Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Ciaran Brolly, 4 The Branch, Derry

• Amy Doherty, Derry (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Kathleen Donnelly (née Conway), 81 Grainan Drive, Derry

• Charles (Walter) Hewitt, 56 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings

• Eddie Jamieson, Coleraine

• Bernadette Kelly, 6 Brewsters Close, Derry

• Rae Lagan (née Jameson), 4 Tobartee Crescent, Ballerin

• Mark Quentin Marx, Shinny Lane, Coleraine

• James Bernard McCloskey, 26 Crebarkey Road, Dungiven

• John McGee, Duncrun, Magilligan

• Seamus McKee, 20 Sandymount, Magherafelt

• Robert Anthony (Tony) Patterson, Cargin

• Paddy Quigley, Alexander House, Derry

• Anne Simpson (née Scullion), 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan

Ciaran Brolly, 4 The Branch, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ciaran Brolly, March 24 2026, peacefully at his home, 4 The Branch, beloved husband of Una, loving father of Ciaran, Mark, Maria, Thomas and Fiona, devoted grandfather of Jack, Kayleigh, Daniel, Niamh, Ciara, Ethan, Matthew, Anna, Thomas, Leo, Tony, Aidan, Zoe and Cara, dear father-in-law to Arlene, Cathy, Rob, Leona and Tony, son of the late Kearney and Veronica, cherished brother of Vincent, Maureen and Declan. Loved and will be sadly missed by his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Ciaran will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, March 25 from 12noon to 9:00pm and on Thursday from 12:00noon to 9:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, March 27 at 9:20pm to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10:00am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4:00pm. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him. St. Brigid pray for us all.

Amy Doherty, Derry (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Amy Doherty, Tragically, March 21 2026, Beloved mother of Rhea and Ronan. Loving daughter of Patrick and Sharon. Dear sister of Shane and Ryan. Granddaughter of John and Patricia Doherty, and Margaret and the late Patsy Mooney. R.I.P. A much loved niece and cousin. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence today (Wednesday, March 25) at 10.00am. Funeral from the family home: 61 Norburgh, Foyle Springs BT48 0RG on Thursday, March 26 at 9.10am for Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church Ballymagroarty at 10.00am followed by cremation in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium 582 Doagh Road Newtownabbey BT36 5BU at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle women’s Aid, 24 Pump St, Derry BT48 6JG. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Kathleen Donnelly (née Conway), 81 Grainan Drive, Derry

The death has taken place of Kathleen Donnelly (née Conway), March 23 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Joe, loving mother of Susan, Joseph and Paul, mother-in-law of Colin and Ciara, devoted grandmother of Kathryn, Michael, Adam and Amelia and dear sister of Vera and the late Jimmy, Anna, Eddie, and Paddy. Kathleen will be reposing in her home, 81 Grainan Drive, on Wednesday from 12noon – 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Charles (Walter) Hewitt, 56 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of the late Charles (Walter) Hewitt, March 24 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year) dearly beloved husband of Violet, much loved father of Kenneth (Karen), Trevor (Paula), Sharon (Ivan), Peter (Christine), Elaine (John), Diane (Phil) and Gareth (Yasmin), an adored grandfather, great-grandfather and a dear neighbour and friend. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home, 56 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday, March 26 at 12.00noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to Dementia N.I. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. (House strictly private during the wake, everyone is welcome to attend the Funeral on Thursday). Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “One of life‘s true gentlemen”

Eddie Jamieson, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Eddie Jamieson, March 24 2026, peacefully at the Cottage Care Home, late of Brookgreen, Coleraine and Aghadowey. Much loved father of Michelle, Tracey, Arron and Emma and a loving father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Family and friends are welcome to call and pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home on Thursday between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Funeral service in St Guaire’s Parish Church, Aghadowey on Friday at 3.00pm, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Fondly remembered by all his family and friends.

