Derry Death Notices - Monday, July 28, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Jeannie Forbes (née Kelly), Groton, Massachusetts, USA (formerly of Derry)

• James Ian Forsythe, 21 Lindsayville, Ballyronan

• Thomas Hepburn, Dullerton Road, Cullion

• Catherine White (née Starrett), Roe Gardens, Derry

Jeannie Forbes (née Kelly), Groton, Massachusetts, USA (formerly of Derry)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannie Forbes (née Kelly), peacefully at her home on July 25 2025. Late of Groton, Massachusetts, USA and formerly of Carrickreagh Gardens, Derry. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Robert. Devoted mother of Colin and Alana. Loving daughter of the late Patsy and Margaret. A much loved sister of Michael, Kathleen, Sally, May, Pat, Geraldine and the late Liz and Maria. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. There are no goodbyes for us wherever you are you will always be in our hearts. On Her Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

James Ian Forsythe, 21 Lindsayville, Ballyronan

The death has taken place of James Ian Forsythe, July 27 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, 21 Lindsayville, Ballyronan, much loved and devoted father of Arlene, Kenneth and Mark, dear father-in-law of Mark and Joanne, loving granda of Adam, Lee and James and dearest brother of Pearl, Gordon, Carol and the late Tom, Ronald and Brian. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle.

Thomas Hepburn, Dullerton Road, Cullion

The death has taken place of the late Thomas Hepburn, July 26 2025, Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Formerly of Dullerton Road. Dearly beloved Son, Uncle and Brother. Funeral service will take place in Mountcastle Cemetery on Wednesday, July 30 at 11.00am followed by burial. House private. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 02871311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle.

Catherine White (née Starrett), Roe Gardens, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Catherine White (née Starrett), July 26 2025, in Altnagelvin Hospital after an illness bravely borne. Formerly of Roe Gardens, Dearly beloved wife of the Late Bobby. Devoted mother of Gretta, Karen, Wilma and Rosemary. A dear mother-in-law. Loving grandmother to John, Carly, Michael, Graham, Megan, Rebecca and Laura and a great grandmother. Dear aunt and friend of Margaret. Funeral service in Waterside Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, July 29 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Waterside Presbyterian Church C/O Mrs Olive Hamilton, 2 Rosswater, Derry, BT476YR. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 02871311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.