Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 4th June 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Oliver Calvin, 205 Dunhill Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late John Oliver Calvin, 3rd June 2024, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, 205 Dunhill Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, much loved father of Ian, Edwin, Olive and Lorna and a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service of Thanksgiving in Crossgar Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm. Family and friends welcome at his home. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Crossgar Presbyterian Church Property Fund c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Loving remembered by his sorrowing family and entire family circle.
Ellen Clark (née Downing), formerly of Meeting House Avenue, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Ellen Clark (née Downing), June 2nd 2024, (peacefully) at Lakeview Care Home, Crumlin, (in her 98th year), formerly of Meeting House Avenue, Maghera, much loved Mother of Robin, a dear Mother-in-Law of Margaret, devoted Grandmother of Alan and Claire and Mark and Shirley, loving Great Grandmother of Dylan, Jack and Ethan and a dear Sister of the late Annie. House private. Family and Friends welcome to call at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening (June 4th) from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Ellen's Life will take place in Innisrush Parish Church on Thursday, June 6th at 1:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Innisrush Parish Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving Son, Family and Family Circle. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Hubert Alexander Dunlop, 46 Derrygarve Road, Castledawson
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Hubert Alexander Dunlop, June 1st 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of 46 Derrygarve Road, Castledawson, dearly beloved husband of Angela, much loved father of Anne, Alison, Lesley, Louise and John, father-in-law of Nick, Andy, Darwin, Mark and Rhonda, a proud grandfather of 12 and also a dear brother of Margaret, David and the late Kenneth, Leo and Ernest. Funeral service in 1st Magherafelt Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 4th June followed by a private family burial in Polepatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Charis Cancer Care, payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, BT45 8LB. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle. The Lord Is My Shepherd.
Peter Lindsay, 20 Bruce Park, Castlerock
The death has occurred of the late Peter Lindsay, 2nd June 2024, peacefully at home, 20 Bruce Park, Castlerock. Peter, dearly loved husband of Janet and much loved father of Andrew, Neil and Kirsten; father-in-law of Amelie, Caroline and Graham; and grandfather of Gil, Aaron, Otis and Casper. House strictly private. Thanksgiving Service in Castlerock Presbyterian Church, on Thursday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Downhill Burial Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Castlerock Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family circle.
Desmond Samuel James (Dessie) Lyle, 34 Templetown Park, Maydown
The death has taken place of the late Desmond Samuel James (Dessie) Lyle, June 2nd 2024 Suddenly at home, 34 Templetown Park, Maydown (surrounded by his loving family in his 64th year) much loved Husband of Joan (nee Dunn) devoted dad of Zoe and Luke, adored granda of Billy, Amelia and Trafford, dearest brother of George and Owen. Funeral leaving his late home on Thursday, 6th June at 10.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in St Canice’s Parish Church at 11.00am burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payment to Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association) c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, brothers, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. “ Peace-fully sleeping free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again “
Lea Raymond Milligan, Stevenage
The death has taken place of the late Lea Raymond Milligan, April 15, 2024, peacefully at Lister Hospital, Stevenage (in his 39th year) dearly loved partner of Amba, much loving father of Jesse and Joel, dearly loved son of Joanna, step-son of Leonard Wisner, dearly loved brother of Andrew. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place in All Saints Clooney Parish Church on Tuesday, 4th June at 1.00pm, followed by a Committal (of ashes) service in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to MQ Mental Health Research www.mqmentalhealth.org/lea-milligan-memorial-fund or All Saints‘ Clooney Parish Church (Cheques made payable to Clooney Parish Select Vestry) c/o Mrs. Helen Henderson, 5, Manning Way, Brigade, Derry BT47 6GL. All enquires to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors, 02871312567. Very deeply regretted and will be greatly missed by his entire family circle. Jesus said “I am with you always” “At Home with the Lord”
Elizabeth (Betty) Peden (nee Johnston), 15 Fermoyle Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Peden (nee Johnston), 2nd June 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 15 Fermoyle Drive, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Jim, loving daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Johnston (Ballymoney) and dear sister of Sally, Peggy, Agnes, Roy, Billy, Nevin and Brian. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to The British Heart Foundation c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Mary Kathleen Proctor (née Armstrong), 81 Lettershandoney, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Mary Kathleen Proctor (née Armstrong), 3rd June 2024, peacefully at Rectory Field, beloved wife of the late Joe, 81 Lettershandoney, loving mother of Geraldine, Sean, Patrick, Martina, Caroline, George, Stephen and Michael and deeply missed by their partners, a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and dear sister of Edmund, Eamon and the late Artie, Vincent and Jim. House private - family and close friends only please. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from her home on Wednesday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to Kevin King Foundation. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.
Mary Rosten (née Gallagher), 51A Carnhill, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Mary Rosten (née Gallagher), 2nd June 2024, peacefully at Culmore Manor (formerly of 51A Carnhill), beloved daughter of the late Jane and Freddie and loving sister of the late Tommy. Sadly missed by her dear friend Martin and all the Murray family. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn on Tuesday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Barry Taylor, 32 St Canice's Park, Eglinton
The death has taken place of the late Barry Taylor, 31st May 2024, beloved son of the James and Elizabeth, 32 St Canice’s Park, Eglinton, loving brother of Marion and the late William, brother-in-law of Joe, cherished uncle of Wayne (Becca), Sharon, Lorraine, Maria (Declan) and Ann and a much loved great-uncle. House private please. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Tuesday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of the Star Church, Faughanvale on Wednesday at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Martin George Henry Thompson, 29 Montgomery Close, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Martin George Henry Thompson, 31st May 2024, passed away at his home, 29 Montgomery Close, loving father of Colin, dear father-in-law to Caroline, devoted grandfather to Hannah, cherished brother to Robin, Joan and the late Victoria and Victor, beloved uncle to Jill, Kim, Robin, Karen, Gary, Erin and Nicola, brother-in-law to Albin, Myra and Harvest and very best friend to James. Martin will be reposing in his home. Funeral service will take place at his home on Tuesday, 4th June at 10:30am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 4:00pm. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Northlands Centre, Shepherds Way, BT47 5GW. Say not in grief he is no more but in thankfulness that he was.