Derry Death Notices - Friday, August 15, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Philomena Dickson, 8 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady

• Evelyn Donaghy, 37 Columbia Park, Foreglen

• Sylvia Kealey (née McCool), 20 Roe View Park. Limavady

• Margaret MacFlynn (née Canning), 87 Dogleap Road, Limavady

• Attracta McGuigan (née McCloskey) ( Rogers), Marian House, 162 Main Street, Dungiven

• Billy Jean Walker, Agivey Road, Aghadowey

Philomena Dickson, 8 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady

The death has taken place of Philomena Dickson, (in her 88th year.), passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 13 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Late of 8 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady. Loving Mother of John (Carol), Vena (Dougie), Kathleen (Eddie), Charlotte (Nishy), Noeleen (Ricky), And the late Sam and Mom to Gerard. A beloved Granny and Great Granny. All welcome to call at her late home from 10.00am on Friday onwards. Funeral leaving her late home on Saturday at 12noon for service in Browns Funeral Home at 1.00pm followed by burial in Drumachose Presbyterian Church Burial ground at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Operation Smile and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be dearly loved and missed by her entire family circle and many friends.

Evelyn Donaghy, 37 Columbia Park, Foreglen

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Evelyn Donaghy, peacefully at The City Hospital, Belfast on August 13 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 37 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Devoted mother of Courtney and the late infant Darrell R.I.P. Loving partner of Ivan. Beloved daughter of Colum and the late Winnie R.I.P. and much loved sister of Colum, Shiree and Kerri. Very deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at her father’s home - 31 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Friday, August 15 2025 leaving her father home at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Sylvia Kealey (née McCool), 20 Roe View Park. Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Sylvia Kealey (née McCool), August 12 2025, Peacefully at her home: 20 Roe View Park. Limavady. Loving mother of Paul, (Hayley), Ann and Martina. A much loved grandmother of Conor, Michelle, Elisha, Stephen, Owen, Faye, Chloe, Ross, Cole and Cara. Great-grandmother of Freddie, Isla, Alfie, Ethan, Frankie, Georgie, Cameron and Carter. Daughter of the late George and Margaret. R.I.P. Dear Sister of Frank, Michael, Marion, Margaret, Desmond, Geordie, Amelia, Sadie, and the late Dorothy and Patrick. R.I.P. A much loved aunt. Dearest friend of Kathleen, Carol and Adrian. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral from O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home today (Friday, August 15) at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu to: Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road. Derry BT48 8JE. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Margaret MacFlynn (née Canning), 87 Dogleap Road, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Margaret MacFlynn (née Canning), peacefully at home on August 13 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 87 Dogleap Road, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Liam. Loving mother of Niall (Angela), Clare (Gareth), and Sinéad (Tom). Devoted grandmother of Maeve, Kate, Patrick, Joe, Eimear, Lucy, Aoife and Arthur. Daughter of the late Charlie and Bernadette R.I.P and dear sister of Jim, Clare McGrady and George. Reposing at her late home. Family time from 10.00pm to 1.00pm. Funeral on Saturday, August 16 2025, leaving her late home at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church website https://limavadyparish.org/. Interment in Saint Aidan’s Church graveyard, Magilligan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Maire Curie or Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Attracta McGuigan (née McCloskey) ( Rogers), Marian House, 162 Main Street, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Attracta McGuigan (née McCloskey) ( Rogers), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 13 2025, may she rest in peace. Late of Marian House, 162 Main Street, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4LQ Beloved wife of Colm. Loving mother of Carla and mother in law of Gabriel Moore. Daughter of the late Brian and Francis R.I.P and dear sister of Adrian (Barney). Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.Reposing at her late home. Funeral on Saturday, August 16 2025 leaving at 12.30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church website https://parishofdungiven.com/. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to WHSCT Ward 24 c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Billy Jean Walker, Agivey Road, Aghadowey

The death has taken place of the late Billy Jean Walker, August 13 2025, late of Agivey Road, Aghadowey. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our cherished Bill. Much loved adopted daughter of Barbara and the late Brian Caldwell ; daughter of Paula. Adored sister of Natasha, Kathryn, Andrew, Karen and Alison. Treasured sister in law and loving auntie. A celebration of life will be held in Aghadowey Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 16 at 12.00pm. Colourful dress appreciated. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Compass Advocacy Network (CAN) c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at www.mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered.