Derry Death Notices - Monday, May 26, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Winifred (Winnie) Donaghy (née O’Hara), 31 Columbia Park, Foreglen

• Mary Kathleen (Maisie) Pitts, 32 Westland Road, Magherafelt

• Brigid Ann Scullion (née O’Brien), 6 Ballyscullion Lane, Bellaghy

Winifred (Winnie) Donaghy (née O’Hara), 31 Columbia Park, Foreglen

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Winifred (Winnie) Donaghy (née O’Hara), peacefully at home on May 25 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 31 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Colum and much loved mother of Evelyn, Colum, Shiree and Kerri. Loving grandmother of Nathan, Courtney, Shannon, Odhran, Sophie, Cahir, Chantel and Cailean. Daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget R.I.P and dear sister of Marion, Mary, Hugh, Anthony (Tony) and the late Essie, Josephine and Patsy R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the Donaghy and O’Hara family circles. Reposing at her late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Wednesday, May 28 2025 leaving her late home at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Mary Kathleen (Maisie) Pitts, 32 Westland Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Mary Kathleen (Maisie) Pitts, May 25 2025, (suddenly) at Drapersfield Care Home, , formerly of 32 Westland Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved and devoted mother of Beth, Lorraine, Wilma, John, David and Janet, dear mother-in-law of Jim, David, Willie, Stephen, Susan and Nalathaporn also a loving granny and great-granny and dearest sister of George, Billy (Australia) and the late Rachel, Etta, Pearl, David and Jackie. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1.

Brigid Ann Scullion (née O’Brien), 6 Ballyscullion Lane, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of the late Brigid Ann Scullion (née O’Brien), May 25 2025, Bellaghy (formerly of Greencastle Co Tyrone), Peacefully at Camphill Care Home. Beloved wife of Eamon and loving mother of Fiona and Dominic. A devoted grandmother of Eimear, Mícheál, Dáithí and Cara. Daughter of the late James and Mary. Much loved sister of Eileen Mahoney, Philomena Crowe, Bernie Mallon, Teresa McCullagh and the late Paddy. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am Funeral from her home, 6 Ballyscullion Lane, BT45 8NQ on Wednesday, May 28 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via webcam at: Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, sisters, daughter-in-law Nóilín, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. Brigid’s wake will commence on Monday, May 26 at 11.00am.