Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Aaron Stuart Davidson, 16 Parklea, Portstewart - It is with regret we announce the passing of Aaron Stuart Davidson, slipped away suddenly but peacefully on October 26 2026 at Causeway Hospital. Beloved youngest son of Maureen and the late Colin, much loved brother of Adam, Andrew, Alan and Alison, uncle of Joshua, Sophie-Belle, Annie and Elliot and loving partner of LJ. Family and friends are welcome to call at our family home, 5 Portrush Road, Portstewart. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 30 at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for RNLI (Portrush Branch) c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors. Forever young, forever loved. Sleep peacefully, our beautiful boy. Reunited with Dad.

Anne Dorothea Deighan (née Smyth), 22 Rectory Park, Garvagh - The death has taken place of Anne Dorothea Deighan (née Smyth), October 26 2026, passed away suddenly after a short illness at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast – late of 22 Rectory Park, Garvagh. Dearly loved wife of Seamus, devoted sister of Roy, Gordon and Jennifer and sister-in-law of Mae, Patricia and John - beloved aunt of James & Noelle, Naomi & Sarah and Nadine & Raymond. Service of thanksgiving for her life on Wednesday, October 28 at 12 noon in Main Street Garvagh Presbyterian Church followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. House strictly private but family and friends also welcome at the home of her sister Jennifer, 78 Ballygawley Road, Aghadowey. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, and cheques made payable to Main Street Garvagh Presbyterian Church, c/o Clyde Funeral Directors, 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh BT51 5HS. Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by Seamus and the entire family circle. 'The Lord is my Shepherd.’

Gary Johnston, Derry - The death has taken place of Gary Johnston, October 3 2026, suddenly in Fuerteventura, beloved son of Yvonne, late of Moore Street, loving brother of Fergus, Samantha and Damian, cherished brother-in-law of Gerald and much loved uncle of Nicole, Dylan and Rhys. Gary will be reposing in his sister's home, 18 Rosswater, on Thursday from 3 - 9 pm and on Friday from 12 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30 am for 11 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 The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Angela Kielt (née McBrien), 17 Pound Road, Magherafelt - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Angela Kielt (née McBrien), (Magherafelt), October 25 2026, beloved wife of the late Jim and devoted mother of Siobhan, Yvonne Francis (David), Roisin Quinn (Barry) and Fiona McCusker (Ciaran). Adoring grandmother of Conor, Joseph, Cillian, Padraig, Aoibhinn, Isla & Fionn. A dear sister of Margaret Rowan, PJ, Kieran and the late Terry Doyle (R.I.P). Funeral from her home 17 Pound Road on Thursday, October 29 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 sorrowing daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, sister, brothers and extended family circle. The wake for Angela will commence at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, October 27 to 10.00pm and Wednesday from 12.00noon to 10.00pm. Family time on morning of the funeral.

Monica Kitchener (née McCutcheon), 17 Greystone Road, Limavady - The death has occurred of Monica Kitchener (née McCutcheon), October 25 2026, Peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine surrounded by her loving family. Late of 17 Greystone Road, Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Derek R.I.P. Loving mother of Jennifer, Brendan, Colm, Raisa, the late Liam R.I.P. A much loved grandmother of Kobe, Erin, Tallon, Sophia, Sophie, and Lukas, and great-grandmother of Coulter-James. Daughter of the late John-James and Margaret R.I.P. Dear sister of Margaret, Christine, Veronica, Raymond and the late Patsy, Bobby, Bernie, Johnny, Hughie, Peter, Mary, and Michael. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 from 3pm to 5pm. Monica’s funeral will leave funeral home on Thursday, October 29 at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church Limavady at 10am followed by interment in Enagh Cemetery Scroggy Road, Limavady. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke. 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB https://nichs.org.uk/. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Rosemary McMenamin (née McGuinness), Derry - The death has taken place of Rosemary McMenamin (née McGuinness), October 25 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Ciaran, Deirdre, Fiona and Maeve, mother-in-law of Chrissie, Martin and Geoff and devoted grandmother of Aaron and Hugh. Funeral arrangements later. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Ross Robert Wilson, 8 Laurel Park, Derry - The death has occurred of Ross Robert Wilson, October 25 2026, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following an illness so bravely borne, devoted and much-loved husband of Nuala, beloved son of the late Alwyn and Margaret Wilson, cherished brother of Audrey and Craig (Jeanette), loving uncle of Joel, Aaron, Peter, Joshua, Megan, great uncle of Alexander and a very dear nephew. Ross will be reposing in his home, 8 Laurel Park, BT47 5PL, on Tuesday from 12 - 8 pm. Funeral service will take place in St Columb's Cathedral on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to friends of Altnagelvin to acknowledge the outstanding care that Ross received there, C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, BT47 6SB. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”