Derry Death Notices - Monday, October 26, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Charlie (Charles) Adjey, Portstewart - The death has taken place of Charlie (Charles) Adjey, October 23 2026, suddenly at home in Portstewart, dearly loved partner of the late Jan, loving father of Zoe, Kim and Bronagh (Conor), stepfather of Joe (Catherine), devoted grandfather of Finn, Dara and Sinead and much-loved brother of the late Pauline. House strictly private. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects in Wades Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 28 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Celebration of Life will take place in Wades Funeral Home on Thursday, October 29 at 1.30 pm, followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Sea2It, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. A life well lived and remembered by his extended family, particularly in USA and Canada, and wider circle of friends.

Alan James Colhoun, 7 Cregg Mor Drive, Claudy - The death has taken place of Alan James Colhoun, October 23 2026, beloved husband of Jacqueline, darling daddy of Michelle, Leanne and Marc, father-in-law of David and Asia, loving granda of Zarah, Lee and Rubie and dear brother of Audrey. Alan will be reposing in his home, 7 Cregg Mor Drive, Claudy, BT47 4HT on Monday from 12 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 12.45 pm for funeral service in Lily Hill Crematorium, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, F92 PX3R at 2 o'clock. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to RNLI.

Robert Murray Livingstone, 7 Corbally Rd, Coleraine - The death has occurred of Robert Murray Livingstone, October 6 2026, Peacefully at home, 7 Corbally Rd, BT52 2LZ surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Helen and father of Robert, Laura and Mark. Service in J A Gormley’s funeral home, 24 Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine, BT52 2NU on Tuesday, November 17 2026 at11am. Refreshments at the Lodge hotel immediately afterwards. Everyone welcome. Deeply regretted by his family. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine. Tel: 02870531180.

Michael Augustine (Mike) Magee, Derry - The death has taken place of Michael Augustine (Mike) Magee, October 24 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of 6 Fortwilliam Terrace and Redcastle, beloved Husband of the late Monica, loving Father of Malachy, Michael, Gregory, Tracey and the late Gerry, a dear Father in law and Grandfather. Funeral service in Adair and Neely Funeral Home 12 Foyle Road at 11am on Wednesday, October 28 followed by burial in Ardmore Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5PM TO 7PM. May his soul rest in peace.

Bridget (Bridie) McAteer (née McGlinchey), Derry - It is with regret we announce the passing of Bridget (Bridie) McAteer (née McGlinchey), October 24 2026, peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady, beloved wife of the late Eddie (formerly of Creggan Road) loving mother of Martina, Paul, Arnold and the late Anthony, mother-in-law of Alan, Elaine and Bridie, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Fintan and the late Teddy. Bridie will be reposing in her son's home, 32 Oranmore Park, on Monday from 12 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Samuel James (Sam) McCaw, Castletoothery, Coleraine - The death has occurred of Samuel James (Sam) McCaw, October 24 2026, peacefully in the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, late of Castletoothery, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Trevor, Alan and Carol, father-in-law of Eleanor, much-loved grandfather of Andrew, Stuart and Heather and great-grandfather of Santi. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 28 at 12.30 pm preceded by a private family burial. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia Concern Causeway, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family circle. “The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Kevin McLaughlin, 10 Mary Street, Derry - The death has occurred of Kevin McLaughlin, October 24 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved son of the late Roisin and Brendan McLaughlin. Beloved Father of Emma, Jennifer, Ciara, Laura, Erin, Kevin, Roisin, Aoife, Michael, Sarah, Sean, Dermot and Ellie. Dear Brother of Brenda, Dermot, Carol, Shauna, Terri, and Roisin. A much loved Grandfather. Funeral from his home, 10 Mary Street, Derry on Tuesday, October 27 at 9.20am to St Columba's Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery, Lone Moor Road. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. House private please from 11pm to 11am.