Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 23, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Charles (Charlie) Campbell, 4 Carrickreagh Gardens, Creggan

• Mary Canning (nee McLaughlin), Derry

• Francis Cassidy, 32 Killygullib Road, Kilrea

• Avril Cathers (née Elliott), Portstewart

• Hugh Grieve, 14 Learmount Drive, Park

• Bridget Hassan (née McLaughlin) (Roe), 43 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny

• Rene Kelly (née Copping), 23 Station Road, Dungiven

• Gary McClean, 9 Mountain View, Waterside, Derry

• Michael (Mickey) McLaughlin, 247 Glebe Crescent, Castlerock

• Sheila O’Kane (née McLaughlin), 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen

Charles (Charlie) Campbell, 4 Carrickreagh Gardens, Creggan

The death has taken place of Charles (Charlie) Campbell, October 4 2025 in Manchester, loving brother of Billy, Elizabeth, Cecilia, Matt and the late Johnnie, David, Danny and Pat and a much loved uncle. His remains will be reposing in the family home, 4 Carrickreagh Gardens, Creggan, from 3.00pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Mary Canning (nee McLaughlin), Derry

The death has occurred of the late Mary Canning (nee McLaughlin), peacefully on October 22 2025 at Culmore Manor surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Sharon and Patrick. Much loved granny of Tamara, Mitchel, Grace and Eoin. Great grandmother of Joep. Dear mother in law of Mario and Colleen. Mary will be reposing at her Son Patrick and Colleen's home, 20 Liscannor Park, Foyle Springs from 3.00pm today (Thursday). Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.15am to St Mary's Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Deeply regretted and will be missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Francis Cassidy, 32 Killygullib Road, Kilrea

The death has occurred of Francis Cassidy (Kilrea), October 22 2025, beloved partner of Sheila and father of Fiona, Kevin, Mary Frances (John), Veronica (Terence) and James, step- children Siobhan, Patrick and Martina. Devoted grandfather of Brody and Lochlan. Son of the late Tommy and Susan Cassidy Gortmacrane, brother of Joan (Kelly), Martin, Katie (Larkin), Seamus and the late Brendan, Anne (Darragh) and Mary (McAllister). Funeral from his home, 32 Killygullib Road on Saturday at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Drumagarner, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his partner, daughters, sons, step-children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Francis will commence at 12.00noon on Thursday, October 23. House Strictly Private, family and friends only please.

Avril Cathers (née Elliott), Portstewart

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Avril Cathers (née Elliott), October 22 2025, peacefully at Trinity House Residential Home, Garvagh, formerly of Woodvale Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Peter and Alison, mother-in-law of Sharon and Stephen and much loved grandmother of Adam (Rebekah), Bradley (Claudia), Sarah (Andrew) and Abigail (Sam). Family and friends are welcome to call at her daughter Alison’s home, Ballybogey Road, Portrush. Service of Thanksgiving in Portrush Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Trinity House Residents Comfort Fund 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. “The Lord is My Shepherd”.

Hugh Grieve, 14 Learmount Drive, Park

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Hugh Grieve, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on the October 22 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 14 Learmount Drive, Park, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Louise (Ronan) Orlagh (John), Paul (Colleen), Peter (Louise) and Ryan (Amanda). Devoted grandfather of Erin, Nathan, Jessica, Bethany, Aaron, Cara, Max, Rhys, Cade and Rein. Son of the late Hugh and Margaret and dear brother of Mary, Anne, Kevin, Geraldine, Martin and Jackie. Brother in law of Patsy and James Conway and the late Mary RIP. Reposing at his late home. Funeral on Saturday, October 25 2025 leaving his late home at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Altinure. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please donations if wished lieu to WHSCT Ward 26 Altnagelvin Hospital c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please click on the link to donate online https://buy.stripe.com/14A9AU0d2gKOe4y7eO0480d. Saint Padre Pio intercede for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Bridget Hassan (née McLaughlin) (Roe), 43 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bridget Hassan (née McLaughlin) (Roe), formerly of Kilgort, Park, Co Derry peacefully at home, 43 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny, Co Derry surrounded by her loving family on October 21 2025. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Pat Hassan RIP and loving mother of Gretta, Martin, Michael, Mamie, Stephen and the late Alice RIP. Devoted granny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister of Lizzie and the late John, Pat, Cassie, Mary, Jimmy, Mickey, Barney, Hughie, Susan and Charlie R.I.P. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister and the entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Reposing at her late home. Wake at her late home on Thursday, October 23 from 11o’clock. Funeral from her late home on Friday, October 24 2025 leaving at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Banagher. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Rene Kelly (née Copping), 23 Station Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Rene Kelly (née Copping), peacefully at home on October 21 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 23 Station Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Loving mother of Christine, Gary, Nicola and the late Deirdre and Mark R.I.P. Daughter of the late Emma and Fred RIP and dear sister of Nicky, Derek and the late Ian, Paul, Alison, Bearl and Neil RIP. Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the entire family circle. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven BT47 4NQ) today (Thursday, October 23) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral will take place on Friday, October 24 2025 in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven at 11.00am. Leaving the funeral home at 10.15am and pausing at her late home. Interment immediately in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam - https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please donations if wished lieu to Dementia N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Lourdes pray her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Gary McClean, 9 Mountain View, Waterside, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary McClean, suddenly in Zaragoza, Spain. Late of 9 Mountain View, Waterside, Derry. May he rest in peace. Loving father of Maddison. Devoted husband of Michelle. Dearest brother of Ann, Paula, Alan, Tina and Lisa. A dear son of the late Eugene and Mary. A much loved uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Gary’s remains will be reposing at his late residence, 9 Mountain View. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, October 24 at 9.15am for a 12.00pm Cremation Service at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Co. Cavan. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Michael (Mickey) McLaughlin, 247 Glebe Crescent, Castlerock

The death has taken place of Michael (Mickey) McLaughlin, October 21 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 247 Glebe Crescent, Castlerock. Dearly loved husband of the late Theresa, loving father of Kieran and Gregory and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and brother. Funeral from his home on Friday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dunboe at 12.00noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. “On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.”

Sheila O’Kane (née McLaughlin), 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sheila O’Kane (née McLaughlin), peacefully in Ward 50, Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family on October 21 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy RIP and loving mother of Mark (Treasa), Lisa (Paddy), Jordan (Tini), James (Eilis) and Kieran (Ciara). Will be sadly missed by all her loving grandchildren. Daughter of the late Bobby and Jane RIP and dear sister of Kathleen (Willie RIP), Geraldine (Michael), Patricia (Hugh), Marion (Peter) and brother Jude (Margaret). Deeply regretted by the O’Kane and McLaughlin family circles.bYou are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven BT47 4NQ) on Thursday, October 23 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 9.00pm to repose at her late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am and morning of funeral. Funeral from her late home on Saturday, October 25 leaving at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/.bFamily flowers only please , donations if wished in lieu to WHSCT Ward 50 Altnagelvin Hospital c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Click on the link below to donate online: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00k1h6fGKe4ygPo0480e. Saint Padre Pio pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.