Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Sean Boyle, Harrow, London (Formerly of Drummuck, Lavey)

• Ann Beatrice Evans (née Barr), Derry

• Patrick Gormley, 35 Gortilea Road, Claudy

• Elizabeth (Lilly) Grieve, Ashford Park, Feeny

• Robert Kealey, 27 Ferndale Park, Greysteel

• Patricia (Pat) McGuinness (née McGlinchey), 89 Dunlade Road, Greysteel

• Stephen Glasgow McKeown, 1 Carndaisy Lane, Moneymore

• Margaret Mullan, 66 Creamery Road, Ballyrashane, Coleraine

• Roberta Rankin, Beechview Gardens, Kilrea

• Jean Robinson (née Scott), 93 Glenrandel, Eglinton

Sean Boyle, Harrow, London (Formerly of Drummuck, Lavey)

Ann Beatrice Evans (née Barr), Derry

The death has taken place of the late Ann Beatrice Evans (née Barr), August 25 2025, peacefully Edenvale Care Home Limavady. Dearly beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Peter, Joanne and the late Philip. Loving grandmother of Josh and much loved sister and aunt. Funeral service on Friday, August 29 in Clooney Hall Methodist Church at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to Cruse Bereavement Care, 17-21 Bishop Street, Derry. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, T: 02871311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle and friends.

Patrick Gormley, 35 Gortilea Road, Claudy

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Patrick Gormley, We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patrick Gormley, suddenly but peacefully, on August 25 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 35 Gortilea Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved son of Denis and Philomena (née Kearney) and loving brother of Maria (Ronan). Dear uncle of Jim and Mary.
Will be sadly missed by his mother, father, sister, brother in law, niece, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire Gormley and Kearney family circles. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Aware N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Jesus we trust in you. Our Lady Queen of the most holy rosary pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Elizabeth (Lilly) Grieve, Ashford Park, Feeny

The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Lilly) Grieve, August 26 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of Ashford Park, Feeny, and Edenvale Care Home Limavady. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Teresa R.I.P. Sister of the late Rosemary R.I.P. A much-loved cousin. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House private please. Funeral from her cousin Katrina Doherty’s home: 84 Dowland Road, Limavady on Thursday, August 28 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in Christ The King Church, Limavady followed by interment in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Altinure, Park Village. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Dementia NI, NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Robert Kealey, 27 Ferndale Park, Greysteel

The death has occurred of the late Robert Kealey, 26 August 2025, peacefully at home, beloved husband of Mary, 27 Ferndale Park, Greysteel, loving father of Shane, Erin, Nuala and Kevin, father-in-law of Una, Barney and John, devoted grandfather of Jack, Chloe, Cathal, Ruairi, Fionn and Oisin and dear brother of Sally, Leo, Maurice, Jarlath and the late Patsy, Sean, James, Josephine, Bernadette and Joe. Funeral from his home on Thursday at 1.30pm for 2o’clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm – 12noon please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Patricia (Pat) McGuinness (née McGlinchey), 89 Dunlade Road, Greysteel

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) McGuinness (née McGlinchey), August 24 2025, at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Leo, 89 Dunlade Road, Greysteel, loving mother of Noel, Leona, Paul, Kerry, Shannon and the late Joanne, a devoted grandmother and dear sister of the late Mary, Kathleen, Sarah, Bernadette and Agnes. Her remains will be reposing in her home . Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.2 am for 12o'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 Dementia NI, Nicva Building, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Stephen Glasgow McKeown, 1 Carndaisy Lane, Moneymore

The death has taken place of the late Stephen Glasgow McKeown, August 25 2025, (peacefully) at Corkhill Care Centre, devoted Husband of Betty, 1 Carndaisy Lane, Moneymore, much loved Dad of Heather, Robin (Karen) and Colin (Jenny), adored Papa of Grace, Ryan and Ava and a dear Brother of Florence (Stanley), Robin (Mary), Noel (Anne), Ann and the late John (Rosemary). House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Stephen's Life will take place in Coagh Baptist Church on Thursday, August 28 at 1:30pm, followed by burial in Brigh Presbyterian Churchyard (at 2:45pm approx.). Family flowers only please. "The Son of God... loved me and gave Himself for me" Galatians 2 v 20

Margaret Mullan, 66 Creamery Road, Ballyrashane, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Margaret Mullan, August 26 2025, (peacefully) at St. James’ Lodge, Ballymoney, formerly of 66 Creamery Road, Ballyrashane, Coleraine, dearly loved sister of Sarah and Barney and a devoted aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Mass in St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine on Thursday at 10.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Friends and family welcome at the family home, 66 Creamery Road, Coleraine. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Dementia NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul.

Roberta Rankin, Beechview Gardens, Kilrea

The death has occurred of the late Roberta Rankin, August 2 2025, (peacefully) at Prospect Nursing Home, formerly of Beechview Gardens, Kilrea, dearly beloved wife of the late Walter, much loved mother of Jennifer, Ian and Derek, dear mother-in-law Raymond, Jackie and Chryl and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral from her son Derek's home, 479 Beechview Gardens, Kilrea on Thursday at 1.30pm for service in St. Patrick's Parish Church at 2.00pm followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Cancer Research c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and entire family circle. John 14 v 1-4

Jean Robinson (née Scott), 93 Glenrandel, Eglinton

The death has taken place of Jean Robinson (née Scott), August 25 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Jackie, loving mother of Trevor, Shirley and the late Janet, much loved mother-in-law of Karen and Rodney, devoted grandmother of Lee (Andrew), Dale (Alexis) and the late Kylie, a special great-grandmother of Maddison and Darcie and dear sister of Harry, Sammy, Irene and the late Sadie, Mabel, Meta, Maise, Eric, infants Billy and Peggy. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 93 Glenrandel, Eglinton. Funeral from there on Thursday at 1.30pm for service in St Canice’s Parish Church, Eglinton at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie Cancer Care, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ or St Canices Parish Church, 21 Main Street, Eglinton. At Jean’s request, please wear bright colours. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.