Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Joseph Collins, Violet Street, Derry

• Danielle Coyle, 54 Barr’s Lane, Derry

• TJ Cudden, Magherafelt (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Violet Elizabeth Jean Kirk, 36 Newbridge Park, Coleraine

• John Longworth, 19 Woodlands, Derry

• Patrick (Patsy) Mooney, 45 Osborne Street, Derry

• John Mullan, 13 Meadow Park, Portstewart

• Nicola Anne Porter, formerly of Kilfennan, Derry

• Trevor Woodward, 50 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

Joseph Collins, Violet Street, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Joseph Collins, July 4 2025, Peacefully at Deanfield Care Home Derry. Late of Violet Street, Derry. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Reposing overnight from 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.

Danielle Coyle, 54 Barr’s Lane, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Danielle Coyle, July 6 2025, peacefully at her home, 54 Barr’s Lane, loving daughter of Annette and the late Paddy, beloved partner of Eoin Doherty and a much loved niece and cousin. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 8.00pm to 12noon. Flowers are welcome or donations in Danielle’s memory can be made to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

TJ Cudden, Magherafelt (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

The death has occurred of TJ Cudden, July 5 2025, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family), precious son of recently deceased Karen, loving fiancé of Laura, much loved brother of Clarice, Calvin and Sarah. T.J.’s remains are reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner), Portglenone, BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Tuesday, July 8 between 5.p0pm - 9.00pm. A private funeral service and cremation will follow at a later date. TJ’s passing is deeply regretted by his sorrowing fiancé, brother, sisters, cousins and entire family circle. Safe with his mummy in the arms of Jesus. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Violet Elizabeth Jean Kirk, 36 Newbridge Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Violet Elizabeth Jean Kirk, July 4 2025, Peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 36 Newbridge Park, Coleraine, formerly of Northland Village, Dungannon. Loving wife of Albert, devoted mother of Elaine, mother-in-law of Gordon, much loved granny of Victoria and Kyle and sister of Nan, Yvonne, Roy, Sydney, George, Norman and the late Harry, John, Irwin and Dennis. House private. Family and friends welcome at the Funeral Home of F. Martin and Sons, 185 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, on Tuesday, July 8 2025 between 6.00pm and 8.30pm. Funeral service in Tullanisken Parish Church on Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Violet’s memory payable to Parkinson’s UK C/o F. Martin & Sons Funeral Directors, 185 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, BT70 1RY. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and family circle. “God’s garden must be beautiful, He only picks the best”

John Longworth, 19 Woodlands, Derry

The death has occurred of the late John Longworth, July 6 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Dearly Beloved Husband of the Late Margaret. Loving father of Margaret and Sharon. Dear father-in-law of William. Devoted Grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Aaron and Brandon. Great-Grandfather of Kayla, Zach and Karly. Funeral Leaving his late home 19 Woodlands on Tuesday, July 8 at 12:30pm for a 1.00pm service in Holy Trinity Parish Church Culmore followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to The Rainbow Rehoming Centre, Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, Derry, BT473AF. All Enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.

Patrick (Patsy) Mooney, 45 Osborne Street, Derry

The death has taken place of Patrick (Patsy) Mooney, July 7 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, beloved husband of Margaret, 45 Osborne Street, loving father of Michael, Martina, Julie, Thomas, Patrick, James, David, John Paul and the late Eamonn, a devoted father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Kathleen and the late Bridie, Angela, Seamus and Martin. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11o’clock for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. 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 Friends of Altnagelvin (ICU) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

John Mullan, 13 Meadow Park, Portstewart

Funeral arrangements for the late John Mullan, Died July 6 2025. (Portstewart & formerly Ballerin). N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home, 13 Meadow Park, Portstewart. BT55 7ST, today (Tuesday) from 1.00pm to 9.00pm. Peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family, son of the late Mary and dear brother of the late Annie O’Kane and Jimmy Mullan. Funeral from above residence on Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 11:10am (travelling via Cashel Road) for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing nephews, nieces and entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Nicola Anne Porter, formerly of Kilfennan, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Nicola Anne Porter, July 7 2025, Peacefully at Willow Tree Lodge, Care Home Whiteabbey, dearly beloved daughter of the late Sammy and Anne Porter, formerly of Kilfennan, Derry, much loved sister of Lyn, dearest sister-in-law of Sean, loving aunt of Greg and Aaron. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St Augustine’s Parish Church, on Thursday, July 10 at 10.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (all cheques made payable to the following charities) St Augustine’s Parish Church, or Macmillan Unit, Antrim Hospital, c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home (above address) on Wednesday from 1.00pm until 3.00pm evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sister, brother-in-law, nephews, cousins, and the entire family circle. “She died as she lived, everyone’s friend”

Trevor Woodward, 50 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Trevor Woodward, July 5 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 50 Highfield Road, Magherafelt, beloved Son of the late Bobby and Helen, much loved Brother of Maureen, Grace, Joan, Sam, Jennifer and John, a dear Brother-in-Law of Thomas, Evan, Mina, David, Jean and the late Frankie, a loving Uncle and Great Uncle and dearly loved Nephew of Dorothy. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening (July 8) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral will take place from D. Watters Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9 at 1:15pm, to Desertmartin Parish Church for service at 1:45pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Mindwise, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Gone to be with Christ, which is far better"