Derry Death Notices - Sunday, March 15, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Dorothy Adams, 65 Rosepark, Limavady

• Rachel Ann Elizabeth (Rae) Devenney (née Martin), Coleraine

• Louise McConnell (née McCallion), 40 Fernabbey Drive, Derry

• Kirsty Taylor (née Machin), Dunboyne Park, Eglinton

Dorothy Adams, 65 Rosepark, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Dorothy Adams, Passed away peacefully at Causeway Hospital on Friday, March 13 2026, surrounded by her loving family, late of 65 Rosepark, Limavady. Loving wife of the late Leslie, beloved Mother of Joe (Diane) Alex (Gary) and grandmother to Sam and David. Funeral Service will be held in Limavady Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 18 2026 at 12noon, followed by burial in Downhill Cemetery at 1.30pm Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Dorothy can do so at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 17 2026 from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Family flowers only donations if desired by making cheques payable to Limavady Methodist Church c/o of Browns Funeral Directors, Unit 21, Aghanloo Ind. Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Rachel Ann Elizabeth (Rae) Devenney (née Martin), Coleraine

It is with regret we announce the passing of Rachel Ann Elizabeth (Rae) Devenney (née Martin), March 14 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, late of Madelayne Court Care Home and formerly of 3 Sandelford Court, Coleraine. Dearly loved mother of Carolyn and John, loving mother-in-law of Stuart and Sue and much loved granny of Catherine, Callum, Fintan and Ciaran. Requiem mass in St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine on Wednesday, March 182026 at 11.00am followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you”.

Louise McConnell (née McCallion), 40 Fernabbey Drive, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Louise McConnell (née McCallion), March 12 2026, much loved wife of Frankie, loving mommy of Katie and Jess, mother-in-law of Sean, the best nana to Orry, Arius and Evie, daughter of Eddie and the late Isobel and dear sister of Martin and Collette. Sadly missed by Benji her cherished cockapoo. Louise will be reposing in her home, 40 Fernabbey Drive. Funeral from there on Monday at 12.30pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. A private cremation will take place at a later date in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. When attending the funeral Mass, the family have requested that everyone wear colourful clothes in memory of Louise. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Women’s Aid. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.

Kirsty Taylor (née Machin), Dunboyne Park, Eglinton

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kirsty Taylor (née Machin), March 12 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Gary, Dunboyne Park, Eglinton, loving mother of Jacob, Keira and Isaac, cherished daughter of Janice and the late Robin Machin and dear sister of Alison and Oliver. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral home, 111 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Monday, March 16 from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Kirtsy's funeral service will take place there on Sunday, March 22 2026 at 2.00pm. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Til we meet again x