Derry Death Notices – Saturday, 8th June 2024

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kevin Shaun Crossan, 9 Colby Avenue, Derry

• Kathleen Jasinska (née Hatfield), Limavady (formerly of Leicester)

• Hughie Lockhart, 23 Beechmount, Feeny

• Lagan McAlary, Ballyclose Street, Limavady

• Anne McCaul (née Donnelly), 2 Troy Park, Derry

• Declan McGuigan, 448 Foreglen Road, Dungiven

• Brendan Martyn Moran, Derry

• Iris Smyth (née McCahon), 39 Oakfield Place, Kilrea

• Willie Taylor, 12 Broadway, Derry

Kevin Shaun Crossan, 9 Colby Avenue, Derry

The peaceful death has taken place of Kevin Shaun Crossan on Friday, 7th June 2024 at the Foyle Hospice, late of 9 Colby Avenue, Derry and formerly from Magherabeg, Manorcunningham. Deeply missed by his loving wife Yvonne, sons Alan, Richard and Daniel and daughter Sarah, grandchildren Lola, Mamie, Aoife, Noah and Cillian, sisters Patricia Meehan (Magherabeg), Sheena McAodha (Roscommon), Dolores Kelly (Derry) and Sr. Rosaleen (Dublin), brothers Gabriel and Eamonn (Magherabeg), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours Kevin’s remains will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Saturday, 8th June, from 4.00pm until 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday, 9th June, at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham at 1.00pm which can be viewed live on https://www.newtownkilleaparish.com. Private cremation will take place later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o any family member.

Kathleen Jasinska (née Hatfield), Limavady (formerly of Leicester)

The death has occurred of the late Kathleen Jasinska (née Hatfield), 5th June 2024, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady, surrounded by her loving family, formerly of Leicester, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Stephen, mother-in-law of Isobel, devoted grandmother of Claire and Joseph, and cherished great-grandmother of Oliver. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Sunday from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin on Monday, 10th June 2024 at 10o’clock. A private cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at a later time. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Hughie Lockhart, 23 Beechmount, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Hughie Lockhart peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on 6th June 2024, may he rest in peace. Late of 23 Beechmount, Feeny, Co Derry. Son of the late Elizabeth and Robert (Bertie) R.I.P and dear brother of Noel, Andy, Johnny, Margaret, Patricia, Joe and the late Lena, Bobby, Lily and Angela R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his sisters Patricia’s Home, 22 Beechmount, Feeny. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral will take place on Sunday, 9th June leaving his late home at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Josephs Church Banagher, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to WHSCT Ward 42 c/o Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Lagan McAlary, Ballyclose Street, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Lagan McAlary, passed away peacefully at his own home on 5th June 2024. Late of Ballyclose Street, Limavady. Much loved son of the late Eddie and Margaret, Father of Nathan, dear brother of Nonnie, Mandy, Sam, Joy, Scott and the late Pat, Carol and Gordon also a dear Uncle.nFriends and family welcome at his sister Joys Home, 13 Glenmore Gardens Limavady from 12noon to 9.00pm. Funeral will be leaving the Home on Monday at 12noon for service in Balteagh Parish Church at 12:30pm, followed by burial in adjoining Church yard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Heather King Cancer treatment and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family.

Anne McCaul (née Donnelly), 2 Troy Park, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Anne McCaul (née Donnelly), peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home on 6th June 2024. Late of 2 Troy Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Liam. Devoted mother of Deirdre, Eamonn and Oonagh. Dearest mother-in-law of Tom, Josephine and Mark. Loving nana of Orlaigh, Cailíosa, Kristian, Christopher, Jasmin, Alexander, Tiarnán, Lilyanna, Donnchadh, Piers, Sam, Caoimhín, Giorgia, Amelia and Rosabella. A much loved great-grandmother of Callum, Ella, Liam, Christopher and Aíne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Anne’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty funeral home and chapel of rest. Her remains will leave from there on Sunday 9th June at 4:30pm for 5pm arrival at St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn to repose overnight. Anne’s funeral Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 10th June at 1:30pm. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest from 7.00pm until 9.00pm this evening (Saturday, 8th June). Anne’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. St. Anne Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Declan McGuigan, 448 Foreglen Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Declan McGuigan peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 5th June 2024. May he rest in peace. Husband of Bernadette and father of Brian, Denise (Jamie)and Cathal (Aisling).Grandfather of Cathán. Son of the late Pat and Patsy R.I.P and brother of Colm. Reposing at the family home, 448 Foreglen Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from there on Saturday, 8th June leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Dungiven, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors, Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Brendan Martyn Moran, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Brendan Martyn Moran, 6th June 2024, peacefully at Foyle Hospice RIP. Dearly beloved Husband of Susan. A much-loved Brother of Joseph, Denis, Noel, Anne, Carmel, Eugene, Eamonn, Pat and the late Tony. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 at 11.30am in Adair & Neely Funeral Home, 10-12 Foyle Road followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE or visit www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com to donate online. House strictly private. Brendan will be sadly missed by his entire family circle and friends. All enquires to Adair and Neely funeral Directors 02871311321. Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever.

Iris Smyth (née McCahon), 39 Oakfield Place, Kilrea

The dearh has taken place of the late Iris Smyth (née McCahon), June 7th 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 39 Oakfield Place, Kilrea, (in her 95th year), dearly beloved Wife of the late Jack, much loved Mother of Owen, Patricia and the late Jacqueline, a dear Mother-in-Law of Denise and Eddie, a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a beloved Sister. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Iris’ Life will take place in Second Kilrea Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 10th at 2:00pm, followed by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts”

Willie Taylor, 12 Broadway, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Willie Taylor, 6th June 2024, peacefully at his home, 12 Broadway, beloved husband of the late Veronica, loving father of William, Cathy, Isobel, Tony and Joanne, a dear and loving grandfather, dear brother of Margaret, Jim and the late Patsy, Teresa, John, Tommy and infant Isobel and cherished father-in-law of Lorraine. Willie will be reposing at his home on Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Sunday, 9th June at 1:00pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Funeral Mass at 1:30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.