Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 5th July, 2023
Obituaries
The following deaths have occurred:-
Sinead Deeney (née McKinney), 88 Amelia Court, Steelstown, Derry
The death has taken place of Sinead Deeney (née McKinney), 3rd July 2023, beloved wife of William, 88 Amelia Court, Steelstown, loving mother of Michael, Tony, Mairead, Fiona and David, a devoted grandmother and dear sister of Yvonne, Raphael and the late Cathy and Maria. House restricted to family and close friends only please. Funeral from her home on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the link here. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Geoffrey McCahon, Sperrin Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Geoffrey McCahon, 4th July 2023, beloved husband of the late Sandra, late of Sperrin Park, loving father of Richard, Andrew, James and Pamela, father-in-law of Nicola and the late Helen, much loved grandfather of Kaitlyn, Dylan, Sandra and Andy, son of the late Jim and Tilly and dear brother of Gordon. House private please. Family and close friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. A private service will take place there on Wednesday at 12.30pm followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE. The Lord is my shepherd.
Cathy McGonigle (née Meehan), 29 Kylemore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of Cathy McGonigle (née Meehan), 4th July 2023, (peacefully) at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of John, 29 Kylemore Park, loving daughter of the late Pat and Sadie Meehan, dear sister of Willie, John, Martin, Peter and Conor and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home on Wednesday from 12.00pm – 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Marjorie Mirtchell (née Pyne), 16 Lambeth Way, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Marjorie Mirtchell (née Pyne), 3rd July 2023, (peacefully) at hospital, 16 Lambeth Way, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of William, loving mother of Debbie and the late Michael, much loved granny of Sally, Euan, Freddie, Harry, Gaby and Bertie and great-granny of Ziggy and George. House and funeral private. Lovingly remembered.
Hubert Henry Smyth, 73 Ballymacilcurr Road, Culnady
The death has taken place of Hubert Henry Smyth, 4th July 2023, (suddenly, but peacefully) at The Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 73 Ballymacilcurr Road, Culnady, dearly beloved Son of the late Hubert and Rose, much loved Brother of Annie, Kathleen, Samuel, Carol and David, a dear Brother-in-Law of Wendy and Kenny, a dearly loved Uncle of Claire, Kendra, Charlotte, Emily, Adam, Tracey, Raymond, Aaron, Samantha and Ryan and a proud Great Uncle. All welcome at his home on Wednesday and Thursday (July 5th and 6th) between 3:00pm and 9:00pm. Funeral from his home on Friday, July 7th, at 2:30pm, to Culnady Presbyterian Church for service at 3:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Mid Ulster Sanctuary (Animal Sanctuary, where Henry had many happy memories), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Harry Young, Toberdoney Fold, Kilrea
The death has taken place of Harry Young, 4th July 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Toberdoney Fold, Kilrea, beloved Partner of the late Beverley, much loved Father of James, Dorothy, Mary, Jennifer, Rachel, Stephen, Christopher and the late Karen Harriet and a dear Father-in-Law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother. All welcome at his Daughter Rachel's home, 5 Princess Drive, Magherafelt. Family time please from 10:00pm - 11:00am. Funeral service at Rachel's home on Friday, 7th July, commencing at 12noon, followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery, Magherafelt (at 1:00pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Acute Frailty Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
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