Derry Death Notices - Friday, 23rd December, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Margaret Caskey, Limavady

• Mary (Mavis) Douglas (née Doherty), 16 Laburnum Place, Coleraine

• Muriel Jane Elizabeth Heath (née Leslie), Derry

• Dr. John Gareth Jones, Grange Road, Coleraine

• Samuel Henry Kerr, 3 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson

• George O'Hagan, 10 Cromore Gardens, Creggan

Margaret Caskey, Limavady

The death has taken place of Margaret Caskey, 20th December 2022, beloved wife of the late Joe R.I.P., devoted sister of Ella, much loved aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt and a caring friend. Funeral Mass will take place today (Friday) at 11.00am at St.Aidans Chapel, Bellarena. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her entire family circle. Our lady of Knock pray for her.

Mary (Mavis) Douglas (née Doherty), 16 Laburnum Place, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Mary (Mavis) Douglas (née Doherty), 21st December 2022, (peacefully) at hospital, 16 Laburnum Place, Coleraine. Dearly loved mother of Sheena, Michelle and Noleen, much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral home her daughter’s home, 27 Greenaway Drive, Coleraine on Saturday at 9.30am to St Malachys Church for 10.00am Requiem Mass followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished by making cheques payable to Dementia UK c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Muriel Jane Elizabeth Heath (née Leslie), Derry

The death has occurred of Muriel Jane Elizabeth Heath (née Leslie), 22nd December 2022, (peacefully) at Edgewater Private Nursing Home, dearly loved wife of the late George, loving mother of Gregory, dearest mother-in-law of Shirley, dear sister of George. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Clooney Hall Methodist Church on Tuesday, 27th December at 12.00noon followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Clooney Hall Methodist Church c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ.

Dr. John Gareth Jones, Grange Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Dr. John Gareth Jones (87), 19th December 2022, formerly of Grange Road, Coleraine and Ulster University Chemistry Department. A private family funeral has taken place.

Samuel Henry Kerr, 3 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson

The death has occurred of Samuel Henry Kerr, 21st December 2022, (peacefully) at his sister Rosemary’s home, 9 Coolshinney Park, Magherafelt, late of 3 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson, dearly loved father of Pauline and Tanya, dear father-in-law of Adrian and Stephen, loving granda of Adele, Lesley-Anne, Gemma, Kirsty, Ryan and Andrew, also a great-grandfather of Scott, Ayda, Lily and Adam and dearest brother of Margaret, Robert, Muriel, Tommy, Rosemary, Mildred and the late Irene. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Funeral service arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Laurel House, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c). Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

George O'Hagan, 10 Cromore Gardens, Creggan

The death has occurred of George O'Hagan, 22nd December 2022, (peacefully) at his home, 10 Cromore Gardens, Creggan. Beloved husband of Rosemary, loving father of Emma, Georgie, John, Catherine, Joseph, Rosemary, Theresa, Faustina, Rita, and the late Mary Francis, and a much loved grandfather. Father-in-law of Gary, Ryan, Chris, Aaron, Natalie, Antje, and Emma. Son of the late Mary and George R.I.P. Dear brother of Isobel, Kathleen, Veronica, Theresa, Paddy, Willie, Mary and the late Frankie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am Please Funeral from his home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12noon in St Mary’s Church Creggan followed by interment in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Renal Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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