Derry Death Notices - Saturday, November 7, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Michael “Mickey” Clyde, 52 Kings Lane, Ballykelly - Regrettably the death has taken place of Michael “Micky” Clyde of 52 Kings Lane, Ballykelly, Co Derry who passed away peacefully on November 5 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Loving father of Tracy, Shay (Tracey), Mandy (Sean) and Tara (Jeremy). Devoted grandfather of Jayson, Tony, Ellie, Rory, Carrie, Cahir, Caolan and Callum and great grandfather of Finlay, Olly, Eda, Seth, Louie, Mia, Corin, Cameron and Sadie. Son of the late Tony and Nellie RIP and dear brother of the late Roy RIP. Reposing at his late home. Wake commencing on Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Funeral on Sunday, November 8 2026, leaving his late home at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass at St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Internment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the following link https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only please and donations if wished in lieu to Dementia N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Gerard (Gerry) Coates, 34 Ashcroft, Belt Road, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the death of Gerard (Gerry) Coates, November 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by his loving family in his 72nd year) much loved and devoted husband of Heather, loving father of Joshua and Hannah, dearest father-in-law of Robert, a dear brother of John, Mary, Anne, Vincent and Francis, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, 34 Ashcroft, Belt Road, on Monday, November 9 at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in River City Church, Irish Street, at 12.00noon burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (made payable to River City Mission Fund) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die” “One of Life’s true Gentlemen”

Dr John Matthews, Prospect Road, Portstewart - The death has occurred of the late Dr John Matthews, November 4 2026, peacefully in The Royal Victoria Hospital, late of Prospect Road, Portstewart and formerly of Currysiskan House, Macfin Road, Ballymoney. Dearly loved husband of Doris, devoted father of Timothy (Shiona), Helen (Andy), Claire (Richard), Jessica (Dan) and the late Katie, adored grandad of Tom, Jack, Susannah, Katie, Edward, Murray, Keziah, Daniel, Benjamin, Zoe, Alexa, Jed, Cara and Zach, dear brother of Roddy and friend to many. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Monday, November 9 2026 at 2.30pm preceded by a private family burial. The Service of Thanksgiving can be viewed online via https://www.youtube.com/live/TxGeHKc02GI?si=_F1eeQfnPxMsRz_i. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for SAT-7 and / or Open Doors, 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.

Josephine (Joy) Moran (née Quigley), 235 Clooney Road, Greysteel - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Josephine (Joy) Moran (née Quigley), November 5 2026, beloved wife of John (formerly of Grafton Street), loving mother of Caroline, Denise, John and Catherine, mother-in-law of Paul, Eamonn, Barbara and Padra, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Marion and the late Kay and Michael. Joy will be reposing in her home, 235 Clooney Road, Greysteel, on Saturday from 12-9 pm and on Sunday from 5-9 pm. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.15 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.

Joe McVey (The Loup), 117 Ballyneil Road, Magherafelt - The death has taken place of Joe McVey (The Loup), November 6 2026, beloved husband of Noelle and loving father of Fearghal, Sinead R.I.P., Joseph, Claire, Aoife and Nuala, son of the late Matilda (Tillie) and Aloysius and dear brother of Pat, Brian, Columba, Aidan, Mary RIP, Roisin, Margaret Gallagher, Siobhan Corry and Rory. Funeral from his home, 117 Ballyneil Road on Sunday, November 8 at 8.50am for 9.30am Mass in Church of St Patrick The Loup via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Macmillan Cancer Care by clicking the link Donate to Macmillan Cancer. The wake for Joe will commence on Saturday from 12.00 noon to 10.00pm.