Derry Death Notices - Saturday, November 29, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Elaine Bradley, 34 Altcar Park, Derry

• Francis Collins, 17 Oakland Crescent, Gulladuff

• Pauline Galbraith (née Campbell), 43 Ballinteer Road, Macosquin

• Catharine Stevenson Greer (née Barber), Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

• Sarah Jane (Cissie) Kenning, 120 Iniscarn Road, Tobermore

• Ernest (Ernie) McElwee, 42 Seventree Road, Derry

• Phylis McLaughlin, 144 Tamnaherin Road, Tamnaherin

Elaine Bradley, 34 Altcar Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Elaine Bradley, November 27 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, loving mother of Darren, Ryan and the late Dean, devoted grandmother of Dion, Jayden and Fayela, beloved daughter of the late George and Monica, cherished sister of Seamus, Paul and Sharon. Loved and sadly missed by the wider family circle. Elaine will be reposing at her home, 34 Altcar Park on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, December 1 at 10:30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Francis Collins, 17 Oakland Crescent, Gulladuff

The death has taken place of Francis Collins (Lavey), November 28 2025, Peacefully at Milesian Manor Care Home. Beloved husband of Ethna (née McKay). Loving father of Martin, Shauna Melaugh, Ollie, Michael and Helen. Grandfather of Odhrán, Ségdae, Connor, Tíarnan, Ruaidri, Roíse, Cormac, Emma, Carla, Lorcán, Rián, Donnácha, Eireánn Rose and Jack. Son of the late John and Elizabeth Collins. Brother of Bridget Henry, Pat, Gerard, Sarah Dinsmore, Seamus, Joe, Tony, Dolores Diamond, Teresa Lewis, and the late Sean, Annie Bridgewater, Michael who died in infancy, Betty and Paul. Funeral from his home, 17 Oakland Crescent, Gulladuff BT45 8PR on Sunday, November 30 2025 at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of SVP, Lavey. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Eamonn, daughters-in-law Kay, Donna and Sinead, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Pauline Galbraith (née Campbell), 43 Ballinteer Road, Macosquin

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Pauline Galbraith (née Campbell), November 27 2025, at Hospital, late of 43 Ballinteer Road, Macosquin. Dearly loved wife of Steven and much loved mother Matthew and Adam; loving sister of Catherine. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Sunday between 2.00pm and 5.00pm to pay their respects. Service of Thanksgiving in 2nd Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Alzheimer’s Society NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Catharine Stevenson Greer (née Barber), Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

Funeral arrangements for the late Catharine Stevenson Greer (née Barber), died November 28 2025, (peacefully) at home, Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine (formerly of Ballinlea, Ballycastle), Catharine Stevenson Greer, wife of the late James, dear mother of Colin and Linda, devoted granny of Deric, Lora, Simon and Oliver and great-granny of Sophia and Lewis. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Monday, December 1 at 1.00pm followed by a family cremation. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Sarah Jane (Cissie) Kenning, 120 Iniscarn Road, Tobermore

The death has occurred of the late Sarah Jane (Cissie) Kenning, November 28 2025, (peacefully) at her home, surrounded by her loving Family, dearly beloved Wife of the late Sammy, 120 Iniscarn Road, Tobermore, much loved and devoted Mother of William, Martha, Florence, Stewart and Sharon and a loving Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister. All welcome at her home on Saturday (November 29) and Sunday (November 30) from 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from her home on Monday, December 1 at 1:30pm, to Draperstown Presbyterian Church for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NIPANC, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints” Psalm 116 v 15

Ernest (Ernie) McElwee, 42 Seventree Road, Derry

The death has taken place of Ernest (Ernie) McElwee, November 28 2025, Peacefully at Templemoyle Care Home, Eglinton (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year) formerly of 42 Seventree Road, Derry, much loved husband of Gillian, devoted daddy of Charlene, Kirsty, William and Victoria, adored granda of Hannah, James, Alyssa, Charlie, Lily, Kayden, Oliver and Morgan. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ, on Sunday, November 30 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (Cheques made payable) to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Alison Carruthers, 36 Rossbay, Limavady Road, Derry, BT47 6JG. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (address above) on Saturday, November 29, from 1.00pm until 3.00pm and evening times from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “God bless till we meet again”

Phylis McLaughlin, 144 Tamnaherin Road, Tamnaherin

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Phylis McLaughlin, November 26 2025, beloved daughter of the late James and Margaret, 144 Tamnaherin Road, loving sister of Maureen, Eileen and the late Eugene and a much loved aunt. All are welcome to pay their respects in W.J. O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Saturday from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.  Her remains will be removed from there on Monday evening at 6.00pm to repose overnight in St Mary's Church, Tamnaherin, for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 1o'clock.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.