Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Trevor George Adams, 25 Luney Road, Desertmartin

• Dean Dillon, Academy Road, Derry

• Samuel James Moore (Sam) Dinsmore, 3 Knocktarna Grange, Coleraine

• Keith Doey, 10 Glenside Brae, Limavady

• John Joseph Doherty, 10 Seefin Hill, Maghera

• Margaret Mary (Marie) Heron (née McNally), 19 Culnady Road, Tirgarvil

• Peter Keenan (Bellaghy), 49 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Hugh Leeke, 295 Seacoast Road, Bellarena

• Elizabeth Taylor (Betty) Linton, Killowen House, Coleraine

• Susan May “Sue” McLaughlin (née Vernon), 70 Brecanlea, Claudy

• Ethel McNally (née McMullan), 155 Ballynease Road, Portglenone

• John Neal, 2 Walworth Park, Ballykelly

Trevor George Adams, 25 Luney Road, Desertmartin

The death has taken place of the late Trevor George Adams, April 7 2025, (peacefully) at his home, 25 Luney Road, Desertmartin, , much loved Father of Barbara, a loving Father-in-Law of William, devoted Granda of Amy, Willie, Nicole, Ryan, Charlie, Carson, Lily, Becca, Thomas, Matthew and the late baby twins Luke and Andrew, dearest Brother of Fred, Robin, Keatley and the late James and a dear Brother-in-Law and Uncle. House private. All welcome at D Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening, April 8 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Thursday, April 10 at 1:15pm to Calvary Free Presbyterian Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial at Lecumpher Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI and Macmillan Cancer Support, can be made online or cheques payable to D. Watters Donations Account, 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt, BT45 5PP. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death.”

Dean Dillon, Academy Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Dean Dillon, April 8 2025, suddenly, (late of Academy Road), beloved son of Linda, loving brother of Declan and Laura and friend of Declan’s partner, Kerry Wilson. Loved and missed by the wider family circle and friends. Dean will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 4:15pm to 6:00pm. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 6:10pm to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Samuel James Moore (Sam) Dinsmore, 3 Knocktarna Grange, Coleraine

It is with regret we announce the passing of Samuel James Moore (Sam) Dinsmore, April 4 2025, peacefully at home, 3 Knocktarna Grange, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Edith, loving father of Martin, Gary and Judy (and partner Chris), father-in-law of Wendy, much loved grandfather of Emma, Lucy, Sarah, Sammy, Katie, Jonathan and Matthew and great-grandfather of Charlie and Olly. House strictly private. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 2.30pm followed by a private cremation at a later date. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity 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.

John Joseph Doherty, 10 Seefin Hill, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late John Joseph Doherty, April 6 2025, (10 Seefin Hill, Maghera), beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Matilda Doherty McElhone, Rosie Quinn, Sean, PJ and Mairead McCartney, father in law of Juana, Sandra, Damien McElhone and late Peter McCartney and Damien Quinn, brother of the late Tommy Doherty. Funeral from his home 10 Seefin Hill on Thursday, April 10 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, son in law, daughters in law, Rosie’s partner Eunan McGoldrick, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for John Joseph will commence at 12noon on Tuesday, April 8.

Keith Doey, 10 Glenside Brae, Limavady

The death has occurred of Keith Doey, April 5 2025, Peacefully at home. Loving father of Shonna, Aíne, Odhran and Caitlin.
Beloved son of the late Tommy and Bridie R.I.P. Caring brother of Patricia, Marie, Stephen, Pauline and the late Christina and Paul R.I.P. A much loved Uncle, Grandfather and friend. His remains will repose at his late residence of 10 Glenside Brae, Limavady. Family time please between 10.00pm and 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Wednesday, April 9 at 10.45am for 11.15am Requiem Mass at Christ the King Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Margaret Mary (Marie) Heron (née McNally), 19 Culnady Road, Tirgarvil

