Derry Death Notices - Monday, March 9, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Susan Andrea (Andy) Colgan (née Quigg), 2 King William III Crescent, Maghera

• Teresa Hegarty (née McGinty), 1 Foyle View Apartments, Derry

• Raymond Pearson, Limavady

• Elizabeth (Lily) Sweeney (née McIntyre), 38 Limewood Street, Derry

Susan Andrea (Andy) Colgan (née Quigg), 2 King William III Crescent, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late Ausan Andrea (Andy) Colgan (née Quigg), March 7 2026, (suddenly) at her home, 32 King William III Crescent, Maghera, much loved Mother of Brooklyn, Luke, Tegan and Poppy, dearly loved Best Friend of Willie and Emma, loved Daughter of Cyril and the late Susan and dearest Sister of Michelle, Ian and Nicola. Wake and Funeral arrangements to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Renal Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "If love could have saved you, you'd still be here today"

Teresa Hegarty (née McGinty), 1 Foyle View Apartments, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Hegarty (née McGinty), peacefully at Daleview House Nursing Home on March 7 2026. Late of 1 Foyle View Apartments. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Noel. Dearest companion of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Cathy, Paula, Jane and the late Charles and Brian. A dear mother-in-law of John, John and Reza. Loving granny to all of her much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A much loved sister of Anne, Mary, Joan, Sean and Brian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Teresa’s remains will be reposing at her brother Sean’s home, 4 Dill Park.. Her remains will leave from there on Monday, March 9 at 5:20pm for 6.00pm arrival to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower to repose overnight. Teresa’s Requiem Mass will then take place on Tuesday, March 10 at 10.00am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Teresa’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Raymond Pearson, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Raymond Pearson, Passed away peacefully on March 8 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Mullagh House, Limavady. Much Loved Son of the late Meta. Dearly loved Brother of Mary, Ann (Alan). Loving Uncle of Christopher and Jason(Nisha) and Great Uncle of Ivie-Rose. Raymond's remains will be reposing at his Sister Ann's House, 171 Baranailt Road, Limavady from Monday, March 9 from 2.00pm Onwards. (All welcome). Funeral Service will be held in Ann's home on Wednesday, March 11 at 12noon, followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired cheques made payable to Mullagh House, C/O Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. He will be sorely missed by his family circle and extended Family and treasured friends of Mullagh House.

Elizabeth (Lily) Sweeney (née McIntyre), 38 Limewood Street, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Lily) Sweeney (née McIntyre), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on March 7 2026. Late of 38 Limewood Street. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Eddie. Devoted mother of Catriona, Lorraine and Edward. Dearest mother-in-law of Ray and Jacqueline. Loving granny of Alex, Tiernan, Lauren, Caitlin, Sean, Conor, Jack, Aoife, Clara, Amber, Robert, Aisha, Amy, Matthew and Jerry. A much loved sister of Emma, Charlie, George and the late Danny, Sheila and Jimmy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Lily’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 38 Limewood Street. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:50am for 11:30am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Lily’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/#. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Anthony Pray For Her. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her. “Wherever we looked she was always there and whoever she could help, she would say a little prayer” All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.