Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Margaret Mary (Maureen) Bresland, Derry

• Derek (Douger) Gilmour, Brookhill House, Newmills Road, Coleraine

• Gary Hamilton, 28 Rossnagalliagh Park, Derry

• Ian Mitchell Hyndman, 16 Durham Park, Kilfennan, Derry

• Harold (Harry) Kelly, 17 Clagan Park, Aghadowey

• David Eugene Laverty, Rushcroft Avenue, Derry

• Robert (Bobby) Martin, Derry

• Ivan Moffatt, 6 Hopefield Grove, Portrush

• Jean Mulhern (née McGowan), 45 Glenbracken Drive, Feeny

• Willie McCauley, 9 Shandon Park, Derry

• Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), Magherafelt

• Angela Shiels, Derry

Margaret Mary (Maureen) Bresland, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret Mary (Maureen) Bresland, November 16 2025, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by her loving family) much loved sister of John, Hugh, Ronnie and the late Jim, loving sister-in-law of Catherine, dear aunt of Daniel, Emily and Daniel’s wife Emily and Maureen’s faithful friend Banbi the Dog. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, November 19 at 10.30am, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above address) (email address please for receipts). Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home today (Tuesday) from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and evening 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd”

Derek (Douger) Gilmour, Brookhill House, Newmills Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Derek (Douger) Gilmour, November 16 2025, (peacefully) at his home, Brookhill House, Newmills Road, Coleraine, dearly loved son of the late Jonny and Mary, much loved brother of Betty, Martha, William and the late David, Warren, Jeannie, John and Kenneth and a beloved uncle and great-uncle. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Family and friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Gary Hamilton, 28 Rossnagalliagh Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Gary Hamilton, November 16 2025 loving father of Jayden, Daria, Faith, Cillian and the late baby Gary, beloved son of Jimmy and the late May, stepson of Paula, cherished brother of Aising, Niall, Louise and Lauryn, a much loved uncle, friend and partner of Danielle. Sadly missed and loved by all the Duffy and Hamilton families. His remains will be reposing in his home, 28 Rossnagalliagh Park. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Ian Mitchell Hyndman, 16 Durham Park, Kilfennan, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ian Mitchell Hyndman, November 16 2025, Suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, much loved and devoted husband of Avril, precious father of Lyndsey and Richard, loving father-in-law of Peter and Raven, cherished brother of Rae, Ross and the late Billy and Jacqueline, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, 16 Durham Park, Kilfennan, on Wednesday, November 19, at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm burial afterwards in adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and entire family circle. “Gone to be with the Lord”

Harold (Harry) Kelly, 17 Clagan Park, Aghadowey

Funeral arrangements for the late Harold (Harry) Kelly, Died November 16 2025 (Aghadowey). Harold will be reposing at the family home. House Strictly Private please. Peacefully at Camphill Care Home, beloved husband of Moira (née McKenna); loving father of Paul and Natasha, father-in-law of Lorraine and Sean and much adored Granda of Katie, Orla, Ava and Dylan. Funeral from his late residence, 17 Clagan Park, on Wednesday at 11:10am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Criagavole. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire Kelly and McKenna family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dementia NI can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

David Eugene Laverty, Rushcroft Avenue, Derry

The death has occurred of the late David Eugene Laverty, November 16 2025, peacefully in Melmount Manor Nursing Home. Late of Rushcroft Avenue. Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Janice, Paul, Linda and Sharon. Dear Father-in-law of Robert, Shirley, Derek and Andrew. Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Service of Thanksgiving for his life on Wednesday, November 19 at 1.00pm in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church. A private family committal will have already taken place. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship), 199 Templemore Avenue, Belfast BT5 4FR or OM (Operation Mobilization) , The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7LT, Shropshire. Visitors welcome to Adair & Neely Funeral Home 10-12 Foyle Road on Tuesday, November 18 between 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid"

Robert (Bobby) Martin, Derry

The death has taken place of Robert (Bobby) Martin, November 12 2025, peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady, formerly of Troy Park, Derry, beloved son of the late Agatha and Joe (Moville), loving brother of Don and the late Joe, cherished brother-in-law of Martha and a much loved uncle and cousin. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Friday, November 21 2025 from 5 00pm – 6.00pm. Bobby will then be removed from there to repose overnight in St Pius Church, Moville. Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Saturday at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in Ballybrack Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Ivan Moffatt, 6 Hopefield Grove, Portrush

The death has occurred of the late Ivan Moffatt, November 16 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, 6 Hopefield Grove, Portrush, dearly loved husband of Anne, a much loved father of Stephen and Gary, dear father-in-law of Anne, devoted granda of Stephanie and her husband Brenden and great granda of Ruby and Aidan. Service in his home on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for NHSCT (for use in Medical 2 Causeway Hospital) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Jean Mulhern (née McGowan), 45 Glenbracken Drive, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean Mulhern (née McGowan), peacefully at home on November 17 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 45 Glenbracken Drive, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Billy. Loving mother of Aisling (Kevin), Liam (Janice), Ronan (Abi), Orlaith (Colin), Ruairi (Alex), Colm (Seung Hui) and Aaron (Mandy). Devoted grandmother to her 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Daughter of the late James and Agnes RIP and dear sister of the late Kathleen RIP. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at her late home on Wednesday, November 19 - wake commencing at 3.00pm to 10.00pm and Thursday, November 20 from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral on Friday, November 21 2025, leaving her late home at 10.15am for 11.00am 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 to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please use the link to donate https://buy.stripe.com/00w8wQ3pefGK3pU7eO0480k. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for her. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Willie McCauley, 9 Shandon Park, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Willie McCauley, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on November 17 2025. Late of 9 Shandon Park. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Mae. Devoted father of Rosaleen (Mickie), Kieran (Moira), Leo, Conor (Michaela), Caoimhe (Anthony) and the late Willie. A much loved granda to all of his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Leo, Phil and the late Jim, Mona, Sadie, Bridie and Pam. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Willie’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 9 Shandon Park. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, November 19 at 11:20am for 12.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be strictly private from 9.00pm in the evenings until 1.00pm in the afternoon. The wake house will also be strictly private on the morning of the funeral. Willie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to either Ward 22 Altnagelvin Hospital or Alzheimer’s Society NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), November 16 2025, died suddenly but peacefully. Beloved wife of Hughie and much loved mother of Orla, Damian and Eugene, mother-in-law to Michael - devoted grandmother to Elise and Daire. Daughter of the late Kathleen and John, sister of Mary (O'Boyle), Harry, Joe, Rosie (Scullion), Margaret, Eddie, Barney, Theresa (Glass), Kevin and the late Marie (Mullen) and the late infant Christopher. Funeral arrangements later. St Padre Pio pray for her. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter and sons, son-in-law and grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and extended family circle. The wake for Brigid has not yet commenced.

Angela Shiels, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Shiels, suddenly at home on November 15 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. Angela’s remains are now reposing at her sister Paula’s residence, 44a Ferguson Street. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, November 19 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Angela’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. 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.