Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Stephen Austin, 1 Waveney Park, Lisnagelvin, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Stephen Austin, December 23 2024, Peacefully at his home, 1 Waveney Park, Lisnagelvin, (surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year) dearly beloved husband of Gretta, loving father of Pauline and Nigel, much loved father-in-law of Ian and Lorna, devoted granda of Sam and Partner Georgina, Matt and Partner Karl, Ben, Nicola and Partner Richard, Ellen and Partner Gerald, Stephen and Partner Jordan, David and Partner Rachel, dearest great-grand of Zoe“, Lucy, Joshua, Sophia, Charlie, Matilda, Lucas and Theo, dear brother of Noel and the late Maureen, Tillie, Kathleen, Lila, Hugh, John, Hazel, Billy, Christine, Joyce, George, Ruby and Margaret. Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, December 27 at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining burial ground. Donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie or Glendermott Presbyterian Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome at the family home from Tuesday from 11.00am until 9.30pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “One of Life’s true gentlemen“
Donald Coyle, 75 Academy Road, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Coyle, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 24 2024. Late of 75 Academy Road. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Margaret. Devoted father of Daryl, Aaron and Kirsty. Dearest father-in-law of Emma-Jayne, Jennie and Conor. Loving granda of Taylor, Fionn, Damhán, Clódagh, Connla and Aoibh. Precious son of Mary-Ellen and the late Don. A much loved brother of Frances, Damian and Ryan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Donald’s remains will be reposing at his late residence, 75 Academy Road. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, December 27 at 9:15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private each evening from 10.00pm. The wake house will also be private on Christmas Day until 5.00pm. Donald’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.steugenescathedral.com. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Kathleen Crilly (née Duffy), 53 Messines Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Kathleen Crilly (née Duffy), Peacefully at home, 53 Messines Park, Derry BT48 8AR and formerly from Clonmany, Co. Donegal), December 22 2024 R.I.P. Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, John and Elaine and mother in law of Billy, Dominic, Sonya and Ken, Devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, dearest sister of Michael and the late Bernadette and Eamon and sister in law of Kathy, Margaret and Patrick. Reposing at the family home on Thursday, December 26 from 5.00pm. Funeral from the family home on Saturday, December 28 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12noon in St. Eugene's Cathedral, Derry. Interment afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Sean Diamond, 59 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Sean Diamond, December 23 2024, (suddenly but peacefully), beloved son of Kathleen and the late Hugh, much loved brother of Charles, loving brother in law of the late Rhoda and dear uncle of James, Peter and Kiaron. “House Strictly Private Please”. Sean’s remains will leave his late residence on Friday, December 27 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, (which can be viewed via the church webcam) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, brother, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and all his family and friends who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Catherine Farrell (née O’Kane), 21 Homlea Park, Dungiven
We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Catherine Farrell (née O’Kane), peacefully at Foyle Hospice on December 24 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of 21 Homlea Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Tommy. Loving daughter of the late Colm and Eileen R.I.P. and dear sister of Robert, John, Colin, Dermot, Caroline, Martha and Nigel. Catherine will be very fondly remembered and missed by her cousins Cathy and Emma Murphy. Deeply regretted by the O’Kane and Farrell family circles. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home 414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT474NQ on Thursday, December 26 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 3pm to repose at her late home. Funeral on Saturday, December 28 leaving her late home at 10:15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in St Peter & St Paul’s Church graveyard, Foreglen. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Blessed Mary mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
James Kelly, 44 Temple Park, Castlerock
The death has taken place of the late James Kelly, December 24 2024, (peacefully) at hospital, 44 Temple Park, Castlerock, dearly loved husband of Winnie. Much loved father of Lydia and James, loving grandfather of William, Alan, Dean, Kyle and Jos and great-grandfather of Tyler, Paige, Lennon and Dalia and beloved brother of Patsy, Dessie and the late Elizabeth, Bertie, Huey, Kevin and Matsy. Service in Castlerock Presbyterian Church on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in Castlerock Presbyterian Church burying ground (Downhill). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to R.S.P.B. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Friends and family welcome at his home on Thursday, December 26 between 2.00pm and 9.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Frank McIlroy, Victoria Terrace, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Frank McIlroy, December 22 2024, peacefully at Leabank Nursing Home, Ballycastle, Victoria Terrace, Portstewart and formerly Belfast. Dearly beloved husband of Betty and much loved father of Jonathan and Sarah, adored grandfather of Annie Elizabeth, Joshua, Elizabeth and Javier; dear brother of Billy and the late Lilian. House Strictly Private. Funeral Service to take place in Wades Funeral Home, on Saturday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Baby Ayda O’Kane, 41 Bridge Street, Kilrea
We regret to inform of the passing into God’s heavenly Kingdom of Baby Ayda O’Kane, November 26 2024 ~ December 21 2024. Sean & Emma welcome family and friends to call at their home, 41 Bridge Street, Kilrea on Christmas Day & St. Stephen’s Day from 12noon to 9.00pm. Baby Ayda R.I.P. precious daughter of Sean and Emma (née Cole); loving grand daughter of John and Marie O’Kane and Pauline and the late Jim Quinn and a loving niece to the O’Kane and Cole families. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner on Friday, December 27 2024 at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
Georgina (Georgie) O'Neill (née Dunn), 2 Cranberry Park, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Georgina (Georgie) O'Neill (née Dunn), December 23 2024, peacefully at the Bohill Care Home, Coleraine, late of 2 Cranberry Park, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of Jack, much loved mother of Stephen and Lindsay, mother-in-law of Mary and grandmother of Aaron, Callum, Alex and Tori and sister of Hazel and Roy and the late Muriel and Kenny. Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Friday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “To be happily at home with the Lord”.
Robert Fleming (Bertie) Wilson, 19 Brown Drive, Maghera
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Robert Fleming (Bertie) Wilson, December 23 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 19 Brown Drive, Maghera, beloved Son of the late Thomas and Minnie, dearly loved Brother of Frances and the late May and Samuel and much loved Uncle of Sandra, Trevor, Alan and Wilson. House strictly private. Funeral service will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home, 55 Main Street, Tobermore on Friday, December 27 at 11:00am, followed by burial in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Sister, Niece, Nephews and the entire Family Circle.