The death has taken place of the late Margaret Mary (Marie) Heron (née McNally) (Tirgarvil), April 6 2025, beloved wife of D.J. and loving mother of Declan (Ursula), Siobhan Molloy (Paddy), Caroline Darragh (Seamus), Ciaran (Brona) and Enda (Laura), daughter of the late Joseph and Louisa McNally and dear sister of Kathleen, Ann, Helena, Veronica, Josie and the late Joey, Geraldine, Francis and Louis. Funeral from her home, 19 Culnady Road, Tirgarvil on Wednesday, April 9 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St John the Baptist Granaghan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, their partners, grandchildren Niamh, Caitlin, Shay, Pauric, Odhran, Oísín, Sé, Michael, Amy, Elisha, Cathal, Jack, Tiarnán, Caolán, Ruaíri, Grace and Cora, great grandchildren Lily and Izzy, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia N.I. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Peter Keenan (Bellaghy), 49 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

Updated arrangements for the late Peter Keenan (Bellaghy), Died April 6 2025. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday from 10.00am. Peacefully at hospital, beloved husband of Kathleen (née Donnelly, Glenravel); loving father of Damien (Catherine) and Brendan (Monica) and much adored Granda of Jim, Peter, Patsy, Kate, Rose and Jack. Son of the late Patsy and Elizabeth Keenan and dear brother of Isabelle (Beattie), Joe, Michael, Dermot, Pat, Richard and Rosemary (Conijn). Funeral from his late residence, 49 Hillhead Road, Toomebridge, on Wednesday at 9:10am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. (Mass will be streamed on the parish Facebook Page St Trea's - Parish of Newbridge & Ballymaguigan). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire Keenan and Donnelly family circle and all his work colleagues and friends. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Hugh Leeke, 295 Seacoast Road, Bellarena

The death has occurred of Hugh Leeke, Passed away peacefully at Rushall Care Home on April 6 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Late of 295 Seacoast Road, Bellarena. Much loved husband of the Marion, loving Father of Hilary, Derek, Heather dear Father in law of William, Ariane, Mark devoted grandfather of Kristopher, Jenna, Elena, Ella, Callum, Great Grandfather of Aria. House Strictly private please. Funeral service will be held in Tamlaghtard Parish Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm. Will be followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. (All welcome) Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Dementia NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors,
21 Aghanloo Ind. Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Elizabeth Taylor (Betty) Linton, Killowen House, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth Taylor (Betty) Linton, April 7 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, late of Killowen House and formerly Clarence Court, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late David (Davie), much loved mother of Denice, Adrian, Louise and Lizzie, dear mother-in-law of the late Keith, devoted grandmother of David, Victoria, Paul, Jordan and Catherine and a dear great-grandmother. Service in Killowen Parish Church on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart New Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Cure Nurses, c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Susan May “Sue” McLaughlin (née Vernon), 70 Brecanlea, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Susan May “Sue” McLaughlin (née Vernon), peacefully at Altnagelvin Area Hospital on April 6 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 70 Brecanlea, Claudy, Co.Derry, BT47 4BN. Beloved wife of the late Lawerence R.I.P and loving mother of Adrian, Denise and the late Ciaran R.I.P. Dear sister of Christine and Ann. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Viewing at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414A Ballyquin Road, Dungiven BT474NQ) on Tuesday (April 8) 12.00pm to 1.00pm. Leaving the Funeral Home at 1.00pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Plumbridge followed by interment in the family grave. Sue’s Requiem Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to WHSCT Renal Unit, Altnagelvin c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven. Eternal rest grant on to her O Lord. May Sue’s gentle soul rest in peace. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Ethel McNally (née McMullan), 155 Ballynease Road, Portglenone

The death has taken place of Ethel McNally (née McMullan) (Bellaghy), April 7 2025, passed away peacefully at her family home, beloved wife of the late Willie and loving mother of Fiona, Donna and Denise, mother in law of Malachy and Danny, cherished Gran of Peter, Kevin, Ciaran, Jude, Clodagh, Aaron, Anna, Clare, Marie, Ethan, Danielle, Keelan and the late Darren, great grandmother of Sophie and Sarah. Daughter of the late James and Essie McMullan and dear sister of Clem, Martin, Celine (McCann), and of the late Pearse, Dan, Vincent, Anthony, May, Brendan, John, Bernadette, Theresa, and infant Mary. Funeral from her home 155 Ballynease Road, Portglenone BT44 8NU on Wednesday, April 9 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sister and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

John Neal, 2 Walworth Park, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of the late John Neal, April 6 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Laura and Jennifer, father-in-law of Mark and James, devoted grandfather of Edith and Skye and a much loved brother and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 2 Walworth Park, Ballykelly. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research. Peace perfect peace.