Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 27, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Noel Duddy, 6 Lindenwood Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

• Teresa (Teasie) McCloskey, Glenullin

• Dolores McElhone (née O’Neill), 4 Beechland Drive, Clady (Updated arrangements)

• Robert Leonerd (Bobby) McKeown, 118 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt

• Annie Millar (née O'Hara), Coleraine

• Kieran Murray, 44 Tullynagee Road, Moneymore

• Lavinia Neill (née Walls), Ballyronan

• Breda O'Connor (née O'Donnell), 5 Heathfield, Culmore Road, Derry

• Robert O'Connor, 221A Barnault Road, Tartnakelly

• Margaret Seres, Garvagh

Noel Duddy, 6 Lindenwood Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Noel Duddy, February 24 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Hilary, 6 Lindenwood Park, Foyle Springs, loving father of Kevin, Ryan, Kiera, Colin and Jennifer, devoted grandfather of Lucy, Shay, Lauren, Harry, Maya, Chloe, Louie, Emily, Finn, Ryan, Keegan and Julia and dear brother of Peter, Aileen, Marian, Claire and Paula. Funeral from his home today (Thursday) at 10.10am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mura’s Church, Fahan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via: https://www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 50) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Teresa (Teasie) McCloskey, Glenullin

Funeral arrangements for the late Teresa (Teasie) McCloskey, died February 25 2025 (Glenullin), peacefully at Leabank Nursing Home, daughter of the late Jimmy and Sarah; loving sister of Patricia O’Kane and the late Jim and John; sister-in-law of Philip and partner of the late James Reid (Ballymoney). Teasie’s remains are reposing at her sister Patricia O’Kane’s home, 10 Glen Road, Glenullin. Family time 11#.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral from 10 Glen Road on Friday at 10:20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenullin. (Mass can be viewed via the parish youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ParishofErrigalDerry) Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister, brother-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia NI can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Dolores McElhone (née O’Neill), 4 Beechland Drive, Clady (Updated arrangements)

The death has occurred of the late Dolores McElhone (née O’Neill), February 24 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family), 4 Beechland Drive Clady, Portglenone, beloved wife of Seamus, much loved mother of John, loving mother in law of Leona, precious granny of Éabha and dear sister of Mary Jane, Anthony, Seamus, Dennis, Martin, Rosaleen, Susan, Peggy and the late Charlie, Henry and Eugene. Dolores’s remains will leave her late residence on Friday, February 28 at 10.40am for 11.00am Requiem Mass (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter in law, grandchild, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters in law and extended family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Robert Leonerd (Bobby) McKeown, 118 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Robert Leonerd (Bobby) McKeown, ,alled home February 26 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 118 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved husband of the late Sheila, much loved and devoted father of Leonerd, Mervyn, Ian, Shirley, Jacki and Richard, dear father-in-law of Ann, Emma, Heather, John, Valerie and the late Will, also a loving granda and great-granda and dearest brother of the late Louise, William John and Georgina. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Free Presbyterian Church Mission Board payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” Psalm 116 v 15

Annie Millar (née O'Hara), Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Annie Millar (née O'Hara), February 25 2025, (peacefully) at Madelayne Court Care Home, Portstewart, (formerly of Ballylagan Road, Coleraine), dearly beloved wife of the late Lyndsay, much loved mother of Kevin and Ave and devoted grandmother of Aaron, Lauren and Heidi. Service in The Kingdom Hall, 15a Hawthorn Terrace, Coleraine on Friday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Friends and family welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Thursday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Madelayne Court c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.

Kieran Murray, 44 Tullynagee Road, Moneymore

The death has occurred of the late Kieran Murray (Moneymore). February 26 2025, 44 Tullynagee Road, beloved husband of Brenda, loving son of Kathleen and the late Francie. Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street, Magherafelt on Friday, February 28 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Cremation will follow at a later date. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, mother, siblings, extended family circle and friends. House Strictly Private. No Exceptions.

Lavinia Neill (née Walls), Ballyronan

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Lavinia Neill (née Walls), February 23 2025, (peacefully) at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, loving and devoted mother of Alan and the late David, dear mother-in-law of Gail and Susan, much loved grandmother of Will, Emma, Marshal, James, Lola, Georgina, Arthur and Angelina, dearest sister of Eleanor (Richardson) and her late husband Geordie and also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Tuesday (March 4) at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

Breda O'Connor (née O'Donnell), 5 Heathfield, Culmore Road, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Breda O'Connor (née O'Donnell), February 25 2025, peacefully at home, beloved wife of Frank, 5 Heathfield, Culmore Road, loving mother of Peter, Garret and Kate, mother-in-law of Sinead and Darrell, devoted grandmother of Alex, Eilidh and Grace and dear sister of Gerald and the late Dermot, Liam, Marie, Rosaleen and Rhona. Her remains will be reposing in her home from 2.00pm - 9.00pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 12o’clock for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in Rathmullan 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.

Robert O'Connor, 221A Barnault Road, Tartnakelly

The death has taken place of the late Robert O'Connor, February 24 2025, beloved son of the late James and Sally, loving brother of James, John, Brendan and Margaret-Rose, brother-in-law of Gary and Rosemary and much loved uncle of Owen, Peter and Aiden. His remains will be reposing in his home, 221A Barnault Road, Tartnakelly. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Margaret Seres, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Margaret Seres, February 25 2025 (peacefully) at Slemish House Care Home, formerly of Kathleen Thompson Fold, Garvagh. Service of committal at Coleraine Cemetery on Friday at 10.00am followed by a service in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church at 11.00am. Lovingly remembered by her family, family circle and friends.