Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Daniel (Danny) Ayling, Derry

• Deirdre Burke (née Kelly), 138 Lettershandoney, Derry

• Evelyn Faith (Eva) Clarke (née Boyle), 9 Gulladuff Hill, Magherafelt

• Michael Davitt Collins, 28 Cable Street, Derry

• Mary Kathleen Crerand, Portstewart

• Susan Duffy (née Lynch), 80 Prehen Park, Derry

• Barbara Fleming, 2 Beagh Terrace, Maghera

• Charlie Hickey, 11 Lavery Fold, Derry

• Maureen Philomena Hopkins (née Campbell), Cappagh Grove, Portstewart

• Corissa O’Doherty, 372 Ballyquin Road, Dungiven

• Isa McClay (née Marshall), 2 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

• John Hillary McCloskey, 420 Glenshane Road, Claudy

• Patrick Maguire, 40 The Branch, Derry

• Joseph (Jeff) Wallace, 27 Rosemary Place, Coleraine

Daniel (Danny) Ayling, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Daniel (Danny) Ayling, January 13 2025, peacefully at Owenmór Care Centre, beloved husband of the late Theresa, loving father of Sadie, Majella, Martin, Margaret, Dolores and Frankie, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and dear brother of the late Florence, Jimmy, Sally and Willie. His remains will be reposing his daughter’s home, 12 Hollywood Avenue,. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.25am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Deirdre Burke (née Kelly), 138 Lettershandoney, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Deirdre Burke (née Kelly), January 12 2025, beloved wife of Pat, 138 Lettershandoney, loving mother of Tanya, Tina and Patricia, mother-in-law of Paul, Martin (Deceased), Ronald and Rob, devoted grandmother of Emma, Aoife, Patrick, Paul, Zach, Brody, Alby and the late Jack and Josh, great-grandmother of Neala and Gracie. Deirdre is reposing in her home. Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday from 2.00pm - 9,00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Church, Tamnaherin on Wednesday at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Evelyn Faith (Eva) Clarke (née Boyle), 9 Gulladuff Hill, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Evelyn Faith (Eva) Clarke (née Boyle), January 13 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving Family, late of 9 Gulladuff Hill, Magherafelt, beloved Wife of the late Thomas James, much loved Mother of Anne (Leonard), James (Doreen), John (Siobhan) and William, Granny of Lucy, James and Jason (Chloe), Great Granny of Jacob and Hailey, dear Sister of Eileen (Bradley) and the late Vera (Graham), Annie and Matt and a dear Aunt. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening (January 14) from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Eva’s Life will take place in St Lurach’s Parish Church, Maghera on Wednesday, January 15 at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd"

Michael Davitt Collins, 28 Cable Street, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Michael Davitt Collins, January 13 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Dunmore Gardens), beloved husband of Geraldine, loving father of Ann Marie, Michael, Cathy, Ciara and the late Michelle, dear father-in-law to Gerry and Gerard, a devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren, dear son of the late Edward and Margaret (Dottie) and a cherished brother of Myra, Jackie, Eddie, Pat, Gloria, Grainne, Gerard, Alice, Evelyn, Martin, Declan, Damian, Gavin and the late Cíoran and Michelle. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Michael will be reposing at his home, 28 Cable Street. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving from his home on Thursday, January 16 at 11.15am to Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan for cremation at 2.00pm. Immediate family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to DEEDS, Old Library Trust, 2 Central Drive, Creggan, BT48 9QH. Rest In Peace.

Mary Kathleen Crerand, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Mary Kathleen Crerand, January 12 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, late of Portstewart. Dearly loved mother of Andrea, Louise and Christopher, mother-in-law of Nadia, much loved granny of Niamh and Nathan, dear sister of Margaret, Eileen, Jim, Martin and the late Sammy and Eamonn and sister-in-law of Joseph and Patricia. House strictly private. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia UK (NI) 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. “On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.”

