Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• May Bonner (née Young), 16 Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry

• Margaret Mary (Maureen) Bresland, Derry

• Armour Guy, 58A Doneybrewer Road. Campsie (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Roy Hardiman, Coleraine Road, Portstewart

• Clifford (Cliff) Jones, Limavady

• James Sonnie (Jimmy) Kane, 9 Buskin Way, Coleraine

• Rosemary Maunsell (née McPeake), 15 Manor Close, Magherafelt

• Charles JV Murphy, 2 Craigadick Park, Maghera (Formerly of Carlane, Co. Antrim)

• Andy McDermott, 198 Carnhill, Derry

• Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), 68 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

• Louise Shiels (née McElhinney), 7 Ramore Gardens, Creggan, Derry

May Bonner (née Young), 16 Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of May Bonner (née Young), November 18 2025, peacefully at Slieve Na Mon, Care Home, Omagh, beloved wife of Tony, loving mother of Anthony, Paul, Sean and Tanya, devoted grandmother of Ethan, mother-in-law to Dympna, cherished sister of Walter, Brian, Brendan, Philomena and the late Kathleen and Michael. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. May will be reposing at her home, 16 Grainan Drive, Belmont. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, November 20 at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Margaret Mary (Maureen) Bresland, Derry

The death has taken place 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, Michelle, Gregory, Darryl, Margaret, Robert, Sharon and Daniel’s wife Emily and Maureen’s faithful friend Bambi 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). Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd”

Armour Guy, 58A Doneybrewer Road. Campsie (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

The death has occurred of the late 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, Rachel and Paul. Son of the late Armour and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Mandy, Lizzie, Caroline, Linda, Hazel, Denise, and Johnny. Nephew of Sammy, George, Bobby. Martha, Norman, Andy, Catherine and the late Jim, John, Robert and David. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence on Wednesday, November 19 at 12noon. Everyone welcome between 12noon and 10.00pm at his uncle George (Sonny) home, 6c St Canices Park, Eglinton. Funeral from his uncle’s home, 6c St Canices Park on Friday, November 21 at 12.40pm for service in St Canice’s Church Eglinton at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. 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 Firectors. Telephone 028 77764732. At Peace.

Roy Hardiman, Coleraine Road, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Roy Hardiman, November 17 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Roy, late of Madelayne Court Care Home and formerly of Coleraine Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Betty (McIlroy), Alan and the late Barry and Leslie, and a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home on Friday, November 21 2025 at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for CHIME (National Charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people) 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.

Clifford (Cliff) Jones, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Clifford Cliff) Jones, Passed away peacefully at his own home on November 17 2025. Much loved Father of Jessica and Matilda, loving son of the late Desmond and Gladys, dear brother of Diane, Barbara, Garvin, Sharon and the late Sandra. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Thursday at 12noon followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Riding for the Disabled (Causeway Coast and Glens) And forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

James Sonnie (Jimmy) Kane, 9 Buskin Way, Coleraine

Funeral arrangements for James Sonnie (Jimmy) Kane, November 17 2025, peacefully at home, 9 Buskin Way, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, much loved father of Glenda and Janette, father-in-law of Luismi and Trevor, grandfather of Ashleigh, Elena, Eva, Richard, Jill and David, great-grandfather of Sawyer, Jamie, Savannah, Ariyah, Daisy, Rossa and Ella and dear brother of Harry. House private. Funeral Service in his home on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family and friends.

Rosemary Maunsell (née McPeake), 15 Manor Close, Magherafelt

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Rosemary Maunsell (née McPeake) (Magherafelt), November 18 2025, beloved wife of Tom and loving mother of James (Maria) and Conor (Dearbhla), daughter of the late Willie and Patricia McPeake and daughter in law of Séamus and the late Maura Maunsell, dear sister of Gerard (Anne), Patricia (Jim), Stephen, Anne (Liam), the late Brenda, Paul (Kathy), Ailish (Willie) and the late sisters in law Caroline and Bernadette. Funeral from her home, 15 Manor Close, Magherafelt BT45 6QB on Thursday, November 20 at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only.

Charles JV Murphy, 2 Craigadick Park, Maghera (Formerly of Carlane, Co. Antrim)

Funeral arrangements for the late Charles JV Murphy (Maghera and formerly Carlane Co-Antrim), November 18 2025, peacefully after a long illness, Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Margaret (née Treacy), his children and their spouses Eavann (Nigel), Gavin (Paramita), Laoise (Tim), Aengus (Grace) and Conleth (Carmine), and his beloved grandchildren Aoife, Fionan, Conor, Charlie M, Freya, Sophie, Mae, Lucan, Isabelle, Lucy, Charlie V, Ivy, Hugo and Flora. Deeply regretted by his sisters Rita and Shelagh and predeceased by Mary Ita, Annie (McAleer), Kathleen (McKenna), Peadar, Fr Sean, Seamus and Fr Malachy. Reposing in his home, 2 Craigadick Park from 4.00pm to 8.00pm on Friday, November 21. Funeral on Saturday, November 22 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen 159 Glen Road, Maghera, BT46 5JN and via webcam st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN , Private cremation to follow at a later date. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie.

Andy McDermott, 198 Carnhill, Derry

The death has taken place of Andy McDermott, November 17 2025, beloved husband of the late Josie, 198 Carnhill, loving father of Annemarie, Karen, Michael and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Chris, Elaine and Orla, devoted granda of Ryan, Eowyn and Dáithí and much loved brother of Eileen and the late Billy, Charlie and Mickey. Andy’s remains will be reposing in the family home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), 68 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Brigid O'Neill (née Burke), (Magherafelt) 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 from her home, 68 Glenburn Park on Thursday, November 20 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. 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.

Louise Shiels (née McElhinney), 7 Ramore Gardens, Creggan, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Louise Shiels (née McElhinney), suddenly but peacefully, at home on the November 17 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 7 Ramore Gardens, Creggan, Derry. Beloved wife of John and devoted mother of Thomas. Loving daughter of John and the late Margaret RIP and dear sister of Laura, John and Damien. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Our Lady pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084/07840052022.