Derry Death Notices - Thursday, December 4, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Doctor Gareth David Addidle, England (Formerly of Tobermore)

• Annie Louise (Louie) Caskey (née Rainey), 12 Cherryvale Avenue, Desertmartin

• Mary Donnelly (née Quigley), 11 Iniscarn Road, Derry

• Thomas (Tommy) Grumley, 3 Glasgow Terrace, Derry

• Margaret Johnston (née Laverty), Coleraine

• Teresa Kealey (née O’Donnell), 47 Lackagh Park, Dungiven

• John Herbert (Bertie) Long, 49 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings

• Rose Teresa (Roisin) McGowan (née Doherty), Derry

• Norman McMullan, 10 Cairnmount Park, Coleraine

• Samuel Terence Quinn, 21 Ballyvelton Road, Coleraine

• Clare Screeton (née McNulty), Warrington, England (Formerly of 9 Woodside Road, Derry)

• John Young, 8 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady

Doctor Gareth David Addidle, England (Formerly of Tobermore)

The death has occurred of the late Doctor Gareth David Addidle, December 3 2025 (suddenly) at his home in England, formerly of Tobermore, much loved Son of David and Elaine, Moneymore, devoted Dad of Lillie and Logan, loving Grandson of Meta and the late John Donaghy and the late Marshall and Betty Addidle and a dearly loved Nephew and Cousin. David and Elaine's home strictly private. Wake and Funeral arrangements later. Forever loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing Parents, Children, Grandmother and the entire Family Circle.

Annie Louise (Louie) Caskey (née Rainey), 12 Cherryvale Avenue, Desertmartin

The death has occurred of the late Annie Louise (Louie) Caskey (née Rainey), December 3 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly loved Wife of the late Ronnie, 12 Cherryvale Avenue, Desertmartin, much loved Mother of David and Susan, a dear Mother-in-Law of Diane and Ciaran, devoted Grandmother of Emily, Adam, Hannah and Alice and dearest Sister of Thelma, Robert and Elaine. House strictly private. Wake and Funeral arrangements to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Desertmartin Parish Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5 v 8

Mary Donnelly (née Quigley), 11 Iniscarn Road, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Donnelly (née Quigley), peacefully at her home on December 3 2025. Late of 11 Iniscarn Road and formerly of 19 Rathlin Gardens. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Sammy. Devoted mother of Brendan, Paul, Brian, Seamus, Sean, Peter, Antoinette, Noel, Margaret and the late David. A much loved mother in-law. Loving granny to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Peggy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 11 Iniscarn Road. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, December 5 at 9:30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Mary’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Padre Pio Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Thomas (Tommy) Grumley, 3 Glasgow Terrace, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Thomas (Tommy) Grumley, December 2 2025, peacefully at his home, 3 Glasgow Terrace, (formerly of Dunmore Gardens), beloved husband of the late Annie, loving father of Terence, Sean, Stephen, Mark and the late Paul and baby Kim, dear father-in-law to Bernadette, Donna and Maria, devoted grandfather of Kevin, Conal, Rachel, Lee, Maria and Micheál and great-grandfather of Cora, Fiadh, Miles, Izzy and Zach, dear son of the late Thomas and Kathleen, cherished brother of Gerald, Susie and the late Lily and a loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Tommy will be reposing at his home. House Private From 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, December 5 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Alzheimer’s Society, Sevenoaks, Derry, BT47 6AL. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Margaret Johnston (née Laverty), Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Margaret Johnston (née Laverty), December 1 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late Desmond (Dessie), loving mother of Christopher, Gavin, Aaron, Brandon and the late Ryan, much loved grandmother of Patrick, Luan, Eli, Donovan, Dylan, Daniel, Niamh and Ella, loving sister of Billy, Annette, Sheila and the late Joe and Jimmy. Service of celebration in Killowen Parish Church on Wednesday, December 10 at 11.00am followed by cremation in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm. Please wear bright colours. Family and friends are welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home during office hours and on Friday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm to pay their respects. Flowers welcome. Donations, if wished, for NHSCT (Causeway Hospital), 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.

