Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Eamon Brolly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven

• Dr. Stephen F. Lowry, 7 Millbank Avenue, Portstewart

• Dr William Macafee, Portstewart

• Elizabeth (Lizzie) McCloskey (née O'Neill), 9 Coolnasallagh Road, Dungiven

• Brigid Toner (née McErlean), 6 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt

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. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Wednesday, February 18 from 11.00am to 1.00pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm and Thursday, February 19 from 11.00am to 3 00pm. Leaving the funeral home at 3.00pm to repose at the family home - family and close friends welcome. Funeral on Friday, February 20 2026, leaving the family home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Air Ambulance N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

Dr. Stephen F. Lowry, 7 Millbank Avenue, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Dr. Stephen F. Lowry, February 16 2026, at hospital, 7, Millbank Avenue, Portstewart, dearly loved husband of Freda. Funeral private, by his own request. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for The Parkinson Disease Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, friends and entire family circle.

Dr William Macafee, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Dr William Macafee, February 13 2026, (peacefully), late of Portstewart, dearly beloved husband of Beatrice, much loved father of Ian and his partner Lynne, David and his wife Karen, loving grandfather of Gemma, Daniel and Abby and dear brother of Anne and John. Service in James McMullan and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Drumreagh Presbyterian Churchyard. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Dementia NI c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and entire family circle.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) McCloskey (née O'Neill), 9 Coolnasallagh Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Elizabeth (Lizzie) McCloskey (née O'Neill), February 16 2026, beloved wife of the late Tommy, 9 Coolnasallagh Road, Dungiven, loving mother of Tamra, Gloria, Lisa and Thomas, mother-in-law of Jude, David and Lauren, much loved grandmother of Aaron, Abaigh, James Og, Nathan, Jamie, Mia, Amelia Rose and Faye and dear sister of Brendan. Deeply regretted by all her nieces and nephews and the wider family circle. Her remains will be reposing in her home Tuesday and Wednesday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Dungiven. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Brigid Toner (née McErlean), 6 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Brigid Toner (née McErlean) (Magherafelt), February 16 2026, beloved wife of the late Frank and loving mother of Pat, Joseph, Monica (Hagan), Maureen (Mallon), Clare, Briege (Murray) and the late Frank, Pauline and infant Mary, dear sister of Mary Scullion, Ellen McEldowney, Sheila Bateson, Michael, Monica McLaughlin and the late Agnes Magee, Lily Diamond, Patrick, Joseph, James, Mabel McCann, Rose Marron, Willie, John, Francis and infant Florence. Funeral from her home, 6 Castledawson Road on Thursday, February 19 at 10.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam @ Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Our Lady of the Rosary pray for her. The wake for Brigid will commence at 2.00pm on Tuesday, February 17 2026.