Andrew and Joanne, father-in-law of Gillian and Alastair, grandfather of Oliver, Emma, Adam and Evelyn. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Will be remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends. “The Lord’s My Shepherd.”