Derry Death Notices – Saturday, December 28, 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

 

• Robert James Clarke, 38 Gulladuff Road, Maghera

• Ryan Connor, Limavady

• Sylvia Eyre, Cairn Court, Coleraine

• Mary Harkin, 52 Fountain Hill, Derry

• Jean Loughrey (née McCool), 35 Josephine Avenue Limavady

• Desy McCartney, 81 Greenmount Avenue, Coleraine

• Colin McFadden, 48 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine

• Sonia Lynne Martin, 69 Mettican Road, Garvagh

 

 

Robert James Clarke, 38 Gulladuff Road, Maghera

It is with deep regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Robert James Clarke, December 27 2024, (peacefully) at Fairfields Nursing Home, beloved Husband of the late Betty, 38 Gulladuff Road, Maghera, a dear Father of Samuel, Thomas, Bert, Andrew, Wallace and Jennifer, Father-in-Law of Anne, Linda, Michelle and Heather, Granda of Julie, Robert, Bethany, Aimée, Callum, Rhys, Dylan, Jessica and Sammy, Great-Granda of Leo, Aria and Raven and a dear Brother of Meta (McCracken) and the late Cissie (Bruce). All welcome at the Family home on Sunday (December 29) and Monday (December 30) from 10:00am – 9:30pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Tuesday, December 31 at 1:30pm, to St. Lurach’s Parish Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke can be made online or payable to: D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Gone, but not forgotten.”

 

Ryan Connor, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Ryan Connor, December 26 2024, Peacefully at Belfast City Hospital. Beloved son of Florrie and the late Harry. R.I.P. Dear brother of Julie, John, Chris Vicent, Siobhan, Anita, Ann, Colm, Junior and the late Damein. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral from his Mother’s home, 80 Edenmore Park, Limavady on Monday, December 30 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

 

Sylvia Eyre, Cairn Court, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Sylvia Eyre, December 26 2024, peacefully at Madelayne Court Care Home, Portstewart, late of Cairn Court, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late RA (Mickey) Eyre, much loved mother of David, Rosemary and Elizabeth, mother-in-law of Maureen, Jeff and Nigel and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service in Coleraine Methodist Church on Saturday, January 4 at 12noon, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Coleraine Methodist Church, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “In heavenly love abiding”.

 

Mary Harkin, 52 Fountain Hill, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Harkin, peacefully at Deanfield Nursing Home on December 26 2024. Late of 52 Fountain Hill and formerly of 57 King Street. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Lily. Loving sister of Christy, Raymond, Sheila Paddy and the late John, Michael, Willie, Una and Kitty. A much loved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her niece Ciara’s residence, 61 Lisaghmore Avenue. Mary’s remains will be taken to St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road on Saturday, December 28 for a 5.00pm arrival to then repose overnight. Mary’s Funeral Requiem Mass will take place in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd on Sunday, December 29 at 12:30pm. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. The wake house will be private from 9.00pm until 11.00am. Mary’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

 

Jean Loughrey (née McCool), 35 Josephine Avenue Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Jean Loughrey (née McCool), December 27 2024, Peacefully at her home; 35 Josephine Avenue Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Norrie. R.I.P. Loving mother of Colin, Laurie, Carol, and Susan, mother-in-law of Stephen, Damien, and Bryan. A much loved grandmother of Paul, Erin, Imogen, and Luca and great-grandmother of Charlotte, and Kyle. Dear sister of Frances, Angela, and the late Annie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral from her home on Sunday, December 29 at 10.00am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.30am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

 

Desy McCartney, 81 Greenmount Avenue, Coleraine

We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Desy McCartney, December 26 2024, peacefully at hospital, late of 81 Greenmount Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer and much loved father of Derek and David, adored grandfather of Darren (Anna), Mark (Ann-Marie), Zara (Ryan), and Ryan; adored great-grandfather of Grace.bFuneral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Monday at 11.30am, followed by a Private Cremation. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

 

Colin McFadden, 48 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the Colin McFadden, December 24 2024, (suddenly), 48 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved son of Vera and the late William, dear brother of Joan, Julie and Diane. Loving father of Callum, Abigail and Tamzin. Service in St. Guaire’s Church, Aghadowey on Monday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a WIndsor Avenue, Coleraine on Sunday, December 29 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for The Red Cross or RNLI (Portrush) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his family and entire family circle.

 

Sonia Lynne Martin, 69 Mettican Road, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Sonia Lynne Martin, December 26 2024, peacefully, at Causeway Hospital, beloved partner of Willie, much loved mother of Hailey and William and loving nanny of Tily, Casey, Jay and Jude and dear sister of Deborah, Thomas, Heather, Donna and Ryan. Service at her home, 69 Mettican Road, Garvagh on Tuesday at 2.30pm followed by refreshments at First Garvagh Presbyterian Church Hall. A private family cremation will take place later. Everyone welcome at her home from Saturday at 5.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to MS Society c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and entire family circle.