The death has occurred of:
Patrick McDermott
Patrick McDermott’s Month’s Mind & Acknowledgment
Mary, Anne and George, the sisters and brother of the late Patrick McDermott, 1 Camowen Terrace, Omagh and formerly 3 Foyle Park, Portstewart wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement; to family, friends and neighbours who attended the wake, Funeral Mass (or joined us via webcam) and burial, and to those who offered messages of condolence by telephone, text, social media and cards. Many of you travelled long distances to be with us and your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. Thank you to those that gathered along the route to the church and to those that donated to Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke. Thanks to the paramedics, PSNI and Coroner's office. Your sensitivity and respect were very much appreciated at this difficult time.
We thank Fr. Kevin McElhennon for his support throughout the wake and for celebrating Patrick's Requiem Mass, it gave us strength and comfort at this sad time. Thanks also to Fr. Barney McAleer a good friend of Patrick’s for assisting Fr. Kevin and extending his condolences. Thanks to Fr. Kevin McGuckien of Portstewart for his support and kindness.
Thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours who provided so much help and support during the wake, bringing food and refreshments, and tirelessly making and serving tea: your time, generosity and kindness will never be forgotten.
We are grateful to Patrick's friends Michael Duffy, Ollie Pancott, Aidan McDermott, Declan Kelly and Roger Keenan for carrying Patrick’s coffin. Thanks to cousins Angela Montague, Shanah and Luke Cauldwell, and Ciara Kennedy for reading at his Requiem Mass.
Thanks to Siobhan Robinson and Damian Cullen for the beautiful singing and music, and a special thanks to Trevor Keys, a good friend of Patrick’s from the Portstewart Ukulele Band who travelled to play and sing the Recessional Hymn, How Great Thou Art. They added so much to Patrick’s Requiem Mass.
Thank you to the Sacristan, Eucharistic Ministers and those that prepared the grave. Thank you to Sheenagh, Bumble Bee Garden Florists, Dromore, for the beautiful flowers. Thank you to Mairead and Mark McBride, your gentle care in provision of refreshments is very much appreciated. We are very grateful to Dr. James Harley, Dr. Dearbhla Harley, Christina Lagan and all the team at Portstewart Family Practice for their care for Patrick. Our thanks to Dr. Christine Hughes, Consultant Cardiologist, Causeway Hospital and her team; to Dr. Damian McCall, Consultant Cardiologist, Inherited Cardiac Conditions Service and his team Belfast City hospital. Patrick spoke highly of you all.
Our thanks also to Bernard Maguire of McDermott’s Pharmacy, Dromore; to Patrick Slevin of Slevin’s Chemist, Omagh and to Kevin Kelly of Kelly's Chemist, Omagh for their professional provision of all our Patrick’s medicines.
We are very grateful to Patrick McAtee of McAtee Funeral Directors and his team for their support, guidance, professionalism and particularly their sensitivity at this sad time.
A special mention of thanks to Marian and Michael Duffy for their enduring support. We are overwhelmed by the kindness we have received. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and everlasting gratitude to you all.
Patrick's life was lived with generosity, kindness, respect and love for others. He would have been touched by the outpouring of grief and love at his passing. Your kindness and support have been a great comfort during this difficult time. We thank you also for your support to Patrick during his life.
Patrick’s Month’s Mind will be celebrated at the 4.30pm Vigil Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart on Saturday 27th June AND ALSO at the 11.15am Mass in St. Mary’s, Killyclogher on Sunday 28th June.
St. Padre Pio pray for him.