Bernadette Kelly, 6 Brewsters Close, Derry

The death has occurred of Bernadette Kelly, late of 6 Brewsters Close, Derry and formerly of Drumaville, Lecamey, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Packie and Kate. Much loved sister of Mary, Sarah, Kathleen, Ann Marie and Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. May Bernadette Rest In Peace. Bernadette's remains are now reposing at her home, 6 Brewsters Close, Derry (BT486AH) where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Funeral from there on Wednesday (March 25) at 9.20am for 10.00am Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Long Tower followed by private Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Altnagelvin Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Rae Lagan (née Jameson), 4 Tobartee Crescent, Ballerin

Funeral arrangements for the late Rae Lagan (née Jameson), Died March 23 2026. (Ballerin). N.B. Family, friends and neighbours welcome to call at the family home, 4 Tobartee Crescent, on Thursday, March 26 2026 from 12noon to 8.00pm. Suddenly but peacefully at Causeway Hospital. Beloved wife of Brian; loving mother of Oggy and Kelly; dear mother-in-law of Shonagh and David and much adored Granny of Jamie, Alisha, Cassie and Conn. Daughter of the late David and Ethel. A private prayer service will take place in the family home on Friday, March 27 2026 followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballerin. May She Rest In Peace. Family flowers only please.

Mark Quentin Marx, Shinny Lane, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Mark Quentin Marx, March 21 2026c, peacefully at his home, Shinny Lane, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Linda and much loved father of Joshua, Timothy and Jordan; father-in-law of Penny, cherished grandad of Oliver and Hazel, brother of Sharon and Franz. Service of Celebration will take place in Causeway Coast Vineyard, Coleraine on Tuesday, March 31 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Exodus 33 v 15 - Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.

James Bernard McCloskey, 26 Crebarkey Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James Bernard McCloskey peacefully at Foyle Hospice on March 24 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of 26 Crebarkey Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Declan (Ciara). Devoted grandfather of Ciaran and Darragh. Son of the late Caroline and Paddy Joe RIP. Dear nephew of the late Mary and Tommy RIP and fond brother of Mary Kathleen, Thomas, Patsy, Ann and Caroline. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home. Wake at the family home is for family only. Funeral from his late home on Thursday, March 26 leaving at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patricks Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://parishofdungiven.com/. Family flowers only donations if wished in memory of James Bernard to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.

John McGee, Duncrun, Magilligan

The death has taken place of John McGee, March 23 2026, peacefully at Thackery Care Home, Limavady and late of Duncrun, Magilligan, loving brother of Ann and the late James, Eileen, Bridie, Angela and George and a much loved uncle. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W.J. O’Brien & Son’s funeral home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am to St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan for Requiem Mass at 11o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Seamus McKee, 20 Sandymount, Magherafelt

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Seamus McKee (late of 20 Sandymount Magherafelt), March 20 2026, beloved husband of the late Teresa, loving son of the late Johnny and Jane and dear brother of Sean, Brendan the late Michael, Margaret (Peg) and twin sisters (died at birth). Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street on Wednesday, March 25 arriving in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, March 26 at 11.00am via webcam at Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at Church of St. John, Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD Magherafelt, Northern Ireland on Wednesday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

Robert Anthony (Tony) Patterson, Cargin

The death has taken place of the late Robert Anthony (Tony) Patterson, late of Three Islands Nursing Home, loving brother of Neily, Jerry, Johnny, Shay and Tracy. Reposing at Sacred Heart Cargin. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 25 at 2.00pm, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sister and extended family and friends.

Paddy Quigley, Alexander House, Derry

The death has taken place of Paddy Quigley, March 23 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Alexander House and formerly of Elmwood Terrace), beloved son of the late Paddy and Caroline, loving brother of John, Kathryn and Caroline, devoted uncle to Ciaran, Laura, Rachel, Orlaith and Aoife, dear brother-in-law to Seamus, Joe and Louise. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and his many friends. Paddy will be reposing in Alexander House, Bishop Street. Funeral leaving Alexander House, on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30pm to the City Cemetery for interment at 2:00pm. At Rest.

Anne Simpson (née Scullion), 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan

The death has occurred of the late Anne Simpson (née Scullion), March 23 2026, (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of Lexie, 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, much loved and devoted mother of Sharon, Lynn and Alan, dear mother-in-law of Graham, David and Lesley-Ann, adored granny of Alex, Bobby, Archie, Lily-Anne, Abigail, Penelope, Tommy and Isla and dearest sister of Martha, Hilary, Tommy, Betty, John, Jean, Florence, Danny, June, Andrew, Ernie and the late Bobby. House private. Family and Friends welcome at Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Wednesday evening (March 25) from 7:00pm –8:30pm. Funeral service in Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt, on Thursday at 1:30pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Unit payable to Garvin’s Funeral (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”