Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 27 March 2024


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Thomas (Tommy) Clarence, 6 Donald’s Way, Limavady
The death has taken place of Thomas (Tommy) Clarence, 26th March 2024, suddenly at his home, 6 Donald’s Way, Limavady. Dear husband of the late Alice, R.I.P. Beloved father of Arlene, Angela, Carol, Moria, Lynda, Barry (Alison), Gavin (Eveline), Gordon & the late Alison, Barney & Christopher R.I.P. A much loved grandfather. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Reposing in St Mary’s Church Limavady overnight, Requiem Mass will be celebrated today (Wednesday, 27th March) at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Renal Unit Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him.
Jacob Douglas, 29 Freehall Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of Jacob Douglas, passed away peacefully on 26th March 2024 at his own home, 29 Freehall Road, Limavady, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Lena, dear Father of Wesley and Geoffrey dear Father in law of Heather and devoted grandfather of Mark (Nathalie) and Lisa (David) Great grandfather of Faela. Funeral service will be leaving his late home on Friday at 1.15pm for service in Drumachose Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Friends and family welcome at the home and the funeral. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care or Drumachose Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
William Joseph (Billy) Mills, 1 Brennan Court, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of William Joseph (Billy) Mills, 26th March 2024, (peacefully) at Milesian Manor Care Home, in his 94th year, ex Principal of Magherafelt Primary School, dearly beloved husband of Helen, 1 Brennan Court, Magherafelt and formerly of Tobermore Road, much loved and devoted dad of Mandy, Heather and Kathryn, dear father-in-law of Jon, loving grandad of Patrick, Joshua and his partner Jenny and dearest brother of the late Ivy, Etta, Tommy, Florence, John, Wishart and George. House strictly private. Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Saturday (30th March) at 1.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Dementia Research NI and St Swithin’s Parish Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by his wife, daughters and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1
Marion “Geraldine” O’Doherty, 199 Finvola Park, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Marion “Geraldine” O’Doherty, suddenly but peacefully, on 24th March 2024. May she rest in peace. Late of 199 Finvola Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Loving mother of Arlene, Kevin, Colm and Martin (Leah). Devoted grandmother of Rachel, Madison, Cahir and Coire. Daughter of the late Annie and James R.I.P and dear sister of Yvonne, Brendan, Anthony, Anne, Mervyn and the late Mary and James R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Funeral from her late home on Wednesday, 27th March leaving at 11.40am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Henry O'Kane, 141 Moneysharvin Road, Maghera
The death has taken place of Henry O'Kane, O’Kane (Maghera), 26th March 2024, beloved husband of Rosemary and the late Bernadette and loving father of Conor and Dermot, Geoffrey, Bernadette McGilligan and the late John Alan and Jacqueline (Davies), dear brother of the late Danny, James, Leo and Tommy. Funeral from his home, 141 Moneysharvin Road on Wednesday, 27th March at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan via webcam st-john-baptist-swatragh - MCN (mcnmedia.tv). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, daughter in law Una, son in law Finnbar, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donation in lieu to Chest Heart and Stroke NICHS | Make a Donation. Family time on day of Funeral.
Rosie Parke (née Quinn), 25 Cashel Hill Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Rosie Parke (née Quinn), 26th March 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of 25 Cashel Hill Park, formerly of Top Of The Hill), beloved wife of the late Jackie, loving mother of Gerry, Marie, James, Patrick and the late Bernard, Billy and baby John, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, cherished sister of the late Patsy, John and Norah. Loved and sadly missed by the entire family circle. Rosie will be reposing at her daughter Marie’s home, 151 Elaghmore Park on Wednesday and Thursday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving 151 Elaghmore Park on Friday, 29th March at 9.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Funeral Service at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Christy Proctor, 41 Brockagh Road, Eglinton
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Christy Proctor peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 24th March 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 41 Brockagh Road, Eglinton, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Veronica. Loving father of Patrick (Tina), Dominic (Bridgeen), Muriel (Chris), Hilda (Aidan), Jude (Jayne). Devoted grandfather of Cora (Connor), Ciaran, Bethan, Emma and great grandfather of Caleb McKeever. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Family home is private, family and close friends only. Funeral on Wednesday, 27th March leaving his late home at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass at Saint Mary’s Church, Tamnaheirn. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://st-marys-tamnaherin5.click2stream.com/. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to WHSCT Ward 44 Altnagelvin c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Tommy Scullion,45a Desertmartin Road, Moneymore
The death has taken place of the late Tommy Scullion (Desertmartin), 25th March 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of the late Marie and loving father of Tony (Anne Marie), Brendan (Brigid), Sean (Marion), Paul (Amy), Oliver (Joan), Sinead, Seamus (Leona). Son of the late Patrick and Annie Mary, brother of Mary (Connery), Selina (McCracken), Colette (McPeake), Malachy and the late Mickey, Paddy, Agnes (Gray) and Philomena (Turner) and baby Noreen. Funeral from his late residence, 45a Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, BT45 7RB, on Thursday. 28th March 2024 at 10.15am for 11o'clock Funeral Service in St Mary's Church, Coolcalm, Desertmartin. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his loving daughter, sons, daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended family circle. Padre Pio Pray for him.
William Lawrence (Billy) Smyth, 15 Willowfield Gardens, Coleraine