Derry Death Notices - Monday, September 7, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

James (Jim) Daly, Rathbrady Road, Limavady - The death has taken place of James (Jim) Daly, September 2 2026, Suddenly at his home: Rathbrady Road, Limavady. Beloved son of the late Eileen R.I.P. Dear nephew of the late Charles, John, and Ann R.I.P. A much loved cousin. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone is welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral home;10 Ballyclose Street on Monday, September 7 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral from O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 8 at 10.30am for Requiem mass in St Aiden’s Church Magilligan at 11am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Gwen Dalzell (née Smyth), Portstewart - The death has taken place of Gwen Dalzell (née Smyth), September 5 2026, peacefully at St. James's Lodge, Ballymoney, dearly loved wife of the late Will, formerly of Seaview Drive North, Portstewart, much loved mother of James and Martin, mother-in-law of Julia and Hilda, devoted grannie of William, Peter, Laura, Rachel and Olivia, a loved great grannie, dear sister of Billy, David and the late Colvin and Brian and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Service of Thanksgiving on Wednesday at 3.00pm in Portstewart Presbyterian Church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o DJM Robinson & Son, 121 Culcrum Rd., Cloughmills, BT44 9DT. Lovingly Remembered.

Elizabeth (Beth) Frazer (née Marshall), Magherafelt - It is with regret we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Beth) Frazer (née Marshall), September 4 2026, peacefully at Causeway Coast Hospital, dearly loved wife of late Robert A. (Bertie) Frazer, formerly of Parkmore, Magherafelt. Much loved Mother of Michael, Richard, Stephen and Rosemary, loving Mother-in-Law of Charlotte and Rosemary, much adored Grandmother of Andrew, Loren, Daniel, David, Holly and Katie and her 8 Great-Grandchildren and dearest Sister of David and the late Jean. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening (September 8) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Beth's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 9 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery, Magherafelt (at 1:00pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt, BT45 5PP. “With Christ, which is far better”

Margaret Millar (née McLaughlin), 29 Tamlaght Road, Kilrea - It is with regret we announce the passing of Margaret Millar (née McLaughlin), Peacefully at Causeway Hospital, and late of 29 Tamlaght Road, Kilrea, beloved wife of William and loving mother of Thomas, daughter of the late Thomas and Annie McLaughlin, dear sister of Barney and John and a dear cousin of Ellen and Seamus McMath. On her soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. House and Funeral Strictly private please. Deeply regretted by the McLaughlin and McMath family circle.

Thomas (Tommy) Morrison, 45 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tommy) Morrison, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on September 6 2026, Late of 45 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Ethna. Devoted father of Tony, Brendan, Rory and Gavin. Dearest father-in-law of Mary, Breidge, Orla and Helena. Loving Granda of Ross, Lauren, Tom, Eibhlín, Kian, Maíre, Ava and Katie. A much loved Great-Granda of Finn and Fia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Tommy will be reposing at his late home, 45 Aberfoyle Crescent from 12 noon this afternoon, Monday, September 7. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:15am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 9pm in the evening until 12 noon. Tommy’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn Webcam. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of so desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Eileen McLaughlin (née Herron), Derry - The death has occurred of Eileen McLaughlin (née Herron), September 6 2026, peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Lavery Fold and Templegrove. Beloved wife of the late Michael, precious mother of Michèle, Fearghal, Léan, Ciara and the late Ann-Marie, darling sister of Seán, Gerard, Jim and the late Bebe, Anna, Mairead and Hugh, loving granny of Mark, Ellen, Eve, Aaron and Jonas, and dear mother-in-law of Tony, Mark and Salima. Deeply regretted by all her extended family and friends. Eileen will be reposing in her daughter, Léan's home, 18 Greenhaw Manor, BT48 7FD from 2 pm on Monday. The Rosary will be said on both evenings at 9.30 pm. House private after the Rosary until 12 noon. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.25 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral, Interment afterwards in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Inch Island. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Columba House. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Sr Clare Crockett, Servant of God, intercede for her. Saint Carlo Acutis bless her soul.

Lorraine Stevenson (née Lynch), 234 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings, Derry - The death has occurred of Lorraine Stevenson (née Lynch), September 6, 2026, Peacefully at her home, 234 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings, (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of the late Robert (Robbie), much loved mum of Joanne (Andy), Ryan, Shelly (Stephen) and Hayden, a loving sister of Artie, David and the late Jackie and Kenny, a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Tuesday, September 8 at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) Alzheimer’s Society N. I. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Monday, September 7 from 12.00noon until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The gift of God is Eternal Life” “Too good in life to be forgotten in death”