Derry Death Notices - Thursday, July 24, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Colhoun Colin Alexander, 4 Daly's Park, Derry

• Sean Irvine, 9 Orchard Row, Derry

• Patrick (Patsy) Kelly, 34 Drumavalley, Magilligan

• William (Billy) McMichael, Limavady

• Michael John McMorris, 72 Ballyheather Road, Derry

• Oscar Alfred Stewart, Edinburgh (formerly of Derry)

Colhoun Colin Alexander, 4 Daly's Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Colhoun Colin Alexander, July 23 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, loving husband of Joanne, devoted Dad of Sophie (Neasan) Matthew, Charlie and Emily, dear son of Roy and Frances, brother of Paul and his wife Ingrid, and Uncle of Olivia, dear son in law of Dorothy and brother in law of Stephen. Funeral leaving his home, 4 Daly's Park, at 1.30pm on Saturday, July 26 for 2.00pm service in Cornerstone City Church followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road. Family and friends welcome to the family home from 4pm to 9pm on Thursday and Friday. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle and many Friends. In heavenly love abiding.

Sean Irvine, 9 Orchard Row, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Sean Irvine, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on July 23 2025. Late of 9 Orchard Row. May he rest in peace. Beloved father of Shannon, Sean, Gareth, Mia, Adam and Jean-Marie. Loving granda to all of his much loved grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Sean’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Shannon’s residence, 54 Beraghvale. His remains will leave from there on Thursday, July 24 at 5:20pm for 6.00pm arrival to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower to repose overnight. Sean’s funeral Requiem Mass will then take place on Friday, July 25 at 10.00am. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sean’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-columbas-church-longtower. Wake house private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Patrick (Patsy) Kelly, 34 Drumavalley, Magilligan

The death has taken place of the late Patrick (Patsy) Kelly, July 22 2025, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Darren, father-in-law of Catherine, devoted grandfather of Caitlin, Aoibheann, Padhraic and Lochlainn and dear brother of Dessie and the late Hugh, Matsie, Bertie, James, Elizabeth and Kevin. His remains will be reposing in his home, 34 Drumavalley, Magilligan. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

William (Billy) McMichael, Limavady

The death has taken place of William (Billy) McMichael, passed away peacefully in Edenvale care home (Formally of 118 Castle Park, Limavady)y. Much Loved husband of the late Nell. Devoted Father to Annette, Keith, Linda, Aderiane, John and Dean. Father in law of Linda and the late Tommy and William. also a devoted Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother. Anyone wishing to pay their respects can do so at Browns Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm (All Welcome). Funeral Service will be held in Christ Church Limavady on Friday, July 25 at 11.00am followed by burial in adjoining Church yard (All welcome). Family flowers only please. Donations to Christ Church Limavady, c/o Browns Funeral Directors Limavady,21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. will be Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Michael John McMorris, 72 Ballyheather Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Michael John McMorris, July 18 2025, at home, 72 Ballyheather Road, much loved brother of Ian and Anne dear brother in law of Lin and Graham, loving uncle of Louise, Patrick, David, Zoe and Michael. Funeral service in Adair and Neely Funeral Directors Foyle Road, Derry at 11.00am on Saturday, July26  followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The British Diabetic Association c/o Adair and Neely Funeral Directors. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home.

Oscar Alfred Stewart, Edinburgh (formerly of Derry)

The death has taken place in Edinburgh of Oscar Alfred Stewart, formerly of 4 Derg Crescent, Derry. Beloved Son of the late Alex and Isobella Stewart brother of Joey (Sandra) Robbie (Ina) and the late Lexie (Jean). Loving husband of Pat, father of Keith, Oscar & Steven and the late Robin. Devoted grandfather & great grandfather and a much loved uncle. Funeral taking place on August 1 in Leith Edinburgh. Loved and missed by all