Derry Death Notices - Sunday, May 25, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Michael Barr, 29 Burnside Manor, Killea (formerly of Rathowen Park, Derry)

• Ryan McCaughey, Castledawson (formerly Portglenone)

• Leo Ward, 24 Willowcroft, Feeny

Michael Barr, 29 Burnside Manor, Killea (formerly of Rathowen Park, Derry)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Barr, peacefully at home, surrounded by all of his loving family on May 24 2025. Late of 29 Burnside Manor, Killea and formerly of 7 Rathowen Park. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Jean. Devoted father of Ethan, Lisa and Cara. Dearest father-in-law of Eimear, Johnpaul and Stephen. Wonderful granda of Caí, Ada and Lila. A much loved brother to all of his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends. Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 29 Burnside Manor, Killea. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, May 26 at 9:15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Michael’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Padre Pio Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Medjugorje Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Ryan McCaughey, Castledawson (formerly Portglenone)

The death has taken place of the late Ryan McCaughey, May 22 2025, (peacefully at Castlehill Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family) (Castledawson and formerly Portglenone), beloved son of Kathleen and Cecil, much loved brother of Michillo, and loving uncle of Nathan, Thomas and Cassie. Ryan is reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (corner) BT44 8LH. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Sunday, May 25 between 6.00pm - 8.00pm. His remains will leave form there on Monday, May 26 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, sister, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Herat of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to: “Castlehill Nursing Home” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Leo Ward, 24 Willowcroft, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Leo Ward peacefully at The Northwest Cancer Centre on May 23 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 24 Willowcroft, Feeny, Co Derry BT47 4GD and formerly of Butterlope, Aughabrack. Beloved husband of Siobhan née Devine and much loved father of Diarmuid (Terri), Aoife (Michael) and Dervla (Michael). Devoted grandfather of Pauric and Oisin. Loving son of Kathleen and the late Desmond R.I.P and dear brother of Geraldine, Eileen, Sean, Desmond and the late Michael R.I.P. Deeply reretted by the Ward and Devine family circles. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral on Monday, May 26 leaving his late home at 12noon for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church, Aughabrack, interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed by the following link https://youtube.com/@donagheadyparish905?si=oouGIP1blDIrplHJ. Family flowers only please, donations of wished to WHSCT Ward 50 Altnagelvin c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.