Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 4th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Ann Breen (née McCourt), Derry
The death has taken place of Ann Breen (née McCourt), 2nd April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Loving Partner of the late Taff. Beloved mother of Patrick, Sean, Kevin and a dear mother-in-law of Nicholette, Eileen and Emmett. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Dear sister of Brian, Patsy and the late Agnes. Funeral leaving her son’s home, 17 Iveagh Park, Prehen at 9.30am on Wednesday, 5th April for 10.00am Mass in St Columb’s, Chapel Road followed by burial in Ardmore Cemetery. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. St Jude Pray for Her.
Jane Cosby (née Kealey), 116 Castle Park, Limavady
The death has occurred of Jane Cosby (née Kealey), 3rd April 2023, (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at City Hospital Belfast. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Gillian, Louise, Georgina, and Nicola. Adored nanna of Tara, Calum, Thomas, Ryan, Michael, Malachi, Aela, Georgio, and late baby John George. Dear daughter of the late Mary McQuiston. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, Paul, Ian, John and all the family circle. Funeral from her home, 116 Castle Park, Limavady on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in Christ the King Church, Limavady, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Douglas (Dougie) Curry, Derry
Douglas (Dougie) Curry, 2nd April 2023, peacefully at Rushall Care Home (surrounded by his loving family). Beloved husband of the late Eva, loving father of Sylvia and Peter, Dear father-in-law of Trevor and Linda and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral leaving his daughter’s home 10 Breda Park at 12.30pm on Wednesday 5th April for 1pm service in St Augustine’s Parish Church followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Society NI, Scott Road, Scott Lodge, Plymouth PL2 3DU or St Augustine’s Parish Church c/o Mr R Montgomery, 1 Sycamore Gardens, Drumahoe BT47 3BZ. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. At Rest
Mary Gear (née Boyle), Albany Australia (formally of 22 Cottage Row, Rosemount, Derry)
Sadly the death has taken place of Mary Gear (née Boyle) in Albany Australia, Thursday, 30th March, formally of 22 Cottage Row, Rosemount, Derry. Loving wife of the late John, much loved daughter of Elizabeth and Patrick, loving sister of the late Patsy, Willie, Tommy, Dan, Catherine and Lily, loving mother to Brian, Sharon, and Rebecca, loving grandmother to Katrina, Stef, and Dave, doting great grandma of Lola, and a much loved mother in law to Karen and Pete, and much loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews and their families in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, England and Derry. Cremation of Mary’s remains will take place in due course in Albany. Sadly missed and always loved by the entire family circle. Those who think of her today a little prayer to Jesus say, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray For Her.
Eleanor (Ellen) Graham (née Duncan), 56 Caw Hill Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Eleanor (Ellen) Graham (née Duncan), 31st March 2023, (suddenly) at her home, 56 Caw Hill Park, much loved wife of John, devoted mother of John and Brian, loving mother-in-law Gail and Kay, dearest sister of William, John, Tommy, Harry, Gladys and Mattie. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Wednesday, 5th April at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (Cheques made payable to W. H. & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital (I.C.U) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24a, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Ray (Rachel) O'Neill (née Downes), 3 McErlean Villas, Portglenone
The death has taken place of Ray (Rachel) O'Neill (née Downes), 2nd April 2023, beloved wife of Seamus and loving mother of Paul, Andrea (McGill), Shaun, Nicola (O’Kane) and Francis, dear sister of Samuel and the late Betty and David. Funeral from her home, 3 McErlean Villas, Portglenone on Wednesday 5th April at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com), interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughter in law Fiona, sons in law Sean McGill and John Eddie O’Kane, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sisters in law, brothers in law nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Christopher (Chris) Sheerin, formerly of Orlan House, Strand Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Christopher (Chris) Sheerin, 2nd April 2023, (suddenly) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Orlan House, Strand Road), beloved son of the late Mavis and step-son of the late Damien, loving brother of Julie, Karen, Hugh, Marie, Mavis and the late John and a dear and loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving his sister Mavis’s home, 9 Moyola Avenue on Wednesday, 5th April at 9,30am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Steelstown 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.
Rachel Sturgeon (née Laverty), Avondale Avenue, Derry
The death has occurred of Rachel Sturgeon (née Laverty) 3rd April 2023 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of Avondale Avenue, beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Ann, dear mother in law of William and a devoted grandmother of Calvin, funeral leaving her daughters home, 5 Richill Park for 1.00pm Service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 6th April followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road or The Salvation Army, 33 John Street, Derry. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
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