Derry Death Notices - Friday, January 10, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Martin Cassidy, 12a Slaughtneil Road, Slaughtneil

• Terrence (Terry) Cavanagh, 16 Sherard Street, Dublin (formerly of Creggan, Derry)

• Margaret Douglas (née McLaughlin), 92 Irish Green Street, Limavady

• William Alfred (Alfie) Gallick, Limavady

• Elizabeth Mary (May) McAllister, Limavady

• Lee McClenaghan, 7 Loughinsholin Park, Castledawson

• Angela McCloskey (née O'Kane), Dungiven

• Edward (Ned) McDermott, 32 Thorndale, Limavady

• Brigid O’Doherty (née Quigg), 21 Kilrea Road, Swatragh

• Patricia O'Neill (née O'Kane), 13 Riverview Crescent, Drumahoe

• Eugene Sheehan, Daisyfield Apartments, Derry

Martin Cassidy, 12a Slaughtneil Road, Slaughtneil

The death has taken place of the late Martin Cassidy, Cassidy (Slaughtneil), January 7 2025, Peacefully at home following a short illness. Beloved husband of Margaret Mary (Maggie). Devoted father of Liam, Eimear, Paul and the late infant Dympna. Son of the late Henry and Dympna. Loving brother of Patrick, Brian, Dympna Dougan, Shane, Henry, Joseph, Ignatius, Elizabeth Doherty (Lanny). Family time 11.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home 12a Slaughtneil Road, BT46 5NJ on Friday, January 10 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Granaghan. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via webcam at: www.mcn.live/Camera/st-john-baptist-swatragh. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu of Young Lives vs Cancer (NI). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, son, daughter, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. *A shuttle bus service will operate from Robert Emmett’s GAC from 4.00pm each day.

Terrence (Terry) Cavanagh, 16 Sherard Street, Dublin (formerly of Creggan, Derry)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terrence (Terry) Cavanagh on January 4 2025. Late of 16 Sherard Street, Dublin and formerly of 72 Rinmore Drive, Creggan. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Jimmy and Maisie. Devoted brother of Brian, John, Rose, Christopher, Daniel, Frances, Tina and the late Patsy, Ann, Billy, Peter, Vincent and Valerie. A much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Terry’s remains will be reposing at his niece Leanne's residence, 151 Galliagh Park from approx. 3.00pm on Saturday, January 11. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, January 12 at 11:40am for 12:15pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Terry’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Margaret Douglas (née McLaughlin), 92 Irish Green Street, Limavady

We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Margaret Douglas (née McLaughlin), suddenly but peacefully at home on January 9 2025, may she rest in peace. Late of 92 Irish Green Street, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Richard R.I.P. Loving mother of Donna, Rodney, Ingrid and Richard. Devoted grandmother of Paul, Richard, Sophie, Sean, Corey, Ben, Conor and Eva. Daughter of the late Annie and William R.I.P and dear sister of Joe, Irene, Patsy and the late Dan, Billy, Brian, May, Jean and Geraldine R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the Douglas and McLaughlin family circles. Reposing at her late home. Wake will commence 11.00am Friday. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from her late home on Sunday, January 12 leaving at 10.10am for 10.30am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady .Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please , donations if desired in lieu to NICHS (Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084/07840052022.

William Alfred (Alfie) Gallick, Limavady

The death has taken place of Alfie Gallick, called home January 9 2025, (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, late of Limavady, dearly beloved husband of Irene, much loved and devoted father of Frederick, Alexandra, Richard and Carol, dearest father-in-law of Margaret, Cindy and David, loving granda of Stewart, Andrew, Matthew, Richard, Hayley, Alison and Janice, cherished great-granda of Keianna, Isaac, Logan, Ruby, Jack, Jack, Isabella, Harry, Lottie and Anna and also a dear brother. House strictly private. Funeral service in Drumachose Presbyterian Church on Saturday(January 11) at 11:30am followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Drumachose Presbyterian Church Building Fund and Alzheimer’s Research NI payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast” Hebrews 6 v 19 KJV

