Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, October 29 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Mary Florence Cousley (née Hamilton), 2a Rockbrook Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Mary Florence Cousley (née Hamilton), October 28 2024 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Stanley, 2a Rockbrook Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of John, David and Linda (Flanagan), dear mother-in-law of Gloria, Amanda and Andrew, much loved grandmother of Mark, Stephen, James, Victoria, Samuel, Becky and Hannah and dearest sister of Doreen (Fleming). House private. Funeral service in Saltersland Presbyterian Church on Thursday (Oct 31) at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Saltersland Presbyterian Church Property and Repair Fund and The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Ciara Harkin, 26 Glenvale Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Ciara Harkin, October 26 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved partner of Pat, loving mother of Erin and Patrick, devoted grandmother to Éabha and Rossa, darling daughter of Bernie and Don, and a dear and loving sister of Siobain and Don. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and not forgetting Henrik. Ciara will be reposing at her home, 26 Glenvale Park on Tuesday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, October 30 at 10:50am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Michael J “Mickey” Lynch, 56 Derrychrier Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael J “Mickey” Lynch suddenly but peacefully at home on the October 26 2024, may he rest in peace. Late of 56 Derrychrier Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Son of the late Bernard and Frances R.I.P and dear brother of Roy and Hugh. Deeply regretted by the Lynch and Loughran family circles. Reposing at his late home. Funeral from his late home on Tuesday, October 29 leaving at 10.10am 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 of wished in lieu of flowers to NICHS (Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. St Joseph patron of departed souls pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Paula McCafferty (née McGavigan), 54a Glenabbey Crescent, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Paula McCafferty (née McGavigan), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, on October 28 2024. Late of 54a Glenabbey Crescent. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of Marian and the late Paddy. Devoted sister of Carol and the late Annmarie and Kieran. Dearest wife of the late Damian. Mother of Matt and Kieran. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Paula’s remains will be reposing at her mother Marian’s residence, 23 Ferndale Road. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 30 at 9:15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Paula’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Cancer Unit, Altnagelvin c/o Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Fergal McFlynn, 25 Hillside Road, Swatragh (Updated Funeral Arrangements)
Updated arrangements for the late Fergal McFlynn (Swatragh), died October 27 2024. Fergal’s wake will commence on Tuesday, October 29 2024 at 12noon. Family time 10.00pm to 10.00am. A shuttle bus service will be in operation from Granaghan Chapel Car Park to the family home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4.00pm. Fergal R.I.P. beloved husband of Marian; loving father of Paul, Imelda, Gemma and Oran; father-in-law of Roisin, Robert, Gareth and Catherine and much adored granda of Fionn, Éadaoin, Bróna, Micheál, Oisín, Saoirse, Senán, Paídí, Áine, Fearghal, Ríonach and Éabha. Son of the late Joseph and Veronica and dear brother of Jim, Ronnie, Sheila, Martina, Declan, Gerald, Leo and the late Barney. Funeral from his late residence, 25 Hillside Road, (travelling via Keady Road) on Thursday at 10:15am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Granaghan. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-baptist-swatragh). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Martin pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire McFlynn and Dillon family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macmillan can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Jean McGlinchey, 32 Kilburn Crescent, Kilfennan, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Jean McGlinchey, October 27 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved daughter of the late Nan and Harry, loving sister of Patricia, Tom, Paddy, Kathleen, Noel and the late Celine, Gerald, Raymond, Betty and Geraldine, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Deeply regretted by all her extended family and friends particularly her nephews and niece Paul, Geraldine, Terence and Ronan. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 32 Kilburn Crescent, Kilfennan. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Shéa McSheffrey, 22a Claremont House, Derry