Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Ken Austin, Rosebrook, Drumrane Road, Dungiven - The death has occurred of Ken Austin, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on November 2 2026. Late of Rosebrook, Drumrane Road, Dungiven. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Barbara (Declan), Paul (Clare) Daddo of Carl (Katie) Ben, Ewan, Rhys, Ryan. House and Funeral strictly private. Family flowers only please donations to Benbradagh Resource Centre desired and cheques payable to Browns Funeral Directors and forwarded to 21 Aghanloo ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Ken will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Kenneth Robert (Ken) Bolton, 4 Railway Terrace, Castledawson - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kenneth Robert (Ken) Bolton, November 2 2026 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving Family, Kenneth Robert (Ken), beloved Partner of Mildred, 4 Railway Terrace, Castledawson, dearly loved Father of Kelda (Joseph), Karla (Clive), Paul (Davina) and Kendra (Kevin) and their Mother Norma, cherished Grandfather of Aiden, Will, Michael, Kamryn, Isabella, Christopher, Tiernan, Caolan, Elsie, Jamie and Keeva and dearest Brother of Daphne and Fred. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Wednesday, November 4 from 3:00pm – 8:00pm. A Service of Celebration for Ken's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5 at 2:00pm, followed by a private cremation at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Ward C7, Antrim Area Hospital (Patient Care), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts"

John Corcoran, 15 Mount Street, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John Corcoran, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on November 2 2026. Late of 15 Mount Street, Derry. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Donna. Devoted father of Kiera, Daniel, Seán and Shannon. Dearest father-in-law of Anthony and Staci. Loving Granda of Caitlin, Noah and Cillian. A much loved son of the late Timothy and Annie. Dearest brother of Nelius, Annette, Margaret, Tina, Tim, Paddy and Carol. A much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. John will be reposing at his late home, 15 Mount Street from 2pm until 9pm today, Tuesday 3rd November and from 1pm until 9pm today, Wednesday, November 4. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, November 5 at 9.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. John’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The North West Cancer Centre c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Keith Gilmour, Ballymadigan Terrace, Castlerock - The death has taken place of the late Keith Gilmour, November 2 2026, (peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family), late of Ballymadigan Terrace, Castlerock and formerly of Cookstown. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and much loved father of Jenny (Kris), Robbie (Mary) and Andrew (Elisabeth), adored grandfather of Rio, Anna, Florence and Charlie; Jesse, Gabriel, Ezra and Lily; much loved brother of Sheina and the late Neil. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church, on Friday, November 6 2026 at 1.30 p.m., preceded by a private interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Isaiah 43 v 1-4: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned. For I am the Lord your God – You are precious in My eyes, and honoured, and I love you.”

Annie Mary Hayes (née Moore), Mullaghacall Road, Portstewart - The death has taken place of Annie Mary Hayes (née Moore), November 2 2026, peacefully at Madelayne Court Care Home, Portstewart, (aged 103 years), late of Mullaghacall Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved mother of Lawrence (Agnes), Jimmy and David (Nuala); adored granny, great-granny and great-great-granny. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Friday, November 6 2026 at 2p.m., followed by interment in Ringsend Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Portstewart Presbyterian Church, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Ellen McAllister (Newbridge), 100 Deerpark Road, Toomebridge - Funeral arrangements for the late Ellen McAllister, died November 3 2026. Everyone welcome to call at Ellen’s home (100 Deerpark Road, Toomebridge. BT41 3SS.) on Wednesday, November 4 2026 from 11am to 9pm. Peacefully at the Macmillan Unit, Ellen, daughter of the late Henry & Elizabeth McAllister; loving sister of Oliver and the late Patsy, Sarah Kearns, Margaret, Frankie, Paul, Brigid Hickson and John; dear sister-in-law of Anne, Eileen, George and the late Caroline and Tommy and a much loved aunt and great aunt. Funeral from her late residence on Thursday at 10:20am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macmillan can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Myra McDermott (née Diamond), 18 Mount Pleasant, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Myra McDermott (née Diamond), peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends on November 2 2026. Late of 18 Mount Pleasant and formerly of 37 Nailor’s Row, Derry. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Paul, Eugene and the late Donna Marie. Loving Granny of Beth, Nathan, Owen, Charlie and Joe. A much loved Great-Granny of Avaeigha and Jaxson. Dearest sister of Johnny and the late Jimmy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Myra will be reposing at her late home, 18 Mount Pleasant. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, November 4 at 9.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. Myra’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. St. Columba Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Isobella (Isobel) McGregor, 13 Whitehill Park, Limavady - The death has taken place of Isobella (Isobel) McGregor, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre on November 2 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Late of 13 Whitehill Park, Limavady. Much loved wife of the late Billy. Loving Mother of Peter (Jacqueline), devoted grandmother of John ( Crystal) Jill ( Steven) Granny Bella of Toby, Finn, Noah and Robbie. Dear sister of the late Eileen, Lizzie and a dear Aunt. House private other than Wednesday from 4.00pm to 7.00pm for family and close friends. Funeral will leave her late home on Thursday at 1.30pm for service 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church at 2pm followed by burial in Myroe Presbyterian Church yard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Foyle Hospice and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Vincent Sweeney, 76 Maghermore Road, Dungiven - Regrettably the death has taken place of Vincent Sweeney of 76 Maghermore Road, Dungiven, Co Derry who passed away peacefully on November 3 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Eileen, loving father of Geraldine (Rory) Caroline (Liam) Pauline (Sean) Vincent (Brenda) Elaine (Owen) and devoted granda of Ruairi, Conor, Niall, Eoghan, Niamh, Tiarnan, Oisin, Cara, Emma, Cathair, great granda of Aodhan, Conall, Fionn, Clodagh and Erin. Son of Vincent & Sarah Sweeney RIP (Ballymagorry) and dear brother of Mary, Pat, Anne, Declan, Brendan and the late Don and infant Gerard. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) within the following times: Wednesday, November 4 from 4pm - 6pm with removal to his late home at 6pm. Funeral on Friday, November 6 2026, leaving his late home at 10:10am for 11am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.Link https://parishofdungiven.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.