Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

John Convery, The Rock, 11 Drumard Road, Knockloghrim - The death has taken place of John Convery (The Rock, Lavey), Died October 26 2026. Everyone welcome to call at the family home (The Rock, 11 Drumard Road, Knockloghrim. BT45 8QA) on Wednesday, October 28 2026 from 12 noon to 9pm. Family time after please. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family John R.I.P. beloved husband of Mary (née McGill); loving father of Anna (Doug), Séan (Creea), Deirdre, Catherine (Steven), Eithné (James) and Gerard (Mairead) and much adored granda of Conor, Colm, Grace, Caitlin, James, Cara, Annie, JP, Rose, Isla, Orlagh and John. Son of the late John and Annie and dear brother of Jean Kearney, Foy, Anne Hand, Martin, Dympna Currams and the late JP, Colm, Brendan and Mari. Funeral from his late residence on Thursday, October 29 at 11:20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey (Requiem Mass can be viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire Convery and McGill family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Saint Vincent De Paul can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Stewart Doey, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Stewart Doey, October 27 2026, (peacefully) at The Bohill Care Home, Coleraine, dear husband of the late Rose, father of Cairan and Veder, dear brother of Kathleen, Mary and John, loving companion of the late Gwen and like a father to Eamond, Marlyn, Carmen, Cindy, Belinda, Bryan and Darren and a loving grandfather. Service of Thanksgiving in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Thursday at 12.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Dementia N.I. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

William (James) Donnell, 78 Lowertown Road, Ballymagorry - The death has taken place of William (James) Donnell, October 26 2026, Suddenly at home (78 Lowertown Road, Ballymagorry, surrounded by his loving family), much loved son of the late Meta and John Donnell, loving brother of Anne and the late Ian, and a dear cousin. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Thursday, October 29 at 12.30 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Donagheady Presbyterian Church at 1.00 p.m., burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. All are welcome to call and pay their respects at the Funeral Home (above address) on Wednesday from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Family home is strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donagheady Presbyterian Church c/o Ms Joyce Vaughan, 40 Altrest Road, Bready, BT82 0BZ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “At Home with the Lord.”

Monica Kitchener (née McCutcheon), 17 Greystone Road, Limavady - The death has taken place 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 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.

Robert Murray Livingstone, 7 Corbally Road, Coleraine - The death has occurred of Robert Murray Livingstone, October 6 2026, Peacefully at home, 7 Corbally Rd, BT52 2LZ surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Helen and father of Robert, Laura and Mark. Service in J A Gormley’s funeral home, 24 Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine, BT52 2NU on Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 11am. Refreshments at the Lodge hotel immediately afterwards. Everyone welcome. Deeply regretted by his family. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine. Tel: 02870531180.

Colm McLaughlin, 31 Shandon Park, Derry - The death has occurred of Colm McLaughlin, October 26 2026, peacefully at Waterside Hospital, beloved husband of the late Patricia, loving father of Michael, Colm and Peter, father-in-law of Natale and Caroline, much loved grandfather of C.J., Caolan, Conor and Joshua, cherished great-grandfather of Erik and August and dear brother of Sean and the late Billy, Mickey, Pat (Twin), Mary and Neil. Colm will be reposing in his home, 31 Shandon Park, on Wednesday from 11 am to 10 pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. 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. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Rosemary McMenamin (née McGuinness), 5 Ardlough Road, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the passing 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. Rosemary will be reposing in her home, 5 Ardlough Road. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.30 am for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Isabel (Isa) O’Donnell (née White), 120 Circular Road, Creggan, Derry - It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabel (Isa) O’Donnell (née White), peacefully at Oakleaves Care Home on October 26 2026. Late of 120 Circular Rd, Creggan. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Terence (Don). A much loved mother of Don, Ann, Marian (Gerry), Gerald (Eileen), Mark (Orlagh), Michelle and the late Martin. Dearly loved grandmother to her 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A devoted sister to all of her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Isa will be reposing at her late home, 120 Circular Rd, Creggan from 2pm until 10pm on Wednesday, October 28. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, October 29 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. Isa’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the St. Mary’s Church, Creggan webcam. “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Rose Margaret Toland (née McCallion), Derry - The death has occurred of the late Rose Margaret Toland (née McCallion), October 25 2026, (formerly of Thorndale), loving mother of Mairead, Michael and Ciaran, mother-in-law of Chris, Toni and Jenny, devoted grandmother of Christopher, Adam, Aaron, Caoimhe, Ben, Kealan, Shane, Niamh, Caitlan, Lily and Ciaran, a cherished great-grandmother and dear sister of Betty and the late Tony, Kearney, Mary-Jo and Gertrude. Rose Margaret will be reposing in her son's home, Muff Lodge, Main Street, Muff, F93X33H, on Wednesday from 12 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10 am for 11 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Clonmany. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.