Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Len Allen, 9 Norwood Court, Coleraine

• Alwyn James Campbell, 56 Burnside Park, Coleraine

• William (Teacher) Jordan, 7 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

• Maria Mullan (née Coyle), 51 Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry

• Margaret O'Hara, 11 Northland Way, Derry

• Margaret (Rita) Strain (née Kidd), 10 Cherryburn Gardens, Derry

Len Allen, 9 Norwood Court, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Len Allen, 30th July 2023, (suddenly) at home, 9 Norwood Court, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Yvonne, loving father of Stephen, Kelly , Dawn, Beverley and Glenn and a much loved granda and great-granda. Funeral service in his home on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Alwyn James Campbell, 56 Burnside Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Alwyn James Campbell, 26th July 2023, (suddenly) at his home, 56 Burnside Park, Coleraine. Beloved husband of AnnMarie, loving father of Alwyn, and Sonia, and a much loved grandfather. Son of the late William and Anna Campbell and dear brother of Sandra. Family and friends welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home, 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady on Wednesday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral will leave from funeral home on Thursday at 1.20pm for graveside service at 2.00pm in Coleraine Cemetery. The Lord is my Shepherd.

William (Teacher) Jordan, 7 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of William (Teacher) Jordan, 1st August 1st 2023, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in the loving care of his Family, William (Teacher), devoted Husband of Maree, 7 Highfield Road, Magherafelt, much loved Father of Carrie, Steven and Kathy, a dear Father-in-Law of Christopher, Lisa and Paul, proud Granda of Molly, Abbie, Mikki, Maisy, Cody, Sophia, Alexis, John-Paul and the late babies Tom and Annie. Funeral from his home on Friday, 4th August 4th at 1:15pm (approx.), to St. Swithin's Parish Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to SANDS, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. 'Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts'. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Tim 4 v 7

Maria Mullan (née Coyle), 51 Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry

The death has taken place of Maria Mullan (née Coyle), 31st July 2023, (peacefully) at her home, 51 Grainan Drive, Belmont, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Esther, David and Kevin, mother-in-law of Aisling, Phil and Rhona, devoted grandmother of Hannah, Amber, Hope, Orlaith, Phoebe, Harry, Penny and Lola, much loved daughter of the late Edward and Patricia Coyle, dear sister of Teresa, Edward, Jacinta, Joan, Ann and the late Billy, Patricia, Kathleen and Geraldine and a devoted aunt. Her home will remain strictly for family only. Funeral from her home on Thursday at 11o'clock for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery, Lone Moor Road. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Margaret O'Hara, 11 Northland Way, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Margaret O'Hara, suddenly at her home on 30th July 2023. Late of 11 Northland Way. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of the late Martha and Johnny. Loving sister of Bridie and the late Brendan, Gerry, Michael and Patrick. A much loved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Margaret's remains are now reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 3rd August at 9:30am for 10am requiem mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest between 4.00pm and 8.00pm today (Wednesday, 2nd August). Margaret’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. 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 Her Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

Margaret (Rita) Strain (née Kidd), 10 Cherryburn Gardens, Derry

The death has occurred of Margaret (Rita) Strain (née Kidd), at the Foyle Hospice (late of 10 Cherryburn Gardens, Kilfennan, Waterside, Derry). Predeceased by husband Dan. Much loved mother of Derek, Valerie, Ivan and Gareth and dear mother-in-law of Hilary, Laura and Mark. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her daughter, sons, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, her extended family and friends. Removal from her home on Thursday afternoon, 3rd August at 1.30pm to All Saints Clooney for funeral service at 2.00pm followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery, 45 Rossdowney Road, Derry BT47 6ST. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

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