Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• William Stewart (Bill) Lowry, 8 Belvedere Park, Castlerock

• William (Billy) Magee, 59 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings

• Kathleen McCloskey (née Kennedy), Roe Mill Road, Limavady

• Anna Elizabeth McDowell (née Paul), 48 Brackaghreilly Road, Maghera

William Stewart (Bill) Lowry, 8 Belvedere Park, Castlerock

It is with regret we announce the passing of William Stewart (Bill) Lowry, December 19 2025, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, 8 Belvedere Park, Castlerock. Dearly loved husband of the late Violet, loving brother of Daphne and Sandra, brother-in-law of Michael and uncle of Annabel and James, and dear partner of Carol. Funeral service in Christ Church, Castlerock on Saturday, December 27 at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for OCHRE – The Oesophageal Cancer Charity, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends.

William (Billy) Magee, 59 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings

The death has occurred of the late William (Billy) Magee, December 20 2025, Suddenly at his home, 59 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings, father of Thomas (TJ) much loved son of Ellen (Ella) and the late Tom) loving brother of Derek and the late Joe, dearest brother-in-law of Diane and Heather and a dear uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry on Wednesday, December 24 at 10.00am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”

Kathleen McCloskey (née Kennedy), Roe Mill Road, Limavady

The death has taken place of Kathleen McCloskey (née Kennedy), December 22 2025, peacefully at home, beloved wife of Paddy, Roe Mill Road, Limavady and formerly of Churchill, Co Donegal, loving mother of Siobhan, Patricia, Sean, Noeleen, Maureen and the late Eamon and Mary, mother-in-law of Ian, Oliver, Fiona and the late Victor, devoted grandmother of Lauren, Ryan, Phelim, Cara, Orlaith, Sinead, Michael and the late Niamh and dear sister of Pat, Winnie and Grace. House strictly private please. Funeral from her home on Wednesday at 1.40pm for 2o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Alzheimer's Research UK, 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Anna Elizabeth McDowell (née Paul), 48 Brackaghreilly Road, Maghera

The death has taken place of Anna Elizabeth McDowell (née Paul), December 23 2025, (peacefully) at her home, 48 Brackaghreilly Road, Maghera, dearly beloved Wife of the late Harold, much loved Mother of Sharon, Christine and the late Caroline and Pauline, a loving Mother-in-Law of Peter and Everett, devoted Granny of Chloe (Graeme), Leah, Nathan, Christopher and Emma and dearest Sister of Margaret, Hugh, Florence, Robert, Thomas, Irene, Isobel and the late Iris, Gretta and infant Sadie. All welcome at the Family home on Wednesday (December 24) from 2:00pm - 9:00pm and on Thursday (December 25) and Friday (December 26) from 4:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Anna’s Life will take place in Tobemore Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 27 at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. 
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Tobermore Presbyterian Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her sorrowing Daughters and the entire Family Circle. “Gone to be with Christ, which is far better” Phil 1 v 23