Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 5th April, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Ann Breen (née McCourt), Derry
The death has taken place of Ann Breen (née McCourt), 2nd April 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Loving Partner of the late Taff. Beloved mother of Patrick, Sean, Kevin and a dear mother-in-law of Nicholette, Eileen and Emmett. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Dear sister of Brian, Patsy and the late Agnes. Funeral leaving her son’s home, 17 Iveagh Park, Prehen at 9.30am today (Wednesday, 5th April) for 10.00am Mass in St Columb’s, Chapel Road followed by burial in Ardmore Cemetery. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. St Jude Pray for Her.
Jane Cosby (née Kealey), 116 Castle Park, Limavady
The death has occurred of Jane Cosby (née Kealey), 3rd April 2023, (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at City Hospital Belfast. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Gillian, Louise, Georgina, and Nicola. Adored nanna of Tara, Calum, Thomas, Ryan, Michael, Malachi, Aela, Georgio, and late baby John George. Dear daughter of the late Mary McQuiston. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, Paul, Ian, John and all the family circle. Funeral from her home, 116 Castle Park, Limavady today (Wednesday) at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in Christ the King Church, Limavady, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Douglas (Dougie) Curry, Derry
Douglas (Dougie) Curry, 2nd April 2023, peacefully at Rushall Care Home (surrounded by his loving family). Beloved husband of the late Eva, loving father of Sylvia and Peter, Dear father-in-law of Trevor and Linda and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral leaving his daughter’s home 10 Breda Park at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 5th April for 1.00pm service in St Augustine’s Parish Church followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Society NI, Scott Road, Scott Lodge, Plymouth PL2 3DU or St Augustine’s Parish Church c/o Mr R Montgomery, 1 Sycamore Gardens, Drumahoe BT47 3BZ. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. At Rest
Eleanor (Ellen) Graham (née Duncan), 56 Caw Hill Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Eleanor (Ellen) Graham (née Duncan), 31st March 2023, (suddenly) at her home, 56 Caw Hill Park, much loved wife of John, devoted mother of John and Brian, loving mother-in-law Gail and Kay, dearest sister of William, John, Tommy, Harry, Gladys and Mattie. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home today (Wednesday, 5th April) at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (Cheques made payable to W. H. & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital (I.C.U) 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 her entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Monica Theresa Magee, formerly of Fortwilliam Terrace, Derry
The death has taken place of Monica Theresa Magee, 4th April 2023, (peacefully) at Brooklands Healthcare Edenballymore Lodge., formerly of Fortwilliam Terrace. Dearly beloved wife of Michael, a loving mother of Malachy, Michael, Gregory, Tracey and the late Gerry. A loving mother-in-law and grandmother. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, 8th April 2023 in Long Tower Chapel at 11.00am followed by burial in Ardmore Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Society NI, 30 Skegoneill Street, Belfast BT15 3SL. Monica will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. House Private. Adair & Neely Funeral Home 10-12 Foyle Road will be open on Thursday, 6th April and Friday, 7th April between 9.00am – 5.00pm for family and Friends to pay their respects. Safe in thy keeping O Lord.
Christopher (Chris) Sheerin, formerly of Orlan House, Strand Road, Derry
The death has taken place of Christopher (Chris) Sheerin, 2nd April 2023, (suddenly) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Orlan House, Strand Road), beloved son of the late Mavis and step-son of the late Damien, loving brother of Julie, Karen, Hugh, Marie, Mavis and the late John and a dear and loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving his sister Mavis’s home, 9 Moyola Avenue today (Wednesday, 5th April) at 9.30am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Deborah (Debbie) Smyth, Windyhill Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of Deborah (Debbie) Smyth, 4th April 2023 (peacefully at Foyle Hospice), late of Windyhill Road, Limavady. Beloved wife of Stephen, dearly loved mother of Natasha, Calum and the late Kyle, loved daughter of Georgie and the late Alfie, and a much loved sister of Janine and Angela. Service of Thanksgiving in Christ Church, Limavady, on Saturday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to The Foyle Hospice, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF, or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Rachel Sturgeon (née Laverty), Avondale Avenue, Derry
The death has occurred of Rachel Sturgeon (née Laverty) 3rd April 2023 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of Avondale Avenue, beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Ann, dear mother in law of William and a devoted grandmother of Calvin, funeral leaving her daughters home, 5 Richill Park for 1.00pm Service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 6th April followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road or The Salvation Army, 33 John Street, Derry. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
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