Derry Death Notices - Monday, October 6, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Thelsa Beatrice Barrow (née Goriah), 51 Rossmara, Limavady

• Mary Cassidy (née Lagan), 124 Fivemilestraight, Maghera

• Michael James Convery, 61 Ranaghan Road, Maghera

• Liam Deery, 43 Glengalliagh Park, Derry

• Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, Derry

• John Joseph Logue, 78 Dellwood, Eglinton

• Samuel Desmond McLean, 8 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim

• Kathleen (Cathy) McClements (née Brown), 22 Dundrean Park, Galliagh, Derry

• Charlie McGuinness, 1A Gortgar Avenue, Greysteel

• Alan Murray, 18 Lever Park, Portstewart

• Celine O’Connor (née O’Kane), 57 Ballyhanedin Road, Claudy

• Mona Angela Quigley, Limavady

Thelsa Beatrice Barrow (née Goriah), 51 Rossmara, Limavady

It is with deep sorrow we announce that Thelsa Beatrice Barrow (née Goriah), passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 5 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Late of 51 Rossmara, Limavady. Prior Residence in Beterverwagting, East Bank, Guyana. Loving Mother of Stephen, Marcia and Samanatha. Very beloved mother-in-law of Janice and of the late Dason. Devoted Grandmother of Jasmin, Jayla, Jorja and Ruben. And Soon to be Great-Grandmother. The Oldest of 8 Siblings Desiree, Carlton, Sita, Jeanette, Junior, Paul and the late Cecil. Very much-loved daughter of Late Joseph & Alice Goriah. Thelsa will be reposing at her home, 51 Rossmara, Limavady. Private house on Monday, October 6. House open Tuesday and Wednesday evening for wake from 5o’clock onward. Funeral will be leaving from her home on Thursday, October 9 at 1:30pm and service will be held at Christ Church Limavady at 2.00pm. She will remain with her family until her private cremation on Friday, October 10. Please keep her in your prayers as she takes on this last journey.

Mary Cassidy (née Lagan), 124 Fivemilestraight, Maghera

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mary Cassidy (née Lagan), October 5 2025, Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of the late Michael Patrick (Patsy). Devoted mother of Francis, Maria, Roisin, Patrick, John Joe, Margaret and Breige. Daughter of the late Frank and Roisin Lagan and much-loved sister of Brian, Tillie McVey and the late Bishop Francis, Sr Maria (Rose), John, James, Hugh and Josephine. Funeral cortège walking from her home, 124 Fivemilestraight BT46 5JP on Tuesday, October 7 at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Requiem Mass can be viewed online via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Air Ambulance NI. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces and family circle.

Michael James Convery, 61 Ranaghan Road, Maghera 

The death has taken place of the late Michael James Convery, October 4 2025, Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Patricia (née Cassidy). Devoted father of Annette, Maria Corey, Karen, Julie, Mike and Claire McMahon. Grandfather of Aaron, Caoimhe, Cara, Niamh, Eamair, Padraig, Cliodhna, Michael Óg and Conan. Son of the late Michael and Annie Catherine Convery. Brother of the late Annie Moran, Mary O’Doherty, Rose Mallon, Pat, Kathleen, Bridget Leyden and Neil. Reposing at his late home. Wake at the family home is private for family, close friends and neighbours. Wake at the family home will commence on Monday, October 6 from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral from his home, 61 Ranaghan Road, BT46 5JX on Tuesday, October 7 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Martin Corey, Ronan McMahon, daughter-in-law Aileen Convery (née McIlvar) nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Liam Deery, 43 Glengalliagh Park, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Liam Deery, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 5 2025. Late of 43 Glengalliagh Park. May he rest in peace. Loving daddy of Cathy, Shauna, Elaine and Laura. Much loved father-in-law of Paddy, Tony and David. Devoted granda of Lauren, Orán, Ella, Tiernan, Evan, Kayla & Eve. Dearest brother of Seamus, Mary, Tony, Bernadette, Christine, Paula and the late Pearse, Geraldine and Eileen. Cherished son of the late Liam and Molly Deery. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, neighbours and friends. Liam's remains will be reposing at his late home, 43 Glengalliagh Park, today (Monday, October 6) from 2.00pm. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private please from 10.00pm until 11.0pam. Liam's Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. St. Padre Pio, Pray For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Christine. Devoted Father of Audrey (Chris), Carol (Graham) and Ian (Lisa). Dear brother of Sam (and the late Iris) and John (Emily). Grandfather Cameron, Matthew, Ryan, Abbie, Tom and Jessica. Funeral arrangements to be updated when they become available.

