Derry Death Notices - Saturday, July 12, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Brendan (B.B.) Barrett, 44c Cromore Gardens, Derry

• Hazel Rebecca Easby (née Irwin), 32 Clondermott Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

• Joseph Dickson (Joe) Hatrick, Oak Island Farm, Tobermore

• Aaron Irwin, 13 Sperrin Road, Limavady

• Tomás Kelly, 43 Iniscarn Road, Creggan, Derry

• John Harvey Leacock, 3 Motalee Lane, Magherafelt

• Olive McCallion (née Heaney), 12 New Street, Deery

• Helen Elizabeth McGarvey, Portstewart

• Marie McCann (née O’Connell), Derry

Brendan (B.B.) Barrett, 44c Cromore Gardens, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Brendan (B.B.) Barrett, July 10 2025, suddenly after a short illness, at Edenballymore Lodge Care Home, (formerly of Rinmore Drive), beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving son of the late Bridget and Patrick, cherished brother of Anne, Dolores and the late Michael, Jim, Colum, Margo, Rita, Kathleen and Raymond and a devoted uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Brendan will be reposing at his home, 44c Cromore Gardens, on Friday, July 11 from 2:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, July 12 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Residents’ Comfort Fund, Edenballymore Lodge Care Home, 25 Northland Road, Derry, BT48 7NF. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Hazel Rebecca Easby (née Irwin), 32 Clondermott Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Easby Hazel Rebecca (nee Irwin), July 9 2025, Suddenly at her home, 32 Clondermott Park, Altnagelvin, much loved daughter of the late Jane and Jack Irwin (formerly of 101, Bann Drive Irish Street) Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday, July 14 at 10.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery (Everyone is welcome to come to the Funeral Service) Very deeply regretted by her friends and neighbours. “The Lord is my Shepherd“

Joseph Dickson (Joe) Hatrick, Oak Island Farm, Tobermore

The death has occurred of the late Joseph Dickson (Joe) Hatrick, July 11 2025, (suddenly), Oak Island Farm, Tobermore, dearly loved Brother of the late Billy, a dear Brother-in-Law of Martha, much loved Uncle of Rosemary (Wilfred) and Andrew (Gillian) and a beloved Great Uncle. All welcome at his home on Sunday, July 13 from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Joe's Life will take place in Union Road Presbyterian Church on Monday, July 14 at 12:30pm, preceded by a private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Union Road Presbyterian Church Building Fund, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle.

Aaron Irwin, 13 Sperrin Road, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Aaron Irwin suddenly at home on July 10 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 13 Sperrin Road, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved son of Jennifer and Gerard. Loving father of Grayson. Dear brother of Dwayne, Darryll, Sheree and Kyle. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlins Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven BT47 4NQ) on Saturday (July 12) 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Family only on Sunday from 1.00pm to 6.00pm with prayer service at 5.30pm. Private cremation will take place at a later date. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Tomás Kelly, 43 Iniscarn Road, Creggan, Derry

The death has taken place of Tomás Kelly, July 10 2025, beloved son of Siobhan O’Donnell and Ned Kelly, loving brother of Ciara, Orlaith, Eamonn and the late Aine and a much loved nephew and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 43 Iniscarn Road, Creggan. Funeral from there on Sunday at 1o’clock for 1.30pm funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

John Harvey Leacock, 3 Motalee Lane, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of John Harvey Leacock, July 11 2025, (peacefully) at his home, 3 Motalee Lane, Magherafelt, dearly beloved husband of Isabel, much loved father of Julie, John, Jaclyn and the late Jayne, devoted grandad of John Jnr, Alex, Charlie, Leah, AJ, Carson, Sammy and Matilda and dearest brother of Pearl (Kelly). Family and close friends welcome at his home. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Forever in our hearts”

Olive McCallion (née Heaney), 12 New Street, Deery

It is with regret we announce the passing of Olive McCallion (née Heaney), July 11 2025, peacefully at her home, 12 New Street, beloved wife of the late Roy, loving mother of Liam, Seamus, Ann, Fergal and Una, devoted grandmother of Deynah, Paul, Seainin, Mark, Niall, Colleen, Jack, Aidan and Clodagh, great-grandmother of Grace, Daithi and Róise, dear mother-in-law to Josephine, John, Bronagh and Stephen, cherished sister of Rosita, Tony, Ann and the late Michael, Billy, Jim, Joe and Bernadette. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Olive will be reposing at her home. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, July 14 at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn 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.

Marie McCann (née O’Connell), Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie McCann (née O’Connell), July 11 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Home, (formerly of 6 Heathfield and Sevenoaks), beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Jim, Michael, Damian, Brendan, Niall, Margaret and Annmarie, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, a dear mother-in-law, and a cherished sister of Seamus and Eileen. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all her friends. Marie will be reposing at her daughter’s home, 38 Belvoir Park, Culmore, on Saturday, July 12 from 11:00am. Family time please from 9:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving 38 Belvoir Park on Monday, July 14 at 9:20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

Helen Elizabeth McGarvey, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Helen Elizabeth McGarvey, July 4 2025, peacefully in Bristol, 9 Cappagh Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved daughter of Brian and Olive, loving mother of Hannah, Abigail and Ryan and much loved partner of Jonathan. Funeral service in Agherton Parish Church, Portstewart on Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 2.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust or Make 2nds Count 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.