Derry Death Notices - Friday, December 27, 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Noreen Catterson (née Doherty), Grahamsland, Castlefin (formerly Derry)

• Sean Diamond, 59 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy

• Valerie Ferguson (née Cooke), 84 Tamnaherin Road, Derry

• Catherine Farrell (née O’Kane), 21 Homlea Park, Dungiven

• Ernest (David) Hanna, 3 Parklands, Clooney Road, Derry

• Paul Harkin, Oakfield Road, Derry

• Luke Holden, 24 Knockena, Derry

• Vera (Bebe) McCafferty (née Brown), 83 Butler’s Wharf, Derry

Noreen Catterson (née Doherty), Grahamsland, Castlefin (formerly Derry)

The sudden death has occurred of Noreen Catterson (née Doherty) of Grahamsland, Castlefin, formerly from Shantallow, Derry. Beloved wife of Ignatius (Tara) and much loved mother of Darren (Deborah) and Senan and dear sister of James and Teresa Healy. Reposing at her late residence Grahamsland, Castlefin from Friday, December 27 at 4.00pm. Funeral from there on Sunday, December 29 at 1:30pm going to St.Mary's Church, Castlefin ​​​​for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband,sons,daughter-in-law, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and wider family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus Sacred have Mercy on Her Soul.

Sean Diamond, 59 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy

The death has occurred of the late Sean Diamon, December 23 2024, (suddenly but peacefully) Sean RIP, beloved son of Kathleen and the late Hugh, much loved brother of Charles, loving brother in law of the late Rhoda and dear uncle of James, Peter and Kiaron. “House Strictly Private Please”. Sean’s remains will leave his late residence on Friday, December 27 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, (which can be viewed via the church webcam) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, brother, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and all his family and friends who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Valerie Ferguson (née Cooke), 84 Tamnaherin Road, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Valerie Ferguson (née Cooke), December 25 2024, beloved wife of Liam, 84 Tamnaherin Road, loving mother of Liam, Cara, Yolanda and Jason, devoted grandmother of Ava, Jake, Clara, Conor, Róise, Casey, Eireann and Callie and dear sister of Ciaran, Anthony, Danny, Pearse and the late Gerry. House private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin, on Saturday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (ICU) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Catherine Farrell (née O’Kane), 21 Homlea Park, Dungiven

We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Catherine Farrell (née O’Kane) peacefully at Foyle Hospice on December 24 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of 21 Homlea Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Tommy. Loving daughter of the late Colm and Eileen R.I.P and dear sister of Robert, John, Colin, Dermot, Caroline, Martha and Nigel. Catherine will be very fondly remembered and missed by her cousins Cathy and Emma Murphy. Deeply regretted by the O’Kane and Farrell family circles. Reposing at her late home. Funeral on Saturday, December 28 leaving her late home at 10:15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in St Peter & St Paul’s Church graveyard, Foreglen. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Blessed Mary mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Ernest (David) Hanna, 3 Parklands, Clooney Road, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Ernest (David) Hanna, December 26 2024, Peacefully at his home, 3 Parklands, Clooney Road, (surrounded by his loving family) much loved father of Deirdre, Gillian, Dean and Ryan, dear father-in-law of Daragh, Graham, Gemma and Laura-Jayne, devoted granda of Hannah, Oliver, Jack, Sophia, Cormac, and Georgia, dearest brother of Ruth, Hilary, Iris, Desmond and Mark. Funeral service in his late home on Saturday, December 28 at 10.30am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT788 5EJ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday, December 27 from 12noon until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”



Paul Harkin, Oakfield Road, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Paul Harkin, December 25 2024, beloved son of the late Celine and Liam, formerly of Oakfield Road, and a loving brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Saturday at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul. St Pio intercede for him.

Luke Holden, 24 Knockena, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Luke Holden on December 24 2024. Late of 24 Knockena. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of Paul and Margaret. Loving brother of Emmet, Christopher, Danielle, LauraJane, Courtney and Lucy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Luke’s remains will be reposing at his sister Danielle’s residence, 24 Beraghvale. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, December 28 at 10:20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Luke’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. “On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Vera (Bebe) McCafferty (née Brown), 83 Butler’s Wharf, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Vera (Bebe) McCafferty (née Brown), December 26 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Colum, 83 Butler’s Wharf, loving mother of Marian and the late Daniel and devoted grandmother of Danielle, Chloe, Craig, Dillon and Nicole. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 9.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.