Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Isobel (Belle) Barbour (née Goan), 31 Anderson Crescent, Derry

• Tony Doherty, 43 Beechwood Crescent, Derry

• Robbie Dunn, 25 Caw Park, Derry

• Martin Francis, 2 Harty Court, Ballymagroarty, Derry

• William (Billy) Clayton Hagan, Sandelford Court, Coleraine

• Alison Ruth Hill (née Duddy), Hartley, Plymouth (Formerly of Waterford Drive, Coleraine)

• Adam Knox, 23 Loup Road, Moneymore

• Margaret Love (née Irwin), 34 Loguestown Park, Coleraine

• Edward (Ted) Montgomery, 9 Falgortrevy Road, Maghera

• Sean Moore, 7 Adelaide Avenue, Derry (Formerly of Ballymena) (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Anna McCullagh (née Diamond), 15 Moneyneena Road, Draperstown

• Bernard McGuigan, 18 Iniscarn Crescent, Derry

• Andrew Pollock, 21 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine

Isobel (Belle) Barbour (née Goan), 31 Anderson Crescent, Derry

The death has taken place of Isobel (Belle) Barbour (née Goan), September 20 2025 at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Tommy, 31 Anderson Crescent, loving mother of Colleen and Caitlin, mother-in-law of Kevin Kildea and Kevin Irwin, devoted nana and lala of Cara, Thomas, Arthur and Niamh, daughter of the late Paddy and Mary Goan, dear sister of Tony, Marjory, Jim, Annemarie, Patricia and John and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Tony Doherty, 43 Beechwood Crescent, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Doherty, peacefully at Owen Mor Care Centre on September 22 2025. Late of 43 Beechwood Crescent. May he rest in peace. Sadly missed by his loving partner Clare and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Patsy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Tony's remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest on Tuesday, September 23 from 4.00pm until 8.00pm. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, September 24 at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Robbie Dunn, 25 Caw Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Robbie Dunn, September 21 2025, peacefully at Owen Mor care home, beloved Husband of the late Margaret, late of 25 Caw Park. Loving Father of Nicholas and Alison dear Father in law of Sally and Alastair devoted Grandpa of Sam, Jessica, Eva and Sophie. Funeral service in Glendermott Parish Church at 1.30pm on Friday, September 26 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House strictly private, family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Cancer Research N.I c/ o Adair and Neely Funeral Directors, 12 Foyle Road, Derry. Family and friends welcome to Adair and Neely Funeral home from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Martin Francis, 2 Harty Court, Ballymagroarty, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Martin Francis, suddenly on September 21 2025, (Late of 2 Harty Court, Ballymagroarty). Husband of Jacqueline. Loving father of Christina, Laura and Declan. Much loved grandfather of Katie, Parker, Roma, Leah and Kailum. Beloved son of the late Chris and Harry. Dear brother of Patrick, Sean, Ann and the late Dermot. Martin will be reposing at his daughter Christina's home, 1 Brandywell Court. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.20am to St Columba's church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone who knew him. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to White Oaks Centre c/o any family member or Sean Carr, Funeral Director. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our lady of Knock, pray for him.

William (Billy) Clayton Hagan, Sandelford Court, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of William (Billy) Clayton Hagan, September 20 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, late of Sandelford Court, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Geoffrey and the late Ingrid, father-in-law of Alison and loved papa of Ryan and Leo. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland 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. – John 3:16

Alison Ruth Hill (née Duddy), Hartley, Plymouth (Formerly of Waterford Drive, Coleraine)

The death has taken place of the Alison Ruth Hill (née Duddy), September 21 2025, unexpectedly, of Hartley, Plymouth and formerly Waterford Drive, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, devoted mother of Hannah, Christopher and Jamie, loving sister of Gillian and Jenny and a dear sister-in-law, aunt and niece. Family and friends are welcome to call at her sister Gillian’s home, 25 Beechcroft, Ballymoney. Funeral service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymoney on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for MS Society c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “She was the best of us.”

