Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 7, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• David Blackery, Derry

• Sadie Borthwick (née McDaid), Australia

• Harold Dixon, Coleraine

• Paula Elizabeth Thelma Jackson (née Knox), 51 Ballydermott Road, Bellaghy

• Mary Kelly (née Doyle), 4 Strawmore Lane, Draperstown

• Sarah (Sadie) Logue (née Watson), Derry

• Kathleen (Kate) Mailey (née Miller), Dromore Avenue, Limavady

• Linda Riley (née O’Neill), 85 Crockmore Road, Craigbane, Claudy

• Sadie Watson (née Hull), 9 Brockagh Road, Eglinton

David Blackery, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the death of the late David Blackery, February 6 2025, beloved husband of Rosie (Mullan) and the late Mary Blackery, loving father of Lisa, Gareth, Nina and Emma, devoted grandfather of Robyn, David, Matthew, Clíona, Dara, Amelia, Odhrán, Fiachra and Muireann, and the late Chloe, much loved great-grandfather of Isla and Roman and dear brother of Jean. All are welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday from 6.00pm - 10.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Steelstown on Saturday at 10o'clock. Cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Alzheimers UK. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Sadie Borthwick (née McDaid), Australia

We regret to inform you of the death of Sadie Borthwick (née McDaid), Died peacefully in Australia. Beloved wife of David and Mother of Tara. Daughter of the late James and Mary, sister of Myra, Pat, Aidan, Bridie, Rita, Kathleen and Seamus and a much loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Mass for the happy repose of her soul will be held in St Patrick's Church Pennyburn on Wednesday, February 12 at 7.00pm. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her. Mary queen of peace pray for her.

Harold Dixon, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Harold Dixon, Died February 5 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Bohill Care Home, Coleraine. Harold (formerly of Dixons, Coleraine), devoted husband of Joan, much loved father of Barbara (David), Janet (Bryan) and Ian (Kathy); adored grandfather of William, Andrew, Adam, Caroline, Fiona and Charlotte. House Private. Family flowers only please. Service of Thanksgiving in New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Saturday at 2.00pm. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Paula Elizabeth Thelma Jackson (née Knox), 51 Ballydermott Road, Bellaghy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Paula Elizabeth Thelma Jackson (née Knox), February 5 2025 (peacefully) at her home, 51 Ballydermott Road, Bellaghy. Beloved wife of Samuel, loving mother of Lisa, David, Lesley and Laura, much loved sister of Myrtle, Jim and Gareth, mother-in-law of Ali, Lois, Ian and Ryan and proud grandmother of Angus and George, Klara, Eden and Sam, Isabel and Sadie and Ossie. All will be welcome at the family home from 12noon to 9.00pm on Friday. Funeral from her late residence on Saturday, February 8 at 1.15pm for service of thanksgiving in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm approximately. Burial afterwards in Ballyscullion Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu, if desired to MND Association, payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her family. With Christ which is far better.

Mary Kelly (née Doyle), 4 Strawmore Lane, Draperstown

The death has taken place of the late Mary Kelly (née Doyle), Who died peacefully at her home on February 5 2025. Beloved wife of the late Peter, sister of Sheila (Scullion), Brian Doyle, Theresa (McDaid), Anna (Harkin), Una (Lee) and her deceased brothers and sisters. Loving mother of Joseph, Kathleen (Mullan), Marion (Diamond), Theresa (O’Kane), Dolores (McBride), Bernadette (Devlin), Philomena (Keane) RIP, Rosemary (McElhinney), Liz (Kerr), Peter, Sean (Lorraine Kelly) RIP, Patricia (Irwin). Loving Grandmother of her large family circle of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren including the late Kelly Mullan Higgins and Ronan Keane RIP). Funeral from her late home, 4 Strawmore Lane, Draperstown on Saturday, February 38 at 11.30am for 12o’clock requiem Mass in St. Columbas Church Straw, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10.99pm until 10.00am. Mass will be live streamed: http://www.devlinmedia.tv. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her.

Sarah (Sadie) Logue (née Watson), Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Sarah ( Sadie) Logue (née Watson), February 5 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late William John Logue, loving sister of the late Jean, Bobby and Johnny, much loved aunt of Watson, wife Sandra, great-aunt of Lillian, and their families. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St James Parish Church on Saturday, February 8, at 12.30pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St James Parish Church c/o Mrs Heather Hamilton, 105, Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, Co Derry BT47 3SU. Very deeply regretted by the sorrowing family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus “

Kathleen (Kate) Mailey (née Miller), Dromore Avenue, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Kathleen (Kate) Mailey (née Miller), February 6 2025, Peacefully at Deanfield Care Home and late of Dromore Avenue, Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Bobby R.I.P. Loving mother of Kathleen, Mother-in-law of the late James Kealey R.I.P. A much loved grandmother of James. Dear sister of Marion and all her late brothers and sisters. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 9.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her daughter Kathleen’s home: 14 Josephine Avenue, Limavady on Saturday, February 8 at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her

Linda Riley (née O’Neill), 85 Crockmore Road, Craigbane, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Linda Riley (née O’Neill), peacefully at The Christie Hospital Manchester on January 22 2025. May she rest in peace. Formerly of 85 Crockmore Road, Craigbane, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Jez and devoted mother of Niamh and Meabh. Loving daughter of Jenny and the late Michael R.I.P and dear sister of Siobhan, Jennifer and Sinead. Reposing at her sister Siobhan’s home, 73 Gortscreagan Road, Claudy, BT47 4AR from 2.00pm until 10.00pm on Friday, February 7. A shuffle bus service will be available from Craigbane Hall from 5:30pm on Friday due to parking restrictions at the house. Funeral on Saturday, February 8 2025 leaving at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane, interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Anne's Hospice Manchester and Macmillan cancer support c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady blessed mother of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Sadie Watson (née Hull), 9 Brockagh Road, Eglinton

The death has taken place of the late Sadie Watson (née Hull), February 6 2025 beloved wife of Jeff, 79 Brockagh Road, Eglinton, loving mother of Sean, Eamon, Kevin, Caroline and Edward, mother-in-law of Shona, Angelique and Ann and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 2o’clock for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.