Derry Death Notices - Monday, November 9, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Carmel Deighan, 23 Belraugh Road, Ringsend - Funeral arrangements for the late Carmel Deighan R.I.P. Died November 8 2026. (Ballerin) N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home, (23 Belraugh Road, Ringsend) from 11am on Monday. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family Carmel R.I.P. beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Sarah; loving sister of Marie (William), Seamus, Paul and the late Kieran; sister-in-law of the late Anne and a much loved cousin and friend to many. Removal from her late residence on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin (arriving approx. 7pm). Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11 2026 at 11am. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Parish Webpage https://www.errigalparish.com/media.html). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Helen Jones (née Ferguson), 54 Shearwater Way, Derry - The death has taken place of Helen Jones (née Ferguson), November 8 2026, peacefully at home, 54 Shearwater Way surrounded by her loving family, Beloved Wife of the late Derek, loving Mother of Victor, Lorraine, Karen, Helena, Elizabeth and the late Rosemary, a dear Mother in law and devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service in her home at 11am On Tuesday, November 10 followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to St Columbs Cathedral c/o Adair and Neely funeral directors 84 Duke Street, Derry BT476DQ. House strictly private. The day thou gavest Lord is ended.

Brian Spence, 2 Mussenden View, Articlave - The death has taken place of Brian Spence, November 8 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 2 Mussenden View, Articlave. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, devoted father of David and Heather, son-in-law of Margaret and much-loved brother of Alwyn and Robin. Family and friends are welcome to call and pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 11 2026, between 6pm and 8pm, where the family will be in attendance. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Thursday, November 12 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at https://hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Anthony (Tony) Ward, 9 Creggan Heights, Derry - The death hsa occurred of Anthony (Tony) Ward, November 8 2026, peacefully at his home, 9 Creggan Heights, beloved husband of the late Lily, loving father of Myra, Peggy, Josephine, Patricia, Caroline and the late Ann and Tony, a devoted granda and great-granda, cherished son of the late John and Martha, dear and loving brother of Martha, Jackie, Colette, Stella, Teresa, Bernie, Valarie, Lena, Adrian, Pat and the late Frankie and a caring uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Tony will be reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock intercede for him.