Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, September 17. 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Paul Irwin Beattie, 29 Laurel Park, Coleraine

• Martha Connor (née O'Donnell), Eglinton

• George Gibson, Old Coach Road, Portstewart

• Baby Jacob Harrigan, 52 Fergleen Park, Derry

• Catherine Hunt (née Brown, Licciana Nardi, Italy (Formerly of Marlborough Street, Derry)

• Liam Moore, 130 Glen Road, Derry

• Sean Moore, 7 Adelaide Avenue, Derry (formerly Ballymena)

• Patrick (Paddy) McCaul, 10 Ballynacraig Gardens, Culmore Road, Derry

• Ann-Marie Nash (née Boote), Skerries Fold, Portrush

• Jean Porter (née Kennedy), Derry

Paul Irwin Beattie, 29 Laurel Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Paul Irwin Beattie, September 13 2025, peacefully at home, Loving partner of Kate, much loved son of the late James and the late Margaret, dearest brother of Julie, brother-in-law of Andrew, Jamie and Dee; cherished uncle of Roslyn, Helena, Cameron, Aoibhín and Eoghan; great-uncle of Conán. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home, 29 Laurel Park, Coleraine, on Thursday from 3.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral Service in Killowen Parish Church, Coleraine, on Friday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Will be forever loved by his family and friends.

Martha Connor (née O'Donnell), Eglinton

The death has taken place of the late Martha Connor (née O'Donnell), September 16 2025, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, formerly of Eglinton, beloved wife of the late Francie, loving mother of Damian, Darren, Denise, Michael and Eamonn, a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and dear sister of Patsy, Eamonn, Aidan, Kevin, Josephine, Brian, Marian and the late Leonard. Wake private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin on Thursday at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

George Gibson, Old Coach Road, Portstewart

The death has taken place of George Gibson, September 13 2025, suddenly at his home Old Coach Road, Portstewart, George Barton McCaul. Dearly beloved husband of Jennifer, much loved father of Michael (and his partner Alex), Peter and Christopher, father-in-law of Lottie and Noeleen, grandad of Evelyn, Florence, Cecily and Hugo, brother of Jane Brain (Tasmania) and Gillian Lemon and brother-in-law of James. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 2.00pm. No flowers by request. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Baby Jacob Harrigan, 52 Fergleen Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Baby Jacob Harrigan, September 14 2025, born sleeping at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of Josh Harrigan and Katelyn Boreland. Reposing at 52 Fergleen Park.Interment in the City Cemetery Garden of Angels on Wednesday, September 17 at 12noon. Suffer little children to come unto me.

Catherine Hunt (née Brown, Licciana Nardi, Italy (Formerly of Marlborough Street, Derry)

With great sadness we announce the death of Linda Catherine Hunt (née Brown) who passed peacefully on September 12 2025 at her home, Licciana Nardi, Italy (formerly of Marlborough Street, Derry). Beloved wife of Jon, daughter of the late JF and Resa, sister of John, Michael, Damien and devoted aunt and great aunt to John Paul, Gavin, Emer, Orla, Liam, Ciaran, Conor, Serena, Dylan, Matthew, Jayda and Sophia. Sadly missed by all her wider circle of family and friends.

Liam Moore, 130 Glen Road, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Liam Moore, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on September 16 2025. Late of 130 Glen Rd. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Renee. Devoted father of Janice, Paul, Pól, Naomi and Louise. Dearest father-in-law of Mary Jo, Mark, Ross and Alison. Loving granda of Lewis, Niamh, Jude, Beth, Riordan, Ollie, Amelia, Murray, Eden and Lochlan. Precious son of the late Liam and Flo. A much loved brother to all of his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Liam’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 130 Glen Road from 4:30pm this afternoon, Tuesday, September 16. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, September 18 at 10:20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Liam’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Carlo Acutis Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Sean Moore, 7 Adelaide Avenue, Derry (formerly Ballymena)

The death has occurred of the late Sean Moore, September 16 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family), 7 Adelaide Avenue, Derry (formerly Ballymena), beloved husband of Brigid Celine (Girlie) (née Doherty) much loved father of Eoghan and Conor and loving brother of Seamus and the late Brendan.  Sean’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will update them here as soon as they become available. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, brother, daughters in law Charmaine and Colleen, grandchildren Caitlin, Rhys, Molly, Tom and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Patrick (Paddy) McCaul, 10 Ballynacraig Gardens, Culmore Road, Derry

The death has taken place of Patrick (Paddy) McCaul, September 16 2025, peacefully at Longfield Care Home surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Sheila, loving father of Karen, Ian and Siobhan, father-in-law of Bobby, Jo and David, devoted papa of Conor, Aoife, Millie, Becky, Eliza and Sophie, cherished great-grandfather of Finn and Connie and dear brother of Kevin and the late Eileen, Seamus, Bernadette, Brendan, Joan and Brian. Paddy’s remains will be reposing in his home, 10 Ballynacraig Gardens, Culmore Road, on Wednesday from 11.00am - 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am from 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Ann-Marie Nash (née Boote), Skerries Fold, Portrush

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ann-Marie Nash (née Boote), September 16 2025, peacefully in Causeway Hospital, late of Skerries Fold, Portrush. Beloved wife of Patrick, and loving mother of, Stephen, Brian, Paul, and Richard. House private. Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart, on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland Hospice, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.

Jean Porter (née Kennedy), Derry

The death has occurred of the late Jean Porter (née Kennedy), September 15 2025, passed away at her home. Wife of John, cherished mother of Laurence, David, Paul and Steven. A devoted sister and much-loved mother-in-law and Granny. Family home strictly private. All at welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Wednesday from 2.00pm - 4.00pm and Thursday 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral service there on Friday at 1.00pm followed by interment afterwards in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burying ground. The Lord is my shepherd.