Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 20, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Josephine Canning (née Deane), 17 Rathmore Crescent, Creggan, Derry

• Ruby Crowe (née Campbell), Rockland Park, Macosquin

• Francis (Francie) Graffin, 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan

• Anne Harvey, St Canice’s Park, Eglinton

• Robert (Ronnie) McFadden, Brickfield Court, Derry

• Sarah Caroline (Sally) McGrotty (née Millican), 73 Strand Road, Coleraine

• Danny McNamee, Corrib Court, Derry

• Samuel Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell, Limavady Road, Derry

Josephine Canning (née Deane), 17 Rathmore Crescent, Creggan, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Josephine Canning (née Deane), February 18 2025 at the Foyle Hospice Derry. Loving mother of Sinéad, Wendy and Shauna Much loved Grandmother of Odhrán, Rayea, Selah, Molly & Lola. Great grandmother of Kaíden and the late baby Cáel. Dear Sister of Sheila. Josephine will be reposing at her home, 17 Rathmore Crescent, Creggan. Funeral from there on Friday, February 21 at 12=noon going to the City Cemetery for interment at 12.30pm. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Ruby Crowe (née Campbell), Rockland Park, Macosquin

The death has occurred of the late Ruby Crowe (née Campbell), February 19 2025, (peacefully) at Madelayne Court Care Home, (formerly of Rockland Park, Macosquin) dearly beloved wife of the late David Samuel, much loved mother of Maureen (Workman), Evelyn (Conn) and Ian, dear mother-in-law of Kenny, Arlene and the late Desmond, devoted grandmother of Lynda-Jane, Adrian, Emma, Louise and Jamie and great-grandmother of Callum, Lucas, Caitlyn, Luke, Daisy, Charlie and Alex. Service in Macosquin Parish Church on Sunday at 2.30pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Friends and family welcome to her daughter’s home, 24 Isle Road, Macosquin, Coleraine on Thursday and Friday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Camus-Juxta-Bann c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle. “In life she lived for those she loved and those she loved remember”. Worthy of everlasting remembrance. Romans 14 v 8

Francis (Francie) Graffin, 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan

The death has taken place of the late Francis (Francie) Graffin, February 18 2025, beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of Sharon (Johnston), Donna (Martin), Geraldine (Leyden), Roisin (Doyle), Ciara (Neeson) and the late Joseph (died in infancy), dear brother of Rosemary, Eilish, Gerard, Ann, Raymond, Cathal, Seamus, Bernadette and the late Sean, Leo, Eileen and Winnifred. Funeral from his home 40 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan BT45 6LF on Friday, February 21 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, Frankie, Ricky, Danielle, Emma, Grace, Shea, Pádraig, Rebecca, Cliodhna, Anna, Rachael, Niamh, Aoife and Dara, great grandchildren, Conor, Ruby, Aidan, Oísin, Lana, Odhrán and Fiadh, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Anne Harvey, St Canice’s Park, Eglinton

It is with deep regret we announce the passsing of Anne Harvey, February 19 2025, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, Eglinton and formerly of St Canice’s Park, beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret, loving sister of Clement and the late Aidan and a much loved sister in law, aunt and great-aunt. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Thursday from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Her remains will then be removed from there to Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale to repose overnight. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Robert (Ronnie) McFadden, Brickfield Court, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Robert (Ronnie) McFadden, February 17 2025, beloved partner of the late Lorraine, late of Brickfield Court, loving brother of Charles, much loved uncle of Melissa and Donna and cherished cousin of Michael. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Columba’s Church, Longtower on Thursday at 10o’clock. A private cremation will take place later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio pray for him.

Sarah Caroline (Sally) McGrotty (née Millican), 73 Strand Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Sarah Caroline (Sally) McGrotty (née Millican), February 19 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, 73 Strand Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Willis, loving mother of Karen, Trina and Willis, mother-in-law of Saoirsé, Sam and Nigel, much loved granny of Lee, Lauren, Morgan, Lucas, Andreena, Steeva, Jaxx and the late Gully, great-granny of Sam and Sara and dear sister of Ann, Frankie, Marie, Joe, Carson, Olive and the late Robin. Funeral service in her home on Friday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. At Sally’s request, wear something bright. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

Danny McNamee, Corrib Court, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Danny McNamee, February 19 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, after a long illness, (late of Corrib Court, formerly of Creggan Heights), dear son of the late Elizabeth, loving brother of Deborah, Paul and the late William and a cherished uncle of Glen and Anthony. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Danny will be reposing at his sister’s home, 12 Shaw Court. Funeral leaving there on Friday, February 21 at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Samuel Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell, Limavady Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Samuel Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell, February 19 2025, peacefully in the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine. Late of Limavady Road, Derry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Caroline. Devoted father of Sandra, Linda and the late Janice. Dear father-in-law of David and Jed. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather. A private family funeral will take place on Friday, February 21 followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery at approximately 1:30pm, all welcome to attend burial. Family home strictly private. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired made payable to NHSCT Charitable trust, 14 Crevolea Road, Coleraine, BT514ES. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.