Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Ken Anderson, 71 Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine - The death has occurred of Ken Anderson, November 2 2026, peacefully at home, 71 Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, cherished father of Garth, father-in-law of Martha, much loved granda of Jasmine, loving brother of Alice and a dear uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. House private. Family and friends are most welcome to call at the Anderson family home, ‘Lodge Cottage’, 88 Lodge Road, Coleraine on Tuesday from 6.30pm-9.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm–5.00pm. Funeral service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Coleraine on Thursday at 11.00am followed by a private family Service of Committal. 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. Fondly remembered by customers, family and friends down through the years in old Coleraine.

Kellie Beales (née McCombe), 55 Glenshane Road, Derry - The death has taken place of Kellie Beales (née McCombe), November 2 2026, peacefully at her mum’s home, 55 Glenshane Road. Dearly beloved wife of Jeff. Devoted mother of Noah and stepmum of Jodie. Cherished daughter of Stella and the late Willie. Loving sister of Ashleigh. Auntie of Luke, Rachel, Carson and Harvey. Funeral service leaving her mum’s home on Thursday, November 5 at 11.30 for a 12 noon service in St Augustine’s Church followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burial ground. Family flowers only, donations to Little Orchids, Woodlea House, Gransha Hospital, Clooney Road, BT47 6TF or St Augustine’s Church C/O Adair and Neely Funeral Directors, 84 Duke Street, Derry. Visitors welcome to pay respects Tuesday and Wednesday between 2pm & 8pm. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel No. 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. To know her was to love her.

Meta Cameron (née Macaulay), Coleraine - The death has occurred of Meta Cameron (née Macaulay), November 1 2026, peacefully at The Cottage Care Home, Coleraine, formerly of 7 Broomhill Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, devoted mother of Harold and David, much loved mother-in-law of Jenny and Wendy. Loving Nana and Granny of Anna, Simon, Christian, Nathan and Emily. All are welcome to call, meet the family and pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 3 between 6 – 8pm. A Celebration of Thanksgiving for her 99 years will be held in Killaig Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 4 at 1.30pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Cancer Research NI, of which Meta had a lifelong connection to, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at https://hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mary Elizabeth Dougan (née McIever), Coleraine - Funeral arrangements for the late Mary Elizabeth Dougan (née McIever) Died October 31 2026. (Coleraine). N.B. House private please. Died at Causeway Hospital, beloved wife of Patsy; loving mother of Patrick and Maria; dear mother-in-law of Karen and much adored granny of Christopher and Conor. Daughter of the late Pat and Nan McIever. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 4 2026 at 10am in St. John’s Church, Coleraine. (Mass can be viewed on the Parish Youtube Page www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5dkV1j8QeTIA6BkUVRxEA) Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Donations if desired to NI Children’s Hospice can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Ethel Downey, Kilrea - It is with deep regret we announe the passin of Ethel Downey, October 30 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Kilrea and formerly of Cookstown, dearly beloved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother of Jan (Ian), Ron (Helen) and Gail (Paul), much loved grandma to Bob (Iram), Sam, Jade, Tye, Leah, Madison, Oliver, Evie and Cora and dear sister of Ronnie, Miranda, Maree and the late Joyce and a much adored auntie. Service in James McMullan and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11am followed by interment in Kilrea Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and the entire family circle.

Andy Gormely, Crumlin, Dublin (formerly of Claudy) - The death has taken place on November 1 2026 at the Donegal Hospice of Andy Gormley, Crumlin, Dublin and formerly of Claudy, Co. Derry. Much loved father of Lisa and Andrew, beloved son of the late Andy and Lily Gormley and much loved brother of Michael, Seamus, Anne and the late Martin, John and Marie. Reposing overnight at St Patrick`s Church, Claudy. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (November 3) at 11a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter, brothers, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy

Bernard (Brian) Higgins, Carhall Road, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Bernard (Brian) Higgins, (late of Carthall Rd, Coleraine) Peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, son of the late Joe and Esther Higgins. Brian is reposing at Dempsey’s Funeral Home, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QA. His remains will be removed from above on Tuesday at 9am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church, Coleraine. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Dunboe Churchyard. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Fondly remembered by family and friends. Enquiries to Dempsey Funeral Directors, Kilrea 02829540226.

Elaine Mallett, Derry - The deah has occurred of Elaine Mallett, October 31 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, formerly of Hollymount Park, loving mother of Daryl, Lee and Nicola, devoted grandmother of Aaron and Clodagh, cherished daughter of the late Lily and James and dear sister of Bernie, Ryan and Carol. Elaine will be reposing in her son's home, 7 Stoney Drive, BT47 2UG. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Ria McGinley (née Bamford), Stradowen Drive, Strathfoyle, Derry - The death has taken place of Ria McGinley (née Bamford), November 1 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Seamus, Stradowen Drive, Strathfoyle, loving mother of Vonnie, Seamus, Julie and the late baby Nancy, devoted grandmother of Ferdia, Tiernan, Nicole, Tommy, Grace, Alfie and Aoife and dear sister of Doreen, Tony, Bridie, Robert, Georgie, Sandra and the late Phil, Vera and Paula. Reposing at St Oliver’s Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Noel O'Neill, Coolagh Road, Greysteel - The death has taken place of Noel O'Neill, November 1 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, late Coolagh Road, Greysteel, beloved son of the late Patrick and Susan, loving brother of Sheila, Anne, Seamus, Hugh, Gerard, Dolores and the late John, Columba, Bernadette, Bridie, Patsy, Sean, Kathleen, Rosarii and Stella. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday from 6 - 10 pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale, on Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Mary (Celia) Walker (née Doherty), 12 Mount Pleasant, Culmore Road, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mary (Celia) Walker (née Doherty), November 1 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Sean and Raymond, cherished mother-in-law of Marilla and dear sister of the late Lila, Tony, Una, Jackie and Raymond. Celia will be reposing in her home, 12 Mount Pleasant, Culmore Road, on Tuesday from 3 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.30 am for 12 o'clock Requiem Mass on Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

William Albert (Bertie) Walker, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of William Albert (Bertie) Walker, November 1 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, formerly of 6 Roe Gardens, Irish Street in his 94th year), much loved husband of the late Laura, loving father of Geoffrey, Sharon and Ralph, dear father-in-law of Ken and Julie, an adored granda and great-granda. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, November 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) Cancer Research U.K. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (at the above Funeral Home address). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home to pay their respects on Tuesday from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.”

Grace Wallace (née Fields), 82 Glenrandel, Eglinton - The death has occurred of Grace Wallace (née Fields), October 31 2026, Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved wife of Gordon. Much loved and cherished daughter of June (Martin) and the late Fran. Loving sister of Deborah, Jane and the late Mark. Devoted auntie of Louis, Francis and Marcus. Great-auntie of Alexander, Hailey, Margot and Maud. Funeral leaving her late home 82 Glenrandel, Eglinton BT47 3XW on Wednesday, November a4 t 11:30am for a 12:30 service in St Columbs Cathedral, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to North west cancer unit. Cheques made payable to WH&SCT C/O Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 84 Duke Street, Derry or any family member. Visitors welcome to Grace’s home from Tuesday between 12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. “The day thou gavest Lord is ended”