Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Stewart Boyd, 15 Gordonville, Lodge Road, Coleraine

• Eamon Brolly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven

• Robert Wilson (Robbie) Cormie, Derry

• Sarah Elizabeth (Elsa) Ferris (née Ramsey), 7 Dunseverick Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

• Gary Long Hamilton, 39 Brunswick Road, Kilfennan, Derry

• Michael Jnr Parkhouse, 25 Bloomfield Park, Derry

• Ann-Marie O'Hara, 37 Church Street, Limavady

• George Trevor Keith Ward, 5 Kingsbury Gardens, Coleraine

Stewart Boyd, 15 Gordonville, Lodge Road, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Stewart Boyd, February 14 2026, peacefully at home 15 Gordonville, Lodge Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Harriet and loving father of Alan and Ivan. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Wednesday at 12noon followed by interment in Bellanaleck Parish Churchyard, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh (arriving approx. 3.00pm). Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family.

Eamon Brolly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Eamon Brolly suddenly but peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital on February 15 2026, may he rest in peace. Late of 118 Main Street, Dungiven, Co Derry. Loving father of Michael and Shane. Loving son of Mary and the late Mickey RIP and dear brother of Michele (Colin), Catriona (Tony), Adrian (Carmel), Colette (Paul), Oonagh (Martin), Damien (Catriona), Aileen (James), Lorraine (Conal), Kevin (Paul), Stephanie (Jaime) and the late infant Martina R.I.P. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Robert Wilson (Robbie) Cormie, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Robert Wilson (Robbie) Cormie, February 15 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 72nd year) much loved dad of Kristin, Lee and Ryan, loving father-in-law of Stuart, Katie and Samantha, adored granda of Lewis, Bobby, Alex, Lily and Masyn, dearest brother of Doreen. Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Wednesday, February 18 at 12.00noon, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Ebrington Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Ebrington Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Julie Faulkner, 22 Glenaden Hill, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 2LJ. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle. “We will walk by the river side again, Dad.”

Sarah Elizabeth (Elsa) Ferris (née Ramsey), 7 Dunseverick Park, Altnagelvin, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late Sarah Elizabeth (Elsa) Ferris (née Ramsey), February 15 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family in her 90th year) much loved wife of the late Robert, devoted mum of Deborah, Geoffrey and Hilary, loving mother-in-law of George, Keith and Donna, adored granny of Leanne, Suzanne, Chloe, Jade and Kyle, great-granny of Bobby-Lee, Sam and Nathan, precious sister of Helen, Jean, Jim and late Mavis, Margaret and Andy. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 7 Dunseverick Park, Altnagelvin on Thursday, 19 February at 12.30pm, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St Peters Church, c/o Parish Office, Angela Dobbins, Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JB. House private (family and close friends are welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.00pm until 8.00pm). Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.”

Gary Long Hamilton, 39 Brunswick Road, Kilfennan, Derry

The death has taken place of Gary Long Hamilton, born sleeping on February 13, 2026 surrounded by his mum and dad Lynnett and Jonathan, grandson of Maureen, Lorraine and Richard and the late Freddie (Grandad), much loved by all his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and will be missed by his big sister Mischa-Brooke and half brother Olly. Currently resting at 39 Brunswick Road, Kilfennan and being laid to rest on Wednesday, February 18 at Ballyoan Cemetery, after a short service at the family home at 10.00am.

Michael Jnr Parkhouse, 25 Bloomfield Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Michael Jnr Parkhouse, February 13 2026, suddenly at his home, 25 Bloomfield Park, beloved son of the late Myra ad Michael Snr, loving brother of David and Corinna, and a caring uncle of Brendan. Will be sadly missed by Chris, Maria, all his friends and the wider family circle. Michael will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am on Wednesday, February 18 in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan. 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 his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Ann-Marie O'Hara, 37 Church Street, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Ann-Marie O'Hara, February 15 2026, Suddenly at her home, 37 Church Street, Limavady. Beloved mother of Joseph, Stephen and Shannon, Mother-in-law of Christine and Sharon. Loving grandmother of Jacob, Patrick, Sophie, Emily and Nina. Dear daughter of Jerry and the late Ann O’Hara R.I.P. Dear sister of Liam, Jacqueline, Sheena, Donna, Fiona and Jeremiah. A much loved aunt and great-aunt. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone is welcome at her sister Donna’s home: 4 Danny Boy Place, Limavady on Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral from her sister’s home on Thursday, February 19 at 9.10am for Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for Her. Lady of Knock intercede for Her.

George Trevor Keith Ward, 5 Kingsbury Gardens, Coleraine

The death has taken place of George Trevor Keith Ward, February 14 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 5 Kingsbury Gardens, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Ryan and Jason, father-in-law of Charis, devoted granda of Tommy-Lee, Alanna, Prya-Rose, Trevor John and Trent Alexander and dear brother of Irene and Brother-In-Law of Cecil. Service in Murdock's Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Wednesday at 12.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.