Susan Duffy (née Lynch), 80 Prehen Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Susan Duffy (née Lynch), January 13 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Tony, 80 Prehen Park, loving mother of Deborah, Tony and Jacqueline, devoted nannie of Lauren, Matthew, Aimée, Oisín and Faye and dear sister of Jimmy, Sharon, Philomena and the late Ethel and Lexie. House strictly private please. Family only from 12noon - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Thursday at 12o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Macmillan Cancer Care. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Barbara Fleming, 2 Beagh Terrace, Maghera

The death has taken place of the late Barbara Fleming, January 13 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 2 Beagh Terrace, Maghera, dearly beloved Daughter of the late Reynold and Maria and much loved Sister of Rhonda (Andrew) and Joe (Dot). House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Wednesday evening (January 15) from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from D. Watters Funeral Home on Thursday, January 16 at 2:00pm, to St. Lurach's Parish Church, Maghera for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. 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. Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving Family and Family Circle.

Charlie Hickey, 11 Lavery Fold, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Charlie Hickey, January 12 2025, peacefully at his home, 11 Lavery Fold, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Patrick, Catherine, Jeannie, Margaret-Mary, William and Siobhain, a devoted granda and great-granda, dear and loving brother of Leo and the late Billy, Franco and Paddy. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Funeral leaving there on Tuesday, January 14 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Chest, Heart & Stroke Association, FREEPOST RSKY-LUTK-GTKY, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Maureen Philomena Hopkins (née Campbell), Cappagh Grove, Portstewart

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Maureen Philomena Hopkins (née Campbell), January 12 2025, peacefully at Madelayne Court Care Home, Portstewart. Maureen Philomena R.I.P., late of Cappagh Grove, Portstewart. Dearly beloved wife of the late Brendan, much loved mother of Meabh, Fidelma, Roisin, Cormac and Brendan and a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Maureen’s remains will leave Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday at 5.30pm to St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart for 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Agherton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke or Dementia UK (NI) 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. “St. Gerard pray for her.”

Isa McClay (née Marshall), 2 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Isa McClay (née Marshall), January 12 2025, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice, much loved wife of Billy, loving mother of Wendy, Alison and Beverley, dearest mother-in-law of Peter and Richard, devoted grandmother of Alix, Hollie, Calum, Rhys, Rachel, Rebekah and Jessica, dear sister of Jenny. Funeral leaving her late home, 2 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin on Wednesday, January 15 at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Glendermott Presbyterian Church (Building Fund) c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday between 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd“

John Hillary McCloskey, 420 Glenshane Road, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Hillary McCloskey, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on the 12th of January 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 420 Glenshane Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette R.I.P. Loving father of Jane and Barrie and father in law of Simon and Lucy. Devoted grandfather of Elodie. Son of the late Willie and Gertie R.I.P and dear of brother Ann, Dolores and Jude. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral Wednesday, January 15 2025 leaving from his late home at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church, Claudy. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem mass can be viewed the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Prostate Cancer U.K c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for from him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Patrick Maguire, 40 The Branch, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Patrick Maguire, January 12 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, beloved husband of Doreen, 40 The Branch, loving father of Debra, Diane, Lisa-Marie and Christina, devoted grandfather of Dylan, Sophia, Darragh and Lennon and dear brother of Tina, Betty, Joy and the late Kathleen, Nana, Berna, Patsy, Jim, Eileen, Molly and Rosie. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to NI Chest Heart & Stroke. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary intercede for him.

Corissa O’Doherty, 372 Ballyquin Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Corissa O’Doherty, suddenly at home on January 12 2025, may she rest in peace. Formerly 372 Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved partner of Karim Bengaji and devoted mother of Sofien. Cherished daughter of Gerard and Bernadette. Loving sister of Katrina, Marius, Ailish, Aileen and Kirsty and sister in law of Adrian, Emily and Stephen. Very deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and the entire family circle. Wake will commence on Tuesday (January 14) at her parents home, 372 Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ from 12noon to 9.00pm and Wednesday 12noon to 9.00pm. Family time morning of funeral. Funeral on Thursday 16th of January leaving her parents home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Blessed Mary Mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Joseph (Jeff) Wallace, 27 Rosemary Place, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Joseph (Jeff) Wallace, January 12 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, 27 Rosemary Place, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved father of Wendy, Andrew, Richard and Clifford, dear father-in-law of Stephen, Audrey and Donna and much loved grandfather of Kirsty, Stuart and Joe. Service in his home on Wednesday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Church Burying Ground. Family and friends welcome at his home on Tuesday between 12.00noon and 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Brittle Bone Society and Autism NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.