Derry Death Notices - Saturday, February 1, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Pat Cowley, 33 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry

• Willie (Liam) Kelly, 56 Stoneypath, Newbuildings

• Bert Linton, 83 Edenbane Road, Garvagh

• Mary (Liz) McCorriston, 11 Rosseden Park, Limavady (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Joan McDaid (née Coyle), 35 Cromore Gardens, Derry

• Kevin McKee, 2 Parkmore Close, Magherafelt

• Samuel Rankin, 4 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

• Mary Matilda (Hilda) Walls (née McGoldrick), 29 Westland Drive, Magherafelt

Pat Cowley, 33 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat Cowley, peacefully at home after a short illness on January 31 2025. Late of 33 Aberfoyle Crescent. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Christine. Devoted father of Eoghan, Clare, Deirdre and the late Jennifer. Dearest father-in-law of Paddy and Tuyet. Loving granda of Louis, Sadie and Sally. A much loved brother of Margaret, Marie, Breege and the late Gemma. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Pat remains will be reposing at his late residence, 33 Aberfoyle Crescent from 11.00am today (Saturday, February 1). Funeral leaving from there on Monday, February 3 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Pat’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn “Blessed Are The Peacemakers” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Willie (Liam) Kelly, 56 Stoneypath, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of Willie (Liam) Kelly, January 31 2025, at his home, 56 Stoneypath, Newbuildings and formerly of Kerrykeel. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Malachy, Rosalynn and Ashling, father-in-law of Sinead, Jonny and Dave, dearly loved grandfather of Piper, Jack, Ryan and Niamh and brother of Teresa, Eamon and the late Michael and Anthony. Reposing at his home on Saturday (February 1) from 12noon. Funeral leaving his home on Monday (February 3) at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral at 11.30am. Private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, brother, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Friends of Spruce House, c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane. Family time please from 9.00pm to 12noon. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html

Bert Linton, 83 Edenbane Road, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Bert Linton, January 31 2025, peacefully at his home, 83 Edenbane Road, Garvagh, dearly loved husband of Marianne, devoted father of Philip and Mervyn, father in law of Wendy and Gayle, grandfather of Tommie and Charlotte, Brother of Hazel. Son of the late George and Lila. Family service on Monday, February 3 at 10.30am at his home followed by service of thanksgiving in Main Street Presbyterian Church, Garvagh, at 12noon - interment in adjoining graveyard. By request family flowers only. All will be made welcome at the Linton home at the address above. Enquires to Clyde Funeral Directors, 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh. Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by Marianne, Philip, Mervyn and the entire family circle. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.

Mary (Liz) McCorriston, 11 Rosseden Park, Limavady (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

The death has occurred of the late Mary (Liz) McCorriston, January 29 2025. Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 11 Rosseden Park, Limavady. Loving mother of Tracey and Danielle. A much loved grandmother of Ellie, Oliver, Tamara, Calvin, Keilan and Isobél. Daughter of the late John and Nellie. R.I.P. Dear sister of Sean, Christine, Jackie, Michael and the late Danny. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Reposing at her daughter Danielle’s home; 40 Enagh Park Limavady. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her daughter Danielle’s home on Monday, February 3 at 10.10am for Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church Ballerin at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Crohn’s & Colitis uk. https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/donate Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Joan McDaid (née Coyle), 35 Cromore Gardens, Derry

The death has taken place of the Joan McDaid (née Coyle), January 31 2025, peacefully at her home, 35 Cromore Gardens, beloved wife of Eamonn, loving mother of Paula, Tracey, Patrick and the late Edward, devoted grandmother of Cara, dear daughter of the late Eddie and Patsy and cherished sister of Theresa, Eddie, Jacinta, Ann and the late Kathleen, Billy, Maria, Pat and Geraldine. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Joan will be reposing at her home. Family time please from 9:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving her home on Sunday. February 2 at 11:40am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Funeral Mass at 12:15pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Jesus, Mary & St. Joseph intercede for her.

Kevin McKee, 2 Parkmore Close, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Kevin McKee, January 30 2025, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Katrina (Martin), Martin (Jude) and Paula, dear brother of Anna, Peggy and the late Josie. Funeral from his home, 2 Parkmore Close on Monday, February 3 at 10.30am for 11.00am. Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren Rebecca, Matthew, Maisie, Tilly and Aoife, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family circle and friends. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Chest Heart & Stroke NICHS | Make a Donation. Everyone welcome between 1.00pm and 9.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The wake for Kevin will commence at 1.00pm on Saturday, February 1 2025.

Samuel Rankin, 4 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Samuel Rankin, January 31 2025 (peacefully) at his home, 4 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine. Samuel (in his 94th year), dearly beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved father of Alastair and Hilary, father-in-law of Sharon and John and loving Grandfather of Gareth, Callum, Ellice and Sam. Funeral from his home on Monday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Community Rescue Service c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle. “For we walk by faith not by sight" 2nd Cor 5 V 7

Mary Matilda (Hilda) Walls (née McGoldrick), 29 Westland Drive, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Mary Matilda (Hilda) Walls (née McGoldrick), January 31 2025, (Magherafelt, formerly Colgagh, Calry Co. Sligo), beloved wife of the late Joe and loving mother of James (Susi), Virginia, Ulain, Peter (Grainne) and Joseph (Roisin), dear sister of Phonsie, Philip, Rosaleen, Hannah, Peter and the late Noel. Funeral from her home, 29 Westland Drive, Magherafelt BT45 5BA, on Monday, February 3 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12.00noon. The wake for Hilda will commence at 5.00pm on Saturday, February 1 2025