Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

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

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

• Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, 23 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady

• James Monteith (Jimmy) Jack, 52 Cranagh Road, Coleraine

• Mary (Maureen) McCandless (née O'Kane), 9 Deburgh Square, Derry

• Rev. Fr. Frank McLaughlin, Derry (late of Nottingham Diocese, England)

• Samuel Desmond McLean, 8 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim

• Frances McNally, 150 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy

• Frances (Fran) O'Brien (née Cowan), 128 The Brambles, Magherafelt

• Noreen Stewart, Derry

• Rev. William James (Jim) Waring, Kenton Drive, Coleraine

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 Samantha. 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. Family flowers only please , donations if desired and cheques made payable to Dementia NI
C/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Rd, Limavady BT49 0HE. Please keep her in your prayers as she takes on this last journey.

Mary Cassidy (née Lagan), 124 Fivemilestraight, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late 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 (Link). 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. Enquiries to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine Tel: 07733327532.

Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, 23 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Thomas Edwin (Eddie) Hunter, Passed away peacefully at his home 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. Anyone wishing to pay respects can do so at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 7 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral cortege will leave his late home, 23 Glengiven Avenue, Limavady on Wednesday, October 8 at 11:30am for a service held in Balteagh parish Church at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining church yard. Family flowers only please donations of desired and cheques made payable to British Heart Foundation, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

James Monteith (Jimmy) Jack, 52 Cranagh Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late James Monteith (Jimmy) Jack, October 5 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 52 Cranagh Road, Coleraine. Loving husband of Anne, much loved father of Roisin, Rebecca and Sarah, granda Jimmy of Jack, Charlotte, Sean and Gracie and brother-in-law of Heather. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Thursday, October 9 2025 at 12noon followed by cremation at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Portstewart Presbyterian Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. “Blessed are the peacemakers”

Mary (Maureen) McCandless (née O'Kane), 9 Deburgh Square, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Mary (Maureen) McCandless (née O'Kane), October 5 2025, peacefully at her home, 9 Deburgh Square, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Richard, Stephen and Kathy, mother-in-law of Marion, Valerie and Pat, devoted grandmother of Lennán and Jason and much loved sister of the late Eddie, Annie, Ruby, Patsy, Francie and Bobby. House restricted to family and close friends only please. Funeral from her home on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 9.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu if desired to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Queen of the most Holy Rosary intercede for her.

Rev. Fr. Frank McLaughlin, Derry (late of Nottingham Diocese, England)

The death has taken place of Rev. Fr. Frank McLaughlin, October 4 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Nottingham Diocese, England), beloved son of the late Patrick and Ellen, loving brother of Evelyn and the late Maureen, Billy, Danny, Rosaleen, Peter, Celine and Tony, dear brother-in-law to Douglas and a special uncle to all his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Rev. Fr. Frank will be reposing in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Removal leaving there on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00pm to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12:00noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sister, the wider family circle, Bishop McKeown, Priests and Parishioners of the Derry Diocese. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Samuel Desmond McLean, 8 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim

The death has taken place of Samuel Desmond McLeanc, 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 will take place from his home on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm, to Knockloughrim Presbyterian Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving Wife, Family and Family Circle. "Peace Perfect Peace"

Rev. William James (Jim) Waring, Kenton Drive, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Rev. William James (Jim) Waring, October 5 2025, (peacefully at his home, Kenton Drive, Coleraine, surrounded by his loving family). Loving husband of the late Lorna; devoted father of Philip, Stephanie and the late Michael; much loved father-in-law of David and Emma; treasured uncle of Timothy and adored grandfather of Callum, Niamh and Lyla. Family and friends are welcome to call at Stephanie’s home, on Tuesday, during the hours of 3.00pm - 5.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush on Wednesday at 2.00pm. This will be preceded by a private committal in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI and / or Willow Brook, Coleraine, 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. “Good and faithful servant.”