Derry Death Notices - Saturday, January 4, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• David Arthur Bell, Victoria Park, Derry

• Anna Blackwell (née McDermott), Moyola Drive, Shantallow, Derry

• Patsy Colgan (née O’Hara), 58 Altmover Road, Dungiven

• Daniel Donnelly, 50 Salters Bridge, Magherafelt

• Patrick (Paddy) Friel, 8 Willowbrook Park, Coleraine

• Bridget “Bridie” Lindsay (née Gormley), 12 Altinure Cottages, Park

• Mary McCafferty (née Boyd), 9 Greenwood Avenue, Prehen, Derry

• Natasha (Tishy) McCurry, 65 Drumachose Park, Limavady

• Anna McIntyre (née Duffy), Knockdara Park, Waterside, Derry

• Ann McKelvey (née Currie), Garvagh

• Anna Josephine McLaughlin, 77 Curragh Road, Dungiven

• Raymond White, 121 Moneybrannon Road, Coleraine

David Arthur Bell, Victoria Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late David Arthur Bell, January 3 2025, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of Victoria Park. Dearly beloved Husband of Rosemary. Loving Father of Jason and Julian. Dear Father-in-law of Carolyn and a devoted Grandfather of Skylar. A graveside Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, January 7 at 12noon in Ballyoan Cemetery. House Private. Mourners welcome to join the family immediately after the committal service for refreshments at The White Horse Hotel. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to Cancer Research, Sterling House, 3400 John Smith Drive, Oxford Business Park South, Oxford OX4 2WB. Visitors welcome to pay their respects at Adair & Neely Funeral Home, 10-12 Foyle Road on Sunday, January 5 between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle

Anna Blackwell (née McDermott), Moyola Drive, Shantallow, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Anna Blackwell (née McDermott, January 2 2025, formerly of Moyola Drive, Shantallow, beloved wife of the late Ted, devoted mother of Christine, Yvonne and Julie, loving grandmother of David, Danielle, Ryan, Christopher, Jason, Rebecca, Amanda and Fiona. Anna’s remains will repose in her daughter Julie’s home, 115 Templegrove, Buncrana Road. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.45am for 12.15pm funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

Patsy Colgan (née O’Hara), 58 Altmover Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patsy Colgan (née O’Hara), suddenly but peacefully at home on January 2 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 58 Altmover Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Gabriel R.I.P. Loving mother of Shane (Dympna) and James (Louise). Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, sisters, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law and the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Sunday, January 5 2025 leaving her late home at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Daniel Donnelly, 50 Salters Bridge, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Daniel Donnelly, January 1 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly loved Husband of Joyce, 50 Salters Bridge, Magherafelt and formerly The Falkland Islands, much loved Father of Denise and Derek, beloved Grandad of Jessica, Hannah, Trystan, Lucy, Skye and Kara, a dear Father-in-Law of Justin and Ainsley and dearest Brother of Parker, Ruth and the late Joan. House private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and the entire Family Circle. "Forever in our thoughts"

Patrick (Paddy) Friel, 8 Willowbrook Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Patrick (Paddy), January 2 2025 (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 8 Willowbrook Park, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Bryan and Robyn, Precious granda of Joel, Harry, Olly, Phoebe and Rosie. Devoted brother of George, Kathleen and Helen and a dear Son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 11.00am for Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine at 11.30am, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for MacMillan Nurses c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.

Bridget “Bridie” Lindsay (née Gormley), 12 Altinure Cottages, Park

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bridget “Bridie” Lindsay (née Gormley), suddenly but peacefully at home, 12 Altinure Cottages, Park, Co Derry on January 2 2025, may she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Mickey R.I.P. Loving mother of Michelle (Gabriel), Enda (Lorna), Carol (Eamon) and Joanne (Paddy). A devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Daughter of the late Mary and Gerry Gormley R.I.P and dear sister of Michael, Gerard, Marie, Alice, Agnes, Claire, Patrick, Jackie and the late Patricia, Johnnie, Ann, Gabriel and infant Margaret R.I.P. Reposing at her late home. Wake will commence at 12noon Saturday, January 4 2024. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Monday, January 6 leaving her late home at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Altinure. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Mary McCafferty (née Boyd), 9 Greenwood Avenue, Prehen, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Mary McCafferty (née Boyd), January 3 2025, beloved wife of Danny, 9 Greenwood Avenue, Prehen, BT47 2PZ, loving mother of Stephen, Paul, Kevin, Thomas, Mark and the late Peter, father-in-law of Deborah, Deborah, Colin and Sonia and dear sister of Edith and the late Boyd family. Mary’s remains will be reposing in her home from 11.00am – 9 00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral from there on Monday at 12.20pm for 1o’clock funeral Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Natasha (Tishy) McCurry, 65 Drumachose Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Natasha (Tishy) McCurry, January 3 2025, suddenly at her home, 65 Drumachose Park, Limavady. Loving mother of Archie, Oscar and the late baby Alyssa-Cole. A much loved daughter of Richard and the late Margaret McCurry. Dear sister of Nicole, (William) Richard, Daniel, (Naomi) Scott and Ben. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to: Diabetes Northern Ireland. First Floor, Suite 1, Lisburn Square House, 10 Haslems Lane, Lisburn. BT27 1TW. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord said “ The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand is when I carried you”

Anna McIntyre (née Duffy), Knockdara Park, Waterside, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Anna McIntyre (née Duffy), January 1 2025, suddenly at home, Knockdara Park, Waterside, beloved wife of James, loving mother of Glenn, Joanne, Lynda, Aaron and the late Catherine, mother-in-law of Sinead and Richard, devoted grandmother of Josh, Sean, Adam, Joseph (Margaret), Heather, Cayden and Cian, great-grandmother of Jamie and Caolán (Ohio, USA), daughter of the late Cathy and Joe Duffy and cherished sister Laura. House restricted to family and close friends only. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 52 Good Shepherd’s Glen, from 4.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11o’clock funeral Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to AT Society atsociety.org.uk. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.

Ann McKelvey (née Currie), Garvagh

The death has taken place of the late Ann McKelvey (née Currie), January 2 2025, peacefully at Brooklands Care Home, formerly of Garvagh and Portrush. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Barbara (Mike) and Sara (Clive); adored grandmother of Patrick, Conor, Emma and Andrew; sister of the late John Currie and Shiela Smith. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, on Tuesday, January 7 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for B.A.R.K. (Benvardin Animal Rescue Kennels), 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.

Anna Josephine McLaughlin, 77 Curragh Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Anna Josephine McLaughlin peacefully at home on January 3 2025, may she rest in peace. Late of 77 Curragh Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Denis and Annie McLaughlin R.I.P. Loving sister of the late Catherine Kelly, Mary Kealey, Denis and James R.I.P and dear sister in law of Marie. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Funeral on Saturday, January 4 leaving McLaughlins Funeral Home at 12.30pm for 1o’clock 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. Blessed Mary mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Raymond White, 121 Moneybrannon Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Raymond White, January 3 2025, peacefully at his home, Raymond, late of 121 Moneybrannon Road, Coleraine. Much loved father of Ashley, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Amy, Agnes, Nigel and the late Christopher; and stepfather of Libby; a much-adored grandfather and great-grandfather, and beloved brother and twin of Kathleen. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home between the hours of 2.00pm and 8.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Service in his home, on Monday at 1.30pm, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Parish Churchyard, Macosquin. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie, 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.