Derry Death Notices - Monday, February 2, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Malachy Kelly, 11 Broadway, Creggan, Derry

• Bernadette McDevitt (née Begley), 94 Glenowen Park, Derry

• Pauline O’Hea (née Devlin), Derry

• Brian Scully, 61 Ballynahone Road, Knockloughrim

• Nancy (Nan) Shiels, Maghera

Malachy Kelly, 11 Broadway, Creggan, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Malachy Kelly, suddenly at his home on January 31 2026. Late of 11 Broadway, Creggan and formerly of 35 Edenmore Street. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Anna. Devoted father of Susan, Ann-Marie, Tina, Margaret, Sharon, Colin, Fiona, Cathy, Gerald, Sinead, Patricia and James. A dear father-in-law. Loving granda and great-granda to all of his much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest son of the late JF and Maggie. A much loved brother of Tony, Eugene, Anne and the late Neil. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Funeral Arrangements Later. O’ Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Bernadette McDevitt (née Begley), 94 Glenowen Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Bernadette McDevitt (née Begley), February 1 2026, peacefully at her home, 94 Glenowen Park, beloved wife of the late Daniel (Danny), loving mother of Pat, Eleanor, Kevin, Maurice, Una and Anne-Marie, a much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother and a cherished sister of Jackie and her late brothers and sisters. Bernadette will be reposing at her home on Monday, February 2 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, February 3 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to St. Vincent De Paul, 34a William Street, Derry, BT48 6ET. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

Pauline O’Hea (née Devlin), Derry

The death has taken place of Pauline O’Hea (née Devlin), February 1 2026, peacefully at Edenvale Care Home, Limavady, (formerly of Carnhill), wife of the late Brendan, loving mother of Brendan, dear mother-in-law of Jane, devoted grandmother of Kate and Jack, step-mother of Paul and Ian, and a cherished daughter of the late Willie and Sadie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Pauline will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Monday, February 2 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Removal then leaving there to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill to repose overnight for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

Brian Scully, 61 Ballynahone Road, Knockloughrim

The death has occurred of the late Brian Scully, January 31 2026, (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving Family, Brian, dearly-loved Husband of Anne, 61 Ballynahone Road, Knockloughrim, much-loved Father of Lorraine and Mark, a dear Father-in-law of Brian and Jill, devoted Grandad of Dayna, Alex, Jack and Keziah, proud Great-grandad of Ava and James and is survived by his younger Brother Bernie. House private. Funeral arrangements to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie Cancer Care and Pretty N Pink, can be make online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Time may pass and fade away, but memories of you will always stay. Till we meet again."

Nancy (Nan) Shiels, Maghera

The death has taken place of the late Nancy (Nan) Shiels, January 29 2026, (peacefully) at The Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, formerly of Tamneymartin House, Maghera and Railway Cottages, Lambeg, Lisburn, beloved Sister of the late Billy, Joan and Kenneth, a loving Sister-in-Law of Elizabeth, much loved Aunty of Kenneth, Derek, Lorraine, Linda-Jayne and Christine and their Families. A Service of Thanksgiving for Nan's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday, February 6 at 10:30am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Help the Aged can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by her Family and Friends. "Forever in our hearts"