Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• William (Billy) Donnell, 271 Sperrin Park, Caw

• Gary James Forsythe, 24 Bridger Street, Moneymore

• Bridget Kelly, 175a Crosskeys Road, Moneyglass

• Dorothy Lewis, 102 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine

• Bosco McColgan, Tamworth Crescent, Kilfennan

• Patricia (Pat) Taylor (née Neeson), 24 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

• Violet Doreen Walker (née Gardiner), 47 Abbeydale, Derry

William (Billy) Donnell, 271 Sperrin Park, Caw

The death has occurred of the late William (Billy) Donnell, July 13 2025, peacefully at his home, 271 Sperrin Park, Caw (surrounded by his loving family (in his 73rd year) much loved husband of the late Margaret (nee Kane) devoted dad of Johnine, Graham, Richard, Jacqueline and Robert, loving father-in-law of David, Jenni, Diane and Gemma, adored granda of Matthew, Jack, Katelyn, Aaron, Lily, Christopher, Abi, Jessica and Sarah, great-granda of Margot, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Thursday, July17 at 12.00noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice, 61, Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 16 from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Peace after suffering“ “Peace is yours, memories ours“

Gary James Forsythe, 24 Bridger Street, Moneymore

The death has occurred of the late Gary James Forsythe, July 15 2025, (Suddenly) at his home, 24 Bridger Street, Moneymore, dearly loved and devoted father of Neville (Kathy), Nicole (Keith), Demi (Jack) and William, loving granda of Herbie and Freddie, dearest brother of Wendy, Ivan and the late Keith, dear brother-in-law of Billy and Yvonne, beloved son of the late Marian and Neville and a cherished uncle. Funeral arrangements later. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “See you in the field”

Bridget Kelly, 175a Crosskeys Road, Moneyglass

The death has taken place of the late Bridget Kelly (Moneyglass), July 15 2025, beloved daughter of the late Neil and Margaret, much loved sister of the late Kathleen, Dennis, Margaret (Maggie Mc Lernon), Paddy, Mary Jo (Keenan), Rose Ann (Mc Manus), Trea and Neil John. Removal from her home, 175a Crosskeys Road on Wednesday, July 16 at 5.30pm arriving Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 17 at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate.

Dorothy Lewis, 102 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Dorothy Lewis, July 13 2025, peacefully at her home, 102 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Denis, loving mother of Paul, Denise and Stephanie, mother-in-law of Eddie and Keith, much loved grandmother of Rachel, Chay, Abby, Ryan, Shane, Sophie, Tara, Naomi and great-grandmother of Grace, Mason, Ayla, Lewis and Theo; Kiarah, Bella and Effie; and Rory, Zara and Frankie. House private. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday, July 24 2025 at 11.30am followed by a cremation at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie 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 circle.

Bosco McColgan, Tamworth Crescent, Kilfennan

The death has taken place of Bosco McColgan, July 15 2025, peacefully and surrounded by love, in his 86th year, beloved husband of Mary (nee O’Hara), Tamworth Crescent, Kilfennan, devoted daddy of Caroline, John, Brenda, Maria and the late and sorely missed Sharon. Fond father-in-law of Paul and the late Peter and much loved granda of Lorna, Siobhan, Nadine, Ella, Aiden, Keevan, Shannon and Shea, dear brother of Rosaleen, Lena, Sadie, Martin and Michael and the late Dolie, Ann, Bridie, Geraldine, Charlie and Willie and cherished uncle to his many nieces and nephews. His remains will be reposing in his daughter’s home, 18 Lisdale Park, Maydown, from 2.00pm on Wednesday. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Patricia (Pat) Taylor (née Neeson), 24 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Taylor (née Neeson), July 14 2025, (24 Highfield Road, Magherafelt) beloved mother of Marlene, Pauline, Justine and the late Lisa, grandmother of Louise and Dean and great grandmother of Ava, dear sister of John, Kathleen McCloskey, Annie Mullan, Laura McEldowney and the late Francis, Charlie, Mary Kerr, Tillie Doherty and Eddie. Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Thursday, July 17 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, via webcam at Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, grandchildren, great granddaughter, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Viewing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street, Magherafelt on Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Violet Doreen Walker (née Gardiner), 47 Abbeydale, Derry

The death has taken place of Violet Doreen Walker (née Gardiner), July 14 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Janet and the late Zena, devoted grandmother of Jamie and Louise and dear great grandmother of Jaxson. Funeral service in her home, 47 Abbeydale at 1pm on Friday, July 18 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to All Saints Church Clooney c/o Mrs Helen Henderson 5 Manning Way BT476GL. Family and friends welcome to the family home from 1.00pm to 10.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Deeply regretted by her loving family and friends. The Lord is my Shepherd.