Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 28th June, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Tony Doherty, 15 Rossnagalliagh Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Tony Doherty, 24th June 2023, (suddenly) at his home, 15 Rossnagalliagh Park, (formerly of Carnhill), beloved husband of Elaine, loving father of Amy, Caitlin and Molly, devoted grandfather to Jayden, Mia and Scarlett, dear son of Margaret and the late Jack, loving brother of Annette, Joanne, Elaine and Kathryn and a loving uncle to all to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral arrangements later from his Mother’s home 2 Greenhaw Avenue. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Wendy Doonan, 63 Lincoln Court, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of Wendy Doonan, 27th June 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 63 Lincoln Court, Waterside, (after an illness courageously borne) loving partner of Alfie Britton, dearest mother of Connor, Nicola, Kerry-Ann, Natasha, dear friend of Leanne, Tracy and Hayley. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Friday, 30th June at 11.00am followed by Cremation in Lakelands, Crematorium (Cavan). Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A,Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ.Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle. Peace after suffering.
William (Willie) Harkin, 1 Eglinton Place, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of William (Willie) Hegarty, (suddenly) at his home , 24th June 2023. Late of 1 Eglinton Place and formerly of Fountain Hill. May he rest in peace. Father of Margaret, John, Christine, Dena and the late Martin. Grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Funeral arrangements later. St. Columba Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him.
Joseph F. Irwin, Glenmills, Limavady
The death has taken place of Joseph F. Irwin, (peacefully) passed away on 26th June 2023, late of Glenmills Limavady. Much loved husband of the late Hadessa. Loving Father of William, Hilary, Richard and David. Also a devoted Grandfather and Great grandfather. House and Funeral will remain strictly private. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Balteagh Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed his entire family circle.
Louise McConnell, 97 Cornshell Fields, Derry
The death has taken place of Louise McConnell, 26th June 2023, (peacefully) at home, loving mother of Nicole, devoted nanny to James, Demi-Leigh, Dylan and Damien, mother-in-law of Dee, beloved daughter of Hugh and the late Pat, dear sister of Marie, Ann and the late Jim and Hugh, cherished auntie of Natasha and William, great-auntie of Jackson and Mason and dear friend of Stephanie. Funeral from her home, 97 Cornshell Fields, on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Louise can be made to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Colm McGroarty, Mallory Park, Eglinton
The death has occurred of Colm McGroarty, 25th June 2023, beloved husband of Anne, Mallory Park, Eglinton, loving father of Maeve, Niall and Aine, grandfather of Conla and dear brother of Damian, Avril, Joanne and Yvonne. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W.J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale on Thursday at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Cockhill, Buncrana. House Private please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if wished to St. Vincent de Paul. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Kathleen McNamara (née McCallion), 27 Glenvale Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Kathleen McNamara (née McCallion), 26th. June 2023, (peacefully) at her daughter Jacqueline's home, 7 Glenside Gardens, loving mother of Jacqueline, devoted grandmother of Niamh, Shona and Ashleigh and great-grandmother of Clodagh, dear sister of Jackie, Sadie, Kevin, Dessie, Geraldine Patricia and Danny McCallion (Aus.). Will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Funeral leaving her home, 27 Glenvale Road on Wednesday, 28th June at 6.20pm to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
John Francis McNeilly, 66 Victoria Road, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of John Francis McNeilly, 25th June 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family) much loved and devoted husband of Janice, loving dad of Alastair and Iona, adored son of Cassie and the late Frank, dearest brother of Carol, a dear brother-in-law of Ivor, Elizabeth and Billy. Funeral leaving his late home, 66 Victoria Road, Newbuildings on Wednesday, 28th June at 10.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church at 11.00am burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Focus N.I c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Family time please: From 10.00pm until 10.00am. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Peace after suffering.
John Taylor, 4 Altmore Park, Coleraine
The death has occurred of John Taylor, 24th June 2023, (peacefully) at home, 4 Altmore Park, Coleraine, John. Dearly loved husband of Bernadette, much loved father of John-Paul and Clarissa, father-in-law of Tamsin and Simon and grandad of Isaac, Isla and Heidi. Funeral Service in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Friday at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Marie Curie c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Lee Watt, 26 Lilac Avenue, Limavady
The death has taken place of Lee Watt, 26th June 2023, (suddenly) late of 26 Lilac Avenue, Limavady. Beloved husband of Donna, loving father of Jamie-lee, Tony, Sophie, and Millie, a much loved grandfather of Everleigh-Rose, Aria, and Luke. Much loved son of Doreen and Chris Rodgers. Precious grandson of the late Tommy and Betty Watt. Dear brother of Janet, Arti, Thomas, Ian, Julie, Steven, Mark and Richard. Son-in-law of Joe and Dolores McGonigle. Brother-in-law of Paul and James. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. The Lord is my Shepherd.
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