Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Edith Dawna Baird, 171 Lincoln Court, Derry

• James Barton, 110 Somerset Park, Coleraine

• Norman Black, 73 Clonmeen Drive, Strathfoyle, Derry

• Sara Jeanette Bowden (née Henry), Hoghton, Preston (Formerly of Articlave)

• Roy Wesley Divin, 30 Racecourse Park, Derry

• James Hamilton Graham, Seapark, Castlerock

• Robert (Bertie) Grundle, 14 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine

• Theresa Harkin (née Brannigan), 58 Rinmore Drive, Derry

• Martin Kivelehan, 39 Thornhill Park, Derry

• Danny McCloskey, Derry

Edith Dawna Baird, 171 Lincoln Court, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Edith Dawna Baird, November 10 2025. Passed away peacefully at Foyle Hospice (after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family) much loved mother of David and partner Catherine, adored nanny D of Evie-Rose, loving sister to Robert, Ross, Stephen, Ann, Scott, Evelyn, Colin, Valerie and the late David. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 171 Lincoln Court, Derry on Thursday, November 13 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable) to Foyle Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ (email address would be appreciated for receipts). Everyone is welcome to call at D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home (above address) today (Wednesday) from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours”

James Barton, 110 Somerset Park, Coleraine

The death has taken place of James Barton, November 7 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, formerly of 110 Somerset Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Wilhelmina (Willi), loving father of Nicholas and Jeremy, father-in-law of Grainne, much loved grandfather of Aisling, Rory and Rachel and dear brother of Olive. Service of Thanksgiving in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Saturday, November 15 2025 at 11.00am. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, to Street Pastors c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Norman Black, 73 Clonmeen Drive, Strathfoyle, Derry

The death has taken place of Norman Black, November 11 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, in the presence of his loving Partner. Beloved partner of Tina, loving father of Stephanie (Mickey), Amanda (Mark) and Lauren (John). Devoted grandfather of Rian and Aaliyah. Dear son of Shirley and the late Ronnie, brother of Derek, Roy, Peter and Sharon and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service in his home, 73 Clonmeen Drive, Strathfoyle at 12noon on Friday, November 14 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only. Visitors are welcome from 11.00am – 8.00pm today (Wednesday) and Thursday. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. “The Lord is My shepherd”.

Sara Jeanette Bowden (née Henry), Hoghton, Preston (Formerly of Articlave)

The death has taken place of Sara Jeanette Bowden (née Henry), Peacefully at hospital on November 4 2025. Late of Hoghton, Preston and formerly of Articlave, Co. Derry. Beloved wife of Adrian, much loved mother of Clare and devoted grandmother of Oscar and Dylan. Dear daughter of Jackie and the late Gladys Henry and sister of Niall (Sonia) and Denise. Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Sara will take place on Monday, November 24 in Preston. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Cancer Research UK Online via the following link: https://sarabowden.muchloved.com/. Deeply regretted by her family and friends. "Peace Perfect Peace"

Roy Wesley Divin, 30 Racecourse Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Roy Wesley Divin, sadly passed away in the Philippines on October 30 2025. Beloved son of John and the late Doreen Divin. Precious brother of Alison and the late Bridget and baby Sean. Uncle to Shawn and Luke, brother in law to Lee and dearly loved partner of Mindy. Sadly missed by his family and friends. Roy will be reposing at his family home, 30 Racecourse Park on Thursday, November 13 from 12noon till 9.00pm. Funeral leaving the home on Friday at 9.20am to St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill, for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://threepatrons.org/churches/st-brigids-church-carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his beloved mother. In her arms again. Family flowers only please if wished donations in lieu of flowers to the Kevin Bell Repatriation trust c/o any family member or Sean Carr Funeral Director. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

James Hamilton Graham, Seapark, Castlerock

It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of James Hamilton Graham, November 10 2025, peacefully at the Cottage Care Home, Coleraine (formerly of Seapark, Castlerock). Dearly loved husband of the late Adeline, much loved daddy of Tina and Jacqui, father-in-law of William, adored granda of Chris, Will, Jonny, Lucy, Jeni and the late Lisa; great-granda of Ella, Max, Sam, Sophia, Ada, Leo and Clark. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Friday at 11.00am, followed by a Private Family Committal. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Robert (Bertie) Grundle, 14 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Robert (Bertie) Grundle, November 11 2025, peacefully at home, 14 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Lynda, Diana and Paul, beloved father-in-law of Steve and Debbi, much loved Granda of Jenna, Jason, Hollie, Ryan, Shelton and Max and a dear great-grandfather and brother. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Monday, November 17 2025 at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The British Heart Foundation 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.

Theresa Harkin (née Brannigan), 58 Rinmore Drive, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Theresa Harkin (née Brannigan), November 10 2025, beloved wife of the late Kevin, loving mother of Daniel, Katlyn, Ashlyn and Amber, mother-in-law of Conor, Claudiu and Angel, much loved grandmother of Reece, Bradyn, Maelyn, Raina and Everlyn, cherished sister of Pat and the late Margaret and Marcella and dear friend of Geno. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 58 Rinmore Drive. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on her soul. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Martin Kivelehan, 39 Thornhill Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Martin Kivelehan, November 10 2025, beloved husband of Majella, loving father of Mark, Paula, Laura and Sarah, father-in-law of Brendan, Mark and Eamon, devoted grandfather of Zahra, Zach, Rhys, Abigail, Holly, Jacob, Matthew, Kaleb and the late Conor, cherished son of Danny and Marie, dear brother of Michael, Anna and Joe and much loved uncle of Enya. Martin will be reposing in his home, 39 Thornhill Park. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (ICU Unit) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Danny McCloskey, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late Danny McCloskey, November 11 2025, loving father of Danny (Junior), Conleth and Niamh, beloved son of the late Daniel and Eileen, and dear brother of Anne, Molly, Helena, Paul and the late Vinnie and Damien. Danny will be reposing in his sister Helena’s home, 92 Kylemore Park. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.25am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Northlands. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.