Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 25th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Olivia Boyda (née Coyle), 9 Summer Hill, Prehen, Derry
The death has occurred of Olivia Boyda (née Coyle), 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Daemon, Daisy, Conor and Kerry. Dear daughter of Margaret and the late Oliver. R.I.P. Sister of Martina, Shelly, Arlene and the late Emmet. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 10.00pm to 9.00am Please. Funeral will leave from family home, 9 Summer Hill, Prehen, Derry on Tuesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Columb’s Church Chapel Road followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Elizabeth Campbell, 524 Windyhall Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Elizabeth Campbell, 24th April 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 524 Windyhall Park, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late William (Willie) much loved mother of Eammon, Christine, Elaine, Diane, Perry, Christopher and the late Keith, a dear mother-In-Law and devoted Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral from her home on Thursday at 11.00am to Kildollagh Parish Churchyard. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Nurses c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.
Plunkett Devine, 47 Rossdowney Road, Derry
The death has occurred of Plunkett Devine, 21st April 2023, beloved husband of Marie, 47 Rossdowney Road (access via Cricklewood Park) loving father of Marina, Michael, Hugh, Peter, Paul, Joanne and Christine, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear brother of Anne, Robbie and the late John, Mae, Avril and Michael. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Paula Gillespie, 35 Glencaw Park, Galliagh, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Paula Gillespie, (peacefully) at the Foyle Hospice on 24th April 2023, surrounded by all of her loving family. Late of 35 Glencaw Park, Galliagh. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Neil. Loving sister of Stephen, Donna, Jacqueline, Lynette and Baby Martin. Dearest sister-in-law of Marty. Proud aunt to all of her nieces, nephews, their partners and families. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Paula's remains are now reposing at her mother Mary's residence, 17 Elmgrove. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, 26th April at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake House Private From 11.00pm until 11.00am. Paula’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown. St. Padre Pio Pray For Her. St. Jude Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her.
John Henry, 50 William Street Bellaghy
The death has taken place of John Henry (Bellaghy/Lavey), 24th April 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 50 William Street Bellaghy, devoted husband of the late Evelyn and loving father of Paul, Anne Young, Joan Devlin and Seán; special grandfather of Connal, Michaela, Aisling, Caolán, Ciarán and Ciarraí; brother of James, Mary McKenna and the late Tommy. Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Wednesday, 26th April at 10.15am for 11.00am. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Lavey via the parish webcam at https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sister and entire family circle. A Mhuire, Banríon na nGael, guigh orainn. House strictly private. John remains will repose in McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Tuesday, 25th April from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
John (Tony) Hume, 124 Templegrove, Derry
The death has taken place of John (Tony) Hume, 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at home, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, 124 Templegrove, loving father of Marea, Edwina and the late Patricia and Seàna, father-in-law of Kevin, devoted grandfather of Eoin, Rian, Cian and Aoife and dear brother of Chris and the late Nan, Billy and Foncey. Very deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.25am 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. The Mass can be viewed live via the Cathedral webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE or Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Alice Evangeline Irwin (née Simpson), 15 Union Street, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Alice Evangeline Irwin (née Simpson), 24th April 2023, (peacefully) at her daughter’s home 55 College Park, Coleraine, late of 15 Union Street, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bobbie, loving mother of Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Aubrey and much loved grandmother of Matthew, James and Andrew. Service of Thanksgiving in New Row Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Scripture Union (SUNI) or New Row Presbyterian Church c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered. At Home with the Lord.
Eddie McDaid, 12 Inishowen Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of Eddie McDaid, 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Babs, loving father of Eamonn, Danny, Kieran and the late Elizabeth, devoted grandfather of Thomas, Paula, Brendan, Tracey, Patrick, Conor, Ellie and the late Edward, dear father-in-law to Thomas, Joan, Rhona and Roisin. Funeral leaving his home, 12 Inishowen Gardens on Wednesday, 26th April at 9.20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. House Private From 10.00pm to 12:00noon. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Colum McGill, 209 Glenowen Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Colum McGill, 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady (Ex Du Pont Magazine Editor), beloved husband of Betty, 209 Glenowen Park, loving father of Daniel, Sean, Colum and Patrick, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, son of the late Dan and Peggy McGill and dear brother of Rosemary and the late James, Danny, Kathleen, John, Bernadette and Gerald. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Alana McLaughlin, 6 Lower Nassau Street, Rosemount, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Alana McLaughlin, (suddenly) at her home on 23rd April 2023. Late of 6 Lower Nassau Street, Rosemount. Me4Mental Councillor. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of Michael and Lily. Loving sister of Brendan, Aíne, Doírean and Conor. A much loved aunt of Conal, Odhrán, Aobhé, Kelan, Sheenagh, Niamh, Clionagh, Theo and Rían. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Me4Mental c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
Rosalie Margaret Robinson (née Mateer), Derry
The death has occurred of Rosalie Margaret Robinson (née Mateer), 23rd April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of the late John Robinson, much loved mother of Heather, Melanie, Gillian, Adrian, Jacqueline and Glenn, a dear mother-in-law, adored granny and great-granny. Funeral leaving her daughter Melanie’s home 12, Bayswater, Limavady Road, on Wednesday, 26th April, at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to “ATAXIA” c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm till 11.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.
Alan Taylor, 12 Moyola Avenue, Castledawson
The death has taken place of Alan Taylor, 24th April 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Hospital, Alan, 12 Moyola Avenue, Castledawson, dearly loved father of Lesley, cherished father-in-law of Jason, loving grandfather of Reuben, Jacob, Erin, Ella and Levi, much loved brother of Kenny and his wife Anne and also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Castledawson Presbyterian Church Building Fund, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service Donation’s A/c., 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle.
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