The following deaths have occurred:-
• Alan Clark, 10 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore
• Christina (Teenie) Close (née Doyle), 43 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan
• Mary Kathleen (Maureen) Gallagher, 21 Elmwood Road, Derry
• Jane Elizabeth Given, Browning Drive, Derry
• Euphemia (Famie) Kelly (née Ambrose), formerly Derry
• Patsy Mullan “Tin-Head”, 14 Glenview Drive, Limavady
• Eugene O’Kane, 114 Priory Road, Dungiven
• Terry Phillips, 12 Steelstown Road, Derry
• William (Bill) Thompson, 10 Gortree Park, Castlerock
• Karis Watson (née Miller), Crindle Lodge, Seacoast Road, Limavady
Alan Clark, 10 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore
The death has occurred of Alan Clark, 16th November 2023, (suddenly, but peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 10 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore and formerly 10 Wood Road, Tobermore. Precious Husband of Grace, much loved Father and Step-Father of Simon (Elizabeth), Roger, Andrew, James (Lisa) and Vicki (Andrew), proud Granda of Matthew, Peter, Sophie, Clarke and Thomas and dearest Brother of Frances ( Laurence). House strictly private. Funeral from 10 Wood Road, Tobermore on Saturday, 18th November at 1.10pm to Kilcronaghan Parish Church for service at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Worthy of everlasting remembrance. “…the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight” 1 Peter 3 v 4
Christina (Teenie) Close (née Doyle), 43 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan
The death has taken place of Christina (Teenie) Close (née Doyle), 17th November 2023, beloved wife of Eamon and loving mother of Declan (Linzi), Eamon (Patricia) and Owen (Carla), daughter of the late Annie May and Johnny and dear sister of John Joe and the late Theresa Shivers, Oliver, Dermot and Malachy and Owen. Funeral from her home, 43 Waterfoot Road on Sunday, 19th November at 11.30am for 12noon Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Please use parking at St Trea’s Ballymaguigan GAA Club.
Mary Kathleen (Maureen) Gallagher, 21 Elmwood Road, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Kathleen (Maureen) Gallagher, suddenly but peacefully, at her home, on 17th November 2023. Late of 21 Elmwood Rd. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of the late William and Kathleen Gallagher née Toner. She devoted sister of Liam, Jim, Anne and Paul. Ella loving aunt and great-aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, her friends and neighbors. Maureen’s remains will be reposing at her late family residence, 21 Elmwood Road. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 20th November at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Maureen’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke NI or Parkinson’s UK NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Her from her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercedes For Her. All Inquiries to Mr Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Jane Elizabeth Given, Browning Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of Jane Elizabeth Given, 17th November 2023, at Belfast City Hospital. Formerly of Browning Drive, Derry. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Given. Funeral service will take place in Clooney Hall Methodist Church, 36 Clooney Terrace, Derry, BT47 6AR at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 21st November 2023 followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to North West Methodist Mission, 19 Crawford Square, Derry, BT48 7HR. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family circle and her many friends. ‘In Heavenly love abiding’.
Euphemia (Famie) Kelly (née Ambrose), formerly Derry
The death has occurred of Euphemia (Famie) Kelly (née Ambrose), 9th November 2023, peacefully at County Hospital Hereford, England, (formerly of Foyle Road and Ivy Terrace), loving mother of Jeremy, Billy, Paul, Vincent, Peter and the late Jimmy, a devoted grandmother and great grandmother to all her grandchildren, dear daughter of the late Jerry and Lily Ambrose. She dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Famie will be reposing at her cousin Chris Doherty’s home, 5 Liscannor Park on Saturday, 18th November from 3.00pm. Funeral leaving 5 Liscannor Park on Monday, 20th November at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower 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 intercedes for her.
Patsy Mullan “Tin-Head”, 14 Glenview Drive, Limavady
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patsy Mullan “Tin-Head”, suddenly but peacefully but at home, on 16th November 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 14 Glenview Drive, Limavady, Co Derry. Loving partner of Christine and loving father of Stephen (Rosena), Lorraine (Charles), Niall (Virginija), Denise (Adrian) and Chloe. He will be very sadly missed by his extended family Ciaran, Geraldine (Andy), Orla (Martin), Chelsea (Adrian) and James (Annie-May). A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Dear brother of Seamus, John, Danny, Liam, Deirdre, Dolores and the late Briege, Emma and Isobel RIP Deeply regretted by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Sunday, 19th November leaving at 9.45am for 10.30am Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in Saint Matthew’s Church, Drumsurn graveyard. Family flowers only and donations if desired in lieu to Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland c/o of Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Inquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Eugene O’Kane, 114 Priory Road, Dungiven
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Eugene O’Kane, suddenly on 15th November 2023. May he rest in peace. Late of 114 Priory Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved son of Brian and Christine and loving brother of Brian (Nuala), Stephen (Julie Ann), Emmett (Charlene), Rory (Carole), Jude (Roisin), Colleen, Shane, Laura (Shaun), Aimee and Catherine. Loved dearly by his girlfriend Brogan O’Donnell. Grandson of Rene Kelly and the late Patsy and Kathleen O’Kane RIP Will be very sadly missed by his neices, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and the extended family circle. Reposing at his late home. You are welcome to pay your respects at the family home on Saturday 12noon – 10.00pm. Family time morning of funeral. Funeral on Sunday, 19th November leaving at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to LIPS c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Inquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Terry Phillips, 12 Steelstown Road, Derry
The death has occurred of Terry Phillips, 15th November 2023, very peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Maria, loving father of Eamon and Emer, dear brother of Barney, Eddie, Sean, and the late Paddy. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving his home, 12 Steelstown Road on Sunday, 19th November at 11.35am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Funeral Mass at 12.15pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. House private please from 9.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercedes for him.
William (Bill) Thompson, 10 Gortree Park, Castlerock
The death has taken place of William (Bill) Thompson, 14th November 2023, (suddenly at hospital), 10 Gortree Park, Castlerock. Beloved son of the late George and Lily, dear brother of Yvonne, Melda, Mildred and the late David; uncle to Jason, Marc, Luke, Carly and Philip, and the late David. Funeral Service in Christ Church, Castlerock, on Saturday at 2.30pm, followed by interment in St. Paul’s Parish Churchyard, Articlave. Flowers or donations if desired to Benvardin Animal Rescue Kennels, c/o Ms Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family.
Karis Watson (née Miller), Crindle Lodge, Seacoast Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of Karis Watson (née Miller), passed away on 14th November 2023. Late of Crindle Lodge, Seacoast Road, Limavady. Much loved wife of the late Alex, Beloved sister of Nigel, Gwenda, Douglas, Gerald, Janice and the late Desmond, Dear sister in law of Wilson, Wan-ju Wu, Irene and Mabel, also a devoted Aunt and Great Aunt to all her Nephews and Nieces. Funeral service will leave her late home on Saturday at 1.30pm for service in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and checks payable to Age Concern Causeway or Ballykelly Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
