Derry Death Notices - Sunday, October 18, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Terry Hegarty, 10 Ranaghan Road, Moneyneena - The death has occurred of Terry Hegarty, October 15 2026, Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Mary T (née Donnelly). Much loved father Teresa McKenna, Terence, Jonny. Devoted grandfather of Kirsty, Natalie, Ryan, Donnacha, Olivia, Eimíle, Charlotte and Alexander. Cherished grandson of Joseph and Jeannie Hegarty. House private (Family welcome). Funeral from his home 10 Ranaghan Road, BT45 7EW at 1.20pm for 2pm Requiem Mass on Sunday, October 18 in St. Columba’s Church, Straw. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren, son-in-law Barry, daughters-in-law Emma and Emer, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine. Tel: 02870531180.

Mary Jo Kelly (née Craig), 7 McCorley Road, Toomebridge - It is with regret we announce the passing of Mary Jo Kelly (née Craig) (Toomebridge), October 16 2026, beloved wife of the late Owen and loving mother of Brian (the late Elaine Kelly), Sean (Bridget), Stephen (Sharon) & Scott (Kitty), dear sister of John (the late Margaret) and Mick (Sharon) and the late Sally and Anne-Marie, sister in law of Rose (Chris), Patsy & Sheila, Paddy (the late Deirdre), the late Frank (and Maureen) Kelly, Bernadette Quinn, Frances Colton and Brigid Wilson. Funeral from her home 7 McCorley Road on Monday, October 19 at 3.30pm for 4.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie.

Peggy Larkin ,115 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy - The death has taken place of Peggy Larkin (Bellaghy), October 16 2026, beloved wife of the late John Larkin and loving mother of Michael, Patricia (Carmichael), Martin, Bernadette (Kane), Colm, Frankie, Annie (McKittrick), Eleanor (Muldoon) and the late Margaret (Quinn), Sean and Seamus. Funeral from her home 115 Ballyscullion Road on Monday, October 19 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Anthony pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended Larkin family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for

Wilhelmina (Mina) McGovern, 129 Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo - The death has occurred of Wilhelmina (Mina) McGovern, October 162026, peacefully at her home, 129 Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, in her 99th year. A much loved sister, aunt and friend. Mina reposing overnight in St. Patrick's Church, Claudy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 1pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for her.

Philomena McLaughlin (née Browne), 7 Glen Vista Road, Derry - It is with regret we announce the passing of Philomena McLaughlin (née Browne), October 16 2026, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Sharon, Joseph, Katrina, Lisa, Clare, Brendan, Fiona, Shane, Georgie and Ethan, and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Philomena will be reposing in her home, 7 Glen Vista Road, on Sunday from 12 to 10 p.m. Funeral from there on Monday at 9:20 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Rad, Derry, BT47 3PU. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Nigel Semple, 71 Lodge Road, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Nigel Semple, October 17 2026, peacefully at home 71 Lodge Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Anne, loving father of Bryan and Gillian, father-in-law of Sue and Mark, much loved grandfather of Rebecca, Hannah, Michael and Peter and dear brother of Robin and the late Mabel. Funeral arrangements to follow. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland 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.