Derry Death Notices - Saturday, July 5, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Mary Boyle, Coleraine

• Joseph Collins, Violet Street, Derry

• Robert Connolly, Limavady

• Alan Thomas Cousley, 1 Main Street, Desertmartin

• Margaret Hasson (née McCool), Curryneirin

• Rosemary Ann Kingston (née Holley), 101 Mill Road, Portstewart

• Mary Mackle (née Lambert), 25 Mount Eden, Limavady

• Colm O'Kane, Creggan Road, Derry

• Derek Richard Olphert, 9 Ballymadigan Road, Castlerock

• Anna Christina (Chrissy) Torrens (née Duffy), 62 Bayswater, Caw, Derry

Mary Boyle, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Mary Boyle, June 30 2025, (peacefully) at a private care home, dearly loved mother of Darren, Arlene and Michael, mother-in-law of Joanne, Kieran and Christina, devoted granny of Darren, Dylan, Brandon and Jessica, great granny of Emberli, Elarah and Amiya and dear sister of David, Nevin and the late John, William, Anna and Charlotte. Service in her son Michael’s home, 10 Beechfield Park, Coleraine on Sunday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Macosquin Presbyterian Church Burying Ground, Englishtown. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for M.S. Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her family and entire family circle.

Joseph Collins, Violet Street, Derry

The death has taken place of Joseph Collins, July 4 2025, Peacefully at Deanfield Care Home Derry. Late of Violet Street, Derry. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Reposing at Deanfield Care Home, viewing by appointment, please telephone 0287134 4888. Funeral from Deanfield Care Home on Monday, July 7 to repose overnight from 6.30pm in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Tuesday, July 8 followed by interment in St Mary’s Church Ardmore Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Deanfield Care Home, 19 Deanfield, Limavady Road, Derry BT47 6HY. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Robert Connolly, Limavady

The death has taken place of Robert Connolly, July 1 2025, as a result of an accident, formerly of Roe View Park, Limavady, beloved partner of Paula, loving father of Robert and Lynsey, father-in-law of Zara and Eunan, devoted grandfather of Somre, Peyton, Caolan, Ronan and Conor and a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral arrangements later.

Alan Thomas Cousley, 1 Main Street, Desertmartin

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Alan Thomas Cousley, July 3 2025, (suddenly), 1 Main Street, Desertmartin, dearly loved son of the late Jack and Maimie, loving brother of Hilary, Eric, Norman, Sheila and the late Jennifer, dear brother-in-law of Alan, Ronette and James, much loved uncle of Andrew, Matthew, Jessica, Gareth, Jack, Luke and Nicole and a dear great-uncle. Family and friends welcome at the family home, 110 Magherafelt Road, Moneymore. Funeral arrangements later. Deeply regretted by his family and the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”

Margaret Hasson (née McCool), Curryneirin

The death has taken place of Margaret Hasson (née McCool), July 4 2025, beloved wife of the late Martin, Curryneirin, loving mother of Simon and Jennifer, devoted grandmother of Dillon and Erin and dear sister of Veronica, Frances, Maura, Frank and the late Anne, Jacinta and John. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Saturday from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Rosemary Ann Kingston (née Holley), 101 Mill Road, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Rosemary Ann Kingston (née Holley), July 4 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital after a short illness, 101 Mill Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, loving mother of Mark, mother-in-law of Angela and much loved nana of Isaac and Jasper; also dear daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs Holley and cherished sister of Alison, Patricia and the late Martin. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm and at her sister Patricia’s home, Apt. 2, 14 Heathmount, Portstewart on Monday 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Mission Africa c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. ‘We do not grieve like those who have no hope’ 1 Thessalonians 4:13.

Mary Mackle (née Lambert), 25 Mount Eden, Limavady

The death has taken place of Mary Mackle (née Lambert), July 3 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Sean R.I.P. Loving mother of Johnny, Joe, Mary McKay, Rosaleen White, and Kieran. A much loved grandmother. Daughter of the late James and Ellen. R.I.P. Dear sister of Pat, Sr Eileen, Essie and the late Josie, Jim, Hugh, Bridget, Sr Margaret and Sr Anamai. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone welcome at her home, 25 Mount Eden, Limavady on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6 from 12noon to 7.00pm. Funeral from her home, 25 Mount Eden on Monday, July 7 at 9.20am for Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road. Derry BT48 8JE or Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Colm O'Kane, Creggan Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Colm O'Kane, July 4 2025, beloved husband of the late Patsy, Creggan Road, devoted father of Denise, Deborah, Marie, Nicola, Terri, Karl-Ann and the late Martina, a cherished father-in-law and grandfather son of the late Frank and Mary and dear brother of the late June and Martin. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Saturday from 7.00pm – 10.00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Creggan on Sunday at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (The Cancer Centre), C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Derek Richard Olphert, 9 Ballymadigan Road, Castlerock

The death has occurred of the late Derek Richard Olphert, July 3 2025, peacefully at Bohill Care Home. Dearly beloved husband of Ruth, loving father of Jayne, Paul and Ross. Dear father-in-law of James, Karen and Nicola. Devoted grandfather of Ewan, Matthew, Toby and Isaac. Funeral leaving his late home, 9 Ballymadigan Road on Sunday, July 6 at 12noon for service In First Dunboe Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if wished, to Dementia NI, North City Business Centre, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel No. 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.

Anna Christina (Chrissy) Torrens (née Duffy), 62 Bayswater, Caw, Derry

The death has taken place of Anna Christina (Chrissy) Torrens (née Duffy), July 4 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady, much loved wife of David, loving mother of David, Rosemarie and Vivienne, mother-in-law of Paula, Kevin and Nick, devoted grandmother of Steven, Davey, Rebecca, James, Thomas and Liam, cherished great-grandmother of Ella, Lucas and Liam and dear sister of Bridie and Terry. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 62 Bayswater, Caw, BT47 6JL, from 12noon on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.25am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. St Pio intercede for her.