Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Michael Francis “Mickey“ Brollly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael Francis “Mickey“ Brolly, suddenly but peacefully, on his 78th birthday at home on April 21 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 118 Main Street, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Michele (Colin) Eamon, Catriona (Tony), Adrian (Carmel), Colette (Paul), Oonagh (Martin), Damien (Catriona), Aileen (James), Lorraine (Conal), Kevin (Paul), Stephanie (Jaime) and the late infant Martina R.I.P. Son of the late Mick and Minnie Brolly R.I.P and dear brother of Breda, Pat, John Joe,Eugene and the late Geraldine R.I.P Will be very sadly missed by his loving 30 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Monday (21) from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and Tuesday (22) 12.00pm to 3.00pm. Leaving the Funeral Home at 3pm to repose at his late home - family and close friends welcome. Funeral on Wednesday, April 23 leaving his late home at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://mcn.live/Camera/ church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Pulmonary Fibrosis N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Dora Irons, Benevenagh Fold, Limavady

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Dora, passed away at her own home, Benevenagh Fold, Limavady on April 20 2025. Much loved daughter of the late Jeannie, and dear Grandaughter of the late Annie and William Henry formerly of Leeke, Limavady. House private. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Dora and attend the funeral may at Browns Funeral Home (Dates and times to follow). Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Largy Presbyterian Church and forwarded to
Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family Circle.

Francis McNally, 173 Sixtown's Road, Draperstown

The death has occurred of the late Francis McNally, April 20 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, dearly beloved husband of Eileen and devoted father of Emma (Begley), Anne (Loughran), Frank and Marion (McNamee), son of the late Frank and Peggy, brother of Mary (Heaney), Art, Stella (Shanks) and the late James, loving Grandfather of Eilish, Leona, Owen, Niamh, Dearbhla, FJ Arthur and Charlie. Funeral on Wednesday, April 23 2025 from his late residence, 173 Sixtown's Road, Draperstown, BT45 7BH, at 10.15am for 11 O' Clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Sixtown's, Draperstown.
Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sisters, sons-in-law Stephan, Noel, Ciaran, daughter- in -law, Lyndsay, sisters -in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces and extended family circle. Family time please between 10.00pm and 2.00pm. A shuttlebus will be available from The Sixtown's Cross Community hall each day from 4.00pm. “Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul”

Sarah McNally (née McLaughlin), 407 Seacoast Road, Magilligan

The death has taken place of Sarah McNally (née McLaughlin), April 21 2025, beloved wife of Danny, 407 Seacoast Road, Magilligan, loving mother of Darryl and Martin, mother-in-law of Colette and Mara, devoted grandmother of Conor, Ellie-May, Max and Lucie, dear sister of Ann, Agnes and the late Margaret, Billy, Joe and Monica and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home from 6.00pm on Monday. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Patsy Nash, 2 Norcross Street, Rosemount, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Patsy Nash, April 21 2025, peacefully, at his home, 2 Norcross Street, Rosemount, surrounded by his loving family, PATSY (formerly of Cross Street), beloved husband of the late Christina (Chris), loving father of Siobhan, Christine and the late Laurence, dear father-in-law to Bert, Frankie and Katrina, a devoted grandfather of Paul, David, Daniel, Laura, Darragh, Christina, Christopher, Maria, Amy and Ava, dear and loving son of the late Lala and Lily, cherished brother of Josephine and the late Carmel, Helen, Kate, May and Dinah, and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Patsy will be reposing at his home on Tuesday from 12:00noon to 8:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass 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.

Jean Elizabeth (Jeannie) Stevenson (née Peoples), 2 Rock Park, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of the late Jean Elizabeth (Jeannie) Stevenson (née Peoples), April 21 2025, peacefully at her home, 2 Rock Park, Newbuildings, (surrounded by her loving family in her 90th year) dearly beloved wife of the late Fredrick (Fred) much loved and devoted mother of Isobel, Sara-Jane, Ericka and Robert, loving mother-in-law of Raymond, Pamela and the late Michael, cherished and adored Nana of Kerry, Mikey, Chuck, Kirsty, and Sophie, special great-granny of Freddie, Dembe, Ethan and Tilly. Funeral leaving her late home on Thursday, April 24 at 10.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Church of Ireland Centre, Newbuildings at 11.00am burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone to welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever" “Peace is yours, memories ours"