Derry Death Notices - Sunday, July 20, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Maureen Roberta Finlay, Limavady

• Patrick Killen, Drumleck Drive, Shantallow, Derry

• Michael Francis McCloskey, 33 Gortnagross Road, Derryork, Dungiven

• Sarah Sadie Matthewson (née Rodden), 38 Lisfannon Park, Derry

• Stewart Parkhill, 8 Carthall Crescent, Coleraine

Maureen Roberta Finlay, Limavady

The death has taken place of Maureen Roberta Finlay, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family on July 18 2025. Much loved wife of the late James (Jim) Loving Mother of Dianae, Winston, Hilary, Gareth, Adrian, Keith, dear Mother in law of Alan, Sylvia and Joanne. Devoted Grandmother of Jamie, Rory, Charlie, Jordan, Jack, Lauren and Sophie. Dear sister of Dorothy and Euphemia and the late Rita and Jim. Funeral service will be held in Christ Church on Monday at 1.00pm Followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Alzheimer's Society NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Patrick Killen, Drumleck Drive, Shantallow, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Patrick Killen, July 18 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital and late of Drumleck Drive, Shantallow, beloved partner of Rachel McCauley, loving stepfather of Rebecca, Liam and Shay and dear brother of Harry and the late Faye, Noreen, Jean and Rachel. His remains will be reposing at 247 Woodbrook. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Michael Francis McCloskey, 33 Gortnagross Road, Derryork, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Michael Francis McCloskey, late of 33 Gortnagross Road, Derryork, Dungiven BT47 4QP (1934-2025), died peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 16 2025. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Anne (McBride). Treasured father of Martina, Ambrose and Joanne (Convery) and a much loved father-in-law of Aine and Tony. Devoted grandfather of Ciara, Michael, Bronagh, Annie and Sarah. Dear brother of Susan (McKenna), and Sally (Hanger) and the late Johnny, Eugene and infant Gerald R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. (Funeral cortege will leave via Legavallon Road) Funeral from his home on Sunday, July 20 at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Matthew’s Church Drumsurn at 10.15am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin (ward 40) Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Sarah Sadie Matthewson (née Rodden), 38 Lisfannon Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Sarah Sadie Matthewson (née Rodden), July 18 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, 38 Lisfannon Park, beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mother of Garry and Marie, dear mother-in-law to Siobhan and Liam, devoted grandmother of Eve, Ruth and Eoin and great-grandmother of Matthew, Georgia and Henry, cherished sister of the late Maureen, Billy and Darta, and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Sadie will be reposing at her home on Sunday, July 20 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. House private from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, July 21 at 10:50am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. St. Pio Pray for her.

Stewart Parkhill, 8 Carthall Crescent, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Stewart Parkhill, July 19 2025, (peacefully) at his home, 8 Carthall Crescent, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of the late Carol, much loved father of Catherine, Lisa and Russell, dear father-in-law of Paul, E.J. and Natasha, devoted Grampa of Rachel, Matthew, Devon, Darshan, Kira, James, Oliver and Niamh and Great-Grampa of Isabella and Phoebe. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Tuesday at 1.00pm following a private family committal. Friends and family welcome at the family home on Sunday and Monday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to NSPCC c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.