Derry Death Notices - Thursday, December 18, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Nona Bell, Dundooan Road, Coleraine

• Pearse Cassidy, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge

• William Robert Chambers, Coleraine

• Olive Winifred Donaghy (née Smyth), Derry

• Robert John (Scalper) Downes, Coleraine

• Fiona Duff, 23 Laurelmount Road, Coleraine

• Patsy Farren, 56A Westland Street, Derry

• (James) Vincent Flanagan, 17 Drumaleif Road, Limavady

• Kathleen Hutton (née Park), Rathain Fold, Coleraine

• Jean Murphy (née Heaney), Dungiven

• Kenneth (Ken) McCorkell, 42 Richill Park, Kilfennan, Derry

• Patsy McCutcheon, 12 Drumavalley, Bellarena

Nona Bell, Dundooan Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Nona Bell, December 16 2025 (peacefully), formerly of Dundooan Road, Coleraine. Beloved wife of the late Don, loving mother of Michael and Rod, grandmother of Harriet, David and Georgia. Funeral Service to be held in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Friday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Agherton Cemetery, Portstewart. Deeply regretted by the family circle.

Pearse Cassidy, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge

Funeral arrangements for the late Pearse Cassidy R.I.P. (Newbridge), died December 16 2025. N.B. Pearse’s wake will commence at his late residence, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge on Thursday, December 18 2025 at 10.00am. Everyone welcome to call. Suddenly but peacefully, Pearse R.I.P., son of the late Artie and Mary (née Kearney); loving brother of Theresa, Bronagh (O’Kane), Declan, Roseena (Murphy) and Eiméar; dear brother-in-law of Chrissy and Eamonn and much adored uncle of Nancy, Alice, Maryrose, Claragh and Alisha. Funeral from his late residence, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge. BT45 8EY, on Friday, December 19 2025 at 12.15pm (travelling via Hillhead Road/Blackpark Road/Sean O’Leary’s Newbridge) for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Anthony pray for him. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to De Paul can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

William Robert Chambers, Coleraine

The death has taken place of William Robert Chambers, December 14 2025, (peacefully) at Cottage Care Home, Coleraine, (in his 91st year), son of the late Tommy and Margaret, dearly loved brother of Annie (Lennox) and the late Violet, Tommy, Girlie, Alex, Winston and Mabel (infant) and also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (December 19) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Funeral service in Christ Church Parish Church on Saturday (December 20) at 2.00pm. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Christ Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Olive Winifred Donaghy (née Smyth), Derry

The death has taken place of Olive Winifred Donaghy (née Smyth), December 17 2025, Peacefully at Melmount Nursing Home, Strabane (surrounded by her loving family in her 81st year), much loved wife of the late Leonard, devoted mum of Mark, Peter, Wendy, Sharon and Carol, a loving mother-in-law, an adored granny of Andrew, Debbie, David, Rachel, Catherine and James, a dear sister of Jackie, Robbie, Ken and the late Wilby. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Saturday, December 20 at 10.30am for a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Gortnessy Presbyterian Church at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining burial ground. All are welcome to call and pay their respects at the Funeral Home (above address) on Thursday from 12noon to 3.00pm and Friday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Gortnessy Presbyterian Church c/o Mr Ross Hyndman, 32 Temple Road, Lisahally, Co. Derry, BT47 2LJ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.”

Robert John (Scalper) Downes, Coleraine

Funeral arrangements for the late Robert John (Scalper) Downes, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, at 1.47am on Tuesday, December 16, a nod to Robert’s history with the number 147. Devoted son of the late Bobby and Ruby, dearly loved husband of Sarah, loving father of Carol-Ann, Christopher, William and Harry and adored Daddy of Ruby May. A much loved granda of Ava, Lana, Clark, Reuben and Caleb, son-in-law of May and the late Raymond, father-in-law of Cheryl, loyal brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cherished friend to so many. House strictly private. The Funeral cortege will arrive at Ballinteer Road/Farranseer Park, Macosquin at 10.30am on Friday, December 19 2025 for family and friends to pay their respects. Funeral service in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Macosquin at 12noon followed by a private family Committal. 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. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Fiona Duff, 23 Laurelmount Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Fiona Duff, December 13 2025, at her home, 23 Laurelmount Road, Coleraine, dear daughter of the late James and Joy, much loved sister of Alistair, sister-in-law of Marian, loving aunt of Aimée and Lola and dear niece of Peggy, Sammy and Sadie and a dear cousin. Service in Coleraine Methodist Church on Saturday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Aware NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Patsy Farren, 56A Westland Street, Derry

