Derry Death Notices - Saturday, October 4, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kathleen Cartin (née Lagan), Aghadowey (Late of Craigbane)

• Sr. Bernardine Hannon, Gurteen, Sligo (Former principal of Nazareth House Primary School, Derry)

• Martin Kelly, 13 Agherton Drive, Portstewart

• Thelma Elizabeth Linton, 29 Carricknakielt Road, Maghera

• Audrey McDonnell (née Weir),  3 Dunsuivnish Park, Portstewart

• Baby Ella O'Doherty, 39 Coneyville, Derry

• Margaret Anne Quinn (née McAlary), Kilrea

• Finlay Spratt MBE, 36 Windyhill Road, Limavady

• Frances Ann Woods (née McClelland), Loguestown Park, Coleraine

Kathleen Cartin (née Lagan), Aghadowey (Late of Craigbane)

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the peaceful death of Kathleen Cartin (née Lagan), at Bohill Care Home on October 1 2025, the feast of St Therese of the Child Jesus. Beloved wife of the late Philip, dear mother of Mary McCoy, (Seamus), Philip, (Fiona) and Susan who died in infancy. Much loved grandmother of Martin, Stephen, Teresa and Sofia, great grandmother of Shea, Connor, Peter and Isla. Daughter of the late Charles and Mary Lagan and dear sister of Elizabeth, May, Charlie, Susan and the late Tommy and Mary Brigid. Sister-in-law of Tessie. Kathleen is reposing at Dempsey’s Funeral Home, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea BT515QA, where everyone is welcome to call to pay their respects on Saturday from 5.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday in our Lady of Assumption Church, Cullycapple Road, Aghadowey at 1.00pm. Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family Home Private. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Anderson House, Altnagelvin Hospital. C/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine Street, Kilrea (02829540226). Please make cheques payable to Dempsey Funeral Directors.

Sr. Bernardine Hannon, Gurteen, Sligo (Former principal of Nazareth House Primary School, Derry)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sr. Bernardine Hannon, Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Nazareth Nursing Home, Church Hill, Sligo, formerly Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Predeceased by her parents, Martin and Nora, her brothers: Fr. Gregory, Tom and Colm, her sister-in-law Ann and nephew Martin. Sadly missed by her Nazareth community, sister-in-law Christine, niece, nephews relatives and friends. Reposing at the Nazareth House Convent, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 W7RN) from 4.00pm on Sunday with removal at 5.45pm to the Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 DD72) to arrive at 6.00pm. Mass of Christian burial at 12noon Monday. Burial to follow in the Convent cemetery. Enquiries to Seamus Feehily and Son Funeral Directors, Upper John Street, Sligo on 0872407799.

Martin Kelly, 13 Agherton Drive, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Martin Kelly, October 3 2025, suddenly at his home, 13 Agherton Drive, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Louise, much loved father of Briana, Megan and Conor; loving son of PJ and Philomena, a dear brother of Declan, James, Peter, Mary-Claire and Linda; and a much loved uncle. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Sunday and Monday during the hours of 3.00pm - 5.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Star of The Sea Church, Portstewart, on Tuesday at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Martin Residential Trust, 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.

Thelma Elizabeth Linton, 29 Carricknakielt Road, Maghera

The death has taken place of the late Thelma Elizabeth Linton, October 3 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, , Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, dearly loved Daughter of Pearl the late Ronnie, 29 Carricknakielt Road, Maghera, much loved Sister of Stephen, Amanda and Phillip and a loving Aunt of Travis. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Sunday evening (October 5) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Thelma’s Life will take place in Maghera Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 6 at 12noon, 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. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing Mother, Brothers, Sister, Nephew and the entire Family Circle. “Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts”.

Audrey McDonnell (née Weir),  3 Dunsuivnish Park, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Audrey McDonnell (née Weir), October 3 2025, peacefully at Hospital, 3 Dunsuivnish Park, Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of Dave and the late Jackie, precious mother of Sharon and Donna, mother-in-law of Ken, much loved granny of Laura, Amy, Kyle and Rebekah, great-nana of Jacob, Oliver, Isabella, Theo and Aurelia and dear sister of Lorna and the late Isobel, Kathleen, Jack, Mavis, Violet and Victor. Family and friends are welcome to call at her daughter Donna’s home, 69 Avonbrook Gardens, Coleraine on Sunday from 3.00pm - 6.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 1.00pm, following a private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Portstewart Baptist Church (Baby Basics Causeway) or N.I. 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 her family and friends.

Baby Ella O'Doherty, 39 Coneyville, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of baby Ella O’Doherty peacefully at home in the arms of her loving parents on October 3 2025. Precious little daughter of Grace and Diarmaid and sister of Isla. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at the family home, 39 Coneyville, Derry BT48 8FW. Immediate family and close friends welcome to call Funeral on Sunday, October 5 2025 leaving the family home at 12.50pm for 1.15pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan Interment immediately afterwards in The City Cemetery. Forever in our hearts. May God give us peace in our sorrow, consolation in our grief, and strength to accept His will - in all things. Amen. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Margaret Anne Quinn (née McAlary), Kilrea

Funeral arrangements for the late Margaret Anne Quinn (née McAlary), Died October 2 2025. (Kilrea) N.B. Everyone welcome to call at her son John’s residence, 128 Boveedy Road, on Saturday from 12noon to 10.00pm. Suddenly but peacefully, Margaret Ann, wife of the late John. Beloved mother of John, dear mother-in-law of Claire, much adored Nana of Leona (Ferris), Laura (Dillon) and Ryan and great granny of Maggie, Pádraig, Kate, Conor and Caitlín. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary and sister of the late Mary Jane, Susanna and Jim Joe. Funeral from her son John’s residence on Sunday at 2:20pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Saint Vincent De Paul can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Finlay Spratt MBE, 36 Windyhill Road, Limavady

The death has taken place of Finlay Spratt MBE, October 2 2025, passed away peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of the late Rose and ex husband of Anne. Loving Father of Tanya (Kevin), Christopher (Katherine), David(Meghan), Michelle (Nicky) and Thomas (Ramona). Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather of Matthew, Amy, Emma, Ben, Dylan, Dawn, Ashley, Philip, Karl and Sasha. Dear brother of Anna, Jean, Jim, Elma, Linda, and the late Rae, David, Lena, Tommy, Ernie and Richard. Friends and family welcome to call at the home, 36 Windyhill Road, Limavady BT49 OQZ between 11.00am and 9.00pm Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Service of thanksgiving in Christ Church, Limavady on Monday, October 6 at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Prison Service Trust c/o Browns Funeral Directors, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.” “A life well lived, a father well loved.”

Frances Ann Woods (née McClelland), Loguestown Park, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Frances Ann Woods, October 2 2025 (peacefully) at Maryland Healthcare, Moneyreagh, late of Loguestown Park, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Matthew, Richard, Ruth and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Veronica, Jane, Ellis and Carol, loving granny of Danielle, Andrew, Ciara, Samual, Jonathan, Claire, Rebecca, Thomas and Steven and great-granny of Oliver Amelia, Rayna, Maya and Freya. Service in St. Patrick’s Church Coleraine on Monday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome at her son’s home, 93A Crawfordstown Road, Drumaness, Ballynahich. Family flowers only, please Donations in lieu if desired for NDCS or The Heights Foodbank (cheques payable to Ivan Murdock and Sons) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.