Derry Death Notices - Saturday, January 25, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kim Dorothy Betts (née Verschuur), 138 Abbeydale, Waterside, Derry

• Jean Duddy (néé Callaghan), 24 Fergleen Park, Derry

• Connie Hegarty (née Cooper), 22 Capall Court, Derry

• Rosemary Teresa (Rosie) McElhone (née Morgan), 11 Mullaghboy Crescent, Magherafelt

• Tony McLaughlin, 18 Danesfort Crescent, Derry

• Edith McLean (née Patterson), 55 Draperstown Road, Desertmartin

• Edward (Teddy) Muldoon, 1 Old City Court, Derry

• Betty Templeton, Swithmore, Coleraine Road, Garvagh

Kim Dorothy Betts (née Verschuur), 138 Abbeydale, Waterside, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Kim Dorothy Betts (née Verschuur), January 24 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of Dave, devoted mum of Steve and Nicky, adored nanny of Brandon, Courtney, Jack, Camy, Casey, Savanna and Bobby, great-nanny of Freya, precious twin sister of Karen, Lindy, Don and Wilma. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 138 Abbeydale, Waterside on Monday, January 27 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to R.V.H. Liver Support Group c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Sunday from 12.00noon until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death“ “She died as she lived everyone friend“

Jean Duddy (néé Callaghan), 24 Fergleen Park, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Duddy (néé Callaghan), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 24 2025. Late of 24 Fergleen Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Jimmy. Devoted mother of Paul, Sean and Clare. Dearest mother-in-law of Paula and Eugene. Loving granny of Stephen, Caileigh, Orla, Emer, Ethan, Abigail and Amelia. A much loved great-granny of Niah, Rowan, Reagan, Tiernan and Aogán. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Jean’s remains will be reposing at her late family residence, 24 Fergleen Park from 5.00pm today (Saturday, January 25). Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, January 28 at 10:20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s  Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Jean’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her.

Connie Hegarty (née Cooper), 22 Capall Court, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Connie Hegarty (née Cooper), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 23 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 22 Capall Court, Derry. Beloved wife of Dan. Loving mother of Frank, Sean, Paul, Danelle, Roisin and Laura. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Daughter of the late Johnny and Jinnie R.I.P and dear sister of Maureen, John and the late Tommy, Deborah and Patsy. Reposing at her late home , wake will commence on Saturday (25th)of January at 1.00pm. Family time please 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Monday, January 27 leaving her late home at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment immediately afterwards in City Cemetery, Derry. Link https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown. Saint Padre Pio pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Rosemary Teresa (Rosie) McElhone (née Morgan), 11 Mullaghboy Crescent, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Rosemary Teresa (Rosie) McElhone (née Morgan) (Magherafelt), January 24 2025, 11 Mullaghboy Crescent, wife of the late Seamus, beloved mother of Shauna (Dylan) and loving nanny to Alex and Heidi, daughter of the late Frank and Bridie Morgan and dear sister of Christopher and Francis (Moyra). Funeral and wake arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by daughter and partner, grandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews, wider family circle. The wake for Rosemary has not yet commenced.

Tony McLaughlin, 18 Danesfort Crescent, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony McLaughlin, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 23 2025. Late of 18 Danesfort Crescent. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Angela. Devoted father of Tony, Christopher, Damien, Martin and John Paul. A much loved father-in-law. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Tony’s remains will be reposing at his late family residence, 18 Danesfort Crescent from 1.00pm on Saturday, January 25. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, January 27 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Tony’s wake will take place from 1.00pm until 9.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tony’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill. On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Edith McLean (née Patterson), 55 Draperstown Road, Desertmartin

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Edith McLean (née Patterson), January 24 2025, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, 55 Draperstown Road, Desertmartin, dearly beloved Wife of the late David, much loved Sister of Tom, Mabel (Collins) and the late Jim, Noel, Violet (Phillips) and baby Margaret and a dear Sister-in-Law and Aunt. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday evening (January 25) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Edith’s life will take place in Kilcronaghan Parish Church on Sunday, January 26 at 2:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church Sunday School, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by her loving Brother, Sister and the entire Family Circle. “As for God, His way is perfect”

Edward (Teddy) Muldoon, 1 Old City Court, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward (Teddy) Muldoon, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on January 24 2025. Late of 1 Old City Court. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Rose. Devoted father of Paul, Martin, Gail and Terri. Dearest father-in-law of Clare, Mustafa and Gareth. Loving granda of Cahir, Eamonn, Aine, Eren, Erdem, Eray, Cagan, Ethan, Lacey, Gail and Daniel. A much loved great-granda of Ronan and Skye. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Teddy’s remains will be reposing at his late family residence, 1 Old City Court from 1.00pm on Saturday, January 25. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, January 27 at 11:50am for 12:30pm Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Teddy’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Betty Templeton, Swithmore, Coleraine Road, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Betty Templeton, January 22 2025, peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady and late of Swithmore, Coleraine Road, Garvagh, devoted wife of the late Jack and dearly loved mother of Ann, Florence and John, mother in law of Peter, Jonathan and Maureen, grandmother of Rebeccah, Sarah, Jenny and Susie and much loved great granny. Service of thanksgiving for her life in Main Street Garvagh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 1 at 12noon with interment in adjoining churchyard. By request family flowers only donations in lieu if desired and cheques payable to The Leprosy Mission c/o Clyde Funeral Directors 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh BT51 5HS. Very deeply regretted by Ann, Florence, John and the entire family circle. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’.