Derry Death Notices - Sunday, February 1, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Breda Collins, Maghera and Swatragh

• Linda Gardiner, 772 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine

• Freda Gormley (née Hogan), Magherafelt (Formerly Dublin, USA and Canada)

• Jackie McAfee, 3 Knockmore Crescent, Macosquin

• Michael Ramsey, Grafton Street, Derry

• William (Billy) Tosh, 10 Windsor Avenue, Coleraine

Breda Collins, Maghera and Swatragh

Funeral arrangements for the late Breda Collins (Maghera and Swatragh) Died January 31 2026. Everyone welcome to call at McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea BT51 5QL today (Sunday) from 2:30pm to 6.00pm. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, beloved daughter of the late Patsy and Maureen Collins; loving sister of Mary, Eileen, Paddy, James and the late Fr. Neil and Jean; beloved sister-in-law of Caroline and a much loved aunt, great aunt and friend. Funeral cortege will leave from the Collins family home, 12 Main Street, Swatragh on Monday, February 2 2026 at 10:40am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Granaghan. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-baptist-swatragh). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Queen of Ireland pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire Collins family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Linda Gardiner, 772 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Linda Gardiner, January 30 2026, (peacefully) at her home, 772 Farranseer Park, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly loved mummy of Julie (Steven), Lucy and Donna. Much loved and devoted Nana of Elsa and Eden, dear daughter of the late Stanley and Hazel, treasured sister of Ann, Ally, Trevor (Dolly), Karen (Iam), Addie (Joan), Angie (Archy), and a special aunt and friend. Service in her home on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery (Bright colours to be worn at Linda’s request). House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research N.I. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family, fur-baby Pawpi, friends and entire family circle.

Freda Gormley (née Hogan), Magherafelt (Formerly Dublin, USA and Canada)

The death has taken place of the late Freda Gormley (née Hogan), (Magherafelt and formerly Dublin, USA and Canada), January 29 2026, died peacefully in her home in Magherafelt, predeceased by her loving husband Philip Gormley and parents Paul and Josephine Hogan of Co Monaghan, profoundly missed by her sisters Lee and Sharon and nephew Paul in Dublin, brother Paul and niece Ava in Canada, brother John, sister-in-law Jules, nephews Keagan, Jesse and Zac and grand-nieces Ellie and Chloe in Australia, her Emyvale cousins and extended family, her God-children and dear friends old and new from all over the island of Ireland, and neighbours and carers who watched out for her so kindly over the years. Requiem Mass for Freda will take place in Church of our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt Co-Derry and Via Webcam @ Our Lady of the Assumption on Tuesday, February 3 2026 at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Polepatrick Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul. Sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD on Monday, February 2 2026 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Jackie McAfee, 3 Knockmore Crescent, Macosquin

The death has taken place of Jackie McAfee, January 31 2026, peacefully at Hospital, 3 Knockmore Crescent, Macosquin. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Shirley, Eleanor, Mandy, Christopher, Mark and Lisa, a loving father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in St. Mary’s Camus-juxta-Bann Parish Church, Macosquin on Tuesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Alzheimer’s Research, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Family and friends will be welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Sunday between the hours of 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Michael Ramsey, Grafton Street, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Michael Ramsey, January 30 2026, suddenly at his home, (late of Grafton Street, formerly of 5 Ramore Gardens), father of Tracey, Rachel, Tyrone and Carlene, a grandfather, dear son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth, cherished brother of Frank, Martin, Paul, John, Josephine, Annmarie, Samuel and Theresa and a caring uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Michael will be reposing at his sister’s home, 5 Ramore Gardens on Saturday, January 31 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and on Sunday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving there on Monday, February 2 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan 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.

William (Billy) Tosh, 10 Windsor Avenue, Coleraine

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of William (Billy) Tosh, January 30 2026, (peacefully) at his home, 10 Windsor Avenue, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Brenda, much-loved father of Colin, Victoria and the late Rodney, dear father-in-law of Alistair, devoted granda of Ella and Holly and beloved brother of Kathleen, Dorothy, Joy and the late Lily and Robert. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Tuesday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to call at his home each day from 2.00pm – 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie or UDR Association: c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.