Derry Death Notices - Saturday, November 14, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Adeline Averil Cole (née Neely), 31 Windmill View, Mullenan - It is with regret we announce the passing of Adeline Averil Cole (née Neely), November 12 2026, peacefully at her home, 31 Windmill View, Mullenan. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim. Devoted mother of Jim, Avril, Jill and Aron. Dear mother-in-law of Mary and David, Loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Sister of Adam. Funeral service in her late home on Sunday 15th November at 2pm followed by burial in Monreagh Church Burial Ground. Family flowers only, donations if desired Monreagh Presbyterian Church c/o Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 84 Duke Street, Derry BT47 6DQ. Family home strictly private. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel No. 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle.

James Robert (Bob) Ellison, Newark - The death has taken place of James Robert (Bob) Ellison, October 3 2026, Peacefully at his home in Newark, Nottinghamshire surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret Begley. Loving father of Armelle Ellison and Orissa Rhodes. A much loved grandfather of Callan and Rafferty Ellison, Selkie and Merro Erridge, and Eve and Ralph Rhodes. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Bob’s funeral will leave O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home 10 Ballyclose Street Limavady on Saturday, November 14 at 2.30pm for graveside service at 3pm in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Firectors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him.

Albert Edmund Gregg, 73 Bellshill Road, Castledawson - The death has taken place of Albert Edmund Gregg, called home November 12 2026, (peacefully) at Ann’s Care Home, Moneymore, 73 Bellshill Road, Castledawson, dearly loved and devoted husband of June, much loved brother of the late William James, Dot and Lily, loving uncle of Mervyn, Charlie, Anne and Georgina, also a dear great-uncle and dearest brother-in-law of Johnny and the late Andy, Robert and Olive. House private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Sunday evening (November 15) from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Funeral from his home on Monday (November 16) at 1.30pm for service in Castledawson Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research and Castledawson Presbyterian Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by wife June and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Bridie Hanly (née Harkin), Glasgow (Formerly of 2 Thomas Street, Derry) - The death has occurred of Bridie Hanly (née Harkin), November 10 2026, peacefully at her home in Glasgow in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael loving mother of Mary, Michael, John, James, Kathleen and the Late Anne. Daughter of the James and Annie Harkin formally of 12 Thomas Street, Derry. Dear sister of of the Late Michael, Phil, Paddy, John, Sadie, Frances, Annie and Kathleen. Requiem Mass and interment will take place in Glasgow on Friday, November 20 2026. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Marcy on her Soul. Our Lady of Knock Pray for Her.

Dorothy Kitson (née O'Brien), 6 Fallowlea Park, Caw - The death has taken place of Dorothy Kitson (née O'Brien), November 12 2026, beloved wife of the late John Kitson, loving mother of Kim, John, Karen and Kerry, mother-in-law of Tommy, Erin and Gerry, much loved grandmother of John, Stephanie, Nichola, Robert, Owan, Brandon, Luke and Ben, great-grandmother of Tegan and Poppy and a much loved sister. Dorothy will be reposing in her home, 6 Fallowlea Park, Caw, on Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will take place in St. Canice's Parish Church, Eglinton on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. The Lord is my shepherd.

Robert Murray Livingstone, 7 Corbally Road, Coleraine - The death has taken place 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 at 11am. 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.

Ian McLenaghan, 84 Carhill Road, Garvagh - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Ian McLenaghan, November 13 2026, peacefully at home, 84 Carhill Road, Garvagh. Dearly loved husband of Myra, loving father of Evelyn, John, Anne and Wendy, father-in-law of Frank, Lisa, David and Paul and much loved grandpa of Francesca, Adam, Molly, Will, Tom, Oliver, Georgie, Matthew, Ben and Archie, great-grandpa of Luca. Dear Brother of Anne, Kenneth, Lorna and the late Eric and Thomas. Family and friends are very welcome to call at the family home on Saturday from 4pm – 8.30pm and Sunday 2pm -5pm. Service of Thanksgiving in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2.30pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for NI Kidney Research Fund 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.

Brigid Sharkey (née Kerlin), Craigbane - Regrettably the death has taken place of Brigid Sharkey (née Kerlin), formerly Craigbane, Co Derry who passed away peacefully on November 13 2026 at Cornfield Care Centre surrounded by her loving family. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Hugh R.I.P and loving mother of Ann (Brendan), Hugh (Naoimh) Margaret (Trevor), Marion, Kevin (Sharon) and Helen (Malachy). Devoted grandmother of Frank, Joanne, Christopher, Kathy, Hughie, Aoife, Aodhan, Roisin, George, Oisin, Conal, Rachel, Matthew, Declan and Kate and great grandmother of George, Alfie, Alannah, Hallie, Josie and Sienna. Daughter of the late George and Anne R.I.P and dear sister of Annie Kelly, and the late Brian, Mary, Nellie, James, Mickey, Denis, Philip and Patrick RIP. Sadly missed by all her family, and by the staff and residents at Cornfield Care Centre, who became such an important part of Brigid's life in her later years. Reposing at her daughter Ann Kealey’s home, 37A Curragh Road, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4SE. Funeral on Monday, November 16 leaving her daughter’s home at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only and donations in lieu of flowers to Cornfield Care Centre - Patient Comfort Fund c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Brigid, Mary Of The Gael pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors 07747046084 / 07840052022

Rosaleen (Patricia) Toland, 148 Lecky Road, Derry - The death has taken place of Rosaleen (Patricia) Toland, November 12 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital beloved wife of Billy loving mother of Tony, Patrick, William, Danielle, Angela and the Late Helen Marie. A much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Patricia will be reposing at her home, 148 Lecky Road today (Saturday) at 11am. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.20am to St Columba’s Church Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Marcy on her Soul. Our Lady of Knock Pray for Her