Derry Death Notices - Monday, November 3, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Neil Gibson, 223 Mount Eden, Limavady

• Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven

• Joseph (Belfast Joe) McArdle, 1 Longtower Court, Derry

• Ron McCormick, 4 Glenbrae Gardens, Derry

• Anna O'Brien (née Walsh), Killea

• Yvonne O’Neill (née O’Kane), 439 Foreglen Road, Dungiven

Neil Gibson, 223 Mount Eden, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Neil Gibson peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 1 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 223 Mount Eden, Limavady, Co Derry. Dearly beloved husband of Louise (née McCaul). Loving son of John and the late Doreen and dear brother of Emma. Very deeply regretted by the entire Gibson and McCaul family circles. Reposing at his late home - house private. Funeral on Tuesday, November 4 leaving his late home at 9:15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://limavadyparish.org/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please click the link to donate online https://buy.stripe.com/4gM5kE4tigKO3pUcz80480g. Jesus we trust in you. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 31 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven, Co Derry, Beloved wife of Mickey. Daughter of the late Bridie and Joe RIP and loving sister of Peter (Margaret) and the late Mary Rose and Seamus RIP. Dear sister in law of Pat (Breda) m, Anne (Plunket), Susan (Seamus),Sharon,(Robert), Margaret (Declan) and Geraldine (Alister). Deeply regretted by her loving nieces, nephews and the entire Heaney and Coll family circles. Reposing at her late home. Wake will commence at 11.00am today (Monday, November 3). Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Tuesday, November 4 2025, leaving her late home at 11.15am 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/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished In lieu Multiple Sclerosis c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. You can donate online using the following link https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00k4ti66a6C656G0480f. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Joseph (Belfast Joe) McArdle, 1 Longtower Court, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Joseph (Belfast Joe) McArdle, November 2 2025, passed away peacefully at his home, 1 Longtower Court, beloved partner of the late Phylis Browne, loving son of the late Joseph and Esther and dear brother of the late Mary and Brian. Sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends. Joe will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. St Joseph have mercy on his soul.

Ron McCormick, 4 Glenbrae Gardens, Derry

The death has taken place of Ron McCormick, November 2 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Rose, loving father of Alan, Sharron, Andrea and Kieron, father-in-law of Jock, Simon, Ewa and a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to many. Ron’s remains will be reposing in his home, 4 Glenbrae Gardens, from 3.00pm on Monday. Funeral service will take place in W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday at 2.00pm. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search & Rescue, Victoria Road, Derry. Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever.

Anna O'Brien (née Walsh), Killea

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Anna O'Brien (née Walsh), November 2 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Bobby (High Park and Killea) loving mother of Robbie, Joanne, Rose, Karen, Brenda, Tommy and Gary, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of George, Kathleen, Tommy, Brenda and the late Willie, John, Hughie and May. Anna’s remains will be reposing in her daughter Rose’s home, Altnaghderry Road, Killea, from 2.00pm - 10.00pm on Monday. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Dementia NI, North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT1 5 2GG. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Yvonne O’Neill (née O’Kane), 439 Foreglen Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Yvonne O’Neill (née O’Kane) at home on November 2 2025, may she rest in peace. Late of 439 Foreglen Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Declan. Loving mother of Aine (Barry) Shay (Olivia) Sean (Erin), Eunan (Nikki), Meghan (Cahan). Devoted grandmother of Grace. Daughter of the late Patrick and Anna RIP and dear sister of Pascal, Dermot, Rory, Grainne, Roger, Canice, Colette, Eamon and Fergus. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.