Derry Death Notices - Thursday, September 10, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Leo Doman, 21 Ballinacross Meadows, Nixon’s Corner, Derry - The death has taken place of beautiful Leo Doman, passed away on September 7 2026. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Leo will be reposing in his home, 21 Ballinacross Meadows, Nixon’s Corner. Funeral from there on Friday at 12.20 pm for 1 o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Family time please from 10 pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral, thank you. The Mass can be viewed live via this link:- https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown. Those we love don't go away, in our hearts they always stay.

Martin Gillen, Magherafelt - The death has taken place of Martin Gillen (Magherafelt), September 8 2026, beloved son of the late Arthur and Brigid. Loving brother of Gerard, Francis and Margaret (Neeson). Brother in law of Maureen, Linda, Alistair and the late Maryann. Uncle of Deirdre (David & Kieran), Niamh and Rory. Funeral from his home on Friday, September 11 at 10:30 am for 11:00 am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St John, Milltown. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sister, sister in laws, brother in law, nieces, nephew and extended family. St Martin de Porres, pray for him. House Private.

William (Bill) Keys, 53 Seymour Gardens, Caw - The death has occurred of the late William (Bill) Keys, September 8 2026c, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by his loving family, formerly of 53 Seymour Gardens, Caw), much loved father of Julie, adored grandfather of Kelsey (Adam), Scott and Michael, great-grandfather of Arlo and Jax, loving brother of George, Wallace and the late Tom, Jim, Noel, Herbert, May and Florence. Funeral leaving his grand-daughter Kelsey’s home 98, Glenshane Road, Drumahoe, on Friday, September 11 at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 1.00pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Foyle Hospice), c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry. BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call and pay their respects at Kelsey’s home on Thursday from 11.00am until 4.00pm, evening from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death” “Peace is yours, memories ours”