Derry Death Notices - Monday, November 17, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• John (Ian) Borland, 27 Kilnappy Road, Campsie

• Armour Guy, 58A Doneybrewer Road, Campsie

• Annie Hunter (née Sherrard), 4 Thackeray Place, Limavady

• Dan McNicholl, 22 Temple Road, Glenullin

• Kate O’Kane (née Bell), 55 Sunnyside Park, Maghera

• Edith Alicia Reilly (née Curry), 1058 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave (Formerly of Claudy)

• Angela Shiels, 262 Lecky Road, Derry

• Georgina (Georgie) Shields (née McMorris), Rossdowney Drive, Derry

• Diana Stevenson, Derry

John (Ian) Borland, 27 Kilnappy Road, Campsie

The death has taken place of the late John (Ian) Borland, November 15 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Sylvia, 27 Kilnappy Road, Campsie, loving father of Paul and Jonathan, father-in-law of Wendy, devoted grandfather of Alana, Aimee, Torrin and the late baby Ryan James, cherished great-grandfather of Fiadh and Saorlaith and dear brother of the late Jean, Sydney and David. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Monday from 2.00pm – 3.00pm and 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral service will take place there on Tuesday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE. The Lord is my shepherd.

Armour Guy, 58A Doneybrewer Road, Campsie

The death has taken place of Armour Guy, November 16 2025, Suddenly. Late of 58A Doneybrewer Road, Campsie. Beloved partner of Fiona. Loving father of Ashley and TJ. Step-father of Kathleen and Matthew. A much loved grandfather of Mea. God-father of Garry, Tammy-Lee and Rachel. Son of the late Armour and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Mandy, Lizzie, Caroline, Linda, Hazel, Denise, and Johnny. Nephew of Sammy, George, Bobby and Martha. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association. c/o Dialysis Unit, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB
https://www.justgiving.com/nikpa. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. At Peace.

Annie Hunter (née Sherrard), 4 Thackeray Place, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Annie Hunter (née Sherrard), Died November 16 2025, Peacefully at her home: 4 Thackeray Place, Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Samuel (Harpie). Loving mother of Shirley, Sandra, Stanley, Gregory and the late Audrey. Mother in law of Ronnie, Carolyn, John, and the late Anne. Dear sister of Sylvia, Aubrey, Ronnie and the late Minnie, Jean, and Billy. A much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Deeply regretted by all the family circle and friends. Everyone is welcome at her granddaughter Kim’s home: 12 Rose Park Limavady today (Monday) November 17, from 12noon to 8.00pm. Funeral service at her granddaughter’s home, 12 Rose Park on Tuesday November 18 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Christ Church cemetery, Main Street Limavady. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Dan McNicholl, 22 Temple Road, Glenullin

Funeral arrangements for the late Dan McNicholl, Died November 15 2025 (Glenullin). N.B. House Private please. Family, friends and neighbours welcome to call today (Monday) from 12noon to 10.00pm. Peacefully at home, Dan, son of the late Patrick and Mary; loving brother of the late Catherine (Cass), Rose and Rita (Mulholland); brother-in-law of the late John; much loved uncle of Fidelma, Denise, Edwina, Marcella, Joanne, Patrick, Imelda and the late Sean and a friend to many. Funeral from his late residence, 22 Temple Road, on Tuesday at 10:20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenullin. (Mass can be viewed via the parish youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ParishofErrigalDerry). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

Kate O’Kane (née Bell), 55 Sunnyside Park, Maghera

We regret to inform you of the sudden but peaceful passing in Lanzarote, Spain of Kate O’Kane (née Bell) Died November 162025. (Maghera) N.B. The wake and funeral arrangements for Kate will be updated when they become available. Late of 55 Sunnyside Park, Maghera. Beloved wife of Malachy; loving mother of Tanya (McCloskey), Daniel, Steven, Ashlene (O’Kane/Heron), Thomas and DJ; mother-in-law of Liam, Paddy and Lesley-Ann and much adored Nannie of Jack, Charlie, Shéa, Sophie, Cáolan, Rosie, Alex and Clara. Daughter of the late Tom and Kathleen Bell, Ballinderry and much loved sister of Anne, Marian, Sharon, Jacqueline and Veronica. St. Pio pray for her. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Edith Alicia Reilly (née Curry), 1058 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave (Formerly of Claudy)

The death has taken place of Edith Alicia Reilly (née Curry), November 16 2025, peacefully at home, 1058 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave and formerly of Claudy. Dearly beloved mother of Suzanne, Ian and his partner Bridget, devoted and loving nanny of Lisa, Ryan, Scott, Jo, Aimee and Jessica, cherished great-nanny of Rocco, Cassie, Axel, Cobi, Elsie, Colter and Darcy and a much loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service in her home on Wednesday, November 19 2025 at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for the Alzheimers Society N.I. c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by the entire family circle. Revelation 21:4.

Angela Shiels, 262 Lecky Road, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Shiels, suddenly at home on 15th November 2025. Formerly of 262 Lecky Road. May she rest in peace. Beloved mother of Jason, Megan and Caterina. Loving granny of Kai. Dearest daughter of the late Johnny and Nina. A much loved sister. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Funeral Arrangements Later. Family flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Northlands Centre c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Clare Crockett Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Georgina (Georgie) Shields (née McMorris), Rossdowney Drive, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Georgina (Georgie) Shields (née McMorris), November 15 2025, Peacefully in Cornfield Care Centre. Late of Rossdowney Drive. Dearly beloved wife of the late Willie. Devoted Mother of Harry, Wilma, Jim, Ann and Mark. Dear mother in law of Gillian, Craig, Helen, George and Wendy. Loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service in Adair & Neely Funeral Home, 10-12 Foyle Road on Tuesday, November 18 at 12Noon followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Visitors welcome to pay respects at Adair & Neely Funeral Home on Monday, November 17 between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Londonderry. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Diana Stevenson, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Diana Stevenson, formerly of “Diana the Bride“ on Carlisle Road, died peacefully on November 12 2025, “Private Funeral” she was blessed to have so many wonderful and caring friends, Pauline, Andrew, Richard Bennett and Valerie Madill. Viewing at D. & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm for family and close friends. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable) Foyle Hospice or (cheques made payable) The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above Funeral Home address). Private Committal Service at Glendermott New Cemetery. “Rest in Peace our beloved Diana”