Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 17th January, 2024
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Cecil Bradley, 13 Princess Gardens, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Cecil Bradley, 16th January 2024, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home, late of 13 Princess Gardens, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of the late William and Valentine, loving brother of Catherine, much loved father of James, Norman, Robert and David, a dear father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and cousin. House strictly private. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home on Thursday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for RNLI (Portrush Branch) c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. “At home with the Lord.”
Elizabeth Davidson (née Cassidy), 104 Ballynease Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy
The death has occurred of the late Elizabeth Davidson (née Cassidy), 15th January 2024, (suddenly but peacefully), beloved wife of Liam, much loved mother of Laoise (Mawhinney), Shaun, Majella (Wilson) and Cormac, loving sister of Eleanor (Mc Guigan), Cathy (Kearney), Kevin, Paula (Mc Atamney) and the late Siobhan (Mc Clemments) and dear daughter of the late Harry and Jeannie. NB: Elizabeth’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will update them here as soon as they become available. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brother, sisters, brothers in law, sister in law, grandchildren Connor, Lonan, Saorla, Lilly, Teagan and Rosa and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please , donations in lieu if desired to: “NI Children’s Hospice” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Jim Doherty, 30 Hampstead Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Jim Doherty, 16th January 2024, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Anna, loving father of Geraldine, Seamus, Louise, Noela, Ciarán and the late Anthony, a devoted grandfather and dear brother of Kathleen and the late Patrick, Georgie and Margaret. His remains will be reposing in his home, 30 Hampstead Park, from 12.00pm on Wednesday. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE or via the JustGiving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jim-doherty-1705424854208?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjim-doherty-1705424854208&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=pfp-email. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Aubrey Dukes Fielding MBE, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Aubrey Dukes Fielding MBE, 16th January 2024 at Altnagelvin Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Stephen, John, Andrew and James. Father-in-law to Julia, Anona, Nancy and Heather, devoted grandfather of Christopher, Sarah, Beth, Jakob, Lily, Will, Ian and Emily. Funeral service will take place in St. Columb's Cathedral, Derry on Thursday, 18th January at 1 00pm followed by burial in Burt Presbyterian Church Burying Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished, in lieu of flowers to St. Columb’s Cathedral c/o The Very Rev. R. Stewart, The Deanery, 30 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PP. Deeply regretted by his family circle and friends. "I am the resurrection and the life."
Margaret Harrison (née Taylor), 22 Summer Meadows View, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Harrison (née Taylor), 15th January 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Uel, loving mother of David and Sara, devoted granny of Nichola, Ryan, Courtnie, Emma, Hannah and the late Mark, much loved great-granny and Fafa of Charlie, Maddie, Rex, Olivia, Connor and Sophie and a dear sister of the late William (Willie) and Sara. Margaret will be reposing from her family home, 22 Summer Meadows View, BT47 6SH, on Wednesday and Thursday from 12noon - 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 1.30pm for 2.00pm service in Glendermott Presbyterian Church. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Flowers welcome, however, if desired, donations can be made to Sevenoaks Day Centre C/o W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. Your footsteps can never be filled, nor your love ever forgotten.
Martha (Beenie) Hutchinson, 72 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Martha (Beenie) Hutchinson, 15th January 2024, at Hospital, 72 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother of Marlene, James, Joanne and Garth, a dear mother-in-law of and devoted grandmother and Great-grandmother. Service in Coleraine Gospel Hall, Brook Street, Coleraine on Friday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Alzheimers Society c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. ”In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3 v 5-6
Stephen Loughrey, 52 Loughanhill Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Stephen Loughrey, 13th January 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 52 Loughanhill Park, Coleraine, dearly loved son of Sandy and the late Margaret, much loved brother of Mark and his wife Ellen and Richard and his partner Michelle. Service in his home on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery, Portrush (via Gateside). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Injured Riders Welfare Fund c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Mary Love (née Heaney), 44 Oaklea Road, Ballyronan
The death has occurred of the late Mary Love (née Heaney), 16th January 2024, beloved wife of the late Francis (Francie) Love and loving mother of Teresa, Colm, Eileen, Henry, Tom, Cathy, Brian and the late Dolores. Funeral from her home, 44 Oaklea Road, Ballyronan on Thursday, 18th January at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, The Loup, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons, daughters in law, sons in law and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Kathleen and extended family circle.