Teresa Kealey (née O’Donnell), 47 Lackagh Park, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Teresa Kealey (née O’Donnell), peacefully at home on December 2 2025, may she rest in peace. Late of 47 Lackagh Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Patrick RIP. Loving mother of Teresa (Terence RIP), Susanne (Sean), Edward ( Bridget), Patrick (Bernie), Eugene (Joanne), Seamus (Caroline), Damien (Annemarie) and Sylvia (Eamon). Daughter of the late Hugh and Ann Jane RIP and dear sister of Joe and the late Hugh, Mary, John, Sam, Suzanna, James,Tommy and infant Philomena R.I.P. A devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Reposing at her late home. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Friday, December 5 2025 leaving her late home 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Saint Vincent De Paul Society c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

John Herbert (Bertie) Long, 49 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of the late John Herbert (Bertie) Long, December 2 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year) much loved dad of Gary, Darren, Kendra, Ryan and Christopher, loving father-in-law of Millie, Carolina, Mark, Alison and Mia, adored granda of Cassandra, Nicole, Vida, Isaac, Karl, Kelsey Erin, Bredin, Jack and the late Jacqueline a dear brother of Cecil and the late Jean and Raymond and ex-wife Joyce. Funeral leaving his late home, 49 Duncastle Park, Newbuildings on Friday, December 5 at 12.15pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to Foyle Hospice c/o Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 6JE. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 2.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and entire family circle. “Peacefully sleeping free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again”

Rose Teresa (Roisin) McGowan (née Doherty), Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Rose Teresa (Roisin) McGowan (née Doherty), December 1 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Seven Oaks, Care Home, (formerly of Stanleys Walk, Bishop Street and Barrack Street), beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mother of Moia, John, Eamonn and Roisin, dear mother-in-law to Raymond, Stephen, Bridgeen and Deborah and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Doherty, cherished sister of the late Phyllis, Moya, Liam, Seamus, Sean, John-Francis and Mary Bridget and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Funeral leaving 71 Elmvale on Thursday, December 4 at 11:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 12:00noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Norman McMullan, 10 Cairnmount Park, Coleraine

Funeral arrangements for the late Norman McMullan, passed away December 2 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of 10 Cairnmount Park, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis and loving father of Derek and Heather, father-in-law of Bernie and Glen, much loved grandfather of Ben and Corey, Shannon and Finlay and great-granda of Jasper, dear brother of David. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home at 10 Cairnmount Park, Coleraine on Friday and Saturday during the hours of 11.00am and 6.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, on Sunday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Hazelbank Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 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.

Samuel Terence Quinn, 21 Ballyvelton Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Samuel Terence Quinn, December 3 2025, (peacefully) at his home, 21 Ballyvelton Road, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Muriel, loving father of Valerie, Shirley and Charles, father-in-law of Drew and Lynsey and devoted granda of Mason and Ivy. Funeral from his home on Saturday at 11.00am for service in St John’s Parish Church at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for St John’s Parish Church c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Clare Screeton (née McNulty), Warrington, England (Formerly of 9 Woodside Road, Derry)

The death has taken place of Clare Screeton (née McNulty), November 7 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Warrington, England and formerly of 9 Woodside Road. Beloved wife of Glen, loving mother of Tom, Leah and Lucas. Cherished daughter of Harry and the late Susie McNulty, much loved sister of Aisling, Patricia and Bridgeen, very special aunt to Róisín, Hannah, Ciara, Aaron, Orlaith, Oisin, Harry and Fionn and a much loved sister-in-law, niece, cousin and friend. Everyone is welcome to attend the committal service in Ballyoan Cemetery on Monday, December 8 2025 at 10.15am. Sr Clare pray for her.

John Young, 8 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Young peacefully at home on December 2 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 8 Benbradagh Avenue, Limavady, Co Derry. Devoted father of Sean (Ashley) and Dervla. Beloved son of Susan and the late William RIP and dear brother of Marian (Marshall), Kathleen (Pat) Suzanne (Brian) and the late baby William. Devoted grandfather of Clara, Nora and Sé. Reposing at his mother’s home, 2 Benevenagh Drive. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Friday, December 5 2025, leaving his mother’s home at 11.40am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church website https://limavadyparish.org/. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022