Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Ethel Mary Craig, Shanreagh Park, Limavady

• Bobby Dennis, 1 Temple Court, Derry

• Rev. Fr. Eugene Hasson, Dungiven (Parish Priest of Drumragh)

• Irwin Lockington, Coleraine

• James Mackey, 2 Hyacinth Avenue, Ballykelly

• Wayne Reid, Somerset Court, Coleraine

• Olive Irene Thompson (née Kinnear), Limavady

Ethel Mary Craig, Shanreagh Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of Ethel Mary Craig, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre on January 12 2026. Late of Shanreagh Park, Limavady. (House Private) Much loved wife of the late Cecil, Dear Mother of Garry and Lesley, Dear Mother in law of Dulci And Devoted Grandmother of Laura and Steven. Funeral service will be held in Drumachose Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to WHSCT (Renal Unit). And forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Road, Limavady. BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Bobby Dennis, 1 Temple Court, Derry

The death has taken place of Bobby Dennis, January 12 2026, suddenly at Altnagelvin hospital beloved husband of Phyllis loving father of Nichola and Cathy much loved grandfather of Lauren and Olivia. Bobby will be reposing at his family home, 1 Temple Court today (Wednesday) from 11.00am until 10.00pm.  Funeral from his home on Thursday, January 15 at 10.15am to St Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family Flowers only Donations if desired to St Vincent De Paul, 22 Bridge Street, Derry. C/o any family member. Sacred heart of Jesus has mercy on his soul. Our lady of Knock pray for him.

Rev. Fr. Eugene Hasson, Dungiven (Parish Priest of Drumragh)

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Father Eugene Hasson, Parish Priest of Drumragh, who died in the evening of Monday, January 12 2026. Loving son of the late Charlie and Kathleen, much loved brother of Fearghal (Brigid), Cáthal (Eileen) and Fiona Grant (Brian), adored uncle of Peadár, Nulagh, Emmett and Cara. Requiescat in Pace. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Currently reposing in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Wednesday, January 14 2026, Mass at 12noon, transfer to Sacred Heart Church Omagh via Greencastle. Reception at 3pm; Rosary at 6.45pm; Mass at 7.30pm; Night Prayer at 9.45pm. Thursday, January 15 2026, Mass at 10.00am; Evening Prayer at 7.30pm; Night Prayer at 9.45pm. Friday, January 16 2026, Requiem Mass at 12noon, Transfer to Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven with burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery. The family have requested that their home is strictly private. May Father Eugene rest in peace and may God grant consolation to those who grieve his death with the hope of the Resurrection.

Irwin Lockington, Coleraine

Funeral arrangements for the late Irwin Lockington, January 12 2026, at home. Beloved husband of Edna, much loved father of Ian, David and Brian; brother of Neil, brother-in-law of Jill, father-in-law of Charmaine, Ellen and Claire; dearly loved granda of Hannah, Daniel, Matthew, Abigail, Alice and Joel. House Strictly Private. Thanksgiving Service on Friday, January 16 at 2.00pm in Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church, Greystone Road. All Welcome. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Reformed Presbyterian Relief Fund, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. With Christ.

James Mackey, 2 Hyacinth Avenue, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of James Mackey, January 12 2026, Peacefully at his home: 2 Hyacinth Avenue, Ballykelly. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette R.I.P. Loving father of Sean, Kathleen (McGee), Caroline (McFeely), Seamus, and the late Ann-Marie R.I.P. Dear Father-in-Law of James, Diane and the Late Paschal. A much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Son of the late James and Bridget. R.I.P. Dear brother of the late Paddy, Vincent, Johnny, Mary, Loretta, and Eileen. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from his home on Thursday, January 15 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie 29G Gortrush Ind Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Wayne Reid, Somerset Court, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Wayne Reid, January 12 2026, (suddenly), later of Somerset Court, Coleraine and formerly of Scotland, beloved son of Tom and Kate and loving father of Jackson. Funeral details to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Zachary Geddis Trust c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

Olive Irene Thompson (née Kinnear), Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Olive Irene Thompson (née Kinnear), January 11 2026, at hospital, late of Limavady ,dearly loved Wife of the late Jackie, much loved Mother of the late Bryan, beloved Sister of the late Sylvia, loving Aunt of Kenneth, Alistair, Stewart, Leslie, Heather, David, John, Trevor, Warren, Michelle and the late Ronald, a dear Sister in Law of Sylvia, Betty, Douglas and the late Jean and Kenneth. Funeral service in 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church at 11.30am on Thursday, January 15 followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Down Syndrome association N.I 636a Antrim Road Belfast. House private, deeply regretted by her loving family circle and friends. At Rest.