Derry Death Notices - Saturday, October 24, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Thomas (Tom) Baldrick, 65 Benview Estate, Derry - The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Baldrick, October 21 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Nora, 65 Benview Estate and loving brother of Lexie, Elizabeth and John. Funeral service will take place in W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Saturday at 1 pm. Interment afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to St Peter's Church, C/o Parish Office, 60 Culmore Road, BT48 8JB. The Lord is my shepherd.

Annie Margaret Campbell (née Allen), 45 Blackstone Park, Magheramason - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Annie Margaret Campbell (née Allen), October 22 2026, Peacefully at Daleview Care Home, much loved wife of Jackie, devoted mum of Colin and Anne, adored granny of Sophie and Ben, dearest sister of Tommy and the late David. Funeral leaving her late home, 45 Blackstone Park, Magheramason on Sunday, October 25 at 1.15pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Magheramason Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Magheramason Presbyterian Church) c/o Mr. Leslie Hamilton, 12, Kerry Park, Magheramason, Co. Derry BT47 2TD. House Strictly Private. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The Lord’s my Shepherd”

Celestine (Cilla) Cleere (née Whoriskey), 9 Friel Close, Derry - The death has taken place of Celestine (Cilla) Cleere (née Whoriskey), October 21 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Burt), beloved wife of the late Noel, loving mother of Linda, Helen, John. Bridie, Brian, Sally and Grainne, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Whoriskey, a cherished sister to her brothers and sisters and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Cilla will be reposing at her home, 9 Friel Close. House private please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, October 26 at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Aengus’ Cemetery, Burt. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Raymond Andrew Cousley, 3 Fairlea Heights, Moneymore - The death has taken place of Raymond Andrew Cousley, Called home October 22 2026, (peacefully) at Benbradagh Care Home, Upperlands, dearly beloved husband of Noreen, 3 Fairlea Heights, Moneymore, much loved and devoted father of Barbara, Pamela, Glenn and Lindsay, dear father-in-law of David, Ernie, Julie Anne, and Jenn, loving granda of Melissa, Emily, Christian, Joshua, Benjamin and Esther, adored great-granda of Oscar and dearest brother of Doris, Des, Sheila and the late Arnold, Jack, Victor and Stanley. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” Psalm 119

Colm McGuinness, 5 Fernabbey Drive, Derry - The death has taken place of Colm McGuinness, October 22 2026, peacefully at his home, 5 Fernabbey Drive, beloved son of Anne, dear step-son of John, loving brother of Leanne, Harry, Darren, Sarah, Gerald and Caroline, dear son of Gerard Bradley, husband of Helena and father of Jessie, and a caring uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Colm will be reposing at his home. Family time please from 9:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, October 24 at 10:20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in Mullenan City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

John McKeefry, 44 Upperlands Road, Swatragh - The death has occurred of John McKeefry (Swatragh), October 21 2026, Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine (Chris). Devoted father of Joanne, Séana, James and John. Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Son of the late James and Anna McKeefry. Brother of Seamus, Mary McManus, Anna Kearney and Eileen Cassidy. Funeral from his home, 44 Upperlands Rd, Swatragh BT46 5QQ on Saturday, October 24 at 10.10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Granaghan. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine. Tel: 02870531180.