Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Tony Doherty, 27 Danesfort Crescent, Derry

• John Francis (Francie) Gamble, 38 Campion Court, Derry

• William Robert Henderson, Daneshill Road, Coleraine

• Terence Arthur (Terry) Jennings, Derry

• William (Seamus) Morrison, Glenside Road, Derry

• James (Jim) McClelland, 174 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine

• Graffin Parke, 8 Dunard Park, Magherafelt

• Doreen Taylor (née Moore), Altikeeragh Lane, Castlerock

Tony Doherty, 27 Danesfort Crescent, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Doherty, peacefully after a brief illness, at Altnagelvin Hospital, on February 8 2026. Late of 27 Danesfort Crescent. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Margaret. Much-loved father of Sharon, Stephen and Karl. Dear father-in-law of Sue, Gerard and Maria, dearly-loved granda of Ruairi, Oisín, Tomás, Conor, Aoibhín, Oran and Evan. Cherished brother of Noel, Anne (Liddy) and the late Harry, John, Kay, Martin and Billy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Tony's remains will be reposing at his late home, 27 Danesfort Crescent. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, February 11 at 9:20am for Requiem Mass in St. Columba's Church, Long Tower at 10.00am. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Wake House will be private from 9.00pm until 12noon. Tony's Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-columbas-church-longtower. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ#. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul. All Enquiries to Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

John Francis (Francie) Gamble, 38 Campion Court, Derry

The death has taken place of John Francis (Francie) Gamble, February 7 2026, husband of the late Catherine, loving partner of Kathleen McGlinchey, devoted father of Nigel, Trevor and Jocelyn, father-in-law of Margaret, Elizabeth and Stewart, much loved grandfather of Nadine, Aaron, Kerrie, Rachael, Jonathan, Kevin, Daniel, Tiernan and Tanisha, great-grandfather of Grace and Theo and dear brother of Amy. Francie will be reposing in his home, 38 Campion Court. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Moorlough. Family time please from 10.00am to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Northland Additions Centre, Shepherd's Way, Dungiven Road, Derry, BT47 5GW. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

William Robert Henderson, Daneshill Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late William Robert Henderson, February 7 2026, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Daneshill Road, Coleraine, dear father of Carolyn, stepfather of Barbara, granda of Rihanna, Leon and Lexi, eldest son of the late James and Sarah (formerly of Ballycastle Road, Coleraine) and brother of the late Ross. House and funeral strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Diabetes NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Terence Arthur (Terry) Jennings, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Terence Arthur (Terry) Jennings, February 8 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, (late of Owen Mor Care Home and formerly of 81A Drumleck Drive), beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving father of Terry, devoted grandfather of Jack, Maisie and Charlie, great-grandfather of Oisin, devoted son of the late Jack and Rose, dear and loving brother of Veronica, Kathleen, Rosaleen and the late Bridget, Teresa, Johnny and Jimmy, dear father-in-law to Jo. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Terry will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 11 at 11:20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 12:00noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

William (Seamus) Morrison, Glenside Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late William (Seamus) Morrison, February 8 2026, peacefully at Woodmont Care Home, after a long illness, (late of Glenside Road, formerly of Benevenagh Gardens), father of Mark, Mandy, Julie and Sean and grandfather, beloved son of the late Seamus and May, loving brother of Drew, Joan, Marian, Geraldine, Ann-Marie, Martin, Gloria and the late Tony and Teresa and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Seamus will be reposing in his sister Joan’s Home, 33 Broadway. House Private From 9:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving 33 Broadway on Wednesday, February 11 at 9:30am 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.

James (Jim) McClelland, 174 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of James (Jim) McClelland, February 7 2026 (peacefully) at hospital, 174 Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Hessie, loving father of Gerry, Ann, Laura, Jimmy, Sharon, Marie, Norman, Dorothy and the late Andrew and a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service in Murdock's Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Wednesday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for NI Air Ambulance Service c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Graffin Parke, 8 Dunard Park, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Graffin Parke, February 4 2026, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Lexi, 8 Dunard Park, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted dad of Andrew, Gareth and Barry, dear father-in-law of Julie, Claire and Eimear, proud grandfather of Sam, Carter and Evie and dearest brother of William and Joe. Family only at his home please. A service to celebrate Graffin’s life will be held in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Thursday (February 12) at 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Chest, Heart and Stroke payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle.  

Doreen Taylor (née Moore), Altikeeragh Lane, Castlerock

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Doreen Taylor (née Moore), February 8 2026, peacefully at home, Altikeeragh Lane, Castlerock. Doreen, dearly loved wife of Samuel, and much loved mother of Sonya (Liam), Rhonda (John) and Graham (Caroline); adored granny of Taylor, Lauren, Morgan, Sara and Cameron; great granny of Freddie and Willow, and dear sister of Tommy. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in First Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 11 at 11.00am, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.