Derry Death Notices - Saturday, October 17, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Rosemary Bowerman (née McCloskey), 522 Seacoast Road Magilligan - We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Rosemary Bowerman (née McCloskey), October 16 2026, Peacefully at her home: 522 Seacoast Road Magilligan. Beloved wife of Edwin. Loving mother of Gabriel, Pauline, Gary, Sarah, Mark, David and the late John and Paul. R.I.P. A much loved grandmother. Daughter of the late Willie and Kathleen McCloskey R.I.P. Dear sister of Marion, Terry and the late Seamus, Kathleen, Jean, Elish, Liam, Tommy, Eugene, Hilda, Tony, and Sean R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 9pm to 10am please. Funeral from her home: 522 Seacoast Road Magilligan on Monday, October 19 at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in St Aidan’s Church Magilligan at 11am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Robert Raymond Clarke MRCVS, “Drumrainey” 8 Glenmaquill Road, Magherafelt - The death has occurred of Robert Raymond Clarke MRCVS, October 12 2026, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in his 99th year, “Drumrainey” 8 Glenmaquill Road, Magherafelt, loving son of the late Ethel and Thomas, much loved brother of the late Mervyn, Dorothy, Patricia, Harry and Noel, cherished uncle of Heather, Brian, Christine, Claire, Roy, Ivan and Keith, also a dear great-uncle and brother-in-law and dearest friend of Christine and Trevor Jamison and their family. House strictly private. A service of thanksgiving for Raymond’s life will take place in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Saturday, October 17 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Paul Grant, Lavey - The death has occurred of Paul Grant (Lavey), October 14 2026, beloved husband of Fiona and loving father of Molly, son of Jimmy and Teresa, brother of Kevin, Seamus and the late Raymond. Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 17 at 11.00am in Church of St Mary Lavey, via webcam Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Lavey, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, mother, father, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Paul’s remains are reposing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home, Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD link for directions Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.

Dympna Harris (née Mc Laughlin), 13 High Park, Foyle Hill, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Dympna Harris (née Mc Laughlin), October 16 2026, peacefully at her home, 13 High Park, Foyle Hill. Beloved wife of the late Seamus. Loving mother of Joan, Linda, Sean, Tony and Dympna . A much loved grandmother, great grandmother and mother in law. Dympna will be reposing at her home. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.40am to St Marys Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12.15pm.Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family time please from 10pm until 11am. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Celine McGilligan (née Flanagan), 55 Liscall Road, Garvagh - Funeral arrangements for the late Celine McGilligan (née Flanagan), Died October 15 2026 (Ballerin)x, peacefully at home, late of 55 Liscall Road, Garvagh. Beloved wife of Patsy; daughter of the late Tommy and Martha Flanagan; loving sister of Maureen (McKenna) and Ann (Robinson) and a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral from McKiernan’s Funeral Home on Saturday at 11:15am (travelling via Plantation Road/Liscall Road/ Coolnasillagh Road) for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband Patsy, her sisters and the entire McGilligan and Flanagan family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia NI can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.