Derry Death Notices - Saturday, March 21, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Margaret Divin (née Diamond), 62 Altcar Park, Galliagh, Derry

• John B. Donnelly, 79 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

• Lillian McManus, 5 Castle Park, Limavady

• Neil Murray, 11 Whitehouse Park, Derry

• Richard William Wallace, 6 Maghadone Lane, Moneymore

Margaret Divin (née Diamond), 62 Altcar Park, Galliagh, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret Divin (née Diamond), March 19 2026. Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Wesley. Loving mother of Darren (Emma Jane), Karla, Lynsey McMonagle (Gareth), Thomas (Emer). A much loved grandmother of Kyla, Dara, Kaiden, Aydá, Noah and Alfie. Daughter of the late Tommy and Lily Diamond R.I.P. late of Demesne Gardens, Creggan. Dear sister of Sheila, Marina, Lorraine, and Pamela. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 12noon please. Funeral from her home: 62 Altcar Park, Galliagh on Sunday, March 22 at 12.45pm for Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church Creggan at 1.30pm followed by interment in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin (ward 41) Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

John B. Donnelly, 79 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late John B. Donnelly, (Magherafelt) March 19 2026, beloved son of the late Frank and Maureen and loving brother of Patricia, Joe, Martina, Kate, Una, Louise, Kieran and Aidan. Funeral from 79 Glenburn Park on Monday 23rd March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam at Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for John B. will commence on Saturday, March 21 2026 at 3.00pm.

Lillian McManus, 5 Castle Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Lillian McManus, Passed away peacefully at her late home on March 20 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Late of 5 Castle Park, Limavady. Much loved Wife of Hunter, loving Mother of Ian (Clare) and Judith (Marty) Dear sister of Bobby, Joe and the late Sarah and John. Funeral service will be held in her late home on Sunday at 3.00pm followed by burial in Christ Church at 4.00pm. All welcome to call at her late home on Friday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday from 12noon to 9.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Dementia NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Neil Murray, 11 Whitehouse Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Neil Murray, March 19 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Vonnie, loving father of Stephen and the late Neil, father-in-law of Rachael, devoted grandfather of Farrah and Fionn and a much loved brother and uncle. Neil will be reposing in his home, 11 Whitehouse Park, on Saturday from 12.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.30am for 11o’clock funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEU Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Richard William Wallace, 6 Maghadone Lane, Moneymore

The death has occurred of the late Richard William Wallace, March 19 2026, (suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident), (aged 31 years), 6 Maghadone Lane, Moneymore, precious and much adored youngest Son of Stephen and Julie, dearly loved Brother of Graeme, much loved Grandson of Danny and Elizabeth (Robinson) and the late Sammy and Josie (Wallace) and a cherished Nephew and Cousin. All welcome at the Family home on Saturday, March 21 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm. (House private on Sunday morning please). Funeral from his home on Sunday, March 22 at 1:30pm to His much loved Farm, 5 Maghadone Lane, Moneymore for A Service of Thanksgiving at 2:00pm, followed by burial in Ballyeglish Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI and Ballyeglish Parish Church can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and deeply missed by all his Family and Friends. "Too good in life, to be forgotten in death"