Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Doreen Crawford (née Murray), 2 Cairnvale, Coleraine

• Sarah-Jane Donnell, 2 Stable Yard, 24 D Benevenagh Drive, Limavady

• Patsy Downey (née McCloskey), 76 Clady Road, Glenone

• Joan McConnell (née Foster), 9 Rathmore Crescent, Derry

• Christopher (Chris) Martin, Ardbeg Drive, Coleraine

• James (Jim) O’Neill, 40 Tamlaghtduff Road, Bellaghy

• Colin Stannett, 114 Good Shepherds Glen, Derry

Doreen Crawford (née Murray), 2 Cairnvale, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Doreen Crawford (née Murray), December 16 2024, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 2 Cairnvale, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Fred, loving mother of Mark and Steven, mother-in-law of Paula and Arlene, much loved granny of Ben, Tom, Ruby and Zavana, great-granny of Kai and sister of the late Margaret. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Saturday and Sunday from 2.00pm onwards. Service of Thanksgiving in New Row Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 23 2024 at 11.00am followed by cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to NHSCT Charitable Trust Fund for Laurel House, Antrim Area Hospital or Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

Sarah-Jane Donnell, 2 Stable Yard, 24 D Benevenagh Drive, Limavady

The death has taken place of Sarah-Jane Donnell, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 15 2024. Beloved sister, sister-in- law , Aunt/ Great Aunt, Daughter of the late Arthur and Tillie, Sister of the late Arthur. Sarah will be reposing at her late home, 2 Stable Yard, 24 D Benevenagh Drive, Limavady BT49 0AQ, where Friends and family are welcome to call between 10.00am and 10.00pm. Funeral service will be held in her late home on Wednesday at 12noon Followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery at 1.00pm. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

Patsy Downey (née McCloskey), 76 Clady Road, Glenone

The death has occurred of the late Patsy Downey (née McCloskey), Clady, December 16 2024, Peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late Willie John and loving mother of Thomas (Margaret), Briege (Mick), Owen (Carmel), Jarlath, Gary (Shirley), Siobhán (Kevin), Patricia (Brendan), Joanna, Maeve (Richard), Mary and Liam (Erin), grandmother of Ruairí, Johnathan, Breandy, Hannah, Caoimhe, Aoife, Gareth, Eilís, Pátraig, Eimíle, Ceara, Niamh, Fionn, Aoibhín, Ella, Luke and Brynn and great grandmother of Jacob, Rían, Shay and Rosie, dear sister of Kathleen (McDonnell), Josephine (Hagerty) and late Thomas McCloskey. Funeral from her home 76 Clady Road, Glenone on Thursday, December 19 at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady, interment afterwards in cemetery at St. Mary’s Church Greenlough. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and large family circle. The wake for Patsy will commence at 12noon on Tuesday, December 17.

Joan McConnell (née Foster), 9 Rathmore Crescent, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Joan McConnell (née Foster), December 15 2024, peacefully at her home, 9 Rathmore Crescent, beloved wife of the late Shaunny, loving mother of Kim, Sean, Joan, Declan, Ashlene, Christopher and the late Kevin, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, mother-in-law to Billy, Michael, Annmarie, Liz and Barry, dear daughter of the late Richard and Susan, cherisher sister of Kevin, Brian and Sylvia. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Joan will be reposing at her home on Tuesday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:20am to St Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Christopher (Chris) Martin, Ardbeg Drive, Coleraine

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Christopher (Chris) Martin, 13th December 13 2024, suddenly at his home, Ardbeg Drive, Coleraine. Dearly loved fiancé of Elaine, adored father of Sacha-Lee and dear brother of Laverne and Rhonda, precious Granda of Nala, son of Illona and Sam. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Thursday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Diabetes UK (Northern Ireland) and The River Trust, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

James (Jim) O’Neill, 40 Tamlaghtduff Road, Bellaghy

Funeral arrangements for the late James (Jim) O’Neill (Bellaghy & Lavey), died December 16 2024. Family, friends and neighbours welcome to call at the family home from 12 noon today (Tuesday). Family time from 10.00pm. Peacefully at hospital, beloved husband of Dolores and loving father of Nigel and the late infant Deborah. Son of the late Con and Molly O’Neill (Dreenan) and brother of Con, John Joe, Maura (Geraldo), Gerard and the late Jeannie (Doherty) and Annie (O’Kane). Funeral from his late residence, 40 Tamlaghtduff Road, on Thursday at 10:15am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey (Requiem Mass can be viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire O’Neill and McGuckin family circle. Family flowers only please.

Colin Stannett, 114 Good Shepherds Glen, Derry

Colin Stannett, December 15 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved Husband of the late Jean, loving Father of Yana, Warren and Kel also a devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service in Warrens home, 114 Good Shepherds Glen at 1.00pm on Thursday, December 19 2024 followed by Burial in Culmore Parish Church burying ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Alzheimers Society Site 2 East wing, Plumer House Plymouth PL6 5FS. The Lord is my Shepherd.