Derry Death Notices - Monday, May 5, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Louise Canning (née McCloskey), 35 Gortnarney Road, Drumsurn

• Mary Jane O'Neill (née O’Neill), 17 Beechland Park, Clady, Portglenone

• Martin Philip Young, 63 Rosseden Drive, Derry

Louise Canning (née McCloskey), 35 Gortnarney Road, Drumsurn

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Louise Canning (née McCloskey), (Drumsurn), May 4 2025, beloved wife of the late Charlie and loving mother of Elaine, Caroline (Doran), Raymond, Fiona (Patton), Catherine (Black) and dear sister of Mary (Morris), Phyllis (Doherty), Peggy (McBride), Eileen (McGuckin deceased), Bridie (McEldowney deceased), Anne (McCullough) and devoted grandmother to Toni, Cara, Padraig, Daire, Niamh, Odhran, Aodhan and Oisin. Funeral from her home 35 Gortnarney Road, Drumsurn on Wednesday, May 7 2025 for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Drumsurn. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her son, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, sisters and extended family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers to Meningitis Now Charity Donation - Donate to Meningitis Now | Meningitis Now Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. The wake for Louise will commence at her home on Monday, May 5 at 4.00pm.

Mary Jane O'Neill (née O’Neill), 17 Beechland Park, Clady, Portglenone

The death has occurred of the late Mary Jane O'Neill (née O’Neill), May 3 2025, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family), beloved wife of the late John James and much loved sister of Anthony, Seamus, Dennis, Martin, Rosaleen, Susan, Peggy and the late Charlie, Henry, Eugene and Dolores. Mary Jane’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will update them here as soon as they become available. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Martin Philip Young, 63 Rosseden Drive, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Martin Philip Martin, May 3 2025, peacefully at his home, 63 Rosseden Drive, dearly loved Husband of Mary, devoted Father of Jonathan (Denise,) Leanne, Laura (Ricky,) much loved Grandfather of Freddie, Millie and Will. Son of Lucy and the late John. Brother of Tillie, William, David, Stephen and the late Annette. House private. Family and close friends welcome at the home between 10.00am - 9.00pm. Funeral will leave his late home on Tuesday, May 6 at 2.00pm for graveside service in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church Burying Ground at 2.30pm. All welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Foyle Hospice c/o Browns Funeral Directors, Unit 21 Aghanloo Industrial Estate, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. BT49 OHE. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family and family circle.