Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 22, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Christine Arbuthnot (née Brownlow), 48 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea - The death has taken place of Christine Arbuthnot (née Brownlow), October 20 2026, (peacefully) 48 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea, dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother of Adrian, Michelle, Nadine and Simon, mother-in-law, fun-loving grandmother of Naomi, Leah, Isis, Blake, Kory, Astraea and Darci and great-grandmother of Emily, Annie, Axl, Effy and Olivia. Service of Thanksgiving in Kilrea Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2pm followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. All welcome at her home.. No flowers please at Christine's own request. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing family and entire family circle. "And thou shalt be missed because thy seat will be empty." 1 Samuel 20 v 18

Ann Bates (née O’Hagan), 25 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt - It is with regret we announce the passing of Ann Bates (née O’Hagan) (Magherafelt), October 21 2026, late of 25 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt, beloved wife of the late Mickey, dear friend of Peter R.I.P., Shauna, Erínn and Aoife Speirs, Jackie, Colm, Hayley and Abagail Scullion. Ann’s remains are reposing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home, Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD link for directions Magherafelt, Northern Ireland - Google Maps viewing on Thursday, October 22 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass Friday, October 23 at 11.00am in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, via webcam Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by all her family and friends.

Martin Concannon, 37 Richmond Crescent, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Concannon, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 20 2026. Late of 37 Richmond Crescent, Derry. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Devoted father of Domen. Loving brother of Pio, Gabrielle, Hester, Dennis and the late Joseph, John, Kathleen and Marie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Martin will be reposing at his late home, 37 Richmond Crescent. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, October 22 at 9:20am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ. "Peace Perfect Peace" All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Norah Daly (née Tate), 58 Abbeydale, Derry - It is with regret we announce the passing of Norah Daly (née Tate), October 20 2026, Peacefully at Rushall Care Home (surrounded by her loving family, late of 58 Abbeydale, Derry) much loved wife of the late Bobby, devoted mother of Sandra and Kenneth and the late Leslie, loving mother-in-law of Antonio and Sue, dearest sister of Sheena and Carolyn. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Thursday, October 22 at 12.00 noon followed by Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Newbuildings Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “At Peace”.

Gerard Davis, Derry - The death has taken place of Gerard Davis, October 21 2026, beloved son of the late Kathleen and James, formerly of Grainan Drive, Belmont, loving brother of Mary, Joseph, Margaret and the late Ann, brother-in-law of Brian, Caroline and Charlie and a much loved uncle. Gerard will be reposing in his aunt’s home, 26 Shantallow Avenue on Thursday from 12 – 9 pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid's Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

John Duffy, 2 Kingsfort Crescent, Derry - The death has taken place of John Duffy, October 20 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, 2 Kingsfort Crescent, beloved husband of the late Rebecca (Ruby, née Ferry), loving father of Sandra and John and father-in-law to John's partner Jo, dear brother of the late Jim, Danny, Billy and Eamon and a cherished uncle to his nephews and nieces. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. John will be reposing at his home on Thursday, October 22. Family time please from 10:00pm Wednesday until noon Thursday. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, October 23 at 9:20 a.m. to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Josephine Hassan (née McLaughlin), 23 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny - We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Josephine Hassan (née McLaughlin), peacefully at Foyle Hospice surrounded by her loving family on October 21 2026. May she rest in peace. Late of 23 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Stephen and loving mother of Oisín (Conor) and Odhrán (Gráinne). Daughter of the late William and Bernadette RIP, dear sister of Eugene, Sheamus, Canice, Desmond, Hugh and the late infant Liam. Deeply regretted by her brothers, their partners, her nieces and nephews, friends, and the wider McLaughlin & Hassan family circles. Reposing at her late home - house private. Funeral on Friday, October 23 2026, leaving her late home at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven.Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice or Dog Leap Animal Charity c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Irene Johnston (née Ralph), Coleraine - The death has taken place of Irene Johnston (née Ralph), October 19 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Desmond, much loved mother of Tanya and Philip, mother-in-law of Chris and Nick and loving nana of Lily and Blake. Service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church on Saturday at 11.30am followed by interment in Portstewart New Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Irene’s cherished charity N.I.C.H.S. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle

Catherine (Kathleen) Kerr (née Doyle), 1 Beechland Place, Magherafelt - The death has occurred of Catherine (Kathleen) Kerr (née Doyle) (Magherafelt), October 20 2026, beloved wife of the late Desmond and loving mother of Philip, Deirdre, Peter, Micky, Patricia, Catherine, Mark, Stephanie, Richard, Nicola and the late Stephen, dear sister of Patsy (New Zealand), Brendan (Magherafelt) and the late Charlie, Eileen (O’Neill), Imelda (Hughes) and Hugo (R.I.P). Funeral from her home, 1 Beechland Place on Saturday, October 24 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, via webcam Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to the lifeboats Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea. As requested please bring no food. Wake time on Thursday from 3.00pm to 10.00am and Friday from 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Angus MacLennan, 2 Oughtymoyle, Bellarena - The death has taken place of Angus MacLennan, October 21 2026. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.Late of 2 Oughtymoyle, Bellarena and formerly Lochportain, North Uist, Western Isles. Beloved husband of Helen (nèe Boylan). Loving father of Marycate, Niall and Jamie. A Devoted grandfather of Jude. A much loved son of the late Neil and Catherine-Ann. Dear brother of Effie-Ann and the late Angus-Alex. Deeply regretted by all his family circle. Family home private please. Funeral service in his home: 2 Oughtymoyle, Bellarena, on Friday, October 23 at 1pm followed by burial in St Aidan’s Church cemetery, Magilligan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to: Marie Curie NI Belfast Hospice 1A Kensington Road, Belfast, BT5 6NF. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mariecuriehospicebelfast. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.

John Alexander (Mally) Millar, Derry - The death has occurred of John Alexander (Mally) Millar, October 20 2026, Peacefully at the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine (surrounded by his loving family), beloved son of Helen and the late John, a dear father, grandfather and brother. Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, October 23 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only Please. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. Peace is yours, memories ours”

Leura Adele Morrow, 92, Kinnyglass Road, Macosquin - The death has occurred of Leura Adele Morrow, October 21 2026, (peacefully) at her home, 92, Kinnyglass Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, Leura Adele, dearly beloved wife of the late Andrew Thomas, much loved mother of Alan, Brian, Gillian and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Cheryl, Angie, William and Elaine and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Service in Coleraine Free Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining burying ground. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired for MND c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Psalm 117 vs.15

Terence Kearin O’Neill, 57 Mitchel Park, Dungiven - We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Terence Kearin O’Neill suddenly but peacefully on October 18 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of 57 Mitchel Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. A dear father and uncle and devoted grandfather of James, Katie, Callum and Caleb. Son of the late John Hugh and Mary Elizabeth RIP and dear brother of Betty, Jamesie, Joe, Vola, Gerard, Owenie, Martin and the late Kevin, Hughie, Eddie, Jean, Alice and Marie RIP. Reposing at his late home. Funeral on Thursday, October 22 2026, leaving his late home at 10:15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to SVP c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.