Derry Death Notices - Friday, August 8, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Sandra Caul (née Malins), 20 Islandtasserty Road, Coleraine

• Patrick (Paddy) Gray, 62 Corick Road, Draperstown

• Dennis Hooper, 4 Altnafoyle, Derry

• Columba (Colm) Kearney, 82 Lettershandoney Avenue, Lettershandoney

• Kathleen McGuinness (née McCorriston), 11 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady

• Mary Teresa (Maureen) O'Doherty, Little Diamond, Derry

• Doreen Katherine Stinson, Prospect Road, Portstewart

• Brenda Mary Sweeney (née Dellett), 27 Mill Road, Portstewart

Sandra Caul (née Malins), 20 Islandtasserty Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Sandra Caul (née Malins), August 6 2025, peacefully at hospital, 20 Islandtasserty Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Brian, loving mother of Tara and Nicola, mother-in-law of Colin and Tom and much loved grandmother of Laura, Sophia and Ella. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Methodist Church tomorrow Friday at 11.00am followed by a private family interment. 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 and friends.

Patrick (Paddy) Gray, 62 Corick Road, Draperstown

The death has taken place of the late Patrick (Paddy) Gray (Corick, Draperstown), August 5 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Patrick (Paddy) R.I.P. loving husband of the late Agnes (Scullion) and devoted father of Danny, Noreen (O' Kane), Kevin, John, Bernie, Christina (O'Hagan), Eilish (Doyle), Carmel (Diamond), Colm, Claire (Devlin), Colette (Johnstone) and Ita (Ferry), brother of Winnie (McEldowney), Sally (McCann), Nellie, Peter and the late Joseph, Danny, Johnny, Helen, Mary (Cleary), Catherine (McGlone), Anna (Kelly), Josie (Lagan) and son of the late Patrick and Annie Gray. Funeral today (Friday, August 8 2025) from his late residence, 62 Corick Road, Draperstown, at 10.15am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Straw, Draperstown. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his loving , sons, daughters, Sons-in-law Michael, Gerard, Hugh, Damien, Dessie, Martin, Eoin, Edward, daughters in law Ursula, Mary, Bernie, Patricia, his 45 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, brother, sisters, sisters in law, brother in law, his many nephews nieces, friends, and extended family circle. Access to the wake will be via Cahore/Drumard Road and exit via Corick Road. Family flowers only please. Paddy's Funeral Mass will be streamed live at https://www.devlinmedia.tv. “Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for Him”.

Dennis Hooper, 4 Altnafoyle, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Hooper, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 7 2025. Late of 4 Altnafoyle. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Frances (née Loughrey). Much loved father of Glenn, Pauline and Nigel. A dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Dennis' remains will be reposing at his late home, 4 Altnafoyle today, Friday, August 8 with visitors welcome between 12noon and 9.00pm. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday afternoon, August 9 at 12:30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Dennis's Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/holy-family-parish-ballymagroarty. Wake house private please from 9.00pm and on the morning of the Funeral. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul. All Enquiries to Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Columba (Colm) Kearney, 82 Lettershandoney Avenue, Lettershandoney

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Columba (Colm) Kearney peacefully at home on August 5 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 82 Lettershandoney Avenue, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Sheila and Loving father of Columba, Marie (Ferguson), Angela (Donnelly), Joseph, Karen R.I.P, Martin, Dermot, Oonagh (Gallagher), Daniel, Brendan and Paul. A devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Beloved son of the late John and Sarah R.I.P and dear brother of Rosie and Danny and pre-deceased by John, Teddy , Patsy , Mary, Sarah, Vera, Nellie, Annie. Deeply regretted by all the family circle including sons in laws and daughters in law. Reposing at his late home. Funeral today (Friday, August 8) leaving at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. http://www.ardmoreparish.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice. Jesus meet him in mercy. Our Lady Queen of the most holy rosary pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Kathleen McGuinness (née McCorriston), 11 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady

The death has taken place of Kathleen McGuinness (née McCorriston), August 7 2025, peacefully at her home; 11 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady. Loving mother of Gerard and Tina. A much-loved grandmother of Kathy, Kevin, Faye, Emma, Ryan, Dylan, and the late Paul R.I.P. and a beloved great grandmother. Daughter of the late Hugh and Mary McCorriston. R.I.P. Dear sister of the late Willie, Hugh, Mick, Maggie, Hanna, Bernadette, Emma, and Annie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House private please, family and friends welcome from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral from her home: 11 Benbradagh Avenue, on Saturday, August 9 at 10:10am for Requiem Mass in St Aidans’s Church Magilligan at 11.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie 28G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Mary Teresa (Maureen) O'Doherty, Little Diamond, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Mary Teresa (Maureen) O'Doherty, August 7 2025, formerly of Little Diamond, beloved daughter of the late James Edward and Mary Jane O’Doherty, dear sister of Betty, Sheila and the late Seamus and sister-in-law of Michael and Charlie. Maureen’s remains will be removed from W.J. O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Friday evening at 6.00pm to repose overnight in St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Doreen Katherine Stinson, Prospect Road, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Doreen Katherine Stinson, August 6 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Prospect Road, Portstewart. Much loved sister of Roberta, dearly loved cousin of Kate, Gail and Karen. House strictly private. Graveside Service in Agherton Cemetery on Wednesday at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Cat’s Protection 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, friends and neighbours.

Brenda Mary Sweeney (née Dellett), 27 Mill Road, Portstewart

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Brenda Mary Sweeney (née Dellett), peacefully at the Causeway Hospital, late of 27 Mill Road, Portstewart, Co Derry on August 5 2025, may she rest in peace. Brenda - Forever in our hearts. Much loved wife of Joseph. Loving Mum of Stephen (Leigh), Deirdre (Marty), Joanne (Trevor) and Brendan (Monica) and the late Oliver R.I.P. Granny to Niamh, Jude, Chloe, Mason, Noah, Theodore, Sebastian and Abigail. Loving daughter of the late John Dellett and late Winifred (Née Coleman) R.I.P and dear sister to Maura (Charlie). Fondly remembered by all her brothers- sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and wider family circle. Brenda will be reposing at her late home, 27 Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7PQ. Wake will commence on Saturday, August 9, 12noon to 9.00pm and Sunday, August 10, 12noon to 9.00pm. Reposing at S. D. Brown's Funeral Directors, 4 Sackville Street, Lisburn on Monday, August 11 from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Brenda’s remains will be removed from her son Brendan’s home on Tuesday, August 12 to St Anne’s Church, Kingsway, Dunmurry for a 11.00am funeral service. Interment afterwards in Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired, cheques payable to the Alzheimer’s Society or Marie Curie C/o S. D. Brown Funeral Directors (address as above). Funeral service can be viewed by the church webcam: https://www.youtube.com/@st.annesdunmurry8402.