Derry Death Notices - Friday, March 28, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Alphonsus (Foncie) Bradley, Portstewart

• Eileen McEleney (née Conaghan), 29 Corrib Court, Derry

• Stephen McFarland, 97 Whitehill Park, Limavady

• Rita McWilliams (née Young), 105 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea

• Patrick (Patsy) Tommons, Limavady

Alphonsus (Foncie) Bradley, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Alphonsus (Foncie) Bradley, March 26 2025, (peacefully) at Causeway Hospital, late of Portstewart, dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Frances, Linda and John and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Service in St. Marys Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in Agherton Old Cemetery. House strictly private. Friends and family welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Friday between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for NHSCT Charitable Funds Account c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.

Eileen McEleney (née Conaghan), 29 Corrib Court, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen McEleney (née Conaghan), peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on March 27 2025. Late of 29 Corrib Court and formerly of 94 Iniscarn Road. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Tommy. Devoted mother of Catriona, Leanne, Melissa and Kevin. Dearest mother-in-law of Mark, Liam, Sarah and Eamon. Loving nana of Kiesha, Cameron, Jake, Oísin, Zaria, Millie-Mae and Noah. Precious daughter of the late Maureen and James. A much loved sister of Brian, Angela, Eunan, Geraldine, Dessie, Billy, Adrian and the late Eamon. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Eileen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 29 Corrib Court. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, March 29 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Eileen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.holyfamily-parish.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Stephen McFarland, 97 Whitehill Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Stephen McFarland, passed away on March 26. Loving husband of Nikola. Devoted Father of Blake, Kenzie and the late Grant. Son of the late Jean. Also a much loved Granda, Uncle and Brother. All welcome to pay respects at the family Home, 97 Whitehill Park, Limavady. Funeral service will be held in the home on Sunday, March 30 at 1.20pm, followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to L.I.P.S C/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 OHE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Rita McWilliams (née Young), 105 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea

Funeral arrangements for the late Rita McWilliams (née Young), died March 26 2025 (Kilrea), peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Patsy; loving mother of Gary, Tracy, Nikki, Orla and the late Infants Declan and Emma; dear mother-in-law of Joan, Michael, Jonathan and Jerome and a much-adored Granny and great granny. Daughter of the late John and Jane Young and sister of the late Edna (Stinson), Kathleen (McAlary)and Eamon. N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home on Friday and Saturday from 12noon to 10.00pm. Parking available at the car park of St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Funeral from her late residence, 105 Drumagarner Road, on Sunday at 1:45pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St. Jude pray for her. Deeply regretted by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the the Cottage Care Home Residents Fund can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Patrick (Patsy) Tommons, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Patrick (Patsy) Tommons, Passed away peacefully on March 25 2025, at Edenvale Care Home. He was a father to six children: David, Stephen, Brian, Sinead, Adelle, and Cheryl. Patsy is survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends for a wake on Friday, March 28 between 1.00pm and 10.00pm at his daughter's home at 21 Drummond Manor, Limavady. A private family cremation will be held following the wake. At the family's request donations in lieu of flowers to Edenvale Care Home, 1-7 Edenvale, Edenmore Road, Limavady, BT49 0RF. Will be sadly missed by his loving family circle. At peace.