Derry Death Notices - Saturday, March 1, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Dinnie Dillon, Hollymount Park, Derry

• Nettie Hessin (née York), 52 Ballymacpeake Road, Eden, Portglenone

• Ashley Ernest Kydd, Eglinton

• Donagh McCann, 17 Dungonnell Road, Cargan

• Jerry McKeefry, 42 Alexander Park, Upperlands

• Mary (Molly) McKeever, 7 Creggan Heights, Derry

• Guerty McTaggart (née Lynd), Glebe View, Garvagh

• Margaret Scullion (née McElhone), 18 Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt

Dinnie Dillon, Hollymount Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Dinnie Dillon, February 27 2025, peacefully at Templemoyle Care Home and late of Hollymount Park, beloved son of the late Mary Ellen and Daniel Dillon (Top of the Hill) loving brother of the late Kathleen and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral from W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Saturday at 11.30am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Nettie Hessin (née York), 52 Ballymacpeake Road, Eden, Portglenone

The death has occurred of the late Nettie Hessin (née York), February 28 2025 (peacefully) at Belfast City Hospital, 52 Ballymacpeake Road, Eden, Portglenone, much loved Mother of Shiels, a loving Mother-in-Law of Ann and devoted Grandmother of Nikki (Damian), Kirsty (Mark) and Abbie. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday evening (March 1) and Sunday evening (March 2) from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Nettie's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Monday, March 3 at 2:30pm, followed by burial in St. Nossonus’ Parish Churchyard, Innisrush. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP.

Ashley Ernest Kydd, Eglinton

We regret to announce the passing of Ashley Ernest Kydd, February 27 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Stephanie, Danielle and Matthew, father-in-law of Gavin and Dougie, devoted papa of Brodie and Theo, cherished son of Iris and the late Alwyn and dear brother of Caroline. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Saturday from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Funeral service will take place in St Canice’s Parish Church, Eglinton on Sunday at 2.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE. The Lord is my shepherd.

Donagh McCann, 17 Dungonnell Road, Cargan

The death has taken place of the late Donagh McCann, February 28 2025 (peacefully at hospital, late of 17 Dungonnell Road, Cargan, surrounded by his loving family), beloved son of Mary T and the late Hugh and much loved brother of Maria and the late Damian. “House Private Please”. Donagh’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, sister, brother in law Creon, niece Saoirse nephew Jonny and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Jerry McKeefry, 42 Alexander Park, Upperlands

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Jerry McKeefry, February 27 2025, (suddenly) at his home, beloved Husband of the late Sharon, 42 Alexander Park, Upperlands, dearest Brother of the late Walter and a dearly loved Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Monday evening (March 3) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Tuesday, March 4 at 12:15pm, to St. Lurach's Parish Church for service at 1:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle.

Mary (Molly) McKeever, 7 Creggan Heights, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary (Molly) McKeever peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital on February 28 2025 in her 96th year. May she rest in peace. Late of 7 Creggan Heights, Derry, BT48 9QS. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and loving mother of Margaret (Matthew) John, Pat (Jim) Geraldine (Late John) Brian (Clare). Adored grandmother of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Molly will be reposing at her late residence on Saturday, March 1 from 12noon to 9.00pm and from Sunday, March 2 from 12noon to 9.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, March 3 at 9.40am going to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for 10o’clock Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy in her soul.

Guerty McTaggart (née Lynd), Glebe View, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Guerty McTaggart (née Lynd), February 28 2025, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, late of Glebe View, Garvagh, beloved Partner of the late Paddy, dearly loved Sister of Agnes, Rachel, May, Libby and the late Tommie, Anne and Ellen, a dear Sister-in-Law of Hughie, Willie and Leslie and a beloved Aunt and Great Aunt. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday, March 1 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Guerty's Life will take place in Swatragh Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 3 at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Forever loved and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle.

Margaret Scullion (née McElhone), 18 Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Margaret Scullion (née McElhone) (The Loup), February 28 2025, beloved wife of the late Oliver and loving mother of Patrick, Eileen, Collette, Catherine, Michael, Anne and the late infants Martin and Mary, daughter of the late John Joseph and Eileen McElhone and dear sister of Colette. Funeral from her home, 18 Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt BT45 6ES, on Sunday, March 2 at 9.00am for 9.30am Mass in Church of St Patrick Loup, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law Darren, Ian, Michael and Craig, daughters in law Anna and Eileen, grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time only please from 10.00pm until 11.00am.