Derry Death Notices - Sunday, April 5, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• John Barbour, Lonemoor Gardens, Derry

• Margaret Devlin (née Bradley), The Loup

• Edith Florence Margaret Donnell (née Donaghey), 52 Church Brae, Derry

• Shirley Gutherie (née Hunter), Drumachose Park, Limavady

• Robert (Bob) Howard, 3 Burnside Park, Coleraine

• Winston Martin Moore, Ballykelly

• Mary Young (née O’Neill), 71 Smith Street, Moneymore

John Barbour, Lonemoor Gardens, Derry

The death has taken place of the late John Barbour, April 3 2026, formerly of Lonemoor Gardens, beloved son of the late David and Nan, dear brother of Hugh and the late Thomas and David, loving uncle of Colleen, Ciara, Caitlin and the late Sophia. John will be reposing in his brother’s home, 36 Anderson Crescent. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.

Margaret Devlin (née Bradley), The Loup

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Margaret Devlin (née Bradley) (The Loup), April 3 2026, beloved wife of John and loving mother of Damien (KerryMarie), Gerard and John Paul (Ashlea), daughter of the late Peter Bradley and late Catherine Bradley (Kitty) and dear sister of Bernadette Doherty, P J, Maureen, Sadie, Seamus, Aidan and the late Michael John, Martina Murray and Gerry. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren Damien (Chelsey) Shannon (Timmy) Jay, Rocco, Noah, Great grandchild Hudson, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. House Strictly Private. The wake for Margaret has not yet commenced.

Edith Florence Margaret Donnell (née Donaghey), 52 Church Brae, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Edith Florence Margaret Donnell (née Donaghey), April 4 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife of the late Bobby, loving Mother of Glenn, Sharon, Elaine, Graeme and Charlene, a dear Mother in Law of Carol, Paddi and Graeme ,devoted Grandmother of Amy, Harry, Molly, Zoe, Robbie, Aaron, Josh, Ben and Lewis and Great Grandmother of Robyn, Ivy, James, Alex, Ollie and Milo. Funeral service in her home, 52 Church Brae at 11.00am on Wednesday, April 8 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to North West cancer centre c/o Adair and Neely Funeral Directors, 10/12 Foyle Road, Derry BT486SR. Everyone welcome to the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12noon until 10.00pm. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. Peace is yours, memories are ours.

Shirley Gutherie (née Hunter), Drumachose Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Shirley Gutherie (née Hunter), April 4 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family, late of Drumachose Park, Limavady. Beloved mother of Julie and Allan, mother-in-law of Kim and the late Dessie. Devoted grandmother of Ben (Nikita), Logan (Mollie), Eve, Ella, and great-grandmother of Lilah-Mae. Daughter of the late Harpie and Annie Hunter. Dear sister of Sandra (Ronnie), Stanley (the late Anne), Gregory (Carolyn) and the late Audrey (John). A much loved aunt and dear friend. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence on today (Sunday), April 5 at her son Allan’s home; 79 Pollys Brae Road, Limavady BT49 9LN from 3.00pm to 9.00pm and Monday, April 6 from 12noon to 9.00pm. Funeral service in her her son’s home on Tuesday, April 7 at 9.30am followed by burial in Christ Church, Main Street, Limavady. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. The Lord is my shepherd.

Robert (Bob) Howard, 3 Burnside Park, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Howard, Peacefully beloved husband of the late Pamela R.I.P. loving father of Robert and Michael, father-in-law of Sharon and Claire, grandfather of Jack, Rory, Michael Jr, Jessica, Ruairi and Eoghan and great grandfather of Finn. Wake will commence at the family home 3 Burnside Park, Coleraine on Sunday from 12noon to 10.00pm where everyone is welcome to call. Funeral from above residence on Monday at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St John’s Church, Coleraine. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnschapelcoleraine6593/streams. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. St Pio Pray for him. Deeply regretted by all the Howard Family and family circle. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s c/o Dempsey Funeral Directors, 11 Coleraine St, Kilrea, BT51 5QA.

Winston Martin Moore, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of Winston Martin Moore, Passed away peacefully at Causeway Hospital surrounded by his loving family on April 4 2026. Much loved husband of Elizabeth devoted father of William, Lesa, Samantha and Tena. Also a dear Grandfather, Great grandfather, Brother, Brother in law and Uncle. Close family and friends welcome to call at the family home. All welcome to call pay their respects to Winston at Browns Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral will leave Browns Funeral Home on Monday at 1.00pm for service in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Ballykelly Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Winston will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Mary Young (née O’Neill), 71 Smith Street, Moneymore

The death has occurred of the late Mary Young (née O’Neill) (Moneymore), April 3 2026, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and loving mother of Eugene, Paul, Declan, Roisin, Peter and Patricia, daughter of the late James and Mary Anne and dear sister of Brendan and the late Anne McDermott, John and Seamus. Funeral from her home 71 Smith Street on Monday, April 6 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. John and St. Trea Moneymore via webcam st-john-trea-church-moneymore - MCN. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, bro , sist and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. The wake for Maureen will commence on Sunday, April 5 from 11.00am to 11.00pm.