Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Elizabeth Callaghan (née McFadden), 34 Rathlin Gardens, Derry

• George Hazlet Hunt, Madelayne Court, Portstewart

• John Keys, 24 Rosemount Avenue, Derry

• Mary Rose McLaughlin, Limavady

• John Rafferty, Derry

Elizabeth Callaghan (née McFadden), 34 Rathlin Gardens, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Elizabeth Callaghan (née McFadden), March 9 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Fergal, loving mother of Justin, Jacinta, Aaron and Corinna, a doting grandmother, a loving sister to all her brothers and sisters and a caring aunt to her nieces and nephews. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Elizabeth will be reposing at her home, 34 Rathlin Gardens. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, March 12 at 10:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

George Hazlet Hunt, Madelayne Court, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late George Hazlet Hunt, Passed away peacefully on March 9 2026, at Madelayne Court, Portstewart. Much loved husband of the late Evelyn, devoted Father of the late Doreen, dear brother of May and the late Jim, Jackie, Winston, Alfred, Lawson, Kathleen, Mona and Ann. Also a loving Uncle. All welcome to call pay their respects to Hazlet at Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday evening at 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral will leave Browns Funeral Home on Thursday at 1.30pm for service in Christ Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Madelayne Court Portstewart and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est,Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

John Keys, 24 Rosemount Avenue, Derry

The death has occurred of John Keys, March 9 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Rose, loving father of John, Kevin, Gregory, Deirdre and Raymond, father-in-law of Sarah, Joe and Deborah, a devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and dear brother of the late Gerard, Maxi, Paddy and Nuala. His remains will be reposing in his home, 24 Rosemount Avenue. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11o'clock for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Mary Rose McLaughlin, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mary Rose McLaughlin, March 9 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Dermott R.I.P. Loving sister of Kathleen, Damien, Anthony, Orla and the late Tracy and Eunan R.I.P. A much loved aunt of Jordan, Caitlin, Carla and Lucie. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence today (Wednesday), March 11 at 2.00pm at her sister Kathleen’s home: 56 Anderson Crescent Limavady. Family time from 9.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from her sister Kathleen’s home: 56 Anderson Crescent on Friday, March 13 at 9.20am Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

John Rafferty, Derry

The death has taken place of the late John Rafferty, March 7 2026, suddenly at Letterkenny University Hospital. Beloved partner of Bernie. Loving father of Gavin, Steven and Ex husband of Pauline. Much loved grandfather of Niamh, Blaithin and Connell. Father-in-law of Maria and Roanna. Brother of Paul, Frankie, Peter and the Late Moira, Emmet, Siobhan and Priscilla.
John will be reposing at his partner Bernie's home, 4 Eskaheen View. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.00pm to City Cemetery for interment at 1.30pm. Deeply regretted and will be missed by all his family and friends and everyone that knew him. Peace Perfect Peace.