Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Verna Boyd (née Coyles), Coleraine

• William (Willie) Doherty, 26 Brickfield Court, Derry

• George Daniel Graham, 28 Main Street, Ballykelly

• Eileen Johnson (née Doherty), 25 Farren Park, Derry

• Tony King, 62 Craigbrack Road, Eglinton

• Francis O'Neill, 4 Hazeldene Avenue, Magherafelt

• Joseph Samuel (Joe) Robb, Derry

• Brian Scott, 38 Duntibryan Road, Draperstown

Verna Boyd (née Coyles), Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Verna Boyd (née Coyles), August 17 2025, peacefully, at her home in Coleraine, Verna, dearly loved wife of Ivor, much loved mum of Dawn and the late Elliot, dearest mother-in-law of Gary and devoted granny of Milo and Micah. Funeral service in James McMullan & Son Funeral Home on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Ballymoney Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and entire family circle.

William (Willie) Doherty, 26 Brickfield Court, Derry

The death has occurred of the late William (Willie) Doherty, August 18 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (Late of 26 Brickfield Court). Beloved husband of Chris. Loving father of Kevin, Paul, Christine and Majella. A much loved Grandfather and great grandfather. Willie will be reposing at his daughter Majella's home, 48 Farland Way. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.20am to St Eugene's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.

George Daniel Graham, 28 Main Street, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of George Daniel Graham, August 15 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of Sheila, 28 Main Street, Ballykelly and formerly of Swarland, Northumberland, loving father of Emma, Christopher and the late Anthony, father-in-law of Nick and Libby, devoted grandfather of Amber, Thomas and Olivia and dear brother of Ann and the late Maureen. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday from 6.00pm – 8.00pmpm. Funeral service will take place there on Thursday at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, we love you too dearly to ever forget.

Eileen Johnson (née Doherty), 25 Farren Park, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Johnson (née Doherty), peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 17 2025. Late of 25 Farren Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Gerry. Devoted mother of Paula, Patricia, Elaine, Gerald, Ciara, Kevin and Roisin. Dearest mother-in-law of Brendan, Bríd, Jonny, Eugene and Helen. Loving granny to all of her grandchildren. A much loved sister of Bessie, Paddy, John, Liam, Martin and the late Ann. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Eileen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 25 Farren Park#. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, August 20 at 9:30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Eileen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Flowers or donations to the Western Trust Acute Care at Home Team c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Padre Pio Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Tony King, 62 Craigbrack Road, Eglinton

The death has occurred of the late Tony King, August 16 2025, suddenly at his home, beloved husband of the late Sarah, 62 Craigbrack Road, Eglinton, loving father of Felix, Bernie, Eamonn, Liam, Lynn & Faye, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and dear brother of Gerald & the late Mary & Sarah. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. His remains are reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.25am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. St. Padre Pio pray for him.

Francis O'Neill, 4 Hazeldene Avenue, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Francis O’Neill (Magherafelt), August 17 2025, beloved husband of Anna and loving father of Christopher (Lorraine), Kevin (Sharon), Siobhan and Grace (Andrew), son of the late Michael and Kathleen and dear brother of Mary, Michael, Saveen, Brendan and the late Gerry, Teresa, Liam, Tom John and Brian. Funeral from his home, 4 Hazeldene Avenue on Wednesday, August 20 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt via Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren Claire, Sean, Bronagh, Annie, Caoimhe, Cian, Conor, Zara and Chloe, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. When attending wake please use the Car Park at Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church, Tobermore Road.

Joseph Samuel (Joe) Robb, Derry

The death has taken place of Joseph Samuel (Joe) Robb, August 17 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 74th year) much loved husband of Helen, loving brother of Margaret, Emma, Willis and the late Marshall, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in his sister-in-law Louise’s home, 3 Hayfield Park, Newbuildings on Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 10.30am followed by burial in St Canice’s Parish Church Churchyard. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) Diabetes U.K. c/o Diabetes U.K., Wells Lawrence House, 126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “One of life’s true Gentlemen”.

Brian Scott, 38 Duntibryan Road, Draperstown

The death has taken place of Brian Scott, August 16th 2025 (peacefully) at his home, 38 Duntibryan Road, Draperstown, precious Husband of Sandra, much loved Father of Samantha, Trevor and Melvin, loving Father-in-Law of Nigel, Fidelma and Nichola, much adored Granda (Da) of John, Ethan, Jenson, Matthew, Jake, Sofia, Charlie, Ella, Jack and the late Amber, dearest Brother of Tommy and Isobel and a beloved Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. House private. Funeral will take place from his home today (Tuesday, August 19) at 1:15pm, to St. Columba’s Parish Church, Draperstown for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. In accordance with Brian’s wishes, please wear bright colours. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Too good in life, to be forgotten in death”