Adam Knox, 23 Loup Road, Moneymore

The death has taken place of the late Adam Knox, September 20 2025 (suddenly) at his home, 23 Loup Road, Moneymore, precious and dearly loved Husband of Audrey, treasured and devoted Daddy of Chloe, Leona, Alexandra and Reyna, much loved Son of Noelle and the late William, dearest Brother of Lorna, Wilma, Trevor, Ivan and the late Muriel, cherished Son-in-Law of Benny and Anne (Bell) and a beloved Brother-in-Law, Nephew, Uncle and Great Uncle. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening, September 23 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral from his home on Wednesday, September 24 at 1:15pm to St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to M.S. Society, can be made online or payable to D Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife, Daughters, Mother and the entire Family Circle.

Margaret Love (née Irwin), 34 Loguestown Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Margaret Love (née Irwin), September 20 2025, (peacefully) at her home, 34 Loguestown Park, Coleraine, dearly beloved Wife of the late Joe, much loved Mother of Heather and Jacqueline, loving Nanny of Samantha, John, Claire, Rebecca, Sophie, Joshua and Amy and devoted Great Nanny to her 14 Great Grandchildren. Funeral will take place from her home on Tuesday, September 23 at 11:00am to St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore for service at 12:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Fund for Children (in memory of her Great Nephew Ozzie), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. 'Reunited with her beloved Joe.' "Always in our hearts"

Edward (Ted) Montgomery, 9 Falgortrevy Road, Maghera

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Edward (Ted) Montgomery, September 18 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Ella, 9 Falgortrevy Road, Maghera, much loved and devoted father of John, loving father-in-law of Tara, cherished grandfather of Matthew, Emily, Tom and Hollie and dearest brother of the late Shaw, Willie, Sam, Lyle, Joe, Margaret, Sarah, Jack and James. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Thursday evening (September 25) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Funeral service in St Lurach’s Parish Church, Maghera on Friday (September 26) at 12noon, a private cremation will take place afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death”  

Sean Moore, 7 Adelaide Avenue, Derry (Formerly of Ballymena) (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

The death has taken place of the late Sean Moore, September 16 2025, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family), beloved husband of Brigid Celine (Girlie) (nee Doherty) much loved father of Eoghan and Conor and loving brother of Seamus and the late Brendan. Sean’s wake will officially begin in his late residence on Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 2.00pm. His remains will be removed from there on Thursday, September 25 at 10.15am for 11 00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin (which can be viewed via the parish webcam, see link below), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time requested please between 9.00pm and 12noon. 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.

Anna McCullagh (née Diamond), 15 Moneyneena Road, Draperstown

The death has occurred of the late Anna McCullagh (née Diamond), passed away peacefully at Drapersfield Nursing Home (late of 15 Moneyneena Road, Draperstown) on September 21 2025. Beloved wife of Felix and much loved mother of Breige (Gerard), Annette (Kevin), Michael, Caroline (Sean) and Philip (Rachel). Loving granny to her eleven grandchildren. Daughter of the late Pat and Bridget Diamond R.I.P. Sister of Jim Diamond, Dunlogan. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother and extended family. Wake continues on Tuesday, September 23 (11.00am - 11.00pm). Remains leaving her home at 10.40am on Wednesday, September 24 to St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena for 11.00am Requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Bernard McGuigan, 18 Iniscarn Crescent, Derry

The death has taken place of Bernard McGuigan, September 21 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, beloved partner OF Diane, loving father of Dylan, Eddie, Jordan and Grace, devoted grandfather of Cahir, dear son of Maureen and the late Paddy, cherished brother of Charlie, Patricia, Alice, Daniel, Maureen, Denis and the late Bobby, Martin and Patrick, a loving uncle and Brother-in-law. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Bernard will be reposing at his home, 18 Iniscarn Crescent. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, September 24 at 9:30am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Andrew Pollock, 21 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Andrew Pollock, September 19 2025, suddenly at home, 21 Coolyvenny Road, Coleraine, Andrew, dearly beloved husband of Gillian, much loved daddy of Oliver, Emma and Adam, loving son of Margaret and the late John Pollock and brother of Joanne. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Wednesday at 2.00pm. This will have been preceded by a private family burial. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke or Air Ambulance (NI) c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey St, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.