Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 21, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Patrick Brennan, 83 Cloverhill Road, The Loup

• Connor Collins, Derry

• Meta Conaghan, 3 Lisfannon Park, Derry

• Ann Marie Gault, 15a Maple Drive, Coleraine

• Andrew Charles (PJ) Harper, 10 Blackstone Park, Magheramason

• Brandon Kelly, 55 Glenedra Road, Feeny

• Ann Moore (née Deane), 139 Glenowen Park, Derry

• Marian O'Donnell (née Ramsey), 94 Fergleen Park, Derry

• Margaret Scott (née Johnston), Coleraine

• Fred Turner, 8A Grainan Park, Derry

• Judith Wanliss-Orlebar (née MacCafferty), New Malden (formerly of Crawford Square, Derry)

Patrick Brennan, 83 Cloverhill Road, The Loup

The death has occurred of the late Patrick Brennan (Moneyglass), February 20 2025, late of 83 Cloverhill Road, The Loup, beloved father of Julie and Corinna, son of the late Harry and Lily and loving brother of Henry, Kevin, Anne, Kathleen, Bridie and the late Marion. Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street, Magherafelt on Saturday, February 22 at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his daughters, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, Garden Street, Magherafelt on Friday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. 

Connor Collins, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Conor Collins on February 18 2025. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of Cathy and Jim. Loving father of Cliona, Judah, Cillian and Charley. Devoted brother of Eoin, Ethan, Caitlin and Jade. Cherished grandson of Peter and the late Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Conor’s remains will be reposing at his grandfather Peter’s residence, 35 Malin Gardens. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, February 22 at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Conor’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. “On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Meta Conaghan, 3 Lisfannon Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Meta Conaghan, February 20 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital R.I.P beloved partner of the late Patsy, loving Mother of Dympna, Deirdre, Fiona, Laurence, Patrick and Seamus, a dear Mother in Law, Devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother and loving Sister to her Brothers and Sisters. Funeral leaving her homex, 3 Lisfannon Park at 9.30am on Saturday, February 22 for 10.00am Mass in St Eugenes Cathedral followed by burial in The City Cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm until 10.00am please. Sister Clare pray for her.

Ann Marie Gault, 15a Maple Drive, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Ann Marie Gault, February 18 2025 (suddenly) at her home, 15a Maple Drive, Coleraine, beloved only daughter of the late Grant and Marty, honorary aunt to Nicola and Jill, Stevie and Connor and dear cousin to Lillabet, Bobby, Brian and Michelle. Service in Ballyrashane Parish Church on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Private. Family and close friends welcome at Jill’s home, 6, Mountview Terrace, Ballybogey on Friday between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Ballyrashane Parish Church c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Andrew Charles (PJ) Harper, 10 Blackstone Park, Magheramason

The death has occurred of the late Andrew Charles (PJ) Harper, February 13 2025. Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family) much loved partner of Kathy, devoted dad of Lita (Louise), Lombardo (Romaine), D’arcy and Phoenix (Abbey), an adored granda of Brooklyn, Esmé, Drew and Arlo, dearest brother of Richard and William. Funeral leaving his late home, 10 Blackstone Park, Magheramason on Friday, February 21 at 1.15pm for a Service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the White Butterfly Foundation or to W.H. & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital (ICU) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagevin, Derry. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

Brandon Kelly, 55 Glenedra Road, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Brandon Kelly suddenly on February 20 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 55 Glenedra Road, Feeny, Co Derry, BT47 4TP. Beloved foster son of Majella and Anthony McCullagh. Loving son of Sinead and his late father Jim. Dear brother of Caitlin, Ryan, Adam and the late Jordan R.I.P. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Ann Moore (née Deane), 139 Glenowen Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ann Moore (née Deane), February 20 2025, at Altnagelvin hospital. Beloved wife of Martin. Loving mother of Martin and Raymond. Much loved Grandmother of Shea, Laura, Ciaran and Conor. Beloved daughter of the late Bobby and Josephine. Loving sister if Margaret, Ena, Sheila and the late Sadie, George, Bobby, Anna, Kathleen, Marnie and Josephine. Ann will be reposing at her family home, 139 Glenowen Park. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.20am to St Mary's Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Marian O'Donnell (née Ramsey), 94 Fergleen Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Marian O'Donnell (née Ramsey), February 19 2025, suddenly at her home, 94 Fergleen Park, after a long illness, (formerly of Creggan Heights), loving mother of Ciarán and Colm, beloved daughter of the late Josephine Ramsey, dear and loving sister of Martin, Helen and the late Tina and Jimmy and a devoted aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by Seamus and the wider family circle. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 9:20am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her. https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh 

Margaret Scott (née Johnston), Coleraine

It is with regret we announce the passing of Margaret Scott (née Johnston), Died February 19 2025, peacefully at hospital, dearly loved wife of Wilson and much loved mother of Valerie, Heather and Maurice; mother-in-law of Paul, Ricky and Carolyn; a much adored grandmother, great-grandmother and niece Margaret. Family flowers only please. Service of Thanksgiving in Coleraine Baptist Church on Saturday at 12.30pm. Donations, if wished, for Baptist Missions, 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.

Fred Turner, 8A Grainan Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Fred Turner, February 19 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of Joan, 8A Grainan Park, BT48 7NA, loving stepfather of Leigh, Paula, Jo, Nina, Natalie and Bobbe and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. His remains will be reposing in his home. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Saturday at 1.00pm. Family time please from 9.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.

Judith Wanliss-Orlebar (née MacCafferty), New Malden (formerly of Crawford Square, Derry)

The death has taken place of the late Judith Wanliss-Orlebar (née MacCafferty), February 18 2025, peacefully at Spier’s House Care Home, New Malden. Judith formerly of Crawford Square, Derry, much loved mother of Aubrey and Andrew, loving sister of Paula, Ellen, Anna, Mary and Johnny. Funeral service will be held at Kingston Crematorium, Kingston, If desired flowers may be sent to Alan Greenwood & Sons Funeral Directors, 259 Ewell Rd., Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7AA. Judith will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.