Derry Death Notices - Saturday, 24th December, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Gerald (Gerry) Bradley, 51 Norburgh Park, Derry

• Susan Feeney (née O'Connor), 23 Brisland Road, Eglinton

• Patrick (Patsy) Hargan, 60 Hollymount Park, Derry

• Eamonn Cathal Heaney, 50 Church Hill Road, Ballykelly

• Tony Kealey, 27 Roemill Gardens, Limavady

• Samuel Henry Kerr, 3 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson

• Tommy Laverty, 8 Old Model Court, Coleraine

• Jemma McDaid, 4 Dundrum Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

• Alan McGinnis, 22 Carson Villas, Upperlands

• Margaret (Peggy) McLoone (née McIvor), 22 Grove Place, Derry

Gerald (Gerry) Bradley, 51 Norburgh Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Bradley, 23rd December 2022, (peacefully) at his home, 51 Norburgh Park, beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Emma and Clare, devoted grandfather of Ester, dear father-in-law of Danielle and Eamonn, devoted son of the late Annie and Dennis and a dear and loving brother of Mary, Martin, Anne, Brendan and the late Colm. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, 26th December at 1.20pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for requiem mass at 2.00pm. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan at a later date. Family time please from 11.00pm to 10.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Susan Feeney (née O'Connor), 23 Brisland Road, Eglinton

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Susan Feeney (née O'Connor), 23rd December 2022, beloved wife of the late Paddy, loving mother of Bernie, Vonnie, Liam, Helen, Carol and the late Daphne and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Susan’s wake will commence on Saturday at 11.00am. Funeral from her son’s home, 23 Brisland Road, Eglinton, on Monday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Patrick (Patsy) Hargan, 60 Hollymount Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Patrick (Patsy) Hargan, 22nd December 2022, beloved husband of Jo, 60 Hollymount Park, loving father of Elaine, Rosie, Dawn, Sean, Brid and Aisling, father-in-law of John, Brendan, Ryan, Grainne Ryan and Dermot, a devoted grandfather and great grandfather, cherished son of the late Bridie and Tommy Hargan, Ardmore and dear brother of Gerry, Ann, Sean, Rosaleen, Eileen and Doreen. Patsy’s wake will take place in his home although house will be private on Christmas day until 6.00pm. Funeral from his home on Monday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Ardmore. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if wished to Right Time Right Place Mental Health Project, c/o Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum 128 Lecky Road, BT48 6NP. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Eamonn Cathal Heaney, 50 Church Hill Road, Ballykelly

The death has occurred of Eamonn Cathal Heaney (Ballykelly), 20th December 2022, (suddenly) at his home, beloved son of Helen and Martin, brother of Orrin, much loved father of Eden, Noah and Roma: very dear grandson of Mary and the late Harry McCloskey, and the late Bill and Eileen Heaney and a dearly loved nephew and cousin. Late of 50 Church Hill Road, Ballykelly, BT49 9PW. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Eamonn will repose in his late home until his funeral to St Mary's Church, Limavady, for Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Monday, 26th December, interment immediately after in adjoining cemetery. Family time, only from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing by his sorrowing mother, father, daughters, son, brother, grandmother and family circle.

Tony Kealey, 27 Roemill Gardens, Limavady

The death has occurred of Tony Kealey, 23rd December 2022, beloved husband of the late Marie, 27 Roemill Gardens, Limavady, loving son of the late Willie and Mary, dear brother of the late Eddie, Molly, Rosena, Willie John and Seamus and a much loved uncle. Tony's remains will be removed from W.J. O'Brien and Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Monday at 2.30pm to repose at his home. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Samuel Henry Kerr, 3 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson

The death has taken place of Samuel Henry Kerr, 21st December 2022, (peacefully) at his sister Rosemary’s home, 9 Coolshinney Park, Magherafelt, 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.  Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Tuesday, 27th December at 2.00pm. 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.

Tommy Laverty, 8 Old Model Court, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Tommy Laverty, 23rd December 2022, (peacefully) at hospital surrounded by his family, 8 Old Model Court, Coleraine (formerly of Pates Lane and Killowen), dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Jack, Angela and the late Joan, dear father-in-law of Glenn and devoted granda of Hannah, Olivia and Jack. Service in his home on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for NI Hospice c/o Mrs Mona Murdock, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Jemma McDaid, 4 Dundrum Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

The death has occurred of Jemma McDaid, 23rd December 2022, (peacefully) at her home, 4 Dundrum Park, Foyle Springs, Derry, beloved daughter of John, (J.J.) and the late Marianne, loving sister of Darren, Ryan, Michaela and Darcy, devoted aunt of Adam, Matthew, Caiden, Callum, Kayla, Romy and Myia-Anna. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle and friends. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, 26th December at 9.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Alan McGinnis, 22 Carson Villas, Upperlands

The death has occurred of Alan McGinnis, 23rd December 2022, (peacefully) at his home, 22 Carson Villas, Upperlands, dearly loved husband of Mildred, devoted father of David and Jayne, a dear father-in-law of Diane and Stephen, proud granda of Matt, Sam, Charlie, Ruairi and Dean and dearest brother of Annie, Betty and the late Maisie. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore, on Saturday, 24th December from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Funeral service in Culnady Presbyterian Church on Monday, 26th December at 10.30am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP.

Margaret (Peggy) McLoone (née McIvor), 22 Grove Place, Derry

The death has taken place of Margaret (Peggy) McLoone (née McIvor), 23rd December 2022, peacefully at her home, 22 Grove Place, beloved wife of Eugene, loving mother of Marian, Rosemary, Eugene, Margaret, John, Patrick, Colette, Claire, Michael, Christopher and the late Gerard, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, a dear sister of Harry, Michael and all her late brothers and sisters and a dear and loving mother-in-law. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, 26th December at 11.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Dementia Society, Sevenoaks Fold, Derry, BT47 6AL. Family time please from 11.00pm to 10.00am. House is strictly private on Christmas Day and on the morning of the funeral. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Or Lady of Perpetual Help intercede for her.

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