Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 21st June, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
William (Willie) Barford, “Longfield House” Desertmartin
The death has taken place of William (Willie) Barford, 20th June 2023, (peacefully) called home, “Longfield House” Desertmartin, aged 97 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Lydia, much loved and devoted father of John, Helen, Leslie, James and the late William, Rhoda and Lydia, dear father-in-law of Denise, Moira, Gillian and Naomi and also a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Family and friends welcome at his home. Funeral from his home on Thursday (June 22nd) at 1.15pm for service in Lecumpher Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm (approx.), followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3v16
Elizabeth (Vonnie) Coyle (née Ward), 30 Dunmore Gardens, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Elizabeth (Vonnie) Coyle (née Ward), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 19th June 2023. Late of 30 Dunmore Gardens. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Andy. Loving mother of Andrew, Donna, Paul and Lorraine. Devoted granny of Sophie, Cara, Adam, Aimee, Daisy and the late Ryan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her brothers, sisters, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Vonnie's remains will leave the McClafferty funeral home and chapel of rest today (Wednesday, 21st June) at 5.45pm to arrive in St. Marys Church, Creggan at 6..00pm. Her funeral Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 23rd June in St. Mary's Church, Creggan at 10.00am. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects in St. Mary's Church, Community Room, Creggan from 6.00pm till 10.00pm today (Wednesday, 21st June) and from 11.00am till 10.00pm on Thursday, 22nd June. Vonnie’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St. Mary's Church, Creggan c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Lucia Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her.
Mary Gallagher (née Herron), 4c Lisfannon Park, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Gallagher (née Herron), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 19th June 2023, late of 4c Lisfannon Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Devoted mother of Michelle and Joseph. Loving granny of Brooke, Bronagh and Dani-Louise. A much loved mother-in-law of Rachael and Jimmy. Dearest sister of the late Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends. Funeral arragements later. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
Claire Hastings (née Collopy), “Rose Lodge”, 23 Union Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Claire Hastings (née Collopy), 20th June 2023, (peacefully) at her home, “Rose Lodge”, 23 Union Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved and devoted mother of Laurence, Jeremy, Jonathan and the late Nicholas, dear mother-in-law of Patricia, Jill and Lisa and also a loving grandmother (Marnie). Family and friends welcome at her home. No flowers please. Funeral arrangements later. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle.
Margaret Anne Kelly (née McTeggart), 11 Culmore Gardens, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Margaret Anne Kelly (nee McTeggart), 19th June 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 11 Culmore Gardens, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Gregory, loving mother of John, Carol and Fiona, mother-in-law of Liam and Ciran and devoted grandmother of Emma, Kelly and Niamh. Funeral from her home on Thursday at 9.30am for 10.00am Mass in St Malachys Church Coleraine followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Nurses c/o Mrs Mona Murdock. 31, Bushmills Road Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. Our Lady Of Lourdes Pray For Her.
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