Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 11th January, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), 47 Hampstead Park, Derry

• Joe Dorman, 10 Hazeldene Avenue, Magherafelt

• Annie Farrell (née McDermot), 16 Muldonagh Cottages, Foreglen

• Elizabeth (Lilian) Griffin (née Rutherford), 17 Ivy Mews, Drumahoe

• Angela Kelly (née McLaughlin), 6 Kings Lane, Ballykelly

• Elevyn Kennedy (née Strawbridge), 6 Arden Place, Woodburn, Derry

• Margaret (Pearl) Lamont (née Russell), 300 Windyhill Road, Coleraine

Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), 47 Hampstead Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), 10th January 2023, beloved wife of Liam, (formerly of Slievemore Park and St Johnston), loving mother of Mark, Stephen, David, Anna and the late Jonathan, devoted grandmother of Dayle, Carla, Saoirse, Megan, Saoirse, Aoife, Caitlin, Christian, Shannon, Oisin, and Holly and a dear sister and aunt. Fionnuala will be reposing at her home, 47 Hampstead Park, Derry, BT48 7RX. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in St Baithin's Cemetery, St Johnston, Co Donegal. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26), C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Padre Pio intercede for her.

Joe Dorman, 10 Hazeldene Avenue, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Joe Dorman (Magherafelt), 7th January 2023, beloved partner of Ciara and loving father of Michéal and Chloe, grandfather of Don and Ivy, son of the late Desmond and Irene and dear brother of Anne-Marie, Michael and Teresa McGlone and brother in law of Jayne and Henry. Funeral from his home, 10 Hazeldene Avenue on Wednesday, 11th January at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption via webcam at Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his partner, son, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sisters, sister in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to PIPS @ Make a donation to Pips Suicide Prevention Ireland (enthuse.com) or to ALPS @ Support Us | alpsltd.org. House Strictly Private, immediate family and close friends. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.

Annie Farrell (née McDermot), 16 Muldonagh Cottages, Foreglen

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Annie Farrell (née McDermot), (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family on 10th January 2023, late of 16 Muldonagh Cottages, Foreglen, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Peter (Paul) R.I.P and loving mother of Eugene, Dermot, Kieran, Paul, Tina, Briege, Lorraine and the late Michael and Ann R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Family time please from 10.00pm. Funeral on Thursday, 12th January leaving her late home at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her.

Elizabeth (Lilian) Griffin (née Rutherford), 17 Ivy Mews, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Lilian) Griffin (née Rutherford), 10th January 2023, (peacefully) at Waterside Hospital (surrounded by her loving family in her 76th year) dearly beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Audrey and Gwen, dear step-mum of Christine and Colleen, adored granny of Daryl, Codi, Craig, Joe, Nathan, Lorcan, and Momhúirne, great-granny of Jay, Aoife, Orlaith and Alannah, a much loved sister. Funeral leaving her late home, 17 Ivy Mews, Drumahoe, on Thursday, 12th January at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Parish Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Parish Church c/o "The Rectory Office" Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 2LS. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Angela Kelly (née McLaughlin), 6 Kings Lane, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of Angela Kelly (née McLaughlin), 8th January 2023, beloved wife of the late David, 66 Kings Lane, Ballykelly, loving mother of Dympna, Cecelia, Martina and David, devoted grandmother of Ethan, Courtney and Aoife and dear sister of Phyllis. Funeral from her home on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Elevyn Kennedy (née Strawbridge), 6 Arden Place, Woodburn, Derry

The death has occurred of Elevyn Kennedy (née Strawbridge), 9th January 2023, beloved wife of the late Jackie, formerly of 32 Upper Damolly Road, Newry, daughter of the late Charlie and Maisie, dear sister of Kathleen, Patricia, Pamela, Hugh and the late Willie and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral from her home, 6 Arden Place, Woodburn, Derry, on Thursday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.


Margaret (Pearl) Lamont (née Russell), 300 Windyhill Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Margaret (Pearl) Lamont (née Russell), 10th January 2023, (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, formerly of 300 Windyhill Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Russell, Ann, Pauline, Sonya and Ruth, mother-in-law of Jill, David, Trevor, Mark and Paul and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Her remains will rest at her daughter’s home where the house will remain strictly private. Service of thanksgiving in Macosquin Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, by making cheques payable to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF.

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