Derry Death Notices - Friday, September 12, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kathleen Callaghan (née McMenamin), 18 Burnside Manor, Killea

• Emma Doherty, 22 Parkmore Drive, Strathfoyle

• Patrick Healy, 44 Rockfield, Derry

• Frank McLaughlin, 48 Church Street, Limavady

• Brendan McManus, 14 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven

• William Johannes Pijl, 9 Dergnanagh Road, Knockloughrim

• Hugh Scullion,  Bellaghy

• James (Jim) York, Drumard Road, Kilrea

Kathleen Callaghan (née McMenamin), 18 Burnside Manor, Killea

The death has occurred of the late Kathleen Callaghan (née McMenamin), September 10 2025, peacefully at home in her 93rd year, loving mother of Rosaline, Brenda, Geoffrey, Lorna and the late Yvonne, devoted grandmother of Stephen, and much loved aunt of Kathleen and Kieran McColgan, Tommy, Robert, Sandra and Andrew Wallace and the extended Callaghan Family. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 18 Burnside Manor, Killea on Friday from 2,00pm - 10.00pm. Funeral service will take place in The Church of the Latter Day Saints, Racecourse Road, Derry on Saturday, September 13 2025 at 12noon. Interment afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sadly missed.#

Emma Doherty, 22 Parkmore Drive, Strathfoyle

The death has taken place of the late Emma Doherty, September 11 2025, Peacefully at the Foyle Hospice. Beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Annie R.I.P. Loving sister of Mervyn, Daniel, Anna, Kevin, Ignatius, and the late Bernadette. R.I.P. Godmother to the late Rhonda. R.I.P. A much loved aunt, great-aunt and a dear friend. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home: 22 Parkmore Drive, Strathfoyle on Saturday, September 13 at 10.45am for Requiem mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle at 11.00am followed by interment in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please 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 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Patrick Healy, 44 Rockfield, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Patrick Healy, September 11 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (formerly of 2 Malin Gardens and late of 44 Rockfield), beloved husband of Bernadette, loving father of Gemma and Josie, devoted grandfather of Oscar, Patrick and Linnea, father-in-law to Fredrik, dear son of the late Charlie and Eileen, cherished brother of Isobel, Alan, Ann, Eileen, Christine, Charles, Sharon, Patricia and the late Jacqueline. Loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Patrick will be reposing at his sister Isobel’s home, 9 Brookhill on Friday, September 12 and Saturday. September 13 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving 9 Brookhill on Sunday, September 14 at 12:45pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Funeral Mass at 1:30pm. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Frank McLaughlin, 48 Church Street, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Frank McLaughlin, suddenly but peacefully, at home on September 9 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 48 Church Street, Limavady, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Jennifer née Lowry. Loving father of Conor (Caitlin) and devoted grandfather of Cahán. Son of the late Eddie and Lizzie R.I.P. and dear brother of James Patrick, Elizabeth, Edward, Roger, Mary, Jean, John, Michael and Paul. Deeply regretted by the entire McLaughlin and Lowry family circles. Reposing at his late home. Funeral on Friday, September 12 2025, leaving his late home at 9.40am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in St Finlough’s Church graveyard, Ballykelly. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to WHSCT NICU Altnagelvin c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please click the link to donate https://buy.stripe.com/3cI7sMbVKdyC5y22Yy04802. Jesus we trust in you. Mary of the Gael pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Brendan McManus, 14 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Brendan McManus peacefully at home on the September 10 2025 surrounded by his loving family, may he rest in peace. Late of 14 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven, Co Derry. Devoted husband of the late Celine (née McHenry) and loving father of Brona McSorley (Gary R.I.P), Rossa McManus (Angela) and Siobhán Sheppard (Christopher). A much loved grandfather of Brógan, Cara, Áine, Hannah, Eilis, Eva, Elana and great grandfather of Mollie. Son of the late Dan and Kate McManus R.I.P and dear brother of Lawrence, Kevin and the late Joseph, Danny, Malachy and Annie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by entire family circle. Reposing at his late home 14 Beech Road, Gortnaghey, Dungiven, Co Derry. Family time from 10.00pm - 11.00am and private on the morning of funeral. Funeral on Saturday, September 13 2025, leaving at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gortnaghey. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please click on the link to donate online https://buy.stripe.com/14AbJ2e3SfGK3pUfLk04804. Our Lady pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747946084 or 07840052022.

William Johannes Pijl, 9 Dergnanagh Road, Knockloughrim

The death has taken place of the late William Johannes Pijl, September 10 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in the loving care of his Family, dearly beloved Husband of the late Lily, 9 Dergnanagh Road, Knockloughrim, deeply loved Father of Elizabeth, Lorraine, Gerriet, Amanda and Hans and a much loved Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening (September 12) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for William's Life will take place in Curran Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 13 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family and the entire Family Circle. "Safely Home"

Hugh Scullion,  Bellaghy

Funeral Arrangements for the late Hugh Scullion, died September 11 2025. Everyone welcome to call at his sister-in-law Peggy Scullion’s residence, 63 Ballynease Road, Bellaghy BT45 8NE on Friday from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home, Hugh, beloved son of the late Michael and Josephine and loving brother of Paddy (Mary T), George (the late Anne), Barney, Danny (Felicitas), Mary (Martin) and the late Mickey (Peggy). Funeral from above residence on Saturday at 2:20pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Bellaghy. (Which can be viewed via the parish webcam). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Saint Carlo Acutis pray for him. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sister, brothers and the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Diabetes NI can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

James (Jim) York, Drumard Road, Kilrea

The death has taken place of the late James (Jim) York, September 10 2025, peacefully at hospital, much loved husband of Margaret, Drumard Road, Kilrea, loving father to Leanne, Donna, Jason and the late James, dear father-in-law to Celena, dear brother of Maisie, Harper, Hazel, Maureen and Tommy. House and Funeral strictly private by his own request. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Kids4school c/o Logans Funeral Services 12 The Diamond Ahoghill BT42 1JZ. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and the entire family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.