Derry Death Notices - Sunday, May 18, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Frank Donaghy, 38 Garvagh Road, Dungiven

• Samuel George (Sam) Kirgan, Brook Green, Coleraine

• Nancy Hegarty (née McErlain), Rose Cottage, 37 Magherafelt Road, Draperstown

• Ella Margaret (Lila) Morrison (nee Henry), Ballymoney (formerly of Coleraine)

• Susan Theresa O’Hagan, 6 Beechland Drive, Magherafelt

• Margaret Quigg (née Hutton), 28 Little Diamond, Derry

• Patricia Josephine Toner (née Bryson), 96 Dowland Road, Limavady

• Jean Elizabeth Wilkinson, 46 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy

Frank Donaghy, 38 Garvagh Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Frank Donaghy, peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home on May 16 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 38 Garvagh Road, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4LU. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” and loving father of Francis (Donna), Paul (Margaret), Deirdre (Seamus), Seamus (Martina), Thomas (Siobhan), Raymond (Emma) and Margaret. A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Son of the late Frank and Bridget R.I.P and dear brother of the late Patsy, Fr Tommy, infant Catherine-Rose and Teresa R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.p0pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Monday, May 19 leaving his late home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please and donations if wishes in lieu to Alzheimer’s Society c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Samuel George (Sam) Kirgan, Brook Green, Coleraine

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of Samuel George (Sam) Kirgan, May 16 2025, Peacefully at Causeway Hospital Coleraine.
Late of Brook Green, Coleraine and formerly of Ballymoney. Loving father of Meggy, A much loved grandfather of Kelsey and Leon. Son of the late Samuel and Margaret. Dear brother of John, Betsy, Joe, Jenny, Mary and Helen. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.bFamily and friends welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady on Tuesday, May 20 from 12noon. Funeral from Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1.20pm for service at 2.00pm in Church of Christ, 14 Artillery Road, Coleraine followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. At Peace.

Nancy Hegarty (née McErlain), Rose Cottage, 37 Magherafelt Road, Draperstown

The death has taken place of the late Nancy Hegarty (née McErlain), May 17 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family,  beloved wife of the late Bernard and loving mother of Peter, Michael, Johnny, Francis, Patrick, Dolores (McCormick), Theresa (McGrogan), Bernadette (Wilson) Mary (McDonald) and Oliver.  Daughter of the late Peter and Bridget McErlain and sister of the late Patrick, Rita and Owen. Funeral from her home, Rose Cottage, 37 Magherafelt Road, on Tuesday, May 20 at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Columba Straw, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family time only please from 10.00pm - 10.00am. The wake for Nancy will commence at 12noon on Sunday, May 18.

Ella Margaret (Lila) Morrison (nee Henry), Ballymoney (formerly of Coleraine)

The death has taken place of the late Ella Margaret (Lila) Morrison (nee Henry), May 17 2025, peacefully at St James’ Lodge Care Home, Ballymoney. Ella Margaret (Lila), formerly of Nursery Avenue and Rathain Fold, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother of Ivan, Ernie, Raymond, Ken, Millie, Margaret, Alan, Stephen and the late Robert; a much loved mother-in-law and much adored by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving in New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Tuesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in First Dunboe Presbyterian Churchyard, Articlave. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Cancer Fund for Children and New Row Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

Susan Theresa O’Hagan, 6 Beechland Drive, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Susan Theresa O’Hagan, May 17 2025, Peacefully at Glenkeen Private Nursing Home. Beloved daughter of the late Mary. Formerly of 6 Beechland Drive, Magherafelt. Susan is reposing in J. A. Gormley’s Funeral Home, 1 Main Street, Maghera from 2.00pm on Sunday, May 18 until removal to Church of the Assumption, Magherafelt arriving for 5.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, May 19 at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick’s Old Cemetery, Keenaught. Requiem Mass can be viewed Via; Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Goddaughter Justine Higgins, Aoife, Jarlaith, Moya and friend and neighbours.

Margaret Quigg (née Hutton), 28 Little Diamond, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Margaret Quigg (née Hutton), May 16 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital,, beloved partner of Liam, loving mother of Shauna and Nicola, devoted grandmother to Caitlin (and her fiancé David), Caoinhin and Ellie, dear daughter of the late Ellen and James, cherished sister of Marie, Kate, Peter and the late Jim and a caring aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and her friends and neighbours. Margaret will be reposing at her home, 28 Little Diamond on Sunday from 11:00am to 11:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, May 19 at 9:30am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral 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.

Patricia Josephine Toner (née Bryson), 96 Dowland Road, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Patricia Josephine Toner (née Bryson), May 16 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Jacqueline McKay, Gloria Bradley, Katrina Doherty, Colm, and Edel Madden, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Daughter of the late Thomas and Kathleen Bryson. R.I.P. Dear sister of Mary, Rose, Anthony, Joe, Tommy, Martin and Sean. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House private please. Funeral from her home, 96 Dowland Road, Limavady on Monday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Dementia NI North City Business Park, Belfast BT15 2GG https://www.dementiani.org/. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Jean Elizabeth Wilkinson, 46 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy

The death has occurred of the late Jean Elizabeth Wilkinson, May 16 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 46 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy, beloved wife of the late Adam, much loved mother of Melvin and dear mother-in-law of Joanne. Funeral from her late residence on Sunday, May 18 at 2.15pm for service in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church at approximately 3.00pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyscullion Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, BT45 8LB. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son Melvin, daughter-in-law Joanne and all the family circle. Peace, Perfect Peace.