Derry Obituaries – Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The following deaths have occurred:

• Dominic (Banty) Allen, 63 Coolessan Walk, Limavady (Updated funeral arrangements)

• Margaret Boyle (nee Clifford), 8 Oakfield Road, Derry

• Marie (Therese) Boyle (nee Bryce), 44 Church Street. Limavady

• Margaret Doherty (nee O’Neill), 54 Ardmore Road, Derry

• James (Jimmy) Doyle, 7 Coneyville, Culmore, Derry

• Theodosia (Dora) Lecky, Bentley Terrace, Derry

• Margaret (Marion) McKeown (née Badger), 36 Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt

• Elizabeth (Liz) Millar (nee Jeffery), Rihill Park, Kilfennan, Derry

• Mary (Minnie) Morrow (nee Watton), 22 Woodend Park, Articlave

• Hannah Elizabeth (Betty) Neill, 47 Grainan Drive, Derry

• Marion Elizabeth Workman, 10 Movenis Hill, Garvagh

Dominic (Banty) Allen, 63 Coolessan Walk, Limavady (Updated funeral arrangements)

The late Dominic (Banty) Allen passed away suddenly on 20th July 2024 at his home, 63 Coolessan Walk, Limavady. Beloved partner of Angela. Loving father of Brendan (Sabrina), Connor (Sharon) and Grainne (Richard), much loved grandfather of Leon, Peter, Owen, Rhys, Tiernan, Harleigh and Ada. Son of the late Joseph and Bridget. RIP Dear brother of Bridget, Joe, Eddie, Evelene and Joan. Deeply mourned by all the family. Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to: Autism NI Donard, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 8BH. Enquiries for Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.

Margaret Boyle (nee Clifford), 8 Oakfield Road, Derry

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Margaret Boyle (nee Clifford) peacefully at Waterside Hospital on 21st July 2024, beloved wife of Liam, 8 Oakfield Road, loving mother of Liam, Ciara and the late Ciaran, mother-in-law of Niamh and Paul, devoted grandmother of Ellen and a much loved sister. Deeply mourned by her extended family and friends. Her remains will be laid to rest at her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am before Requiem Mass at 10am in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial afterwards in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Waterside Hospital Patient’s Comfort Fund (WHSST) C/o WJ O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, Co Derry, BT47 3PU. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary prays for her.

Marie (Therese) Boyle (nee Bryce), 44 Church Street. Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Marie (Therese) Boyle (nee Bryce), 21st July 2024, peacefully at her home, 44 Church Street. Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Patrick RIP Loving mother of Finnan, Noel, Donal and Rory. A much loved grandmother of Connor, Ruairi, Emma, ​​Tadhg and Maeve. Dear sister of Sean, Grainne and the late Liam, Dermot and Anne RIP Deeply mourned by all the family. Family time from 9pm to 11am please. Funeral from her home on Tuesday 23rd July at 9.40am for Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church Limavady at 10am followed by burial in St Mary’s Church Irish Green Street Cemetery, Limavady. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to: St Vincent de Paul, c/o St Mary’s Parish Office, 115 Irish Green Street, Limavady BT49 9AQ. Information to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Margaret Doherty (nee O’Neill), 54 Ardmore Road, Derry

We regret to inform you that Margaret Doherty (nee O’Neill) passed away on 22nd July 2024, peacefully at home, 54 Ardmore Road, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Margaret, Danny, Olive, Felicity, Denise and Jim, much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Hugh, Danny and the late Olive, John, Leta and Tom.
Her remains will rest at her home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9 pm. Funeral on Wednesday at 11.25 am before Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary praying for her.

James (Jimmy) Doyle, 7 Coneyville, Culmore, Derry

The death has occurred of the late James (Jimmy) Doyle, 22nd July 2024, beloved husband of the late Mary (formerly of Lower Nassau Street), loving father of Colm, Jim, John, Gerard, Theresa and Bernadette, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and a much loved brother. His remains will re-interment at his home, 7 Coneyville, Culmore on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.45am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.

Theodosia (Dora) Lecky, Bentley Terrace, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Theodosia (Dora) Lecky, 21st July 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness. Late of Bentley Terrace. Much loved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Jacqueline, Jim, Robert and Olga. Dear mother-in-law of Peter, Thomas and Sinead. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Leaving her son Roberts Home, 74 Woodside Road, Newbuildings on Wednesday 24th July at 1.30pm for a service at 2pm at All Saints Clooney followed by burial at Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Macmillan Cancer support, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT476SB. All enquiries to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family.

Margaret (Marion) McKeown (née Badger), 36 Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt

Margaret (Marion) McKeown (nee Badger) who passed away (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital on 19th July 2024, beloved wife of Bobby, 36 Mullaghboy Lane, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of Keith and Colin, loving mother-in-law of Sharon and Charlene, cherished grandmother of Kezia, Samara, Nathan and Ben and a much loved sister of William, Netta, John, Ruth, Edith, Eileen and David and also a dear sister-in-law, has passed away. Home and funeral private at Marion’s request. Family and friends are welcome to attend at Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Tuesday evening (23rd July) from 7pm to 8.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Diabetes Research UK payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by the whole family circle. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” Philippians 1 v 21

Elizabeth (Liz) Millar (nee Jeffery), Rihill Park, Kilfennan, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth (Liz) Millar (nee Jeffery), passed away peacefully on 21st July 2024 at Foyle Hospice, formerly of Richill Park, Kilfennan, surrounded by her loving family, adoring mother of Alexander, cherished mother-in-law of Lisa, devoted grandmother of Sarah and Johnny and dear sister of John and Susan. All are welcome to pay their respects at WJ O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Liz’s funeral will take place later this week at Aghada Presbyterian Church, Midleton, County Cork. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. In peace.

Mary (Minnie) Morrow (nee Watton), 22 Woodend Park, Articlave

The death has occurred of the late Mary (Minnie) Morrow (nee Watton), 21st July 2024, (peacefully) at Hospital, 22 Woodend Park, Articlave (formerly Windyhall Park, Coleraine), beloved wife of Alfred, much loved mother of Sandra and the late Robert, dear mother-in-law of Uel, devoted grandmother of Debbie, Rosie and Laura and cherished great-grandmother of Madison, Priya and Brody. Service at her home on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to New Row Presbyterian Church Building Fund c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sorely missed by her loving family and all extended family.

Hannah Elizabeth (Betty) Neill, 47 Grainan Drive, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Hannah Elizabeth (Betty) Neill, July 21st 2024, at Altnagelvin Hospital. Much loved wife of the late Leslie. Loving mother of Anne, Gillian, Pamela and Wendy. Funeral service to be held at her late home, 47 Grainan Drive on Tuesday 23rd July at 12 noon, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired payable to Macmillan Cancer Support, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Londonderry, BT476SB. All enquiries to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors on 02871311321. Deeply mourned by her sons-in-laws grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The day you gave, Lord, is gone.

Marion Elizabeth Workman, 10 Movenis Hill, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Marion Elizabeth Workman, July 22nd 2024, (peacefully) at her home, 10 Movenis Hill, Garvagh, much loved wife of the late George, much loved mother of David, Jane, Alan and the late Richard, dear mother-in-law of Monika and Ivor, loving grandmother of Sam, Euan and Richard and a dear sister. Funeral service in Main Street Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family and friends are welcome at her home from 3pm on Tuesday. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her grieving family and all her extended family.