Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, 1st August, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Bridget 'Gabrielle' Feeney (née McErlean), 32 Mill Road, Drumsurn

• Gavan Harkin, 5 Osborne Street, Derry

• Emily Elizabeth Ann Lowry, College Crescent, Coleraine

• Ernest (Ernie) Lynn, 'Cherryhill Lodge', 31 Tirgarvil Road, Upperlands

• Ann McColgan (née Sweeney), 42 Benview Estate, Coshquin

• Paddy O’Hagan, 14 Whitethorn Drive, Currynerin

• Gerald (Bap) O’Kane, 25 Abbots Walk, Derry

• Mary Kathleen Steele, 25 Rathbeg Crescent, Limavady

Bridget 'Gabrielle' Feeney (née McErlean), 32 Mill Road, Drumsurn

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bridget 'Gabrielle' Feeney (née McErlean), 30th July 2023, (suddenly but peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 32 Mill Road, Drumsurn, Co Derry. Wife of Colm and loving mother of Sarah Jane (Paul), Suellen (Emmett), Colm (Chrissy), and Jolene (Brian). Devoted grandmother of Michael, Tiarna, Peadar, Caislin, Cliodna, and Isla. Beloved daughter of the late Barbara and Henry Hugh R.I.P and dear sister of Gerald, Michael, Marie, Mary T and the late Anne R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Family time please 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from her late home on Tuesday 1st of August leaving at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Drumsurn. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Gavan Harkin, 5 Osborne Street, Derry

The death has taken place of Gavan Harkin, 30th July 2023, (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of Marie and the late Seamus, loving brother of Hugh, Seamus, Michael and the late Karen, a devoted uncle and great-uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle and friends. Gavan will be reposing at his home 5 Osborne Street. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday 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 his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede for him.

Emily Elizabeth Ann Lowry, College Crescent, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Emily Elizabeth Ann Lowry, 30th July 2023, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, College Crescent, Coleraine and formerly of Aghadowey. Dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Olga, Ian and Ivor, dear mother-in-law of Ackie and Doreen, devoted grandmother of Rachel and her husband Andrew, Sarah, Richard, Joel and his wife Madi and Isak. Devoted great-grandmother of Nathaniel. Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Aghadowey Presbyterian Church on Monday, 7th August at 2.00pm followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Operation Mobilisation (TeenStreet) c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered. “In Thy presence there is fullness of joy” Psalm 16 v 11

Ernest (Ernie) Lynn, 'Cherryhill Lodge', 31 Tirgarvil Road, Upperlands

The death has taken place of Ernest (Ernie) Lynn, 31st July 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving Family, dearly loved Husband of Eleanor, 'Cherryhill Lodge', 31 Tirgarvil Road, Upperlands, much loved Father of Stephen, Gail and Gary, a dear Father-in-Law of Donna, Nigel and Claire, loving Granda of Richard, David, Kirsty, Heidi, Eli, Sam and Jack, Great Granda of Alby, Harvey and Elise and dearest Brother of Mary, Isobel and the late Bertie and Annie. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, 55 Main Street, Tobermore, on Tuesday evening (August 1st) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral service in D. Watters Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 2nd at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Kilcronaghan Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI, 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. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Ann McColgan (née Sweeney), 42 Benview Estate, Coshquin

The death has taken place of Ann McColgan (née Sweeney), 31st July 2023, (peacefully) at her home 42 Benview Estate, Coshquin BT48 0NQ. Loving wife of the late Hughie R.I.P. Beloved mother of Bettine, Annemarie, Jim, Elaine, Shauna, John, and Samantha, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral from her home on Thursday, 3rd August at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church Ballymagroarty at 10.00am followed by interment in City Cemetery. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Paddy O’Hagan, 14 Whitethorn Drive, Currynerin

The death has occurred of Paddy O’Hagan, 30th July 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 14 Whitethorn Drive, Currynerin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved partner of Sharon McKinney. Loving father of Deborah, Damien, Patti and Megan. Much loved Grandfather of Caragh, Cathal, Eabha, Jonah, Fiachra, Seanai, Luca and Charlie-Ray. Former Husband and cherished friend of Joan O’Hagan. Son of the late Aly and Charlie (formally of Lone Moor Road). Dear brother of Myles, Eileen, Sadie, Mary, Michael, Sean, Cathy, Michael (Skins) and the Late Charlie, Brian, Alan, Martin and John Damien.
Dearest Father in law of Stephen, Ciara, Sean and Paul-Simon. Paddy will be reposing at his home. Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 9.20am to St Columba’s church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time only from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the
following link: http://longtowerchurch.org/webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Padre Pio pray for him.

Gerald (Bap) O’Kane, 25 Abbots Walk, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gerald (Bap) O’Kane, (suddenly) at Altnagelvin hospital on 31st July 2023. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Bebe and Matt. Loving brother of Fergal, Martin, Siobhan, Fiona, Sally and the late Barry, Liam and Michael. A much loved father. Dearest uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Gerald’s remains are now reposing at his late family home, 25 Abbots Walk. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 3rd August at 11.20am for 12.00pm requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 11.00pm till 10.00am. Gerald’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

Mary Kathleen Steele, 25 Rathbeg Crescent, Limavady

The death has taken place of Mary Kathleen Steele, passed away (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital on 31st July 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter Amanda and Grandsons Jordan and Luke. Late of 25 Rathbeg Crescent, Limavady. Much loved wife of the late Jimmy, Loving mother of Diane and Amanda, devoted grandmother and great grandmother of Mylah. Funeral service leaving her home on Thursday at 1.30pm for service in Limavady Free Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 3.00pm. Family flowers only. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family circle.

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