Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Francis (Francie) Graffin, 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan
The death has taken place of the late Francis (Francie) Graffin, February 18 2025, beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of Sharon (Johnston), Donna (Martin), Geraldine (Leyden), Roisin (Doyle), Ciara (Neeson) and the late Joseph (died in infancy), dear brother of Rosemary, Eilish, Gerard, Ann, Raymond, Cathal, Seamus, Bernadette and the late Sean, Leo, Eileen and Winnifred. Funeral from his home, 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan BT45 6LF on Friday, February 21 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, Frankie, Ricky, Danielle, Emma, Grace, Shea, Pádraig, Rebecca, Cliodhna, Anna, Rachael, Niamh, Aoife and Dara, great grandchildren, Conor, Ruby, Aidan, Oísin, Lana, Odhrán and Fiadh, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Francie will commence on Wednesday, February 19 at 11.00am.
Marie Kennedy, Leicester City (formerly of Eglinton)
It is with regret we announce the passing of Marie Kennedy, February 11 at LOROS Hospice, Leicester City, England (formerly of Woodvale Road, Eglinton). Beloved partner of Wayne, much loved daughter of Nan and the late Michael Kennedy, dear sister of Brian, Martin and Carmel, sister-in-law of Fiona and Bronagh devoted aunt to Lorcán, Darragh, Conor, Kian and Shea. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday evening from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Myrtle Keys (née McMurray), 25 Grange Road, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Myrtle Keys (née McMurray), February 17 2025, peacefully at hospital, 25 Grange Road, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of Derek, loving mother of Jonathan, Richard and Alan, mother-in-law of Renée, Jayne and Gemma, much loved granny of Patrick, James, Fergus, Henry, Charlie, Jeremy and Erin and dear sister-in-law of Joan. Service of thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Friday at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, to Juvenile Diabetes Research 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.
Colin “Dan“ McAteer, 6 Robertson Crescent, Limavady
We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Colin “Dan“ McAteer peacefully at home on 17th of February 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 6 Robertson Crescent, Limavady, Co Derry. Husband of Eileen. Loving father of Paul (Sharon) and the late Wendy R.I.P. Devoted grandfather of Kaci, Chloe, Paul, Annmarie. Son of the late John and Mary formerly The Leck and dear brother of Irene, Bernie, Brendan, Francie, Sean, Annmarie and the late Gerald (Gerry) R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home on Wednesday, February 19 leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only please , donations if desired in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God call's us one by one the chain will link again. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084/07840052022.
Millicent (Millie) McKinley, 9 Myrtlefield Road, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Millicent (Millie) McKinley, February 17 2025, Peacefully at Oakleaf Nursing Home, (surrounded by her loving family in her 92nd year formerly of 9 Myrtlefield Road, Kilfennan) dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of David, Sandra & Norman, loving mother-in-law of Elizabeth and George, devoted grandmother of Craig, Adam and Joshua, great- grandmother of Harriet, Arlo, Jax and Hugo. Funeral leaving her son Norman’s home, 11 Arden Place, Woodburn on Thursday, February 20 at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St Peters Parish Church, Culmore Road at 12.00noon burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St Peter’s Parish Church c/o Parish Office, Anglia Dobbins, Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JB or Dementia N.I. c/o NICVA Building, 61, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast. BT15 2GB. Everyone is welcome to call at her son Norman’s home on Wednesday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and evening from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. The day thou gavest Lord has ended.
Brendan McMurray, 16 Parker Avenue, Castledawson
The death has occurred of the late Brendan McMurray, February 18 2025, late of 16 Parker Avenue, loving son of the late Johnny and Jinny and dear brother of Jean Zammit, Belle Devlin, Patsy Donnelly and the late Peggy Arrell, Cassie Harris, Maureen Marlow, Eileen Spiteri, Evelyn Piotrowski, Johnny, Charlie, Theresa Grant and Noel. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Brendan has not yet commenced.