Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 22nd August, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Robert Smyth (Ramon) Barr, Knocksandel Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Robert Smyth (Ramon) Barr, 20th August 2023, (peacefully) at Ratheane Nursing Home, Coleraine, late of Knocksandel Drive and formerly of ‘Collins Farm’, Moneybrannon Road. Dearly loved husband of Zela, much loved father of David, Alan and Peter and a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service of thanksgiving in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 12.00noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to Dementia NI c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’.
Raymond Brown, 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Raymond Brown, 19th August 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in his 94th year, 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving brother of Pearl, Violet (Bradley) and the late Oswald and also a dear uncle and great-uncle. House strictly private. Funeral service in Saltersland Presbyterian Church on Tuesday (22nd August) at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Sight Savers payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by his wife and the entire family circle. Peace Perfect Peace.
Rosemary Duffy (née Greer), 177 Kingslane, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of Rosemary Duffy (née Greer), 21st August 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Brendan. Loving mother of Paul, (Julie) Samantha McGee, (Gary) and Brian, (Rhonda). A much loved grandmother of Nicole, Danielle, Rebekah, and Kai. Daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Ann (Minnie). R.I.P. Dear sister of Sammy, Kate, Ann, Maureen, Victor, Laurence, Barbara, and Jane. Wake will commence today at 1.00pm. Family time from 11.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home, 177 Kingslane, Ballykelly on Thursday, 24th August at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11.00am in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. BT48 8JE. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Jonathan (Johnny) Fulton, 53 Sperrin Park, Caw , Derry
Jonathan (Johnny) Fulton, 19th August 2023, (suddenly but peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of Craigdene Care Home, Trench Road and late of 53 Sperrin Park, Caw in his 56th year) much loved son of the late Margaret-Rose and William Fulton (Billy) loving brother of David and Gareth, dear brother-in-law of Doreen, dearest uncle of Jessica and Steven. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in his brother Gareth’s Home, 1 McGarvey Court, Brigade, Derry on Thursday, 24th August at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Peace is yours, memories ours.
Rosemary Kelly (née Logue), 53 Loughermore Road, Glack
The death has taken place of Rosemary Kelly (née Logue), 21st August 2023, beloved wife of Brendan, 53 Loughermore Road, Glack, loving mother of Donna, Jim and Rhonda, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Helen, Patricia, Ann, Josephine, Monica and the late John-Bernard. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. No flowers please. Donation can be made in memory of Rosemary to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Vera Elizabeth McCahon (née Wilkinson), 15 Somme Park, Altnagelvin, Derry
The death has taken place of Vera Elizabeth McCahon (née Wilkinson), 20th August 2023, (peacefully) at Daleview Care Home, (formerly of 15 Somme Park, Altnagelvin, in her 97th year) dearly beloved wife of the late William, (Billy) devoted mother of Alan, loving mother-in-law of Debbie. Service of Thanksgiving in D &R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, 23rd August at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to All Saint’s Clooney Parish Church (cheques made payable to Clooney Parish Select Vestry c/o Mrs Helen Henderson, 5, Manning Way, Brigade, Derry BT47 6GL. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.
Seamus McNicholl, 4 Hillside Road, Chapel Lane, Glenullin
The death has taken place of Seamus McNicholl (Colorado, Glenullin), 21st August 2023, (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family. Seamus’s wake will commence today (Tuesday) at 12noon. Family time 10.00pm to 12noon please. Beloved husband of Susan (née O’Kane) and loving father of Seamus, Anne, Mairead, Patrick and Martin and much loved Granda of Seamus and Fiona. Son of the late Josie and Patricia and dear brother of Kathleen (Murphy) and Hugh Arthur. Funeral from his late residence, 4 Hillside Road (Chapel Lane) on Thursday at 2.15pm (Travelling via Lisnascreaghog Road/Glen Road) for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenullin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Saint Teresa of Calcutta and St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire McNicholl and O’Kane family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Philip McQuaid, 5 Tara Park, Steelstown, Derry
The death has taken place of Philip McQuaid, 20th August 2023, (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Nuala, 5 Tara Park, Steelstown, loving father of Ciara and Niamh, father-in-law of Gareth, devoted granda of Rory and dear brother of Raymond, Brian, Cathy, Paul and the late Richard and Michelle. His remains will be reposing in his home from 12noon to 9.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.40am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Gareth Morrin, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gareth Morrin, (suddenly) on 21st August 2023. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of Stella and the late Dozer. Loving brother of Ciara, Danielle, Glenn and Tammi. A much loved brother-in-law of Erin, Diarmuid, Damian and Nicole. Dearest uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Gareth’s remains will be reposing at his sister Ciara’s residence, 150 Galliagh Park from approx. 4.00pm this afternoon (Tuesday, 22nd August). Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, 24th August at 12.50pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be strictly private from 11.00pm till 10.00am. Gareth’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. "On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy"
Paul (Pappy) O'Kane, 69 Coleraine Street, Kilrea
The death has occurred of Paul (Pappy) O'Kane, (suddenly) at his residence, 69 Coleraine Street, Kilrea. Dear daddy of Sean Paul, Dervla, Maeve, Emily and Megan, loving son of John Eddie (Pappy) and Teasie and dear brother of John Eddie, Colleen (Glendinning) and Paddy Joe. Paul will be reposing at his parent's residence, 11 Larchfield Gardens, Kilrea. Funeral from above on Thursday at 12noon for 1o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private to family and close friends on Thursday morning. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing children, father, mother, brothers, sisters and Gemma and large family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Aware NI, c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, Kilrea.
Vivian Peden (née McWilliams), 5 Martinvale Park, Maghera
The death has occurred of Vivian Peden (née McWilliams), 21st August 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 5 Martinvale Park, Maghera, in the loving care of her Family, Vivien, dearly loved Wife of the late Frank, much loved Mother of John and Debbie, loving Mother-in-Law of Sarah and Kevin, devoted Granny of Colin and Jessica and dearest Sister of Sylvia, Colin, Rosemary and the late Faithette, Bertie and Roy. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore, on Wednesday evening (23rd August) from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral service in St. Lurach's Parish Church, Maghera, on Thursday, 24th August at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Hospice, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "With all our love"
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