Derry Death Notices - Sunday, October 25, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Isabell Barbour (née Anderson), 10 Iona Park, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabell Barbour (née Anderson), died in her sleep whilst on holiday in Benidorm, Spain on October 17 2026. Late of 10 Iona Park and formerly of 63 Lecky Rd, Derry. May she rest in peace. Beloved mother of Kevin, Eoghan and Claire. Devoted Granny of Leo and Ella. Precious daughter of the late Dinky and Betty Anderson. A much loved sister of Robert, Helen, Jack, Peter, Noeleen, Christine, Martina, Sharon and the late Sheena. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Isabell will be reposing at her late home, 10 Iona Park. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, October 26 at 11.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.bIsabell’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower webcam. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Elder Mitchell, 291 Victoria Road, Bready - The death has taken place of Elder Mitchell, October 24 2026, Peacefully at Parkview House Nursing Home, Castlederg, (in his 87th year), much loved husband of the late Rhoda (nee Faulkner), devoted dad of Lorraine, Raymond and Heather, loving father-in-law of Norma, Ernie and the late Warren, adored granda and great-granda, dearest brother of the late Uel and Sandy. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 291 Victoria Road, Bready on Monday, October 26 at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Marie Curie or Parkview House, Comfort 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 Sunday from 2.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”