Derry Death Notices - Friday, September 4, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

John James Craig Boyd, 82 Ardkill Road, Derry - The death has taken place of John James Craig Boyd, September 3 2026, peacefully at his home, 82 Ardkill Road. Dearly beloved husband of Sandra. Devoted son of the late Johnny and Lilian Boyd. Funeral in his late home on Sunday, September 6 at 1pm followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE or online www.adairneelyfuneraldirectors.com (funeral notices). Visitors welcome to pay respects between 12noon and 9pm. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 84 Duke Street Tel No. 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.

Margaret Hay (née McLaughlin), 44 Messines Park, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Hay (née McLaughlin), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on September 2 2026. Late of 44 Messines Park, Derry. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Billy. Devoted mother of Majella, Philip, Michael and the late Margaret Rose. Dearest mother-in-law of John, Majella, Oonagh and the late Billy. Loving Granny and Great-Granny to all of her dearest grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A much loved sister of Rosaleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Margaret will be reposing at her late home, 44 Messines Park. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, September 5 at 9:20am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Mura’s Church Cemetery, Fahan, Co. Donegal. The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am. Margaret’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn Webcam. No flowers please, donations in lieu of so desired to Air Ambulance N.I c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. "St. Anthony of Padua Pray For Her. Our Lady of Knock Intercede For Her" All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Norman Irwin BEM, Killowen House, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Norman Irwin BEM, September 2 2026, peacefully at The Cottage Care Home, Coleraine, late of Killowen House, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of David, Elizabeth and the late Margaret and Joy; adored and much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Funeral Arrangements Later. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Patrick Francis (Patsy) McLaughlin, Maghera - The death has occurred of Patrick Francis (Patsy) McLaughlin, September 2 2026, Peacefully at Milesian Manor Nursing Home, formerly of O’Hara Road, Maghera. Son of the late Patsy and Cassie McLaughlin. Brother of Seamus, Liam and the late Colm and Anthony. Uncle of Kieran (Tony) and Martin (Oonagh), grand uncle of Holly and Brother-in-law of Elizabeth. Patrick is reposing in J. A. Gormley’s Funeral Home, 1 Main Street, Maghera, BT46 5AA on Friday, September 4 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, September 5 at 1.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by sorrowing brothers, nephews, sister-in-law any wider family circle. Enquiries to J A Gormley funeral directors Maghera Tel: 02870531181.

Eva Nicholl, Killane Road, Limavady - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Eva Nicholl, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 29 2026, late of Killane Road, Limavady. Much loved wife of the late Arnold, loving Mother of Trevor (Margaret), Christopher (Karen), Cathy (Frank), Devoted Grandmother of Philip, Andrew, Matthew, Sophie, Daniel and Sabrina, dear Sister of Leslie (Dolores) and a loving Aunt. House strictly private. Funeral service will be in Christ Church Limavady on Saturday, September 5 at 2pm, followed by burial in adjoining Church yard. Donations if desired and cheques payable to Christ Church Building Fund or British Heart Foundation And forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Eva will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Peggy O'Neill, Camelia Court, Gobnascale, Derry - The death has taken place of Peggy O'Neill, September 2 2026, peacefully at her home in Camelia Court, Gobnascale, and formerly of Foyle Park, beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary, mother of Martin, Ann and Patricia, grandmother of Clara, Chloe, Jack, Conor, Cayden and Grace and much loved great-grandmother of Ava, Freya and Arlo. Peggy's remains will be removed from W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Saturday at 1.30 pm for interment in the City Cemetery at 2 pm. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

James (Jimmy) Rankin,144 Fivemilestraight, Maghera - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Rankin, September 2 2026, Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Veronica (née McKenna). Loving father of Joan Symington. Devoted grandfather of Peter, Mark and Lara. Brother of Joseph, Shelia Robinson and Veronica O’Neill and the late Teresa Harte and Margaret O’Neill. Funeral from his home, 144 Fivemilestraight, BT46 5JP on Saturday, September 5 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via webcam at: https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-maghera, Family time requested from 10pm to 11am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Paul, nephews, nieces and family circle. Enquiries to J A Gormley funeral directors Maghera Tel: 02870531181.