Derry Death Notices - Friday, 24th March, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Joan Margaret Black, 24 Bayswater, Derry

• Paul William Campbell, 25 Ballycranny Drive, Coleraine

• Patricia (Patti) Duffy (née Nash), 7 Fairman Place, Derry

• Ivor McAteer, formerly Derry

• Margaret Isobel McCormick, The Manse, 6 Garvagh Road, Kilrea

• Gerry (Gerald) Murray, 20 Maureen Avenue, Derry

• Allan William Welsh, 15 Riverview Avenue, Coleraine

Joan Margaret Black, 24 Bayswater, Derry

The death has taken place of Joan Margaret Black, 23rd March 2023, (peacefully) at home, 24 Bayswater. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred, loving mother of David and Julie-Ann. Dear mother-in-law of Karen and Gareth and a devoted grandmother of Gillian, Katherine, Jonathan, Jamie and Charlie. Funeral leaving her home at 11.30am on Monday for 12noon service in Glendermott Parish Church, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Londonderry, BT48 8JE, or Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. At Rest.

Paul William Campbell, 25 Ballycranny Drive, Coleraine

The death has occurred of Paul William Campbell, 22nd March 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 25 Ballycranny Drive, Coleraine, dearly loved brother of Angela and Ronald and a much loved son, father and friend. Funeral Mass in St John’s Church, Coleraine on Wednesday, 29th March 2023 at 10.00am followed by a private family cremation at a later date. House private. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for N.I.C.H.S. c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and friends. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.

Patricia (Patti) Duffy (née Nash), 7 Fairman Place, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patricia (Patti) Duffy (née Nash), 22nd March 2023, (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Jim, devoted grandmother of Dylan and Mia, dear mother-in-law to Orla, beloved daughter of the late John and Rosemary, loving sister of Marian, Donna and John. Funeral leaving her home, 7 Fairman Place on Saturday, 25th March at 9.20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Ivor McAteer, formerly Derry

The death has occurred of Ivor McAteer, 20th March 2023, (suddenly) at home. Beloved husband of Karen, devoted father of Amy, Matthew, Claire, Eimear and the late James and Thomas. A Funeral Service will be held in St Colmcille’s Church, Holywood on Tuesday, 4th April at 9.30am. House private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if preferred to Trocaire, in memory of Ivor, may be made online via MuchLoved at www.johngrayfuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

Margaret Isobel McCormick, The Manse, 6 Garvagh Road, Kilrea

The death has taken place of Margaret Isobel McCormick, 23rd March 2023, (peacefully) at her home, The Manse, 6 Garvagh Road, Kilrea, dearly beloved wife of Trevor, much loved mother of Jonathan, dear mother-in-law of Claire, loving grandmother of Anna, Sophie and Jack and dearest sister of Edna and Ian. Service of Thanksgiving in First Kilrea Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Action Deaf Youth c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by Trevor and Jonathan and the entire family circle.

Gerry (Gerald) Murray, 20 Maureen Avenue, Derry

The death has occurred of Gerry (Gerald) Murray, 23rd March 2023, (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Isabel, loving father of Bridgeen and the late Aileen. Dear father-in-law of Paul and Martin. Devoted and loving Grandfather of John, Kieran, Christopher, Claire,Aidan ,Amy and Matthew. Great grandfather of Jack, Rhia, Erin, Shea, Isamay,Cara and Cillian. Sorely missed by his extended family. Gerry's remains will be reposing in his home, 20 Maureen Avenue, Derry on Friday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral leaving his home, 20 Maureen Avenue at 9.20am, Saturday to Longtower Chapel for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link: http://longtowerchurch.org/webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our lady of knock pray for him.

Allan William Welsh, 15 Riverview Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Allan William Welsh, 22nd March 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 15 Riverview Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of Helen, loving father of Philip and Julie, and grandfather of Marcus, Lola and Pip. House and Funeral Private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com

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