John Joseph Logue, 78 Dellwood, Eglinton

The death has occurred of the late John Joseph Logue, October 3 2025, beloved son of John-Joe and Claire, loving brother of Julie, Elaine, Damien, Keith and Daryl, brother-in-law of Pat, Shaun and Gina and much loved uncle of Jade, Jodie, Dylan, Daneka, Catherine, Rachael, Ellie, Tiarnan, Grace, Fay and Ellis. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Monday from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. House private. Family, relatives and close friends only please. Funeral from the family home, 78 Dellwood, on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to NI Chest Heart & Stroke C/o W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Samuel Desmond McLean, 8 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Samuel Desmond McLean, October 5 2025, (peacefully) at The Milesian Manor Nursing Home, Magherafelt, dearly loved Husband of Joan, 8 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim, much-loved Father of Andrew, Joanne and Nigel, loving Father-in-Law of Susan, Raymond and Alison, devoted Granda of Nicole (Matthew), Lee (Christina), Michael (Victoria), Hayley (Barry) and Mark, much-adored Great-Granda of Callum and Olivia and dearest Brother of Anna, Patricia and the late Margaret. House strictly private - Family and Friends welcome. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving Wife, Family and Family Circle. "Peace Perfect Peace"

Kathleen (Cathy) McClements (née Brown), 22 Dundrean Park, Galliagh, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Kathleen (Cathy) McClements (née Brown), October 4 2025, peacefully at Waterside Hospital, beloved wife of Terry, loving mother of Arlene and Alan, mother-in-law of Laura and Deryn, devoted grandmother of Dylan, Ryan, Kayla and Rhys and a much loved sister and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 22 Dundrean Park, Galliagh. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Waterside Hospital Patient’s Comfort Fund. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary intercede for her.

Charlie McGuinness, 1A Gortgar Avenue, Greysteel

The death has occurred of the late Charlie McGuinness, October 5 2025, peacefully at his home, 1A Gortgar Avenue, Greysteel, beloved husband of the late Celine, loving father of Margaret, Linda, Gregory, Kevin, much loved father-in-law of Brian, Sharon and Geralyn, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of the late William, Sarah, Rose, Maggie, Annie, Gerard, Vincent, Louis and Eamon. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 11.25am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu if desired to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. St Padre Pio Pray for him.

Alan Murray, 18 Lever Park, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Alan Murray, October 3 2025, (peacefully at hospital), 18 Lever Park, Portstewart. Dearly loved son of Molly and John, loving brother of Amanda, John, Edward, Derek and Siobhan and a dear brother-in-law and devoted uncle. Service in his sister’s home, 39 Old Coach Road, Portstewart, on Tuesday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at his sister’s home on Monday from 11.00am to 8.00pm (18 Lever Park, strictly private). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for N.I. Air Ambulance or Ladyhill Lodge Residents Comfort Fund (please make cheques payable to Ivan Murdock and Sons), c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family, friends and entire family circle.

Celine O’Connor (née O’Kane), 57 Ballyhanedin Road, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Celine O’Connor (née O’Kane), peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 4 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 57 Ballyhanedin Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Jim R.I.P. Loving mother of Marina (Kevin), Hugh (Yvonne), Eamon (Margaret), Karen (Eamon), Nuala (Eric), Dermot, Gavin (Patricia), Fergal (Catherine) and the late Seamus R.I.P. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Daughter of the late Jimmy and Bridget O’Kane R.I.P and dear sister of Veronica and the late Phil, Mickey, Lizzie, Maggie, Roseanne, James Anthony and Mary R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home. Funeral on Tuesday, October 7 2025 leaving her late home at 9.10am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please , donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie. Please use the link below to donate online
https://buy.stripe.com/cNicN6bVK7ae9Oi7eO04808. Our Lady of Knock pray for her . Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Mona Angela Quigley, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mona Angela Quigley, passed away peacefully at Home surrounded by her loving family, October 5 2025. Devoted wife of the late John Quigley. Much Loved Mother of Colin, Margaret, Heather and the late Wendy. Stepmother of Mandy and Debbie, also a dear Grandmother and Great grandmother, dear Sister of Margaret, Pamela and the late Edwin. All welcome to pay respects at Browns Funeral Home Limavady on Monday, October 6 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Cortege will leave Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:30am for a Service in Christ Church Limavady at 12noon. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers and cheques made payable to Christ Church Limavady, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 OHE. Wil be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire circle.