Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Cathal Callan, 19 Clooney Park West, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Cathal Callan, December 3 2024, peacefully in the kind care of the staff at Cornfield Care Home and surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Jackie (Jacinta) and loving father to Jonathan and Declan, dear father-in-law to Ciara and Jenny, cherished grandfather to Caoimhin, Ben, Sophie, Roisha, Frank, Chloe, Lucy, Conor and Matthew, much loved eldest son of the late Teresa and William, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing at the family home, 19 Clooney Park West, Derry on Wednesday, December 4 from 3.00pm to 10.00pm and on Thursday, December 5 from 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday, December 6 at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside, interment afterwards in Ardmore Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired made payable by cheque to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry or visit www.foylehospice.com/donate to donate online. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
William (Lee) Clyde, 17 The Creeve, Coleraine
Funeral arrangements for the late William (Lee) Clyde (Coleraine), Died 2nd December 2024, late of 17 The Creeve, Coleraine. Everyone welcome to call at McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Son of the late William and Elizabeth; loving brother of Gerry, Patricia (McAfee) and the late Betty (Doherty), Seamus, Anne and a dear brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Funeral from his sister Patricia McAfee’s residence, 47 Drumeil Road, Aghadowey on Thursday at 9:10am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church, Coleraine. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Family flowers only please.
Deirdre Doherty, 18 Templeard, Culmore, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Deirdre Doherty, November 29 2024, (formerly of 18 Templeard, Culmore), beloved daughter of Patricia and the late Brian, loving sister of Philip, Shaun, Siobhan and Brian, dear sister-in-law to Jacqueline, Catriona, Mary and the late Tom and a cherished aunt and great-aunt to all her nieces, nephews and grand-nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Deirdre will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 5:00pm to 6:20pm. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6:20pm to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Thursday, December 5 at 10:00am. Followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to either Northlands Addiction Treatment Centre, Shepherds Way Complex, Derry, BT47 5GW or Derry Alcoholics Anonymous, 12A Queen Street, Derry, BT48 7EG. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Annie Donnelly (née McNally), 157 Ballynease Road, Portglenone
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Annie Donnelly (née McNally) (Ballynease), December 3 2024, beloved wife of the late Francis, loving mother of Ciaran (Patricia), Damien (Debbie), Adrian (Antoinette), Patrick and Francis (Sinead), sister of Rosemary (Scullion), Noleen (Molloy), Eta (Marron) and the late Willie, Emmett and Freda (McMullan). Funeral from her home, 157 Ballynease Road on Friday, December 6 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Annie will commence at 12.00noon on Wednesday, December 4.
Gerard (Gerry) French, 98 Main Street, Feeny
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gerard (Gerry) French peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 1 2024 surrounded by his loving family, may he rest in peace. Late of 98 Main Street, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Aisling, Lorraine, Karen, Siobhan, Gerard and Ursula. Devoted grandfather of Eunan, Orla, Osca, Michael, Niall, Cathaoir, Cora and Aimee and deeply regretted by his great grandchildren and son in laws. Son of the late Mary French R.I.P and dear brother of Bridget, the late Margaret, Kathleen and infant Philomena R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Thursday (December 5) leaving at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church Banagher, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Chest Heart & Stroke Northern Ireland CHSNI c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Henry James (Harry) Hutton, 25 Laburnum Place, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Henry James (Harry) Hutton, December 2 2024, (peacefully) at hospital, 25 Laburnum Place, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, dear father of Paul and the late Kenneth and Linda, father-in-law to Mary and Adrian, much loved grandfather of Steven, Glenn, Gary, Mark and Adam and a dear great-grandfather. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers or donations if desired to Kidney Research c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, entire family circle and friends.
