Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, October 16 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Donal Armstrong, 24 Dunboyne Park, Eglinton

• Margaret Dalzell (née McGarvey), “Seawell House,” 47 Main Street, Castlerock

• Marian Forsythe (née Rea), 51 Cookstown Road, Moneymore

• Peter Heraghty, 33 Northland Drive, Derry

• Geroge Laverty, Grovemount Park, Derry

• Carmel McCloskey (née McKenna), 40 Station Road, Dungiven

• Margaret McCormick, 47 Coleraine Street, Kilrea

• Harry McIvor, 6 Daisyhill Park, Derry

• Floureen Erickea Murphy (née Dickson), 118 Abbeydale, Waterside, Derry

• Gerry Strawbridge, 23 Curlyhill Road, Strabane (formerly of Enagh Lough, Campsie)

Donal Armstrong, 24 Dunboyne Park, Eglinton

The death has taken place of the late Donal Armstrong, died suddenly on October 13 2024. Much loved son of Aisling and Damien, dearest brother of Caoimhe, Aoibheann and Diarmuid, deeply loved by his adoring grandparents Rosemary, James, Lilah and the late William and a cherished nephew and cousin. He will be sorely missed by all of his extended family and friends. His remains will be reposing in his home, 24 Dunboyne Park, Eglinton from 4.00pm - 8.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. House strictly private at all other times. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of The Sea Church, Faughanvale on Friday at 12o'clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search and Rescue, 20 Victoria Road, Derry. May he rest in eternal peace x

Margaret Dalzell (née McGarvey), “Seawell House,” 47 Main Street, Castlerock

The death has occurred of the late Margaret Dalzell (née McGarvey), October 14 2024, peacefully at Oakleaves Care Centre, “Seawell House,” 47 Main Street, Castlerock. Dearly loved wife of the late David James, much loved mother of Caroline (Steve), Gillian (Ronald), Lorraine, David (Ruth); grandmother of Karina, Gareth, Jeffrey, Olivia, Kyle, James, Caolan, Moira, Lachlan, Sophie and Kirsty. House strictly private. Funeral Service in her home, 47 Main Street, Castlerock, on Thursday at 3.00pm, followed by interment in Downhill Burying Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for R.N.L.I. (Portrush Branch), c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Marian Forsythe (née Rea), 51 Cookstown Road, Moneymore

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Marian Forsythe (née Rea), called home October 14, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Neville, 51 Cookstown Road, Moneymore, much loved and devoted mother of Wendy (Billy), Ivan, Gary and the late Keith also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and dearest sister of Ronald and the late Eileen. Family and friends welcome at her home. Funeral service in 1st Moneymore Presbyterian Church on Thursday (Oct 17) at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for 1st Moneymore Presbyterian Church Building Fund and Chest, Heart and Stroke payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “The day thou gavest Lord is ended”

Peter Heraghty, 33 Northland Drive, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Peter Heraghty, October 8 2024, suddenly at his home, 33 Northland Drive, husband of Mogs, loving father of Sean, Siobhan and Niall, dear son of the late Danny and Maureen, cherished brother of Michael and Patricia, brother-in-law to Ruby, devoted uncle of Ronin, Jayden, Murray and Sophie. Loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Peter will be reposing at his family home, 39 St. Johns Park on Wednesday, October 16 from 3:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, October 18 at 9:20 am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Followed by cremation in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Geroge Laverty, Grovemount Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late George Laverty, October 15 2024, peacefully in Altnagelvin hospital. Late of Grovemount Park. Dearly beloved husband of the late Avril. Loving brother of Edward and the late Barbara (Dougherty) and Rachel (Sturgeon). Dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Funeral service in Adair and Neely Funeral Home, 10-12 Foyle Road on Thursday, October 17 at 1.00pm followed by a private family committal in the Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Lieu of flowers made payable to Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church C/O Mr S Ramsey, 14 Broomhill Court, Derry, BT47 6WP. All enquires to Adair and Neely funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by George’s loving family and devoted neighbour Pamela. Abide with me.

Carmel McCloskey (née McKenna), 40 Station Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Carmel McCloskey (née McKenna), peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home on October 15 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of 40 Station Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Sean R.I.P. Loving mother of Paula, Sheena, Sean Óg, Feargal (Noil), Orla(Chris) and Brenda (Malachy). Devoted grandmother of Sinead, Michelle, Cora, Finn, Eoin, Alice, Rachel, Lucy, Malachy, Jude and Ruairi. Daughter of the late T.B and Minnie (McKenna) R.I.P and dear sister of Gemma and the late Ann O’Kane and Therese McGowan R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Wednesday, October 16 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, leaving the funeral home at 9.00pm to repose at her home. Wake house is private, family and close friends are welcome to call. Funeral on Friday, October 18 2024 leaving from her home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Dementia N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Margaret McCormick, 47 Coleraine Street, Kilrea

The death has occurred of the late Margaret McCormick, October 14 2024, (peacefully) at St. James's Lodge Care Home, 47 Coleraine Street, Kilrea, dearly beloved wife of Roy, much loved mother of Robert and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law of Beth and Kenneth and loving grandmother of Adam and Amy. Funeral service in St. Patrick's Parish Church on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. Family and friends welcome at her son Robert's home, 84A Blackrock Road, Boveedy. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and entire family circle.

Harry McIvor, 6 Daisyhill Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Harry McIvor,  October 15 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Myra, 6 Daisyhill Park, loving father of Sean, Marie and Harry, dear father-in-law of Eileen, Danny and Gemma, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Mickey. His remains will be reposing in his home from 12noon to 10.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 31) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Joseph intercede for him.

Floureen Erickea Murphy (née Dickson), 118 Abbeydale, Waterside, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Floureen Erickea Murphy (née Dickson), October 14 2024, peacefully at Oakleaves Care Home (surrounded by her loving family in her 91st year formerly of 118 Abbeydale, Waterside) much loved wife of the late Samuel, loving mother of Edwin, Heather Porter, Kenneth and the late Nigel, dearest mother-in-law of Leona, adored grandmother of John, Kelly, Niall, Natalie, Caoinhinn, Gordon, Jason, Laura, Nigel, Jodie-Leigh and Jack, a dear sister of Maureen. Funeral leaving her daughter-in-law Leona’s home, 11 Ness Gardens, Irish Street on Friday, October 18 at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Lapwing Way Gospel Hall, Clooney at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to call at Leona’s home from 10.00am until 10.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus“

Gerry Strawbridge, 23 Curlyhill Road, Strabane (formerly of Enagh Lough, Campsie)

The death has taken place of Gerry Strawbridge, October 15 2024 at his home, 23 Curlyhill Road, Strabane and formerly of Enagh Lough, Campsie. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Simon, Marie, Gerry, Maureen, Edel and Catherine and brother of Doreen, Hazel, James, Hugh and the late Thomas, Frank, William, Aggie, Kathleen, Margaret and Mary. Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday (October 17) at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie, c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-strabane