Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Jennifer Beattie (née Brown), Eglinton - The Death has occurred of Jennifer Beattie (née Brown), August 21 2026 unexpectedly at home, Eglinton, Jennifer, dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother of Graeme, Matthew and the late Philip, mother-in-law of Natalie and very dear grandmother of Patrick, Owen, Finlay and Jude and beloved daughter of the late Rev Herman and Edith. Service of Thanksgiving on Saturday, August 29 2026 at 3pm in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church, Eglinton, burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Faughanvale Presbyterian Church c/o DJM Robinson & Son Funeral Directors, 121 Culcrum Road, Cloughmills. BT44 9DT. Lovingly remembered. "In heavenly love abiding."

Richard John Archibald (Achie) Loughrey, Limavady - The death has taken place of Richard John Archibald (Achie) Loughrey, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 25 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Margaret, Loving father of Richard, Rachel, Jayne and Emma dear Father in law of Andrés, Ewan, devoted grandfather of Roan, Ella, Archer and Finlay. All welcome to call at the family home on Wednesday. Funeral will leave his late home on Thursday at 12.30 For service in Balteagh Parish Church at 1pm Followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Balteagh Parish Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21bAghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Archie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle and friends.

Christine (Bella) Moore, 12 Abbot's Walk, Derry - The death has taken place of Christine (Bella) Moore, August 23 2026, passed away surrounded by her loving friends, loving mother of Caoimhe, Sean and Conan, daughter of the late Mary and Cyril and beloved friend of Eizabeth Toland who welcomed her and her children to her family. Deeply regretted by all her extended family and friends. Christine will be reposing in her home, 12 Abbot’s Walk. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Bella brought life and light to every room that she entered and was a loving friend to all.

Robert (Norman) Rosborough, 107 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings - The death has taken place of Robert (Norman) Rosborough, August 25 2026, Peacefully at home (in the tender loving care of his family) much loved partner of Helen, devoted dad of Peter, Claire and Glenn and step-dad of Robert, Matthew and Hannah, a loving father-in-law, an adored granda of Taylor, Jake, Reuben, Nancy, Harrison, Naoise, Parker and Beth, dearest brother of Joan, Billy, Ann, Gillian and Owen. Funeral service in his late home, 107 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday, August 27 at 12.30 p.m., followed by a walk in the Fountain, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. All are welcome to call at the family home on Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) W.H. & S.C.T. Ward 50 (Sperrin Unit) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “To know him was to love him” “One of life’s true gentlemen”