Derry Death Notices - Thursday, July 3, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Cathal Archibald, 3 Fir Avenue, Drumsurn

• Maria Helen Burak, Derry

• Mary Cassidy (née Kearney), 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge (formerly Ballydullaghan, Swatragh)

• Helena Coyle (née Thomas), 7 Moore Walk, Derry

• Ethna Glackin (née Duffy), 13 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry

• Gerard Lockhart, 60 Mullaghamesh Park, Feeny

• Helen Elizabeth Lyttle (née Morrow), 81 Killeague Road, Coleraine

• Liam McCormick, 27 Carnanbane Cottages, Dungiven

• Peter Frederick (Fred) Moore, Portstewart

• Anne Virginia Wallace (née Allen), 18 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings

Cathal Archibald, 3 Fir Avenue, Drumsurn

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Cathal Archibald suddenly at home on July 1 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 3 Fir Avenue, Drumsurn, Co Derry. Beloved son of Damien and Sharon. Loving brother of Michael, Richaél and Aoife. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home on Thursday (July 3) at 3.00pm. Funeral on Saturday, July 5 2025, leaving his late home at 9.10am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to L.I.P.S c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Joseph patron saint of the departed souls pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Maria Helen Burak, Derry

In loving memory of our dear Mum, Maria Helen Burak, who passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on June 27, with Richard by her side. Loving mother of Oisin, Aisling, Gavin and Gareth and grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren. May her soul rest in peace. Maria will be reposing at Bradley and McLaughlin's Funeral Home from 2.00pm - 4.00pm on Thursday. July 3. Her cremation ceremony will take place at Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan at 12.00pm on Friday, July 4. 'Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain'

Mary Cassidy (née Kearney), 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge (formerly Ballydullaghan, Swatragh)

We regret to inform you of the death of Mary Cassidy (née Kearney), died July 2 2025 (Newbridge formerly Ballydullaghan, Swatragh). N.B. Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available. Mary’s wake has not yet commenced. Peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving children, late of 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge. BT45 8EY. Beloved wife of the late Artie; loving mother of Theresa, Bronagh (O’Kane), Pearse, Declan, Roseena (Murphy) and Eiméar; dear mother-in-law of Chrissy and Eamonn and much adored granny of Nancy, Alice, Maryrose, Claragh and Alisha. Daughter of the late Willie and Annie and dear sister of Lena (McCracken), Nan (Graham), Brian, Liam, Matt, Blanche, Gerard, Donald, Leonard and the late James, John and Philomena (Larkin). Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Helena Coyle (née Thomas), 7 Moore Walk, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Helena Coyle (née Thomas), July 1 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Willie, loving mother of Ann-Marie, John, Denise, Bobby, Liam and Sharon and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt, beloved daughter of the late Johnny and Anne Thomas, cherished sister of Ann and the late Margaret and Eddie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Helena will be reposing at her home, 7 Moore Walk on Wednesday, July 2 for family only, wake commencing on Thursday, July 3 from 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, July 5 at 9:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower 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.

Ethna Glackin (née Duffy), 13 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ethna Glackin (née Duffy), July 2 2025, peacefully at her home, 13 Aberfoyle Crescent, beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Siobhan, Sharon and John, dear mother-in-law to Michelle and Brian and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Ethna will be reposing at her home. Family time please from 9:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, July 4 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Gerard Lockhart, 60 Mullaghamesh Park, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gerard Lockhart peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 1 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 60 Mullaghamesh Park, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved son of Susie and Andy and loving brother of Andrea, Mary Teresa (Frankie) and Sean Marty (Miriam). Devoted uncle of Conor, Shéa, Senan, Nábla, Máirín and great uncle of Raín. Reposing at his brother Sean Marty’s home, 20 Kilcreen Road, Park, BT47 4DQ.Wake commencing at 2.00pm Thursday (July 3). Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Saturday, July 5 2025, leaving at 11.50am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Banagher. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Helen Elizabeth Lyttle (née Morrow), 81 Killeague Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Helen Elizabeth Lyttle (née Morrow), July 1 2025, peacefully, dearly loved daughter of Douglas and the late Sandra, devoted mother of Ben (Kady), Andrew (Lucy) and Catherine (Johnjo), loving partner of Mark, much loved granny of Rowan and cherished sister of Alvin and Hazel (Stephen). Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home, 81 Killeague Road, Coleraine. Service of Thanksgiving in Killaig Presbyterian Church on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to N.I. Hospice and Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade &Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “The Lord Is My Shepherd”.

Liam McCormick, 27 Carnanbane Cottages, Dungiven

The death has occurred of the late Liam McCormick, We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Liam McCormick, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 1 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 27 Carnanbane Cottages, Dungiven, Co Derry. Loving son of the late John and Roseann R.I.P and dear brother of Margaret and the late Jim, Jack, Eileen, Thomas, Francie and Colm R.I.P. Devoted uncle of Seamus (Helen), Annette (Phelim), Anthony (Majella), Martin (Dianne), Helen, Gemma (Sean) and Rosie (Johnny). Deeply regretted by all his nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, friends and the wider family circle. Reposing at his late home. Funeral on Friday, July 4 2025, leaving his late home at 10:15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Banagher. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Banagher Hope Camp c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Peter Frederick (Fred) Moore, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Peter Frederick (Fred) Moore, July 1 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, formerly of Tullyaghmurray Fold, Portstewart and Eglinton, beloved son of the late Peter and Sarah, loving brother of Rev. Canon Matt, brother-in-law of Audrey, much loved uncle of Pauline and Heather (Martin) and cherished great-uncle of Kathleen and Peter. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Thursday from 12.30pm - 2.00pm and again from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Funeral service will take place there on Friday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

Anne Virginia Wallace (née Allen), 18 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Anne Virginia Wallace (née Allen), July 2 2025 Peacefully at her home, 18 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings (surrounded by her loving family) dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Spencer, Alana, Shelley, Glenn and Darryl, loving mother-in-law of Wendy, Gary, Gail and Hayley, adored granny of Hollie, Nathan, Jordan, Jamie, Chloe, Leeroy, Kingsley, Trent, Lillianna,. Armani, Tiara, Saffarah Jack, Adam, Ruben, Mila and Leighton, great-granny of Harper, Mya, Annabelle, Blake, Amirah Ajay, Paisley, Alby and Etta, loving sister of Dessie and the late Heather and Valerie. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Friday, July 4 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday and pay their respects to Virginia from 1.00pm until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever“