Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 27th December, 2023

Paddy Leonard, 27 Dec

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Ellen Mary Birt (née Carey), 201 Glenravel Road, Cargan

• Ann Burns (née Begley), 9 Hatmore Park, Derry

• Marley Damron (née Palmer), formerly of Dunree Gardens, Creggan

• Charlie Grant, 13 Brookdale Court, Derry

• Victor King, Limavady

• Mary Lagan (née McGilligan), 66 Kilhoyle Road, Drumsurn (updated

arrangements)

• Jason (Millsy) Mills, 87 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings

• Noel Moore, 75 Milltown View, Drumahoe

• Josephine Rebecca (Jo) McNiff / Crossen (née Kane), Eglinton

Ellen Mary Birt (née Carey), 201 Glenravel Road, Cargan

The death has taken place of Ellen Mary Birt (née Carey), (late of 201

Glenravel Road, Cargan), 26th December 2023, (peacefully at home)

beloved wife of the late Patrick Hugh, much loved mother of Anne Marie

(Burrell), Vincent, Dessie, Seamus, Brendan, Clare (Mc Auley), Martin

and Declan and loving sister of the late Madge (Higgins) Ellen Mary’s

remains are reposing at her daughter Anne Marie’s residence, 197

Glenravel Road, Cargan, from where her funeral will leave on Thursday,

28th December at 2.20pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in Mary Queen of Peace

Church, Glenravel, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining

cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in

law Joe and Gerard, daughters in law Marie, Mary, Anne, Ita, Agnes and

Colette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all the family circle.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Family flowers only please, donations

in lieu if desired to: Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family Family

time requested each day between 10.00pm and 10.00am and House Private

please on the morning of the funeral. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell

& Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Ann Burns (née Begley), 9 Hatmore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ann Burns (née Begley), 25th

December 2023, peacefully at Ardlough Care Home, beloved wife of

Brendan, 9 Hatmore Park, loving mother of Gerard and dear sister of

Berna, Jackie and the late Kathleen, Eileen, Jim, Liam and Patsy. Her

remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Thursday at

9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment

afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for

her.

Marley Damron (née Palmer), formerly of Dunree Gardens, Creggan

It is with regret that the Palmer family wish to announce the death of

their dear sister Marley Damron (née Palmer). Formerly of Dunree

Gardens, Creggan. Marley died peacefully at her home in Seattle,

Washington on Friday, 22nd December. She was a beloved mother,

grandmother, sister and aunt and will be sorely missed by her family

and friends. May she rest in peace.

Charlie Grant, 13 Brookdale Court, Derry

The death has taken place of Charlie Grant, 22nd December 2023,

peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, husband of the late

Estelle, loving father of Sean and Ciárán, partner of Tara, stepfather

of Ciaron, Naomi, Shannon, Coalie and Odhran, devoted grandfather of

Brooke, Callum, Maisie, Maebha, Ciaran, Reagan, Rowen and Conloach,

beloved son of Mary and the late Connie, cherished brother of Deirdre,

Edward, Ciaron, Lorraine, Connie and Mairead. Sadly missed by the wider

family circle. Funeral leaving 13 Brookdale Court on Wednesday, 27th

December at 11.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass

at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of

Jesus Have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Victor King, Limavady

The death has taken place of Victor King, passed away peacefully at

Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving Wife and Family on 25th

December 2023. Much loved Husband Noeleen, Dear Brother of Elizabeth,

Alex, Lena, Marlene, Robert, Wilma, twin brother of Thomas, Jacqueline

and Martin. Also dear son of the late Joe and Jean and dear son in law

of Paddy and Kathleen McCloskey also a dear Brother in law, Uncle and

Great Uncle. The family home will remain private (Close friends and

family only) at this time and funeral arrangements will be updated.

Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to

Cancer Research or ICU Altnagelvin Hospital and forwarded to Browns

Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Industrial Estate, Aghanloo Road,

Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire

family circle and Friends.

Mary Lagan (née McGilligan), 66 Kilhoyle Road, Drumsurn (updated

arrangements)

The death has taken place of Mary Lagan (née McGilligan), Drumsurn,

died 25th December 2023. Mary (in her 95th year) peacefully at

Cornfield Care Centre dearly loved wife of the late Jim; much loved

mother of Rosemarie Harkin (Liam), Patrick (Christine), Kathleen Browne

(the late Francie), Eugene (Maria), Teresa Mullan (Anthony) and Colette

Meenan (Eddie); a much-adored grandmother and great grandmother and

dear sister-in-law of Annie McGilligan (Kilrea). Daughter of the late

Michael and Rose (née McIlvar) and sister of the late Johnny, Michael,

Tommy, Cissie (McGregor) and Jim. Family time 11.00pm to 11.00am.

Funeral from her late residence, 66 Kilhoyle Road, BT49 0PU on Thursday

at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Matthew’s Church, Drumsurn.

Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for

her. Family flowers only please.

Jason (Millsy) Mills, 87 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of Jason (Millsy) Mills, 25th December 2023,

suddenly at his home, 87 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings, (surrounded by

his loving family in his 50th year) much loved husband of Lisa, devoted

father of Jack and Jimie, dearest step-dad of Jordan and Dylan, dearly

loved son of Margaret (nee McKittrick) and the late Don, a special

friend of Tyler, loving brother of Irene, Cindy, Sandra, Raymond and

Christine. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only, donations

in lieu if desired to British Heart Foundation N.I. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay,

Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Very

deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family

circle.bGod’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.

Noel Moore, 75 Milltown View, Drumahoe

The death has taken place of Noel Moore, 25th December 2023, peacefully

at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 77th

year, formerly of 75 Milltown View) much loved husband of Ruby, devoted

dad of Denise, loving father-in-law of Graeme, adored granda of Katie

and Madison, dear brother of Stephen, Andy, Thomas, Doreen, and the

late Nan. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay and Sons

Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on

Thursday, 28th December at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin

Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to

Glendermott Parish Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (at the

above funeral home address). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral

Home today, Wednesday from 1.00pm until 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted by the sorrowing family circle.bHe died as he

lived, everyone’s friend.bPeace is yours, memories ours.

Josephine Rebecca (Jo) McNiff / Crossen (née Kane), Eglinton

The death has occurred of the late Josephine Rebecca (Jo) McNiff /

Crossen (née Kane), 25th December 2023, peacefully at Altnagelvin

Hospital (in the tender loving care of her family) a dear wife, loving

mother of Shaun, Erin, Ian and Elizabeth, devoted grandmother, dearest

sister of Irene, Betty, Noel and the late Bertie and Albert,

sister-in-law of Ernest. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St.

Canice’s Parish Church on Thursday, 28th December at 2.00pm, burial

afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, donations

in lieu if desired to St. Canice’s Parish Church, c/o Mr Ernest Moore,

38, Main Street, Eglinton, Co. Derry, BT47 3AD. Dearly loved and will

be sadly missed by her entire family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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