Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 20th August 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Leo Canning, 32 Sistrakeel Road, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of the late Leo Canning, 19th August 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Madeline and Kathleen, 32 Sistrakeel Road, Ballykelly, loving father of Linda, Cathal, Lana, Leo and Roisin, father-in-law of Gerard, Emma, Declan, Marty and the late Seamus, devoted grandfather of Kenneth, Michael, Daneen, Martin, Ethan and Cian and cherished great-grandfather of Thea-Rose and Leo. Leo’s remains will be reposing in his home from 11.00am on Tuesday. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Louise Dale, 7 Castle Drive, Castledawson
The death has taken place of the late Louise Dale, called home August 18 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, (in her 91st year), 7 Castle Drive, Castledawson, dearly loved sister of Nan and the late Willie and Edith and a dear sister-in-law of Christine and the late Bob. Family and friends welcome at her home on Tuesday (August 20) from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral service in Magherafelt Baptist Church on Wednesday (August 21) at 2:00pm followed by burial in Woodschapel Parish Churchyard.nFamily flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support and Baptist Missions payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by the entire family circle. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116 v 15
Thomas Robert (Bobby) Gordon, 21 Crawfordsburn, Maghera
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Thomas Robert (Bobby) Gordon, August 16th 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 21 Crawfordsburn, Maghera, much loved Father of Megan, Janet and Stephanie, a devoted Granda, dearly beloved Son of Stewart and Mamie, adored Brother of Jeanette and Eileen, a dear Brother-in-Law of Ringland and loving Uncle of Christopher and Adam. All welcome at his Mother's home, 51 Coleraine Road, Maghera, on Tuesday (August 20th) from 1:00pm - 10:00pm. Funeral will take place from the home on Wednesday, August 21st at 1:15pm, to Maghera Presbyterian Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Maghera Presbyterian Church Sunday School, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing Family and Family Circle. "Till we meet again"
Charlie Large, 16 Springvale Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Charlie Large, 18th August 2024, Suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved Husband of Esterina And Loving Father of Tanya and the late Gavin. Dear brother of Rosemary, Stella, Gerry, Roddy and Loraine. Funeral from his home, 16 Springvale Park on Thursday, 22nd August at 9:30am to Holy Family Church for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Charlie will repose at home from 2.00pm on Tuesday, 20th August. House private please from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Billy McMichael, 12 Church Street, Limavady
The death has occurred of Billy McMichael, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 18th August 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Late of 12 Church Street, Limavady. Much loved husband of May, dear Father of Alan, Joyce and Rodney, Dear Father in law of Helen, Dean, Jayne, devoted grandfather of Alan, Kerry - Lee, Ryan, Lauren also a loving Great Grandfather. House private. Funeral service will be held in his late home on Wednesday at 10.45am followed by burial in Christ Church burial ground. All welcome to attend the service at the home and graveside. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Christ Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind. Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Robert Middleton, 12 Heather Road, Upper Creevagh, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Robert Middleton, August 18th 2024 Peacefully at Waterside Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 94th year) loving brother of the late David, James and William, loving brother-in-law of Georgina and a cherished uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 12 Heather Road, Upper Creevagh on Wednesday, 21st August at 1.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only (donations to any family member). Family time please : From 9.00pm until 2.00pm. “Peace is yours, memories ours“
William Matthew (Billy) Watson, 7 Jeffrey Avenue, Brigade, Derry
The death has occurred of the late William Matthew (Billy) Watson, August 19th 2024, suddenly but peacefully at his home, 7 Jeffrey Avenue, Brigade (after a short illness surrounded by his loving family in his 72nd year) much loved husband of Joan, devoted dad of Mark, loving father-in-law of Terri-Lee, adored granda of Kerri-Lynn, Mackenzie, Miley, Lexie and Jace, great-granda of Bryson and Emerson, loving brother of Elizabeth and the late Edmund, dearest brother-in-law of Kay, Ida, and Andrew. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D& R Hay & Sons Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Thursday, 22nd August at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to All Saints Clooney Parish Church (All cheques made payable to Clooney Parish Select Vestry) c/o Mrs Helen Henderson, 5, Manning Way, Brigade, Derry BT47 6GL. “House Private“ Everyone is welcome to call and pay their respects to Billy at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, 20th August from 11.00am until 3.00pm evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm also on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “God plans all our tomorrows“ “One of life’s true gentlemen“