Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Gerard Callaghan, 56 Whitehouse Park, Derry (Formerly of Bonemaine, Bridgend) - The death has occurred on September 5 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Gerard Callaghan, 56 Whitehouse Park, Derry and formerly Bonemaine, Bridgend. Much loved husband of Kathleen and dear brother of Ita, Helena and Kevin. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May Gerard rest in peace. Reposing at his late residence where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Removal from there on Tuesday afternoon, September 8 at 1.15pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Friend's Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Robert Campbell, 13 Laurel Park, Coleraine - It is wtih deep regret we announce the passing of Robert Campbell, September 6 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 13 Laurel Park, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of the late Evelyn, much loved father of Ian, father-in-law of Jill and loving grandfather of Amelia and Reuben. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7.00pm-8.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Wednesday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Open Doors or Tearfund, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey St., Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Ann Moore Fitz-Simons, 3 Waterford Drive, Coleraine - The death has occurred of the late Ann Moore Fitz-Simons, September 5 2026, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home and late of 3 Waterford Drive, Coleraine, dear cousin and family friend of the Strawbridge and Torrens families and beloved sister of the late Billy. House private. Graveside service and internment at St Paul’s Parish Church, Garvagh, on Tuesday, September 8 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her family and entire family circle. The Lord is my shepherd.

John McCartney, Great James Street, Derry - The death has taken place of John McCartney, September 5 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Great James Street), beloved husband of Maeve, loving father of Áine, John and Ashly, father-in-law to Brian and Naya, dear son of the late Harry and Mary, cherished brother of Martin, Noel, Peter and the late Mickey, Betty, Seamus and Tony and a devoted uncle to all his nephews and nieces and dedicated dog dad to Bailey. John’s wake will be at the family home in Donegal on Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 a.m. to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by cremation in Lily Hill Crematorium, Letterkenny. St. Pio Pray for him. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to ward 31 Altnagelvin Hospital.

James Donald (Don) McFarland, 73 Tirbracken Road, Drumahoe - The death has taken place of James Donald (Don) McFarland, September 7 2026, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (late of 73 Tirbracken Road, Drumahoe), much loved husband of Hazel, loving father of Heather, Carolyn, Ian, Janeen and the late Baby Ruth, dearest father-in-law of David, Jason and Pip, an adored papa to Eva, Baileigh, Ruben, Skylar and Myles, a dear brother of Noelle, Doreen and Lesley and the late David, Robbie, Lithgow, Beth, Margaret, Janet, Isobel, Mildred, Rosemary and Evelyn. House Strictly Private. Interment is strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place in Faughan Reformed Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 9 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) Faughan Reformed Presbyterian Church c/o Mr Trevor Magee, 40 Gortree Road, Drumahoe, Co. Derry, BT47 4AP. Everyone is welcome to call to pay their respects at D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Tuesday from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

Noel McKee, 18 Seafield Park, Portstewart - The death has taken place of Noel McKee, September 5 2026, (peacefully) at his home, 18 Seafield Park, Portstewart, dearly beloved husband of the late Matilda (Tillie), much loved father of Alwyn, Rod and Arlene, father-in-law of Susan, Elly and Daniel, devoted grandfather of Kirsty, Rory, Orla, Dougie, Thomas, Lucy-Erin and Conor, much loved twin brother of Derek and brother of the late Sloan. Service in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Portstewart Presbyterian Church Building Fund c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and friends.