Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Cecilia Barr, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Cecilia Barr, December 1 2024, in her 100th year, peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Home, (formerly of Fr. Mulvey Park and Cable Street), beloved daughter of the late Neil and Margaret Barr, loving sister of the late Annie, Jennie, Brigid, Neil, Jim and Richard. Will be sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews. Cecilia will be reposing at her niece Marie’s home, 34 Brandywell Road. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, December 4 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Terence Brosnan, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Terence Brosnan, December 1 2024, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 78th year) much loved husband of Anne, much loved father-figure of Nicola, Tina, Danny, Lucy, Jane and Lisa, loving father-in-law, adored grandad and great-grandad, dearest brother of Dennis and Eileen, dear brother-in-law of Elizabeth, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, December 6 at 10.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 11.00am, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above Funeral Home address). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home to pay their respects on Tuesday, December 3 from 6.00pm 8.00pm and Thursday, December 5 from 10.00am until 1.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours“
John (John B) Bryson, 18 Ballyeglish Road, Moneymore
The death has taken place of the late John (John B) Bryson, November 30 2024, (peacefully) in Antrim Area Hospital, 18 Ballyeglish Road, Moneymore, much loved son of Margaret and the late Tommy, dearly beloved husband of Lue, much loved and devoted father of Simon and Stephanie, dear father-in-law of Claire and David, much loved grandfather of Isaac and Ezra and a dear brother. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Tuesday evening (December 3) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral service in Saltersland Presbyterian Church on Wednesday (December 4) at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Diabetes UK payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by the entire family circle. “Peacefully sleeping, free from all pain, until we meet again”.
William (Liam) Fleming, 50 Drumleck Drive, Derry
The death has occurred of the late William (Liam) Fleming, December 2 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Springtown Camp), husband and lifelong friend of Alice and partner of Celia, loving father of Paul, Liamemmet and Sarah, dear father-in-law to Michelle, devoted grandfather of Sarah, Emma, Shéa, Kayla and Samuel, beloved son of the late John and Sarah, (Sally), cherished brother of Sean, Rosaleen, Margaret and the late Seamus and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Liam will be reposing at his home, 50 Drumleck Drive. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:20am 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.
Gerard (Gerry) French, 98 Main Street, Feeny
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gerard (Gerry) French peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 1 2024 surrounded by his loving family, may he rest in peace. Late of 98 Main Street, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Aisling, Lorraine, Karen, Siobhan, Gerard and Ursula. Devoted grandfather of Eunan, Orla, Osca, Michael, Niall, Cathaoir, Cora and Aimee and deeply regretted by his great grandchildren and son in laws. Son of the late Mary French R.I.P and dear brother of Bridget, the late Margaret, Kathleen and infant Philomena R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Wake will commence Tuesday (November 3) from 11.00am to 10.00pm and Wednesday (November 4) from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral from his late home on Thursday leaving at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church Banagher, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/ Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Chest Heart & Stroke Northern Ireland CHSNI c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
George McCloy, Parklea, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late George McCloy, December 2 2024, peacefully at hospital, formerly of Parklea, Portstewart. Dearly loved father of Eileen, George, Andrew, Michael and Paul and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Service of Committal in Portstewart Cemetery on Wednesday at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke C/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Sean Mooney, 27 Whistlebare Cottages, Gortnaghey Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sean Mooney peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 1 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 27 Whistlebare Cottages, Gortnaghey Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Joanne and loving father of Suzanne and Niall. Son of the late Hugh and Susan Mooney R.I.P and dear brother of Hugh, Susan, Peter and Roisin. Wake at the family home on Tuesday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Wake parking available at Gortnaghey Community Centre. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, December 4 leaving his late home at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Mass can be viewed on the following link: https: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Interment afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Ryan O’Neill, 9 Beechland Drive, Clady
The death has taken place of the late Ryan O’Neill, December 2 2024 (peacefully at hospital, 9 Beechland Drive, Clady, surrounded by his loving family) Ryan RIP, beloved son of James & Kelly Anne, much loved brother of Clodagh and James and loving partner of Katie. Ryan’s wake and Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will update them here as soon as they become available. “House Strictly Private Please, No Exceptions.” Deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, brother, sister, partner, grandparents, uncles, aunts and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Robert Thomas Strawbridge, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Robert Thomas Strawbridge, Passed away peacefully at Owen Mor Care Centre, Derry on November 28 2024. Loving father of Francesca and Catherine and devoted brother of Eileen. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Robert may call at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 4.30pm to 5.30pm after which he will be moved to Derramore Presbyterian Church at 5.30pm. Funeral service will be held in Derramore Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Alzheimer's Society NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Andrew (Andy) Walker, Limavady (formerly of Bann Drive, Derry)
The death has taken place of the Andrew (Andy) Walker, December 1 2024 at his home, Roe Fold, Limavady. Formerly of Bann Drive, Derry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sadie. Loving brother of Helen, Raymond, Sammy and the late Dorothy, Ann and Billy. Dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Ruby and Mary. Funeral leaving his nephew Ryan’s home, 184 Castle Park, Limavady at 11.00am for a 12noon service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 4 followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church C/O Alison Caruthers, 36 Ross Bay, BT476JG. Visitors welcome to pay respects at Ryan's home between 12noon and 10.00pm. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle and friends.
Joseph (Joey) Walls, Toome (formerly Lisnamuck, Maghera)
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Joseph (Joey) Walls, December 2 2024, peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family, Toome (formerly Lisnamuck, Maghera). Beloved son of Annie and the late Eddie. Loving brother of Patricia McAtamney, Marie McWilliams, Eamon, Noel and Annette. Funeral from his mother's house, 3 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Lisnamuck BT46 5LP on Thursday, December 5 at 12:45pm for 1:30pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via www.mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-maghera. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. Joey's wake will commence at 12.00pm on Tuesday, December 3.