Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 27th August 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
George Cooke, Crannog Park, Strathfoyle
The death has taken place of the late George Cooke, 26th August 2024, of Crannog Park, Strathfoyle, beloved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Jonathan, Mary, Melissa and Elizabeth, loving grandfather of Michael, Steven, Thomas and Harley. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 5 Otterbank Road, Strathfoyle. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Faughanvale. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Kían Dawson-Kirk, 23 Carnhill, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Kían Dawson-Kirk, 24th August 2024, beloved son of Emmett and Fiona, loving brother of Abaígael, cherished grandson of Margaret and the late Noel Kirk and Michael and Michelle Dawson and a much loved nephew and cousin. Kían’s remains will be reposing in his home, 23 Carnhill. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Youthlife, 23 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PR. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Terence Flanagan, 35 Glenview, Maghera (Updated arrangements)
The death has taken place of the late Terence Flanagan (35 Glenview, Maghera), 26th August 2024, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Terence RIP, beloved husband of Ann (née Heaney), much loved father of Karen Ann (Charrington) and Bernard, loving brother of Theodore and the late Brian, Caroline, and Leone and doting grandfather of Illiana. “House Private Please” family only. Terence’s remains are reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner) BT44 8LH. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Tuesday, 27th August and Wednesday, 28th August between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. His remains will leave the funeral home on Thursday, 29th August at 10.00am for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, son in law Scott, brother, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchild and all the family circle. St Pio Pray for him. Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to “Kilrea Health Centre” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Leonard (Len) Johnson, 86 William Street, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Leonard (Len) Johnson, 26th August 2024, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, 86 William Street, loving father of Paul, Gary, Martin and the late baby Ellen-Grace, father-in-law of Celine and Aisling, devoted granda of Jade, Gary Og, Fiónn, Tori, Reece, Shea & Éadha-Grace, cherished son of the late Bill and Grace and dear brother of Edna, Fred and the late George and David. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am 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.
Paddy McAdams, 2 Brandywell Avenue, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Paddy McAdams, 25th August 2024, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, beloved son of the late Edward and Kathleen, loving brother of Ruby, Helen, Eamon, Marrietta, Ron and the late John, Jim, Frank, Thomas, Kathleen and Theresa, a devoted uncle and granduncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Paddy will be reposing at his home, 2 Brandywell Avenue. Removal leaving there on Tuesday, 27th August at 6:00pm to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him. St. Pio pray for him.
Mary Catherine McEldowney (née Kearney), 38 Slaughtneil Road, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Mary Catherine McEldowney (née Kearney), Slaughtneill, 25th August 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Laurence and much loved mother of Michael, Joan (McEldowney), Donna (Murphy), Ciaran , Brenda (Kelly), Martin and Niall. Daughter of the late Mick and Mary Kearney and sister of John Joe, Margaret (Birt), Brigid (Murray), Michael, Henry, Denis and the late Bernard RIP. Loving granny of Sarah-Kate, Jane and Clara, Cara and Sebastian, Donal, Margaret and Katie, Ellie, Sally, Rosie, Larry, Mary-Kate and Micky, Saorla, Annie, Aoibhinn, Páidí and Conléth. Funeral from her home, 38 Slaughtneil Road, Maghera, BT46 5NJ on Wednesday, 28th August for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St John the Baptist Chapel, Granaghan. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her gentle loving soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren, daughters in law Patricia, Bronagh and Bronagh, and sons in law Dave, Nicky and Pádrig, brothers and sisters, brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews and the wider family circle and community.
Paul McLaughlin, 25 Ballynasilloe Avenue, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Paul McLaughlin, 23rd August 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, partner of Sian, loving father of Caoimhe, Cara and Conor, beloved son of the late Michael and Claire, cherished brother of Karon, Jacqueline and the late Geraldine. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Paul will be reposing at his family home, 25 Ballynasilloe Avenue. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, 28th August at 10:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:00pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Robert McLaughlin, 6 Ashdale, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Robert McLaughlin, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, beloved husband of Miria and loving father of Kieran, Therese, and Catherine (McCamphill) father-in law of Alison and Brendan and dear Granda of Róise, Faye and Ruáidh. A dear brother to Phil, Annie, Neil, Bernie, Tony, Stephen, Brendan and the late Chrissy. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral from his late residence, 6 Ashdale, Coleraine on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Malachy’s Church Coleraine. Interment afterwards in Coleraine Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available on parish webcam https://www.youtube.com/@StMalachysChapelColeraine/streams. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, and entire family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of the same to Marie Curie c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea 02829540226.
Bridie Mort (née O'Neill), 91 Creggan Road, Derry
The sudden death has taken place of Bridie Mort (née O'Neill) in Letterkenny Hospital. Late of Royal Wootton Bassett and 91 Creggan Road, Derry. Beloved wife of Dave and loving mother of Deirdre and Melanie. Beloved daughter of the late Bridget and Edward O'Neill and dear sister of Helen, Ann, Mary and Philomena. A Mass to celebrate Bridie's life will be held in St Eugene's Cathedral on Thursday, 29th August at 7.30pm. Funeral arrangements in England to follow. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
George Moore Wylie MBE & TD, 10 Station Road, Eglinton
The death has occurred of the late George Moore Wylie MBE & TD, 26th August 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Sheila, 10 Station Road, Eglinton, loving father of Clive and Derek, dear brother of David, Myra and the late Gladys, Billy, Sadie and Lena and a much loved uncle. George’s remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for service in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research C/o W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. The Lord is my shepherd.