Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• John (Don) Crawley, Derry

• Helen Doherty (née Young), 180 Carnhill, Derry

• Brian Donnelly, 102 Meetinghouse Avenue, Maghera

• John Gribbon, 16 Hunters Park, Bellaghy

• Owen McCormack, Castledawson

• Dolores McGlinchey, 36 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, Derry

• Audrey McNulty, 85 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine

• Faith Patton (née Adams), Derry

John (Don) Crawley, Derry

The death has taken place of the late John (Don) Crawley, April 6 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Gregory and David, beloved son of the late Patrick and Isobel, cherished brother of Deirdre, Majella and the late Richard, dear brother-in-law to John, devoted uncle to his nieces, nephews and his great-niece. Loved and will be sadly missed by his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Don will be reposing in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 9 at 9:30am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am followed by cremation in Lakeland Crematorium on Thursday at 12:00noon. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Helen Doherty (née Young), 180 Carnhill, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Helen Doherty (née Young), April 7 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Sharon, Janet, Fiona, Claire and the late Martina and Donna, a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, and mother-in-law, cherished sister of Eilish, Patrick, Leo and the late John and Maura. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Helen will be reposing at her home, 180 Carnhill, on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, April 10 at 9:20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill 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.

Brian Donnelly, 102 Meetinghouse Avenue, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late Brian Donnelly, Maghera, April 7 2025, suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ann (née McCallion, Drumsurn). Loving father Fiona McMullan, Madonna, Celine Watters and the late Adrian. Son of the late Patrick and Bridget Donnelly, Tirkane. Brother of Mickey, Mary Butcher, Paddy, Colm and the late Patricia McGuigan and John. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his home, 102 Meetinghouse Avenue, BT46 5BB tomorrow Thursday at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, grandchildren Cory, Jamie, Fíanna, Brian, Dára and Dáithí, brothers, sister, sons-in-law Vincent and Gavin and partner Ashlene, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. St. Padre Pio pray for him.

John Gribbon, 16 Hunters Park, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of John Gribbon (Bellaghy), April 6 2025, beloved husband of Bernadette and loving father of Martin,  father in law of Orla and grandfather of Mary-Kate and Aidan, son of the late John and Lizzie and dear brother of Harry and the late Frank, Felix and infant sister. Funeral from his home 16 Hunters Park on Thursday, April 10 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter in law, grandchildren, brother and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. 

Owen McCormack, Castledawson

The death has taken place of the late Owen McCormack (Castledawson), April 8 2025, peacefully at R.V.H. surrounded by his loving family, beloved son of Mary (nee Gunning) and the late John and loving brother of Patricia Wylie (Kevin), Bernie Dawson (Richard), Shaun (Anne), Paula, Anthony, Lucia Cassidy (Gareth), much loved uncle of Ryan, Christopher, Ciaran, Cormac, Megan, Ellie-Rose, Lucy, Katie and Daniel. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his mother, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Owen has not yet commenced. 

Dolores McGlinchey, 36 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Dolores McGlinchey, April 4 2025, loving mother of Josh, Jay and Joe, mother-in-law of Julie, Rachelle and Annemarie, devoted grandmother of Tiernan, Jack, Jasmine, Lorenzo, Patrick and April and a much loved sister. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 36 Ardnamoyle Park, Shantallow. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Audrey McNulty, 85 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of Audrey McNulty, April 8 2025 (peacefully) at hospital, 85 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Edward (Eddie), much loved mother of Mark, mother-in-law of Julie, devoted nannie of Caitlin, beloved sister-in-law of Margaret and a dear aunt. Funeral from her home on Friday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Malachys Church at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for The Children’s Hospice c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Faith Patton (née Adams), Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Faith Patton (née Adams), April 7 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of the late David, cherished sister of Grace and a dear sister-in-law of Cecil, Reggie and the late Isobel. Service of Thanksgiving in her sister Grace’s home, 5 Cambourne Park, Kilfennan, Derry, on Wednesday, April 9 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Glendermott Church Of Ireland Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stoke c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted by her entire family circle. “The Lord’s my Shepherd”