McClafferty Funeral Directors

04/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene McGinty, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on 4th September 2025.

Late of 5 Shandon Park. May he rest in peace.

Beloved husband of Leonie. Devoted father of Julie, Eoin, Barry, Aileen and Joan. Dearest father-in-law of Bob, Lesley, Kevin and Gary. A much loved grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A dear brother of Freda, Bernadette and the late Sheila, Jack and Gertie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and lifelong friends.

Eugene’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 5 Shandon Park from 5pm this afternoon, Thursday 4th September. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 6th September at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Eugene’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html

Wake house will be private from 10pm in the evening until 11am in the morning.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to either Alzheimer’s Society N.I or The Western Trust Acute Care at Home Team c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

May he rest in eternal peace.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

01/09/2025

***Acknowledgement***

Phyllis McDermott née O’Kane

Died - 4th August 2025.

Martin, Ciaran, Darren and all the family would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who supported us during the recent loss of our beloved mum.

We are deeply grateful to all who called to the house, offered condolences, and shared in our grief. Your presence, kindness and support meant so much to us.

A special thank you to our cousins, friends and neighbours for their unwavering help, and to those who prepared and brought food—your generosity and thoughtfulness brought comfort during a difficult time.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Father Mongan for the beautiful and dignified requiem mass, and to McClafferty Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism throughout.

Thank you to Michelle, Ciara, Catriona, Aine, Charlene and Damien for the moving and memorable music that honoured our mum so beautifully.

We are also deeply thankful to Foyleside Medical Practice and the dedicated staff in A&E, Ward 41 and Ward 26 at Altnagelvin Hospital for the compassionate care and attention given to our mum.

Please accept this as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Phyllis's Month Mind Mass will take place at St. Columba’s, Long Tower on Sunday 7th September at 12.00pm.

01/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen (Eileen) Kelly née Wilson, peacefully at home on 1st September 2025.

Late of 36 Glendale Park. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of the late Dinny. Loving mother of May, Denis, Patrick, Christina, Annmarie, John, Deirdre, Damien and Sharon. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her grandchildren. Dearest sister of Noel and the late Mickey, Paddy, and Jamsey. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Eileen’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 36 Glendale Park from 7pm this evening, Monday 1st September. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 3rd September at 10:20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Eileen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh

Wake house will be private from 10pm in the evening until 11am in the morning. The wake house will also be private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to either Marie Curie or The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

“Pray for me as I for thee that we all merrily meet in heaven”

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

01/09/2025

***1st Anniversary***

Colm Johnstone

Died - 2nd September 2024

01/09/2025

***1st Anniversary***

In Loving Memory of Sheena Hopson née Anderson who passed away on 10th September 2024.

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Sister, Aunt and Friend.

No one knows the grief we bear,
When we all meet and you’re not there,
We miss you now our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more.

Our Beloved Boss Sheena’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on 11th September 2025 at 7:30pm in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower.

“May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

29/08/2025

***Acknowledgement / Months Mind Notice***

Kathleen Armitage née Rigney

Died - 6th August 2025

Kathleen’s brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces want to thank all those who sympathised with us during this sad time. All those who called at the house, attended the funeral service and sent cards. We were very comforted with all our family and friends who helped at the house and brought food. Thanks to Fr. Paul Farren and Fr. John Forbes for the lovely Requiem Mass and Isobel Caldwell and Erin Carlin for the beautiful music. Gratitude also extended to McClafferty Funeral Directors.

Kathleen’s Months Mind Mass will take place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7:30pm in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower.

27/08/2025

***Updated Funeral Arrangements***

Jim Hamilton

Died - 23rd August 2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jim Hamilton, peacefully at The Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh on 23rd August 2025.

Late of 21 Woodside Heights. May he rest in peace.

Beloved husband of Una. Devoted father of Cara and Kate. Loving son of Bernie and the late Jim. A much loved brother of Christina, Maureen, Thomas, Pauline and Briedge. A dear brother-in-law and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Jim's remains will be reposing at his late family home, 21 Woodside Heights from 4pm this afternoon, Wednesday 27th August. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 29th August at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

Jim’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link below:
https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

25/08/2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jim Hamilton, peacefully at The Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh on 23rd August 2025.

Late of 21 Woodside Heights. May he rest in peace.

Beloved husband of Una. Devoted father of Cara and Kate. Loving son of Bernie and the late Jim. A much loved brother of Christina, Maureen, Thomas, Pauline and Briedge. A dear brother-in-law and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Jim's remains will be reposing at his late family home, 21 Woodside Heights from 4pm this afternoon, Wednesday 27th August. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 29th August at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

Jim’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link below:
https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

21/08/2025

It is my absolute privilege to welcome and introduce our newest members of the McClafferty Funeral Directors team;

Ms. Catriona Gallagher and Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly.

“We are truly blessed to have such professional, kind and caring individuals join our team. Warren and Catriona strive for excellence on a daily basis and their compassion and commitment to others is their devotion”

Mr. Kieran Connor
-Proprietor-

20/08/2025

***Acknowledgement / Months Mind Notice***

William (Billy) McGuinness

Died 20th July 2025

We the family of the late William McGuinness, wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to all of our relatives, friends and neighbours who sympathised with us on the recent loss of a beloved husband, father, granda and great grand-da.

Sincere thanks to those who called to the wake, sent Mass cards & floral tributes. Also for those who travelled. We would like to thank everyone who prepared and brought food to the wake and to all who attended the funeral. Your presence and words of comfort were very much appreciated.

We would like to offer a special word of thanks to Fr. John McDevitt for the beautiful and poignant Requiem Mass. A special word of thanks to Sinead Burnside, Isobel Caldwell and Damien McAdams for the most gorgeous singing & music. It really touched us all.

Finally we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kieran Connor and all the staff at McClafferty Funeral Directors for their professional compassion and the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral. We will be forever grateful for their guidance and support throughout.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our families deep appreciation.

William’s Months Mind Mass will take place on Saturday 23rd August in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown at 6.30pm.

Greatly loved, deeply missed, your life was a blessing your memory a treasure.

18/08/2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Johnson née Doherty, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on 17th August 2025.

Late of 25 Farren Park. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of the late Gerry. Devoted mother of Paula, Patricia, Elaine, Gerald, Ciara, Kevin and Roisin. Dearest mother-in-law of Brendan, Bríd, Jonny, Eugene and Helen. Loving granny to all of her grandchildren. A much loved sister of Bessie, Paddy, John, Liam, Martin and the late Ann. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Eileen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 25 Farren Park from 2pm this afternoon, Monday 18th August. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 20th August at 9:30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Eileen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn

Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Flowers or donations to the Western Trust Acute Care at Home Team c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

St. Padre Pio Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

16/08/2025

***2nd Anniversary***

Jean Feeney née Bell

In Loving Memory of Mum

18th August 2025 marks two years since we lost our wonderful Mum. Not a day goes by without thoughts of her, her kindness, her warmth, her laugh, and the way she cared for everyone around her. She touched so many lives in her own quiet and loving way, and her absence is felt more deeply than words can say.
We carry her in our hearts always, treasuring the memories and the love she gave us. Though she is no longer here in person, her presence surrounds us in the little things, a song, a scent, a smile, reminding us she is never truly far away.

Prayer to St Thérèse
O Glorious St Thérèse, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire us, I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and spirit from the Heart of God, that I never fail to feel the comfort of your prayers. Gentle and loving Saint, hear my prayer for my beloved Mum. Ask our Lord to fill her soul with His light, peace, and everlasting joy, until we are reunited in His heavenly kingdom. Amen.