Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 10th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Florence Anderson (née McAdoo), 7Ballygoney Road East, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Florence Anderson (née McAdoo), 9th January 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly loved Wife of Tom, 7 Ballygoney Road East, Moneymore, beloved Daughter of the late Herbie and Maria (formerly of Knockadoo Road) and a dear Sister. Funeral from her home on Thursday, 11th January at 1.15pm, to Ballygoney Presbyterian Church for service at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. "I to the hills will lift mine eyes" Psalm 121 v 1
Rosaleen Conway, formerly of Donemana
The death has occurred of the late Rosaleen Conway, 8th January 2024, beloved daughter of the late Annie and Patrick Conway, formerly of Meendamph, Donemana, loving sister of Veronica and the late Nellie, Josie, Vincent, Kathleen, John, Bridget, Patrick, Maryann and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her sister’s home, 14 Landsdowne Road, Kilfennan. Funeral from there on Thursday at 12.30pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Aughabrack. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Edward (Eamon) Houghton, Derry
The death has taken place of Edward (Eamon) Houghton, 3rd January 2023, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, (late of Shore Road, Ballyliffin and Portlock Place, Derry), beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Paul and father-in-law to Lynette, devoted grandfather of Sam and his wife Becky and great-grandfather of Mia and Sophia. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home today, Wednesday, 10th anuary from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Thursday, 11th January at 11.00am to Lakelands Crematorium for cremation at 2.30pm. At Rest.
Dr John Desmond Keatley, "Mullaghboy House", 11 Desertmartin Road, Magherafelt
Dr John Desmond Keatley, 8th January 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, (aged 100 years) dearly beloved husband of Yvonne, 19 Tobermore Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted father of Carole, Barbara and John, dear father-in-law of Terence and Caroline, dearest papa of Jack and Harry and loving brother of the late Mary. Family and friends welcome at John's home, "Mullaghboy House" 11 Desertmartin Road, Magherafelt, BT45 5HD on Wednesday (10th January) from 12noon to 8.00pm. Funeral service in St Swithin's Parish Church, Magherafelt on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK and Stroke Association payable to Garvin's Funeral Service (Donation's A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle. "We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care, in a special corner of our hearts, you will always be there"
Brigid Loane (née McKeever), 9 Luney Road, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Brigid Loane (née McKeever) (Desertmartin), 8th January 2023, late of 9 Luney Road Magherafelt, beloved wife of the late Francis Patrick and loving mother of Michael, Pauline Scullion, Geraldine McGill, Teresa McGill, Eileen Doyle, Nuala Loane, Yvonne McMurray, Philomena Hughes, Jacqueline McGuckin, Marie Gilmore, Siobhan Mulholland and the late Angela Maguire and Francis, daughter of the late John and Isobel McKeever and dear sister of Sue Shannon, Pauline McCallion and the late Paddy, Mary Mullan and Johnny. Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Wednesday, 10th January at 5.30pm arriving in Church of St. Mary Coolcalm at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, son, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family circle. Viewings at McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt today (Wednesday) from 3.45pm to 5.30pm. Family Home Strictly Private.
Bernadette (Bernie) Neeson (née McAuley), 6 Duneane Crescent, Toomebridge
The death has taken place of Bernadette (Bernie) Neeson (née McAuley), 9th January 2024, beloved wife of the late Tommy, daughter of John and Roseanne McAuley and loving sister of Vincy, James, Anne Shivers and the late Margaret O’Neill and Katy. Funeral from her home 6 Duneane Crescent, Toomebridge on Thursday at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sister, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Gertie O'Doherty (née Drain), 20 Glenmore Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Gertie O'Doherty (née Drain), 8th January 2024, beloved wife of the late Don, 20 Glenmore Park, loving mother of Kieran and Sinead, mother-in-law of Denise and Richard, devoted grandmother of Ben, Grace and Reuben and dear sister of Josephine, Peter and the late Vera, Monica, Tilly, Hugh, Gustin, Leonard, Mary and Jamesie. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday from 1.00pm - 2.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.20am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Paddy (Roshie) O’Kane, 112 Boveedy Road, Kilrea (formerly Glenullin)
The death has taken place of the late Paddy (Roshie) O’Kane, Kilrea and formerly Glenullin. Died 9th January 2024, peacefully at hospital Paddy R.I.P. beloved husband of Bernie; loving father of Tracey, Chrissy and Karen; father-in-law of Grainne, Bronagh and Tom and much adored Granda of Ella, Alice and Nancy. Son of the late Dan and Maggie and dear brother of John Bernard, Mary (Weir), Margaret Anne (McAuley) and Gerard. Wake will commence today (Wednesday) at 12noon. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late residence, 112 Boveedy Road, on Friday at 10.15am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. St. Martin de Porres pray for him. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NHSCT (Renal Unit, Antrim Hospital) c/o Mc Kiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera St. Kilrea BT51 5QL.