Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Ann Elizabeth Mary (Elizabeth) Deehan (née O’Neill), 21 Derramore Park, Magherafelt
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Ann Elizabeth Mary (Elizabeth) Deehan (née O’Neill), December 17 2024, peacefully at Drapersfield Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late Pat and loving mother of Niall and Fiona (Lynch), mother in law of the late Gerry, daughter of the late Charles and Elsie and dear sister of the late Finola McCool. Funeral from her home, 21 Derramore Park on Friday, December 20 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam (https://www.magherafeltparish.org/church-webcam).Interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, grandchildren Susan (Sean), Philip (Lowri) and Kian (Sarah), great grandsons Conleth and Lorcán, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. The wake for Elizabeth will commence on Wednesday, December 18 at 10.00am.
Patsy Downey (née McCloskey, 76 Clady Road, Glenone
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Patsy Downey (née McCloskey), December 16 2024, Peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late Willie John and loving mother of Thomas (Margaret), Briege (Mick), Owen (Carmel), Jarlath, Gary (Shirley), Siobhán (Kevin), Patricia (Brendan), Joanna, Maeve (Richard), Mary and Liam (Erin), grandmother of Ruairí, Johnathan, Breandy, Hannah, Caoimhe, Aoife, Gareth, Eilís, Pátraig, Eimíle, Ceara, Niamh, Fionn, Aoibhín, Ella, Luke and Brynn and great grandmother of Jacob, Rían, Shay and Rosie, dear sister of Kathleen (McDonnell), Josephine (Hagerty) and late Thomas McCloskey. Funeral from her home, 76 Clady Road, Glenone on Thursday, December 19 at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady, interment afterwards in cemetery at St. Mary’s Church, Greenlough. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and large family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to SANDS and Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice c/o the family.
Mary Elizabeth Faulkner (Betty) Kennedy, Draperstown Road, Tobermore
The death has occurred of the late Mary Elizabeth Faulkner (Betty) Kennedy, December 17 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Draperstown Road, Tobermore, much loved Sister of the late Isobel, Tom and Hazel, a dear Sister-in-Law of David and the late Tommy, loving Aunt of Nigel, Rosalind (Martin) and Simonne and Great Aunt of Reece, Devon, Matthew and Noah. House private. Funeral from her home on Thursday, December 19 at 12:30pm to Tobermore Presbyterian Church for Service at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to U.S.P.C.A, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "At Rest"
John James McClay, 56 Faughanview Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late John James McClay, December 16 2024 peacefully at home, 56 Faughanview Park, beloved husband of the late Violet loving Father of Linda, Austin, Victor, Andy, Edith, John, Ruth, Stephen, Kenneth, Alan, Adrian, Hayden and Alistair, a dear brother of Ruth and a devoted Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather. Funeral leaving his home at 12.30pm on Friday, December 20 for 1.00pm service in Cumber Upper Parish Church (Alla) followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Marie Curie c/o Mrs Joan Dougherty 20 Dunhugh Park, Derry BT472NL. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Joan McConnell (née Foster), 9 Rathmore Crescent, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Joan McConnell (née Foster), December 15 2024, peacefully at her home, 9 Rathmore Crescent, beloved wife of the late Shaunny, loving mother of Kim, Sean, Joan, Declan, Ashlene, Christopher and the late Kevin, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, mother-in-law to Billy, Michael, Annmarie, Liz and Barry, dear daughter of the late Richard and Susan, cherished sister of Kevin, Brian and Sylvia. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Joan will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:20 a.m. to St Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Annie Elizabeth Maud (Lily) McKeeman (née Taylor), 6 Ballaghmore Avenue, Portballintrae
The death has taken place of the late Annie Elizabeth Maud (Lily) McKeeman (née Taylor), December 16 2024, peacefully at Seabank Residential Home, formerly of 6 Ballaghmore Avenue, Portballintrae. Dearly beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Nigel, Anne, Alwyn and the late Christine and Gwen, a much-loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Service of Thanksgiving in Dunluce Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Toberkeigh Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Hugh Gage Richmond, 45 Ballinteer Road, Macosquin
The death has taken place of the late Hugh Gage Richmond, December 17 2024, peacefully, at Causeway Hospital, 45 Ballinteer Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of Bessie, much loved father of Norman, Samuel, Linda, Eileen, Philip and William, dear father-in-law of Heather, Audrey, Brian, Ann and Iris and a loving grandfather, great grandfather and brother. Funeral service in Macosquin Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 12noon followed by a family committal. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by his sorrowing family and entire family circle.
Winston Winters, 5 Ashburn Park, Eglinton
The death has taken place of the late Winston Winters, December 14 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Joan, 5 Ashburn Park, Eglinton, loving father of Judith, Cara and Brent, devoted grandfather of Erin, Saul, Felix, Bertie and Ezra and dear brother of Carole and the late Ian, Jim, Reid, Mary and Noeleen. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Thursday from 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Cremation will take place in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, on Friday, December 20 2024 at 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Dementia NI, NICVA Building, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GB. The Lord is my shepherd.