Derry Death Notices - Saturday, September 12, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Seamus McCartney, Staffordford Road, Randalstown (Formerly of Bellaghy) - It is with deep regret that we announce the sad passing of Seamus McCartney, from Staffordford Road, Randalstown (formerly Bellaghy), on Friday, September 11 2026, peacefully at home, beloved husband of the late Kate, devoted mother of Donna (Hamill), Joanne (Mulholland), Ciaran, doting grandfather to Mark, Caitlin, Tara, Jack, Muireann and Fiachra and ,brother of Margaret, Teresa, Patricia, Dermot, Brian and the late Archie. Seamus's remains will be removed from his late residence, 83 Staffordstown Road, at 11.20am on Sunday morning to St MacNissi’s Church, Randalstown for 12.00noon Requiem Mass. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Seamus's wake will commence on Saturday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, brothers, sister, sons-in-law Mark and Stephen, daughter-in-law Eimear, grandchildren and wider family circle.

Joseph (Joey) McConnell, 6a Fish Loughan, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Joseph (Joey) McConnelly, September 9 2026, suddenly but peacefully at Hospital, late of 6a Fish Loughan, Coleraine. Loving father of Lee, Joey, Andrew and Mark, much loved father-in-law, grandfather and brother, dearly loved son of Nora and the late William James. Family and friends are welcome to call at the home of his son Joey, 19 Knockbracken Park, Coleraine on Saturday from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm and Sunday from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral Service at 19 Knockbracken Park, Coleraine on Monday, September 14 2026 at 12.00pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Robert Richard (Dougie) Newell, Moneymore (Formerly of Stewartstown) - The death has taken place of Robert Richard (Dougie) Newell, Called Home September 10 2026 (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving Family, dearly beloved Husband of Sharon, Moneymore and formerly Stewartstown, loving Dad of Richard and Vicki, a dear Father-in-Law of Rachel and Lee, proud Grandad of Alfie, Edie, Harry and Milo and dearest Brother of Alma, Sam and the late Lucy, William, Jim, John and Mary. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Dougie's Life will take place in Donaghendry Parish Church, Stewartstown on Sunday, September 13, commencing at 2:15pm. A private Cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Laurel House, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Till we meet again"

Mary Elizabeth Young (nee McGregor), Limavady - The death has occurred of young Mary Elizabeth Young (nee McGregor), September 11 2026, Peacefully at Rushall Care Home, Limavady, (surrounded by her loving family in her 94th year formerly of 42 Sperrin Road, Limavady) dearly beloved wife of the late Robbie, much loved mum of Roy, David, Victor, Gregory and the late Alison, loving mother-in-law of Heather, Julie, Louise and Donna, adored granny and great-granny, loving sister of Eileen. Funeral leaving her son Gregory’s home, 191 Whitehill Park, Limavady on Sunday, September 13 at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in First Limavady Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm burial afterwards in adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to First Limavady Presbyterian Church Building Fund c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at Gregory’s home on Saturday from 12.00noon until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”