Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Ronnie Copeland, Sands of Luce Holiday Park, Stranraer (Formerly of Limavady) - It is with regret we announce the passing of Ronnie Copeland, Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 5 2026, aged 68 years, of Sands of Luce Holiday Park, formerly of Limavady. Much loved brother of Ruby, John and Richard. Funeral Service to which all friends are respectfully invited, at Ardwell Community Kirk, Stranraer, on Saturday, September 12 2026, at 2.30 pm. If you would like to pay your respects, the cortège will be leaving Ronnie’s home at 1 pm. Family and friends who wish to assist in carrying Ronnie’s coffin are warmly invited to do so. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ronnie can be made to Marie Curie on retiral from service. Ronnie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle and friends.

Eleanor Marshall Deans B.E.M., Derry - The death has taken place of Eleanor Marshall Deans B.E.M., September 7 2026, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of Old School Field and Richill Park. Dearly beloved wife of Andy. Devoted mother of Andrew and mother-in-law of Laura. Sister to Maureen (Ken) and the late Lila. Funeral service in All Saints Clooney Church on Thursday, September 10 at 1pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to All Saints Clooney c/o Helen Henderson, 5 Manning Way, BT47 6GL or Altnagelvin Renal Support (cheques payable to WH&SCT), Glenshane Road, BT47 6SB. Visitors welcome to pay respects at Adair & Neely Funeral Home 10-12 Foyle Road on Wednesday, September 9 between 5pm-8pm. Deeply regretted her loving family circle. Psalm 121

Regina Durkacz, 66 Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Regina Durkacz, September 4 2026, Peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital. Wife of the late Jerzy and much-loved mother of Justyna, Sylwester, Agnieszka and Katarzyna. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Late of 66 Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine BT52 1SS. Funeral will take place in Poland at a later date. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Fondly remembered by her loving daughters, son, grandchildren and family circle. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, 24 Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine BT52 2NU. Tel: 02870531181.

Patrick “Patsy” Farren, Mitchell Park, Dungiven - We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patrick “Patsy” Farren, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on September 8 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of Edgewater Care Home and formerly Mitchell Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Loving father of Michelle, Mark, Kevin and Kieran and grandfather of Brooke, Franchesca, Danae, Acacia and great grandfather of Poppy. Son of the late Thomas and Sarah Farren RIP and dear brother of Brendan, Denis, Frankie, Mary, Josephine, Philomena and the late Jim and Michael R.I.P. Reposing at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home. (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ). You are welcome to pay your respects on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral on Friday, September 11 in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven at 10am.Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Eamon Gallagher, 1 Tullymore Road, Curryneirin - The death has taken place of Eamon Gallagher, September 8 2026 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of the late John and Margaret, 1 Tullymore Road, Curryneirin, loving brother of Bernadette and the late Rosaleen, Margaret, Eileen, William and John and a much loved uncle. Eamon will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Marion Getty (née Connor), 29 Ashton Drive, Coleraine - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Marion Getty (née Connor), September 6 2026, Peacefully at Causeway Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late David and much-loved mother of Denise McIlmoyle, Carol Elliott and Tracey Reid. Nana of Nigel, Lee, Aimee, Holly and Jack and great Nana of Harry, Silas, Emily and Averie. Visitors welcome to call at her home wake will commence on Wednesday, September 9 at 12 Noon to 9pm. Service in her home, 29 Ashton Dr, Coleraine, BT52 1NW on Thursday, September 10 at 1.30pm, followed by committal in Coleraine Cemetery approximately 2.30pm. Marion will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law Robert, Richard and Michael. “The Lord is my shepherd” Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, 24 Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine BT52 2NU. Tel: 02870531181.

Samuel (Sammy) Moore, Coleraine - The death has occurred of Samuel (Sammy) Moore, September 8 2026, peacefully at Ratheane Nursing Home, formerly of Newmills Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Isobel, and dear father of Uel, Mervyn and Les; father-in-law of Vivienne, Jayne and Judith; a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving in Crossgar Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, on Friday at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for New Row Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 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.

Gregory McErlain, Philadelphia, U.S.A. (Formerly Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge) - The death has taken place of Gregory McErlain, August 16 2026, Philadelphia, U.S.A. And formerly Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge, Beloved husband of Nadia, much loved brother of Damian (Michelle) Mark (Alison) Fergal (Angela) & Nuala Mullan (Sean), dearly loved son of the Late Liam & Kathleen and cherished uncle of Rhianna, Leah, Abbie, Kevin, Anna, Christopher, Rebecca, Caolan, Lillyana, Mya, Jaden & Ariana. Gregory’s remains are reposing in O’Donnell’s Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner) , Portglenone, BT44 8LH. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday, September 11 between 7pm and 9pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 12th September at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Ballyscullion (which can be viewed vis the parish webcam, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Henry Quinn, 14 Highfield Road, Magherafelt - The death has taken place of Henry Quinn, September 8 2026, beloved husband of the late Mary and loving father of Mark, Sheena and John, grandfather to Niamh, Aoife, Laoise, Neil, Eva, Aidan and Ruairí. Son of the late Eddie and Mary Quinn and dear brother of Nancy Hughes, Olive McGuckin, Fr John (Salesian), Sally O'Connor, Brother Eugene (Pat) (De La Salle), Malachy and the late Eileen, Maura, Edmund and Brother Ignatius (Jim), (De La Salle). Funeral from his home, 14 Highfield Road on Thursday, September 10 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt via webcam https://churchmedia.tv/Magherafelt, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughter, daughters in law Graínne, Aimee, son in law Ciaran, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.