Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 28th November, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Patrick (Pat) Begley, 2 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of John Patrick (Pat) Begley, 27th November 2023, peacefully in Foyle Hospice (in the tender loving care of his family, late of 2 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings) much loved husband of Jean, loving step-dad of Amanda, a treasured step-granda. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, 29th November at 11.30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm. Family home strictly private, all enquiries to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors 02871 312567. Family flowers only please, 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.
Bernie Gallagher (née McMahon), 68 Danesfort Crescent, Derry
The death has taken place of Bernie Gallagher (née McMahon), 26th November 2023, peacefully at her home, 68 Danesfort Crescent, beloved wife of the late John Eugene, loving mother of Jim, Liam, Shaun, Patricia, Sharon and Maura, a dear and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, 29th November at 10.50am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in St. Aengus’ Cemetery, Burt. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to St. Vincent Society, 4 Elagh Business Park, Derry, BT48 8QH. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Mary Ann Harkin, Derry
The death has taken place of Mary Ann Harkin, 26th November 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital RIP. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bernard and Patrick. A much-loved Mother of Thomas, Ann, David, Joan, Sharon and Gerard. A loving and devoted Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Arrangements Later. Ann will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel: 028 71311321. God called your name so softly that only you could hear, and no-one heard the footsteps of the Angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
Shaun Kealey, 40 Benevanagh Drive, Limavady (updated funeral arrangements)
The death has occurred of the late Shaun Kealey, 25th November 2023, suddenly at his home, 40 Benevanagh Drive, Limavady. Beloved father of Jonathan. Loving son of Bernie and the late Brian Steele R.I.P. Dear brother of Tracey, Eamon, Audrey, Brian and the late Leslie, brother in law of Brenda, Kieran and Nigel and a much loved uncle. Funeral from his mother’s home, 50 Greystone Park Limavady on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in Christ the King Church Limavady followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. House Private Please. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to O’Briens of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Paul Kelly, 8A Barr’s Lane, Derry
The death has taken place of Paul Kelly, 26th November 2023, peacefully at his home, 8A Barr’s Lane, beloved son of Jimmy and the late Martha, loving brother of Jimmy, Joanne, Gerard, Michelle, John-Martin, Michael, Gareth and the late Sean, Joseph and Ronnie. Funeral leaving his sister Michelle’s home, 237 Beraghvale, Skeoge, on Wednesday, 29th November 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 his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
William Allen (Bill) Norris, Greengables, 57 Rose Park, Limavady
The death has taken place of William Allen (Bill) Norris, called home on 25th November 2023, peacefully (Greengables, 57 Rose Park, Limavady, Co. Derry BT49 0BF). Loving, devoted husband and best friend of Anne, loving father of John, Judith, David and Andrew, dear brother of Ernie, and the late Jack and Rita; beloved father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and brother-in law. House private. Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday, 28th November at 12.15pm, for 1.00pm funeral service at Gospel Hall, Irish Green Street, Limavady, followed by burial at Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Psalm 16 v 11. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Funeral Director: Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 10/12 Foyle Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6LE, 028 7187 9721. https://www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com/
Elsie (Ella) Powell (née Wakefield), 20 Esker Gardens, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of Elsie (Ella) Powell (née Wakefield), 23rd November 2023, beloved wife of the late David, 20 Esker Gardens, Waterside, loving mother of Kay, Louise, Ruth, Rachel, Ann and the late Norman and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Wednesday from 6.00pm - 8.00lm and on Thursday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Funeral service will take place in the Kingdom Hall, Bond’s Hill, Waterside on Friday, 1st December at 12.00pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Mervyn Young, 1 Burnfoot, Dungiven
The death has occurred of Mervyn Young, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Dot, loving father Vic, Mervyn, Lorraine and Kirk. Dear Father in law of Angie, Maggie, Ann, Emma, Devoted grandfather and Great grandfather. Funeral will leave his late home on Wednesday at 12.15pm for service in Bovevagh Parish Church at 1pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Friends and family welcome at his late home, 1 Burnfoot, Dungiven. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.