Derry Death Notices - Friday, May 30, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Cornelius (Con) Browne, Derry

• William Martin Campbell,  5 Deanery Street, Derry

• David Alexander Daly, Slieve Banna Road, Coleraine

• Carole Dorrans, 46 Bushmills Road, Coleraine

• Jean Jones (née Redfern), 183 Leckagh Cottages, Killyfaddy Road, Magherafelt

• Archie Leggett, 185 Lone Moor Road, Derry

• Dermot McElwee, 23 Garrison Road, Knockloughrim

• Michael McLaughlin, 2 Kingswood Road, Watford

• Joan McLeod (née Thompson), 38 Somerset Court, Coleraine

• William Gordon (Willis) Stewart, ‘Mill Cottages’ 50 Loughan Road, Coleraine

Cornelius (Con) Browne, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Cornelius (Con) Browne, May 28 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of 65 Rosskeen Park and Bishop Street), a loving Son, Brother and Uncle. Con will be sadly missed by his friends and staff at Supported Living Services. Cornelius will be reposing in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Friday, May 30 at 6:15pm to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

William Martin Campbell,  5 Deanery Street, Derry

The death has taken place of the late William Martin Campbell, May 27 2025, suddenly at his home, beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Kevin and Kim, dear father-in-law to John and Susanna, devoted grandfather of Shaun, Conor, Gareth, John-Paul, Allen, Matthew and Michael and great-grandfather of Faye, Diathí, Fianna, Riley, Ariagrace and Payton, dear son of the late William and Sarah, cherished brother of Lily, Mary, Evelyn and Hugh and a much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. William will be reposing at 5 Deanery Street. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, May31  at 12:20pm to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

David Alexander Daly, Slieve Banna Road, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of David Alexander Daly, May 29 2025, peacefully at home, Slieve Banna Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Beth, much loved father of Lorraine and father-in-law of Steve, adored granda of Luke, Joshua and Lara; loving great-granda of Axel; dear brother of Linda and the late Winifred. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving in Killowen Parish Church on Thursday, June 5 at 11.30am, followed by a service of committal at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Carole Dorrans, 46 Bushmills Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Carole Dorrans, May 28 2025, (suddenly) at hospital, 46 Bushmills Road, Coleraine, dearly beloved daughter of the late Nathaniel and Dorothy, much loved sister of Samuel, John and Edwin, dear sister-in-law of Janet and the late Beth, Helene and Mary and a devoted aunt and great-aunt. Service of Thanksgiving in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2.00pm following a private family committal in Coleraine Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for N.I.C.H.S. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.

Jean Jones (née Redfern), 183 Leckagh Cottages, Killyfaddy Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Jean Jones (née Redfern), May 29 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of Richard, 183 Leckagh Cottages, Killyfaddy Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of Elaine, Alan and Jillian, dear mother-in-law of Gareth, loving granny of Toby and Tilly and dearest sister of Cissy, Tom, Jim, Maggie and the late Anna. Family and friends welcome at her home. Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church on Sunday (June 1) at 2:45pm followed by burial in St John’s Parish Churchyard, Ballinderry. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1

Archie Leggett, 185 Lone Moor Road, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Archie Leggett, May 29 2025, Peacefully at home. Beloved Husband of the late Charlotte. Dear brother of the late Tommy, Emma, Hugo and Patsy. Funeral from his home, 185 Lone Moor Road on Saturday, May 31 at 9:20am to Saint Columba's Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul. Sadly missed by the entire family circle. House private please from 11.00pm to 10.00am.

Dermot McElwee, 23 Garrison Road, Knockloughrim

The death has taken place of the late Dermot McElwee (Knockloughrim), May 29 2025, Beloved son of the late Patrick and Ellen McElwee and loving brother of the late Mary, Jimmy, John, Francis and Margaret. Funeral from his home, 23 Garrison Road on Saturday, May 31 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Lavey via webcam Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Lavey. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces and entire family circle. The wake for Dermot will commence at 11.00am on Fridayx, May 30 2025.

Michael McLaughlin, 2 Kingswood Road, Watford

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael McLaughlin peacefully on May 27 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 2 Kingswood Road, Watford, Herts, WD25 0EE. Beloved husband of Kathleen (née Mullholland formerly Tirkane). Much loved father of Michelle and Gary and father in law of Des. Devoted grandfather of Callum, Steffie and James. Loving son of the late Michael and Sarah R.I.P (Cashel, Dungiven) and dear brother of Sr Myriam, Danny (Philomena), Dermot (Bernie) Margaret (Kevin) Seamus (Marlene) and the late John R.I.P (Mary). Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Funeral arrangements in England later. Mass will take place to celebrate Michael’s life in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven at a later date. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Joan McLeod (née Thompson), 38 Somerset Court, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Joan McLeod (née Thompson), May 29 2025, peacefully at home, 38 Somerset Court, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Alvin, cherished mother of Karen and Gary, much loved nannie of Oliver, dear sister of Robin and the late Vicki, Martin and Victor and aunt of Jill, Kim, Robin and Colin. Loved and sadly missed by the wider family circle. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home, today (Friday) between 12noon – 6.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Killowen Parish Church, Coleraine on Saturday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Flowers or donations, if wished, for Children’s Heartbeat Trust N.I. c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.

William Gordon (Willis) Stewart, ‘Mill Cottages’ 50 Loughan Road, Coleraine

It is with regret we announce the passing of William Gordon (Willis) Stewart, May 28 2025, peacefully at home ‘Mill Cottages’ 50 Loughan Road, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, loving father of Nicholas and Peter, father-in-law of Melanie and Fiona and much loved grandfather of Brodie, Riley, Christian and Amber. House and funeral private. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family.