Matilda (Meta) HARKIN (née Friel)

Date of Death: Saturday 9th May 2026 Town: Derry

HARKIN (née Friel) Matilda (Meta), peacefully at home on 9th May 2026. Late of 15 Elmwood Rd. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Patsy). Devoted mother of Majella, Jim, Georgie, Noel and Annemarie. Dearest mother-in-law of Liam, Pauline, Margaret and the late Ursula. A much loved granny and great-granny to all of her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Precious daughter of the late George and Letitia. A dear sister of Frankie, Pauline and the late Jim, George, Anna and John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Meta’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 15 Elmwood Rd from 4pm this afternoon, Saturday 9th May. Funeral leaving from there on Monday 11th May at 10:50am for 11:30am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Meta’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below;

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors. St. Joseph Intercede For Her.

Click here to watch the Ceremony online

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