Samuel John Kennedy (Sam) Hyndman, 12 Curragh Road, Maghera
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Samuel John Kennedy (Sam) Hyndman, November 30 2024 (suddenly), dearly loved Husband of Moyra, 12 Curragh Road, Maghera, much loved Daddy of Arlene, Stephen and Lorraine, a dear Father-in-Law of Colin and devoted Granda of Megan and Cameron. A Service of Thanksgiving for Sam's Life will take place in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 4 at 2:30pm, preceded by a private burial. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking link. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving Wife, Family and Family Circle. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Tim 4 v 7
William J L McBride, 76 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings
The death has taken place of the late William J L McBride, December 2 2024 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Betty, 76 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings, loving father of Peter and Richard and dear brother of Anne, Jeanette and the late Christopher. His remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday from 2.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral service in St Columb’s Cathedral on Thursday at 11.30am. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Friday at 12o'clock. The funeral service will be streamed live via the link. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to St Columb’s Cathedral C/o The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart, Dean of Derry C/o The Deanery, 30 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PP. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
John Bernard McCloskey, 27 Blackthorn Manor, Waterside, Derry
The death has taken place of the late John Bernard McCloskey, December 1 2024, peacefully at his home, 27 Blackthorn Manor, Waterside (formerly of Maybrook Park and Grafton Street), dearly loved husband of the late May, much loved father of John, Moya, Anne and the late Michael, grandfather of Callum, Elle and Luke and brother of Gerry, Noreen (McLaughlin) and the late Michael and Seamus. John will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, December 4 from 2:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday, December 5 at 9:15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Marie Curie, c/o 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry or Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Marian McCourt, 46 Leenan Gardens, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Marian McCourt, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne on December 3 2024. Late of 46 Leenan Gardens and formerly of 9 Nicholson Terrace. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of the late Mard and Tommy (Sonny). Loving sister of Gerard, Peter, Colin, Adrian, Anthony, Paula, Imelda and Sharon. A dear sister-in-law and much loved aunt to all of her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Marian’s remains will be reposing at her brother Peter's residence, 28 The Meadows, from 1.00pm today (Wednesday, December 4). Funeral leaving from there on Friday, December 6 at 9:20am for 10,00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Marian’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research N.I c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Sr. Clare Crockett Pray For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Joachim (Jo) McErlean, Ruskey
The death has taken place of the late Joachim (Jo) McErlean (Ruskey), December 3 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, husband of the late Beryl and loving father of Tracey, Adrian, Stuart and Freya. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his daughters, sons and extended family circle. House and Funeral Strictly Private.
Elizabeth (Liz) McGeown, 12 Salters Bridge, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth (Liz) McGeown (Magherafelt), December 3 2024, peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Eileen, daughter of the late Hughie and Eileen and dear sister of Hughie and the late Mary, Bridget, Philomena, Eileen and Theresa. Funeral from her home, 12 Salters Bridge on Thursday, December 5 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter and her partner Caolan, grandchildren Jack and Sarah, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Joan Gribben (née White), 16 Bannside, Toomebridge
The death has occurred of the late Joan Gribben (née White), December 3 2024, (Toomebridge) formerly Larne, beloved wife of Malachy and loving mother of Michael, Bernadette, Paul and Aileen, dear sister of Agnes, Anne, Margaret, Bobby, Ellen and the late Aileen, Kathleen, Thelma, and John (Jackie). Funeral from her home, 16 Bannside on Friday, December 6 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam at St Trea's Parish, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters in law Tania, Catriona, sons in law Geoff and Jim, grandchildren Conor, Sarah, Callum, James, Claire, Katie, Jamie, Luke, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan Cancer Care Macmillan Cancer Donation Family time please from 8.00pm to 2.00pm. Joan’s will commence on Wednesday, December 4 at 2.00pm
Ryan O'Neill, 9 Beechland Drive, Clady (Updated Funeral Arrangments)
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Ryan O'Neill, December 2 2024 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family), beloved son of James & Kelly Anne, much loved brother of Clodagh and James and loving partner of Katie. Ryan’s remains will leave his late residence, 9 Beechland Drive, Clady on Thursday, December 5 2024 at 1.40pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. “House Strictly Private Please, No Exceptions.” Deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, brother, sister, partner, grandparents, uncles, aunts and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Andrew (Andy) Walker, Bann Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Andrew (Andy) Walker, December 1 2024, at his home, Roe Fold, Limavady. Formerly of Bann Drive, Derry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sadie. Loving brother of Helen, Raymond, Sammy and the late Dorothy, Ann and Billy. Dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Ruby, Mary and Betty. Funeral leaving his nephew Ryan’s home,184 Castle Park, Limavady at 11.00am for a 12noon service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 4 followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church C/O Alison Caruthers, 36 Ross Bay, BT476JG. Visitors welcome to pay respects at Ryans home between 12noon and 10.00pm. All enquires to Adair and Neely funeral directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle and friends.