Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 18th October, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Alice Coyle (née Scullion), 10 Lindsayville, Ballyronan
The death has taken place of Alice Coyle (née Scullion) (Ballyronan), 16th October 2023, beloved wife of late Frankie and loving mother of Siobhan (Denvir), Declan, Karen, Fiona (Doyle), Brian and the late Damien RIP. Removal from her home, 10 Lindsayville on Wednesday, 18th October at 4.30pm arriving Church of St Patrick The Loup at 5.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 19th October at 11.00am via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN (mcnmedia.tv), interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law Bernie & Paula, son in law Philip Doyle, grandchildren Shauna, Christopher, Dermot, Stephen, Maria, Caitlin & Erin, great grandchildren Noah, Lucas, Càleigh, Finn, brother Gerry Scullion and sister in law Roisin Scullion. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie.
Ronnie Hepburn, 32 Hughfield Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Ronnie Hepburn, 17th October 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 32 Highfield Road, Magherafelt, much loved brother of Margaret, Lennie, Eleanor, Linda, Tony, Leslie, Dorothy and Trevor and also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. House Strictly Private. Family and Friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Thursday evening (19th October) from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Service in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Friday (20th October) at 1.30pm followed by burial in St Swithin’s Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c.). Always loved and remembered by the entire family circle. “The Lord is My Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1
Mary Kavanagh (née Taylor), 74 Gleneagles, Derry
The death has taken place of Mary Kavanagh (née Taylor), 17th October 2023, died peacefully at her home, 74 Gleneagles, Derry. Beloved wife of the late Fergus, much loved mother of David and the late Barry, dear sister of Noleen. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, 20th October at 9.20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Family time please from 8.00pm until 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Mary Ann McAtamney (née Blue), formerly 6 Drumard Hill, Lavey
The death has taken place of Mary Ann McAtamney (née Blue), (formerly 6 Drumard Hill, Lavey) 17th October 2023, peacefully at Glenkeen Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late Jim and loving sister of Bridget (Davey) and Margaret (Marron). Mary Ann’s remains will leave her sister Margaret’s residence 8 Orchard Way, Portglenone, on Thursday, 19th October at 11.25am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sisters, brother in law Bernie, nephews, nieces and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail Enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.
Agnes Jane McCorkell (née Laird), 71 Milltown View, Drumahoe
The death has taken place of Agnes Jane McCorkell (née Laird), 17th October 2023, peacefully at her home (71 Milltown View, Drumahoe) surrounded by her loving family in her 101st year) much loved wife of the late David, loving mother of Trevor, dear mother-in-law of Rebecca, adored granny of Wendy, Irene, Amanda and Warren, great-granny of Lauren, Jonathan, Lisa, Robert and Sophie, great-great granny of Lily, Miley and Willow. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 19th October at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Rainbow Rescue & Rehoming Centre c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. House strictly private. Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home (as above donations address) on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. Resting where no shadows fall, memories are like threads of gold, they never tarnish or grow old.
Elizabeth McDonagh (née Matthews), Derry
The death has occurred of Elizabeth McDonagh (née Matthews), 15th October 2023, died at home, beloved mum of Paul, much loved mother-in-law of Julie, granny to her treasured grandson Seb. A dear and loving sister of John, Patricia, Paul, Gerard and the late Tony. A cherished sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at WJ O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday, 18th October from 5.00pm-7.00pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, 19th October at 12noon, at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium, 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to Barnardo's NI, 230B Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2AW. Always remembered and will be sadly missed by her loving family circle.
William (Billy) McKeegan, 41 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of William (Billy) McKeegan, 16th October 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 93rd year) dearly beloved husband of the late Celine, much loved father of Anona, Raymond, Keith, Ronald and the late Noel, Betty, Colin and Byron, a loving father-in-law, adored granda and great-granda, dearest brother of Norman and Florence. Funeral leaving his late home, 41 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday, 19th October at 11.30am, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in the Church of Ireland Centre, Newbuildings at 12.00noon, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Parish Church c/o The Rectory, Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 2LS. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Peace, perfect peace.
Dorothy Martha Nevin (née Witherow), 95 Cashel Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has occurred of Dorothy Martha Nevin (née Witherow), 17th October 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 95 Cashel Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, Dorothy Martha, dearly loved wife of Ernie, much loved mother of Wendy, Rodney, Lorraine and the late Warren, a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandmother and beloved sister. Service in Ringsend Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining burying ground. House Private. Family flowers only , donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Mrs. Mona Murdock, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. 'Safe in the arms of Jesus'
Betty Nixon (née Cullen), 20 Glenview Street, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Betty Nixon (née Cullen), 17th October 2023, beloved wife of the late Gerry, 20 Glenview Street, loving mother of Linda, Michelle, Fergal, Gerard and Sharleen, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of the late Mary, Sarah, Kathleen, Hugh, Willie, Frankie and Paddy. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake strictly private from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Roberta Weir (née Brown), 25 Toberhead Road, Curran
The death has occurred of the late Roberta Weir (née Brown), called home 16th October 2023, (peacefully) at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, 25 Toberhead Road, Curran, much loved and devoted mother of Dorinda, Elizabeth, Linda and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law of Derek, Thomas, Stephen and the late Jon, also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and dearest sister of William and Cecil and the late Thomas and Jean. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Wednesday evening (18th October) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. A service of thanksgiving will take place on Thursday (19th October) in Magherafelt Baptist Church at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Sea Fairers Christian Friends Society payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c.). Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. Absent from the body, present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5 v 8.
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