Derry Death Notices - Sunday, April 20, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Maud Matilda Adams (née Allen), 4 Conifer Avenue, Woodburn, Derry

• Gerry Cloete, 94 Culnady Road, Upperlands

• David (Davy) Cutler, 13 Willowfield Drive, Coleraine

• Valerie Ann Grimes, Limavady

• Alan Guy, 75 Ringsend Road, Limavady

• Bridget Hamill (née Mullan), 4 St. Columba’s Park, Ballerin

• Olivia (Olive) Kelly (née Johnston), 32 Woodburn Park, Derry

• Margaret (Beryl) Leslie (née Cargill), Aghamore Park, Strathfoyle

Maud Matilda Adams (née Allen), 4 Conifer Avenue, Woodburn, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Maud Matilda Adams (née Allen), April 19 2025, Peacefully at her home, 4 Conifer Avenue, Woodburn, (surrounded by her loving family in her 99th year) much loved wife of the late Robert Alexander (Roy) devoted mother of Adelaide and Brian, loving mother-in-law of Keith and Wilma, adored granny of Olivia and great-granny of Aster. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Monday, April 21 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. “House Strictly Private“. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “At home with the Lord“

Gerry Cloete, 94 Culnady Road, Upperlands

It is with regret we announce the passing of Gerry Cloete, April 18 2025, (peacefully) at his home with his loving Wife by his side, 94 Culnady Road, Upperlands, devoted husband of Rachel, a dear Father of Jonathan (Natasha) and Aran (Laura), a much loved Father to William (Stephanie), Ruth (Richard) and Jonathan, a much adored Granda and Great Granda and a loving Brother. All welcome at the Family home on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21 from 12noon to 9:00pm. Funeral from his home on Tuesday, April 22 at 12noon to Drimbolg Reformed Presbyterian Church for burial at 12:45pm, followed by A Service of Thanksgiving. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Drimbolg Reformed Presbyterian Church can be made online or cheques payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts". "The Lord is my Shepherd"

David (Davy) Cutler, 13 Willowfield Drive, Coleraine

The death has taken place of David (Davy) Cutler, April 18 2025, peacefully at Causeway, late of 13 Willowfield Drive, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of Jennifer and loving uncle to his nephews and nieces. Funeral Service in New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Thursday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for R.N.L.I (Portrush Branch), c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. John 3 v 16

Valerie Ann Grimes, Limavady

The death has occurred of Valerie Ann Grimes, passed away peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of the late Richard. Much loved Mother of Jane and Peter. Dear Grandmother PJ, Ailish, Matthew, Natalie and Lauren. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 23 at 11.00am, followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 11.30am. Family Flowers only please, Donations if desired and cheques made payable to Chest, Heart and Stroke. 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.

Alan Guy, 75 Ringsend Road, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Alan Guy, April 18 2025, Peacefully at his home; 75 Ringsend Road, Limavady. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving father of Sarah-Jane, Lucy and Michael. A much loved grandfather of Evie, Rose, Ava, Blake and Amiya. Dear son of the late Barbara and Roy. Brother of Gladys, Christine, Jean, Winifred, Elaine, Hester, Diane, Joyce, Robert, David and Johnny. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence at his home today (Sunday, April 20) at 12noon. Family and friends welcome between 12noon and 7.00pm on Sunday and Monday. Funeral from his home on Tuesday, April 22 at 12.20pm for service in Drumachose Presbyterian Church Limavady at 1.00pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin, North West Cancer Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB or Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Bridget Hamill (née Mullan), 4 St. Columba’s Park, Ballerin

We regret to inform you of the sudden but peaceful passing of Bridget Hamill (née Mullan) R.I.P. Died April 19 2025 (Ballerin). Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available. Bridget’s wake has not commenced yet. Suddenly but peacefully, Bridget R.I.P., late of 4 St. Columba’s Park, Ballerin. Beloved wife of Alastair; loving mother of Sean (Ursula), Paddy (Geraldine), Katherine (Aidan) and the late James Joseph; much adored Granny of Joe, Martin, Anthony, Tiarnan, Gerard, Dervla and Rhiona and a great granny to John and Joseph. Daughter of the late James and Nan and dear sister of William James, Mary Kathleen, George, Danny, Rosaleen, Josephine, Bernadette, Christine, Gerard and the late Gretta. St. Teresa pray for her.

Olivia (Olive) Kelly (née Johnston), 32 Woodburn Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Olivia (Olive) Kelly (née Johnston), April 19 2025, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Home (after a long illness courageously borne) late Ashcroft House, Belt Road, Altnagelvin. Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Susan, James and Thomas, loving mother-in-law of Jillian and Catia, adored granny of Pablo, Ryan, Eva, Yana, Ana, Russell and Yuri. Funeral leaving her late home, 32 Woodburn Park, Derry BT47 5PS on Tuesday, April 22 at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Waterside Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Tearfund, 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 and Monday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and 7.00pm until 9.00pm. “The Lord is my Shepherd”

Margaret (Beryl) Leslie (née Cargill), Aghamore Park, Strathfoyle

The death has occurred of the late Margaret (Beryl) Leslie (née Cargill), April 17 2025, beloved wife of Alastair, Aghamore Park, Strathfoyle, loving mother of Willis, Richard and Keith, mother-in-law of Olive, devoted grandmother of Steven and Sarah and cherished great-grandmother of Freya and Hudson. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Sunday from 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Funeral service there on Monday, April 21 2025 at 1o'clock. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. The Lord is my shepherd.