Teresa McCafferty (née Doherty), 47a Circular Road, Derry.
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Teresa McCafferty (née Doherty), peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 15th January 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 47a Circular Road, Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Rosie and John Doherty R.I P. Carndonagh. Loving mother of Michelle, Kieran, Roisin, Seamus and Charlene. Devoted grandmother of Chloe, Dylan, Gareth, Courtney, Shane, Jake, Charlie and great grandmother of Iyla-Mae. Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Funeral from her late home on Thursday, 18th January, leaving at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church, Creggan, interment immediately afterwards in The City Cemetery. No flowers please , if wished donations in lieu to Foyle Hospice or WHSCT Renal Unit c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Blessed Carlo Acutis pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Paul McGarvey, 15 Rock Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Paul McGarvey, 12th January 2024, suddenly at his home, 15 Rock Road, Derry. Father of Nathan, Declan, Emily and Rebecca. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth. R.I.P. Dear brother of Seamus, Ann, Betty, Harry, Frances, John, Andrew, Margory, Evelyn, Gretta and Martin. A private family cremation will take place on Saturday, 20th January at 2.00pm in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Brigid McGuckin, 47 William Street, Bellaghy
The death has taken place of Brigid McGuckin (Bellaghy), 16th January 2024, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Antrim, late of 47 William Street, Bellaghy. Beloved wife of the late Willie and loving mother of Liam and Marie, dear mother-in-law of Cathy, a much loved grandmother of Amy and a dear sister of James and the late Hughie, Kathleen, Sally, Charlotte, Peggy, Patrick, Jean, Maisie and Harry. House strictly private. Anyone wishing to pay their respects are welcome at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, BT45 8LB on Wednesday, 17th January from 2.00pm - 4.00pm or Thursday, 18th January from 4.00pm until removal of the remains at 5.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy. Requiem Mass on Friday,19th January at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by all the family.
Charlie (Boots) Nixon, 63 Rosskeen Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Charlie (Boots) Nixon, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital on 16th January 2024 (late of 63 Rosskeen Park). Loving father of Danielle and Darryl. Much loved Grandfather of Dexter, Grayson and Mylamae. Beloved son of Pamela (née Jordan) and the Late John. Loving brother of Damien, Shaun, Patrick, Elaine, Gary, Sharon and the Late Kieran and Stephen. Funeral arrangements later. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.
Caithlin O’Neill, 44a Mullan Road, Ballinderry
The death has occurred of the late Caithlin O'Neill, 15th January 2024, 44a Mullan Road, beloved daughter of Michael and Joan (nee McIvor) and dear sister of Siobhan, Eimhear and Niamh. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her father, mother, sisters and extended family circle. Caitlin’s wake has not yet commenced.
Victor Overend, 54 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy
Victor Overend, 14th January 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 54 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy (in his 93rd year) beloved husband of Olive, much loved father of Alison, Irene, Lorna, Carol and Claire, dear father-in-law of Dominic, Stephen, Jonathan, John and Michael, dearest brother of Ronald, Brian and Edna and the late Vivienne, Anne, Cyril and Ronald-Vivian and a devoted grandfather. Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday, 17th January at 12.45pm for service in Ballyscullion Parish Church, Bellaghy at 1.00pm approximately. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Ballyscullion Parish Church payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, BT45 8LB. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “The world and its desires pass away but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” 1st John 2 v 17
John Toal, Cargin Road, Toomebridge
The death has taken place of John Toal (Cargin), 16th January 2024, Cargin Road Toomebridge, husband of late Claire Toal nee O’Hagan and father of Mary, Anna, Laura. Son of the late Harry and Rosaleen Toal (Short Strand) and dear sister of Kathleen McNeill and Brian. Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10 Garden Street, Magherafelt on Wednesday, 17th January at 5.20pm arriving Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 18th January at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his daughters, brother, sister, his extended family circle Rosie, Cathy, Lisa and their families and life long friend Peter Lavery. Viewing on Wednesday from 3.45pm to 5.15pm.