Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 13, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Martin Crossan, 21 Jack Allen Court, Derry

• Joseph (Joe) Doherty, Jack Allen Court, Derry

• Moira Graham (née McIvor), Ballinderry

• John Grimes, Drumsamney Hill, Desertmartin

• Lee Kruger, 10 Mawilliam Road, Moneymore

• Michael McCloskey, 7 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy

• Annie McKee, 51 Meeting Street, Magherafelt

• David McNougher, late of Drumcroone Road, Coleraine

• Brian Mullan, 39 Drumavalley, Magilligan

• Frank O'Hara, 100 Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly

Martin Crossan, 21 Jack Allen Court, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Crossan, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on February 12 2025. Late of 21 Jack Allen Court. May he rest in peace. Devoted father of Roísín, Summer and Molly. Beloved son of Nora and the late Jimbo. Loving brother of Seamus, Mairéad, Liam, Anne, John, Karen, Joan, Barry, Elaine and the late Brenda. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Martin’s remains will be reposing at his mother Nora’s residence, 100 Woodbrook. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, February 14 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Martin’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: 
https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill. St. Anthony Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him.

Joseph (Joe) Doherty, Jack Allen Court, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Joseph (Joe) Doherty, February 11 2025, Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Late of Jack Allen Court and Anne Street, Brandywell. Dearly beloved Husband of the late Ann and the late Sheila. Devoted Father of Sheila, Valerie, Hugh, Paul, Patrice and Jolene. Dear Father-in-law to Brian, Danny, Angela, Joanne, Derek and Brian. Loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Brother of Margaret, Noleen, Martina, Josephine, Jacqueline, Bernadette and Seamus and the late Leo, Patricia, Eamon and Jack. Son of the late Joe and Ella. Sadly missed by all his nieces, Nephews and family friends. Funeral leaving his Daughter Valerie’s home, 8 Turasmore Park on Friday, February 14 2025 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm service in St Columba’s Church Longtower followed burial in the City Cemetery. Visitor’s welcome to pay respects at Valerie’s home between 12noon and 10.00pm. All enquiries to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. In silence he suffered, with patience he bore, till God called him homeward, to suffer no more.

Moira Graham (née McIvor), Ballinderry

It is with deep regret we inform you that the death has taken place of Moira Graham (née McIvor), February 10 2025, beloved wife of Hugh and loving mother of Gerald, Diarmuid, Brendan and Bronagh (Watterson), sister of Malachy, Colum and the late Gerry and Anne O’Neill, daughter of the late Michael and Annie. Requiem Mass today (Thursday, February 13) at Church of St Patrick, Ballinderry at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, son in law Gary, daughter in law Aine, grandchildren Caolán, Tiernán, Aiobheann, Neasa, Pierce, Harvey, Dáithí and Corey, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. House strictly private.

John Grimes, Drumsamney Hill, Desertmartin

The death has occurred of the late John Grimes (Desertmartin), February 11 2025,  beloved husband of Bridget and loving father of Brendan, Malachy, Jeremy, Geraldine, Julian and Paul, dear brother of Brian and the late Margaret, Brigid, Josephine, Teresa, Mick, Pat, Fr. James, Rita. Funeral from his home, 34 Drumsamney Hill, Desertmartin BT45 5LA on Saturday, February 15 for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Coolcalm, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law Caroline, Linda, Alejandra, Joan and Deirdre, son in law Colm, his 22 grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for John will commence at 6.00pm on Thursday, February 13.

Lee Kruger, 10 Mawilliam Road, Moneymore

The death has taken place of the late Lee Kruger (Moneymore), suddenly at home, February 10 2025, beloved husband of Ethna and her children Olivia, Bernie, Katie, Frances and late grandchild Jamie. Funeral from his home, 10 Mawilliam Road, on Thursday, February 13 at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. John and St Trea Moneymore, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, her children, their partners, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.

Michael McCloskey, 7 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael McCloskey peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 12 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 7 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy, Co Derry, BT47 4JN. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Hugh Anthony, Mary Brenda, Patrick James, John Paul, Margaret Ann and Michael Geard. Fond grandfather of Ben, Jayden and Ethan. Son of the late Hugh and Bridget Jane Mc Closkey R.I.P.and brother of Felix, Pat, Ann Hayes and the late Charlie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, February 14 2025 at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Michael’s Requiem Mass will be recorded and uploaded onto the following link: https://youtube.com/@mclaughlinfuneraldirectors9616?si=bRSequlSz-0e97kk. Family flowers only. Donations if wished in lieu to Foyle hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Annie McKee, 51 Meeting Street, Magherafelt

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of Annie McKee (Magherafelt), February 11 2025, formerly 51 Meeting Street, beloved wife of the late Charles. Viewing, McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10a Garden Street Magherafelt, on Thursday, February 13 from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption on Friday, February 14 at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her family circle and friends.

David McNougher, late of Drumcroone Road, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of David McNougher, Died February 12 2025, peacefully at Bohill Care Home, Coleraine, late of Drumcroone Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved father of Mark (Lorna), Paul, Lynne and Ruth, adored grandfather of Ellie-Jane, Jake, Cameron and Alex. Family and friends are welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home on Thursday evening between 7.00pm – 9.00pm. to pay their respects. Funeral Service will take place on Friday in Wades Funeral Home at 11.00am followed by interment in Kilrea Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia 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.

Brian Mullan, 39 Drumavalley, Magilligan

The death has occurred of the late Brian Mullan, February 11 2025 beloved husband of Stephanie, 39 Drumavalley, Magilligan, loving father of Kerry, Barry and Clare, father-in-law of Kevin, Liam and Grainne, devoted grandfather of Daniel, Kara, Feidhelm, Tess and Darragh and dear brother of Dermott, Billy, Esther, Desmond, Kathleen, Charlotte, Gerry, Nuala, Irene and the late Thomas, Gladys and Gus. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Frank O'Hara, 100 Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Frank O’Hara peacefully at Ann’s Care Home, Limavady on February 11 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 100 Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved son of the late Vincent and Margaret Ann R.I.P. Dear brother of Marian, Thomas, Louis and Martin and the late Carol R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at his nephew Joe’s home, 23B Newline Road, Limavady, Co Derry. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his nephews home on Friday, February 14 leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St Finloughs Church, Ballykelly. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.