The death has taken place of Patsy Farren, December 15 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Lily, loving father of Patrick, Neil and step-father of Pol, dear father-in-law to Grainne, devoted grandfather of Caitlin, Charley, Ellie, Sienna, Chloe and Kirsty and great-grandfather of Amiela, Evie and Oisín, dear son of the late Jimmy and Margaret and cherished brother of Neil, Rosie, Bernadette, Joe and the late Dessie and Mary. Loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Patsy will be reposing at his home, 56A Westland Street. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, December 19at 9:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

(James) Vincent Flanagan, 17 Drumaleif Road, Limavady

The death has taken place of (James) Vincent Flanagan, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre surrounded his loving family on December 15 2025. Much loved partner of Marlene. Loving father of Vincent , Anthony, Christle ,Glen and the late James, Michael and Jolene. Devoted Grandfather of Josh, Amber, Dana, Vinnie, Cora, Darragh, Sam , Noah , Sasha and Megan. Also a GreatGrandfather of Arthur. A dear Brother and a much loved Father-in-law. The family Home will remain strictly private. A Service will be held in the family home, 17 Drumaleif Road, Limavady on Thursday at 10:30am, followed by burial at Enagh Cemetery at 11:30am. (All welcome to attend). Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cornfield Care Centre, C/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Industrial Estate, Aghanloo Rd, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family Circle. He left a lasting mark on everybody that knew him.

Kathleen Hutton (née Park), Rathain Fold, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kathleen Hutton (née Park), December 14 2025, peacefully at Musgrave Hospital, Rathain Fold, Coleraine. Beloved mother of Martin and Deborah, sister of Ronnie and the late Betty and Billy. A beloved aunt, great-aunt, adopted "Irish Granny", and friend. Service on Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 11.00am at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for RNLI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Remembered forever and sadly missed by her loving family and circle of friends across the world.

Jean Murphy (née Heaney), Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean Murphy (née Heaney), peacefully at Cornfield Nursing Home on December 15 2025, may she rest in peace. Formerly of 46 Magheramore Road, Teavin, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late William James RIP. Daughter of the late Patrick and Jane RIP and dear sister of the late Pat (Susan), Arthur, Mickey, Johnny Bridget and Andy RIP. Loving aunt of Mickey, Pat, Ann, Susan, Sharon, Maggie and Geraldine. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, cousins and the entire Murphy and Heaney family circles. Reposing at her nephew Mickey Heaney’s home - 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven, BT47 4TX. Funeral on Thursday, December 18 2025 leaving her nephew’s home at 10.00am 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 Dementia N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors or click on the link to donate online. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors, Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Kenneth (Ken) McCorkell, 42 Richill Park, Kilfennan, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Kenneth (Ken) McCorkell, December 16 2025, peacefully at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen (surrounded by his loving family after a long illness courageously borne in his 85th year, late of 42 Richill Park, Kilfennan), much loved and devoted husband of Anna, precious dad of Corriena and Julie-Ann, loving father-in-law of Andy and Jonathan, adored grandfather of Kendra, Adam, Marcus and Anna, great-grandfather of Robin, dearest brother of Neville, Carol, Violet, Linda and the late Joe, Lewis, Norman, Uel, Jean and Phyllis. Family Home is strictly private by request. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Friday at 12.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church c/o Miss Alison Carruthers, 36 Ross Bay, BT476JG. Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Thursday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “To know him, was to love him”

Patsy McCutcheon, 12 Drumavalley, Bellarena

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Patsy McCutcheon, December 17 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, late of 12 Drumavalley, Bellarena, dearly loved husband of Mary Ellen, loving father of Rosemary and Eamon, father-in-law of Stephen and Emma, devoted grandfather of Tiarnan, Dylan, Kelan, Ella and Jack, beloved son of the late John and Margaret, dear brother of Margaret, Veronica, Christine, Monica, Raymond and the late Johnny, Hughie, Peter, Bobby, Mary and Bernie and a much loved uncle and brother in law. Patsy will be reposing in his home from 2.00pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.20am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan's Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.