Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 27th July, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Brian Bell, 77 Glenrandel, Eglinton

• Teresa Colton (née McMenamin), 512 Carnhill, Derry

• Eileen Coyle, formerly of Fr Mulvey Park, Derry 

• Sean Gormley, 45 Heathfield Road, Claudy

• Lesley Jordan-Johnston, Derry

• John Kelly, Derry

• Dorothy Logue (née Gillis), 13 Westland Road, Magherafelt

• Ada Lorenc, late of Deanfield, Derry

• Isabella (Celine) McKeever, Moss Park Derry

• Samuel (Sammy) McLaughlin (Casey), formerly of The House In The Wells, Derry 

• Caroline Murphy (née Smith), Irish Street, Waterside, Derry

• Kerry Leigh (Kez) Wells, 83A Drumleck Drive, Derry

• Irena Zietek, 1 Boiling Well Lane, Coleraine

Brian Bell, 77 Glenrandel, Eglinton

The death has occurred of Brian Bell, 26th July 2023 peacefully at his home, 77 Glenrandel, Eglinton, beloved husband of Philomena (Phil), loving father of John, Donna and Kevin, father-in-law of Gemma, Sean and Martina, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Marie and the late Laurie. His remains will be reposing in his home on Thursday from 12.00pm to 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Teresa Colton (née McMenamin), 512 Carnhill, Derry

The death has occurred of Teresa Colton (née McMenamin), 26th July 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 512 Carnhill, (formerly of Stanleys Walk), beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother of John, Ciaran, Caroline and Catriona, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear and loving daughter of the late Lily and Mickey, cherished sister of Michael, a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews and a dear mother-in-law to John, Duscha, Angela and Jim. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill on Friday, 28th July at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. St. Pio intercede for her.

Eileen Coyle, formerly of Fr Mulvey Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Eileen Coyle, 25th July 2023, formerly of Fr Mulvey Park, loving sister of the late Harry, Mary and Margaret and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Her remains will be reposing in the family home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Sean Gormley, 45 Heathfield Road, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sean Gormley at home on 23rd July 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 45 Heathfield Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Katherine R.I.P and loving brother of Jude, Patsy, Noel, Mary, Bridget, Martin, Denis, Philomena, Patricia, Cathal, Lucy and Peter. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ). Leaving the funeral home on Thursday, 27th July at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Claudy, followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium. Link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him.

Lesley Jordan-Johnston, Derry

The death has taken place of Lesley Jordan-Johnston, 26th July 2023, (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of Scooter, a mother and loving sister of Karen, Anne Marie, Jackie, Julie and the late Martin, a devoted granny and a dear and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving her sister Julie’s home, 73A Bracken Park on Friday, 28th July at 12:20pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

John Kelly, Derry

The death has taken place of John Kelly, 24th July 2023, loving father of Maoliosa, Sean, Amanda and Ciaran and dear brother of Margaret, Geraldine, Bridget, Barry, Wendy and the late Vera and Louise, devoted grandfather of Dylan, Brooke, Anna, Carly, Jessica, Ariana and a very special uncle to Aimee. His remains are reposing at his daughter’s home, 73 Earhart Park. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.00am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church Carnhill. A private cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Dorothy Logue (née Gillis), 13 Westland Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Dorothy Logue (née Gillis), 25th July 2023, (suddenly) at her home, 13 Westland Road, Magherafelt, in her 97th year, dearly beloved husband of the late Robert, much loved mother of Robin, Brian and Colin, dear mother-in-law of Jacky, Bobbie and Ruth, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother and cherished sister of Marina and the late Pearl and Norman. Family and friends welcome at her home. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service Donations A/c, 15 Ballyronan Road, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. At home with the Lord.

Ada Lorenc, late of Deanfield, Derry

It is with great sadness that the family of Ada Lorenc would like to inform all who knew her of her recent death. Whilst Ada died after a short illness in Altnagelvin Hospital, she had continued to live in her own family home for many years, thanks to the support and care of many dedicated carers and healthcare staff. The family are extremely grateful to them all for this. Ada lived a very long life and never stopped being the head of the family to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family members felt privileged to be able to stay with her round the clock during her last days. In keeping with her wishes Ada had a small family funeral at home on 16th July. This was sensitively led by Sam Hanna, an Independent Celebrant and professionally arranged by John Keys of Adair and Neely Funeral Directors. Thank you to all who have expressed their sympathy and condolences. The family is very grateful for this support.

Isabella (Celine) McKeever, Moss Park Derry

The death has occurred of Isabella (Celine) McKeever, 25th July 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Moss Park and formerly of Hamilton Street), beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Isabella (formerly of Malin Gardens), loving sister to Patrick and the late William, Jenny, Tommy, Sarah and Margaret, dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street, at 5:30pm on Thursday, 27th July 2023 to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass on Friday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin's Funeral Home on Thursday from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. St. Anthony pray for her.

Samuel (Sammy) McLaughlin (Casey), formerly of The House In The Wells, Derry

The death has taken place of Samuel (Sammy) McLaughlin (Casey), 25th July 2023, (peacefully) at Edgewater Care Home, (formerly of The House In The Wells), loving father of Marie, Gerald, Sharon, Jason, Áine, Michael, Lennon and Darren, a grandfather and great-grandfather to all his grandchildren, beloved son of the late Hugh and Mary, dear brother of the late Kathleen. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Thursday at 11.30am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to The House In The Wells, 130 St. Columb’s Wells, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Caroline Murphy (née Smith), Irish Street, Waterside, Derry

The death has occurred of Caroline Murphy (née Smith), 24th July 2023, (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice. Beloved wife of Ciaran and Loving Mother of Ethan. Beloved Daughter of Gerry and Ria. Dear sister of Charles and Gerald. Funeral from her parents home 95 Irish Street, Waterside on Thursday, 27th July at 9.30am to Saint Columbs Church, Chapel Road for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by Cremation at Lakeland Crematorium Co. Cavan. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to the Foyle Hospice.

Kerry Leigh (Kez) Wells, 83A Drumleck Drive, Derry

The death has occurred of Kerry Leigh (Kez) Wells, 23rd July 2023, (suddenly but peacefully) at her home, 83A Drumleck Drive, devoted mother of Jamie, Aaliyah and baby Kacie, beloved daughter of Alex and Marie, loving sister of Natalie, Johnny, Nadine, Conor and Stacey, a dear and cherished granddaughter and niece. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, 29th July at 10.20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. 

Irena Zietek, 1 Boiling Well Lane, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Irena Zietek, 24th July 2023, (peacefully) at home, 1 Boiling Well Lane, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Radek and loving mother of Patryk and Dominika. Funeral private. Rest in peace.

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