Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Veronica Burke (Formerly Black) (née Duffy), Lisleen, 70 Culmore Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Veronica Burke (Formerly Black) (née Duffy), December 8 2024, peacefully at Oakleaves Care Home, beloved wife of Ciaran and the late Tom Black, loving mother of Tom, Liam, Mary, Samuel, John and the late Siobhan, mother-in-law of Mary and Caroline, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Fidelis and the late Charles, May and Kathleen. Her remains will be reposing in the family home, Lisleen, 70 Culmore Road, BT48 8JB. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Christina Crossan, Braehead Road, Nixon’s Corner, Derry
The death has taken place in Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry of Christina Crossan, late of Braehead Road, Nixon’s Corner, Derry. Christina will be lovingly missed by her nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends. Christina was predeceased by her parents John James and Elizabeth and sisters and brothers Lily, Margaret, Seamus, Willie, Patrick, Daniel, Gerard, Harry, Eugene and Theresa. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, Will take them away. Respect can be paid from 4.00pm Thursday, December 5 at Kelly's Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, with removal to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea F93 FN12 to arrive for 6pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass at 10.00am in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea with a private Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com. Burial of Ashes will take place on Wednesday, December 11 at 11.00am in the family plot in The All Saints Church, Cemetery, Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal. F93 YXR5.
Kitty (Catherine) Doherty (née McCallion), Upper Nassau Street, Rosemount, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Kitty (Catherine) Doherty (née McCallion), December 7 2024, peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late Martin, Upper Nassau Street, Rosemount, loving mother of Ciara, Elisha, Daryl, Gareth and Amy, mother-in-law of Mark and Nicola, devoted grandmother of Ava, Caitlin, Evie, Clara, Willow and Ayda and dear sister of James, Charlie and the late Johnny and Marty, sister-in-law of Angela, Kitty and the late Lynne and Breige. Her remains are reposing in her daughter’s home, 31 Forest Park, Rosemount. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Back together forever Martin and Kitty. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Pray for her.
Kenneth (Ken) Donaghy, 45 Faughan Crescent, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of the late Kenneth (Ken) Donaghy, December 8 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family (in his 78th year) dearly beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved father of Graham and Richard, loving father-in-law of Patricia and Martina, adored granda of Lucy, Elizabeth, Joshua, Bradley and Beth, dearest brother of Ronnie and Betty and the late Lenny, Billy and Margaret, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, 45 Faughan Crescent, Drumahoe on Wednesday, December 11 at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 12.00noon burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home, from 11.00am until 9.00pm. House Private on the morning of the funeral (for family only). Very deeply regretted and will lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “Forever in our thoughts”
Robert (Bob) Hamilton, 27 Weddell Bridge Road, Draperstown
The death has taken place of the late Robert (Bob) Hamilton, December 9 2024, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, (in his 95th year), dearly beloved Husband of the late Doris, 27 Weddell Bridge Road, Draperstown, much loved Father of Grant, Joanne and Timothy, loving Father-in-Law of Paul and Lois and devoted Granda of Alice and Lucy. House strictly private.bAll welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Wednesday evening (December 11) from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from D. Watters Funeral Home on Thursday, December 12 at 12:30pm, to Draperstown Presbyterian Church for service at 1:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Autism NI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "At Home with the Lord"
Robina (Ina) Lennox (née Gilpin), 4 Toberhead Road, Curran
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Robina (Ina) Lennox (née Gilpin), December 7 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, beloved Wife of the late Bobby, 4 Toberhead Road, Curran, dearly loved Mother of Anne, Gilbert, Elizabeth, Richard, Simon and Colin, loving Mother-in-Law of Ivor, Bernice, Thomas, Pat and Karen and a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral will take place from her home on Tuesday, December 10 at 12:30pm to Termoneeny Parish Church for service at 1:00pm, followed by burial in St. Swithin's Parish Churchyard, Magherafelt at 2:00pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Termoneeny Parish Church can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Underneath are the everlasting arms" Deut. 33 v 27
Norman Douglas McCorkell, 12 Sicily Park, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Norman Douglas McCorkell, December 8 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loved ones, formerly of 12 Sicily Park, Kilfennan) devoted husband of Jennifer, loving father of Diane, Norman and Mark, dearest father-in-law of Emily, loving grandfather of Elsie and Lewis, dear brother of Neville, Ken, Violet, Carol and Linda, and the late Joe, Jean, Lewis, Phyllis and Uel, a dear uncle to his many nieces and nephews. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place on Wednesday, December 11 at 12.00noon in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to call to pay their respects at D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Tuesday, December 10 between 11.00am and 1.00pm and 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to M.N.D. N.I. or Prison Fellowship N.I. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (at the above Funeral Home address). Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, sons and entire family circle. “At rest with the Lord”
Josie McDermott (née Lyttle), 198 Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Josie McDermott (née Lyttle), December 8 2024, peacefully at her home, 198 Carnhill, beloved wife of Andy, loving mother of Annemarie, Karen, Michael and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Chris, Elaine and Orla, devoted granny of Ryan, Eowyn and Dáithí and much loved sister of Pauline and the late Mary, Kitty, Jimmy, Teresa and John. Her remains will be reposing in the family home, 198 Carnhill. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.00am for 9.30am Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Conor McMeel, The Rock, 40a Roguery Rd, Moneyglass
The death has taken place of the late Conor McMeel (The Rock, 40a Roguery Rd, Moneyglass), December 8 2024, beloved husband of Celine and loving father of Don, C.J. (Neil) and Gemma (Niall), son of the late Owen and Maureen and dear brother of James, Owen, John, Noel and the late Ita. Funeral arrangements later. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Sorely missed by his wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sister in law Sinead, nephews Owen and Jimmy, niece Anne and extended family and friends. The wake for Conor has not yet commenced.
Martin McNutt, 12 Farm Hill, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Martin McNutt, December 8 2024, suddenly at his home 12 Farm Hill, beloved partner of Catherine, loving father of Martin, Michaela and William, devoted grandfather of Conor, Luca, Farah, Rhia and Theo and a dear brother to his brothers and sisters. Funeral Arrangements Later.
Kevin O'Donnell, 20 Windridge Drive, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Kevin O'Donnell, December 9 2024, peacefully at his home after a short illness bravely borne, beloved husband of Angela, 20 Windridge Drive, loving father of David, Kevin, Martina, Catherine, Eamon, Sean and Adrian, cherished stepfather of Laura, Robert and Barry, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 12o’clock for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. House private please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Elsie Banford Turner (née McClure), 20 Caw Park, Limavady Road, Derry
The death has taken place of the Elsie Banford Turner (née McClure), December 8 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in her 98th year, formerly of 20 Caw Park, Limavady Road, much loved wife of the late George, loving mother of David and Rosie, dear mother-in-law of Jean, adored grandmother and great-grandmother, a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral and Committal Service (Private) A Memorial Service will follow on January 11 2025 in First Derry Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm. Very deeply regretted by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”