Elizabeth Mary (May) McAllister, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Elizabeth Mary (May) McAllister, Passed away peacefully in Cornfield Care Centre on January 8 2025 surrounded by her loving Family. Much loved mother of William. Mother in law of Amanda. Devoted grandmother of Chloe and Noah. Also a dear sister and sister in law. Will be dearly missed by her Cherished friends. Wake will commence from 3 Brookfield Park, Largy. All welcome today (January 10) from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Short service will be held at 3 Brookfield park on Saturday at 11.00am followed by burial in Aghanloo parish church at 12noon. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo ind est. Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Lee McClenaghan, 7 Loughinsholin Park, Castledawson

The death has taken place of the late Lee McClenaghan, January 8 2025, (suddenly) at his home, 7 Loughinsholin Park, Castledawson, dearly beloved Son of Gordon and the late Louise, cherished Brother of Gordon, Lesley and Michael and a much loved Brother-in-Law of Kyle. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening (January 10) and Saturday (January 11) from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Lee's Life will take place in Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt on Sunday, (January 12) at 2:30pm, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke can be made online or cheques payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Always loved and remembered by his loving Father, Brothers, Sister, Brother-in-Law and the entire Family Circle. "Till we meet again"

Angela McCloskey (née O'Kane), Dungiven

The death has taken place of the late Angela McCloskey (née O'Kane) (Dungiven), January 8 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Jim (Harry) and dear sister of Maureen (McGreevey) and the late Lauri O'Kane, sister in law of Josie (O'Kane)and Frank, daughter of the late Michael and Susan O'Kane. Angela's wake will be held in her nephew Michael O'Kane's residence ,39 Cahore Road, Draperstown, BT45 7LY. Funeral on Sunday, January 12 2025 at 10.30am from her nephew Michael's residence for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by her loving sister, brother in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, her many friends and extended family. Wake commences on Friday, January 10 2025. Family time please between 11.00pm and 11.00am. Family flowers only please. “St Martin Pray for Her”.

Edward (Ned) McDermott, 32 Thorndale, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Edward (Ned) McDermott, January 9 2025, peacefully at his home, 32 Thorndale, Limavady, BT49 0ST, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Bosco, Damian, Moira, Bláthnaid, Nuala, Eddie and Carol, father-in-law of Nuala, Deborah, Danny, Colin and Paddy, dear brother of Christopher, Mairead, Val, Tom, Gerard, Marian, Gabrielle, Claire, Noel and Ursula and he will be sadly missed by his 18 grandchildren. Ned will now be reunited with his late parents, Dan and May, sisters Anne and Kay and his cherished daughter Wee Jean. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Killenagh, Donemana, BT82 0PE. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, 29G Gortush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Brigid O’Doherty (née Quigg), 21 Kilrea Road, Swatragh

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Brigid O’Doherty (née Quigg) (Swatragh), January 9 2025
beloved wife of the late John Joseph and loving mother of Breige, Deirdri, Shauna, Finvola, Sean Francis and Niall, daughter of the late John Joe and Brigid Quigg and dear sister of John Joe, Seamus, Mary Kate McCann and the late Margaret Higgins. Funeral from her home, 21 Kilrea Road, Swatragh on Saturday, January 11 2025 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan, via webcam st-john-baptist-swatragh - MCN, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law Brian, Eamon, Paul, Chris, daughter in law Shannon, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Patricia O'Neill (née O'Kane), 13 Riverview Crescent, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of the late Patricia O'Neill (née O'Kane), January 8 2025, peacefully at her home, 13 Riverview Crescent, Drumahoe, beloved wife of the late Daniel, loving mother of John, Mary, Anne, Eddie, Bridget, Philomena, Jennifer and the late Danny, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Bridie, Nan and the late Celine and Mary. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Eugene Sheehan, Daisyfield Apartments, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Sheehan, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 9 2025. Late of Daisyfield Apartments and formerly of 16 Rathowen Park. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Edward and Sarah Sheehan. Devoted brother of Marian, Eamon, James, Donal, Martin and the late Nuala and Sammy. Loving father of Sarah, Fiónan, Roisin and Cahir. A much loved grandfather to all of his grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Eugene’s remains will be reposing at his brother Eamon’s residence, 3 Shanreagh Park. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, January 11 at 10:20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery, Buncrana. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Eugene’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.