O’KANE, Margaret (née McLaughlin) - 18th July 2016, beloved wife of the late Harry, daughter of the late James and Kathleen McLaughlin, 138 Tamnaherin Road, dear sister of Willie, Liz, James, Pauline, John-Edward and the late Bridie, Kathleen and Patrick-Anthony and a much loved aunt and great aunt. Funeral from her home, 3 Bradagh Fold, Dungiven tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6.00 pm to St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Marie Curie c/o The Chairperson, City Friends of Marie Curie, 6 Mount Pleasant, Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8NW.

REID, Sarah Eileen (née Kinley) – 16th July 16, 2016 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family in her 88th year), much-loved wife of Bob, devoted mother of John, Linda and David, loving mother-in-law of Lesley and Ian, adored grandmother of Robbie, Patrick, Richard, Michael, Katherine, Claire and husband Mark and David, dearest sister of Peggy (England). Funeral leaving her late home, 1 Breda Park, Drumahoe tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm. Private interment immediately afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Chest, Heart & Stroke Association, c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 100 Spencer Road BT47 6AG. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

WATTERSON, Desmont – 17th July 2016 (peacefully) at his home, 85 Bellshill Road, Castledawson, dearly loved partner of the late Marion Clarke, loving father of Doreen (Pepper) and Roy, much loved brother of Eddie, Eric, Ben, Phyllis, Hilary, Linda and the late Jean and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP today (Monday) from 7.00 – 9.30pm. Funeral service in Woodschapel Parish Church tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support, payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c). Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

BANNON, John - 18th July 2016 (peacefully) at Foyle Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. John, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Linda, Paul and Roisin, a dear and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral leaving his home, 191 Seven Oaks, Knightsbridge, on Wednesday the 20th. inst at 9.20am to St. Columba's Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the CIty Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes, intercede for him.

BARR, James Alexander (Jamie) - 17th July 2016 (suddenly), dearly loved son of Samuel and Alison. loving brother of Andrew, Jack and Rebecca. Much loved grandson of Wesley and Josephine, and Raymond and Dorothy. 47 Carrowclare Road, Limavady. Funeral service in his late home at 1.30pm Wednesday, 20th July, followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery, Limavady. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to The Samaritans, c/o Adair & Neely Funeral Directors 92 Duke Street Waterside, BT47 6DQ. Deeply regretted by all his loving family.

DUFFY, Edward (Eddie) - 14th July 2016 (RIP), West Hartford, Connecticut U.S.A. (formerly of 2 Little Diamond, Derry), beloved husband of Angela, loving father of Paul, Emmett, Ciara, Lisa and Conor and a much loved grandfather of Rourke, Oran and Ronan, father-in-law of Jessica, Joe and Manny, loving son of the late Connie and Lily Duffy and much loved brother of Redmond, Eugene and Celia and of the late Connie and Ailish, loving uncle of nieces and nephews and of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Mass will be offered for Edward on Wednesday, July 20th, at Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty, Derry at 7:15pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, have mercy on his soul, Our Lady, Queen of Ireland, intercede for him.

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