Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kathleen Crowe (née Nicholl), 35 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings

• Margaret Lees Dunn (née Moore), The Cairn, Castlerock

• Kevin McGuckin, Coleraine

• Elizabeth Rosaline Middleton (née Moore), 85 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings

• Cathal O'Donnell, Derry

• Marcella O'Kane (née Horner), 4 Greenhaw Crescent, Derry

Kathleen Crowe (née Nicholl), 35 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of Kathleen Crowe (née Nicholl), January 19 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Morris, 35 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings, loving mother of Maurice, Ruth, Heather and Keith, mother-in-law of Alan, Thomas and Wendy, devoted grandmother of Lauren, Scott, Kyle, Matthew (Abby) and Rachael, great-grandmother of Sierra and dear sister Jim and the late Howard, Joe and George. House private please. Funeral service will take place in St Mura’s Parish Church, Fahan on Thursday at 2o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flower only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to St Mura's Parish Church C/o W J O'Brien & Son Funeral Directors, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU. The Lord is my shepherd.

Margaret Lees Dunn (née Moore), The Cairn, Castlerock

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret Lees Dunn (née Moore), January 19 2026, peacefully at hospital, formerly of The Cairn, Castlerock. Dearly beloved wife of the late William, much-loved mother of Victor, Ruth and Ivan, mother-in-law of Kirsty, grandmother of Sam and Emily and dear sister of Maureen and Barbara. House and funeral strictly private. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Kevin McGuckin, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Kevin McGuckin, January 17 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, beloved husband of the late Marian, much-loved father of Angela, Dan and Catherine, devoted grandfather of Michael, Megan, Nora, Jack, Conor, Miles and Audrey and great-grandfather of Alex and Sofia. Requiem Mass in St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine on Friday at 11.30am followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family and friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue on Thursday between 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to U.D.R. Benevolent Fund; c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family, and entire family circle.

Elizabeth Rosaline Middleton (née Moore), 85 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Elizabeth Rosaline Middleton (née Moore), January 19 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of her family) much loved wife of the late David, loving mum of Trevor (Trisha) and Sharon (Ken), a devoted mother-in-law, an adored nanny of Johnny (Vicky), Emma (Edwin), Gary (Julie) and Darryl (Grace), a treasured great-grandmother of seven and a dear sister. Funeral leaving her late home, 85 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday at 12.45pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Crossroads Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) “W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 31” c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever”

Cathal O'Donnell, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Cathal O'Donnell, January 19 2026 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Cathal and Jamie, stepfather of Stephen and Shannon, beloved son of Hilda and Tony, much loved brother of Mary, Ronagh and the late Brian, brother-in-law of Pete and Ali and a cherished uncle. His remains will be reposing in his Mum’s home, 11 Bard’s Hill, BT47 2DR. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Marcella O'Kane (née Horner), 4 Greenhaw Crescent, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late Marcella O'Kane (née Horner), January 19 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Artie, daughter of the late Jane and Robert, dear sister of the late Winnie, Joe, Lawrence, Molly, Jean, Nora, Johnny and Robbie and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 4 Greenhaw Crescent. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.