Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), 15 Grainan Park, Derry

• Reverend Canon W. Brian Johnston, Brookhill House, Coleraine

• Louise Kelly, 17 Pelham Rd, Knightsbridge, Derry

• Joseph McIntyre, Derry

• Martin Mullan, Freiburg Germany (Formerly of Derry)

• John (Joc) O'Connor, 124 Elaghmore Park, Derry

• Alex (Neighbour) Trainor, 11 Windsor Avenue, Limavady (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

• Marcus Treneary, 80 Drumleck Drive, Derry

Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), 15 Grainan Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), April 13 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Denis (Ding) Cassidy, loving mother of Paul, Julie, Kieran, Claire, Catherine, Mary and Michael, mother-in-law of Paddy, Gerard, Damien and the late Johno, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Rosemary, Barney, Pauline, David, Cathy, James, Veronica and the late Matt. Carmel will be reposing in her home, 15 Grainan Park, from 12noon - 10.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.15am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Reverend Canon W. Brian Johnston, Brookhill House, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Reverend Canon W. Brian, April 13 2026, peacefully at Brookhill House, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Lyn; much loved father of Chris, Steve, and Ruth, brother of Barbara, and father-in-law of Lolly, Liz, and Parham; adored granddad of Max, Lola, Elsie, Nilo, and Teo. Service of Thanksgiving in Macosquin Parish Church on Thursday at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke, 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.

Louise Kelly, 17 Pelham Rd, Knightsbridge, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Kelly, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on April 14 2026. Late of 17 Pelham Rd, Knightsbridge. May she rest in peace. Beloved daughter of Margaret and Philip. Loving sister of Matthew. A much loved aunt of Mason and precious godmother of Brodie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Louise’s remains will be reposing at her late family home, 17 Pelham Rd. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, April 16 at 12:50pm for 1:30pm Requiem Mass in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Trench Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Louise’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish. “To Know Her Was To Love Her”. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Joseph McIntyre, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Joseph McIntyre, April 14 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved husband of Elaine and loving father of Jayson and Sandra. Dear father-in-law of Leigh and devoted grandfather of Jack, Charlie, Millie and great grandfather of Ruby. House strictly private. A private funeral will take place. Peace perfect peace.

Martin Mullan, Freiburg Germany (Formerly of Derry)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Mullan, peacefully in Freiburg, Germany on April 13 2026. Formerly of 8 Malin Gardens and 21c Linsfort Drive. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Kersten. Devoted daddy of Laura-Mary. Loving Opa of Iva-Mary. Precious son of the late Paddy and Mary. A much loved brother of Christy, Eugene, Marion and the late Patsy (Paddy). A much loved uncle and brother-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends both in Ireland and Germany. Funeral Arrangements Later. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. “Mary Queen Of The Gael Pray For Him”. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

John (Joc) O'Connor, 124 Elaghmore Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late John (Joc) O'Connor, April 12 2026, loving father of Caomhan and Erin, beloved son of Philomena and the late Neil, dear brother of Paul, Sinead, Catherine and the late Stephen, brother-in-law of Sean and Colm and dear uncle of Ben, Eva and Cillian. John will be reposing in the family home, 124 Elaghmore Park. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Alex (Neighbour) Trainor, 11 Windsor Avenue, Limavady (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

The death has taken place of Alex (Neighbour) Trainor, April 12 2026, peacefully at his home: 11 Windsor Avenue, Limavady, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marietta. Loving father of Alexandra, father-in-law of Davey. A much loved grandfather of Hannah (Mark) and great-grandfather of George. Son of the late Alex and Sarah Trainor. Dear brother of Joe, Tom, Anne, Norman, Kenneth and the late Raymond and William. A dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral service in his home; 11 Windsor Avenue on Wednesday, April 15 at 1.00pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Alzheimer’s Society, Foyle Local Service Office, Sevenoaks Fold, Derry. BT47 6AL. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Marcus Treneary, 80 Drumleck Drive, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Marcus Treneary, April 13 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a long illness, (formerly of Orchard Row), beloved son of the late Jack and Sarah, cherished brother of Trevor, Deborah and Corinna, loving uncle of Jennifer, Sarah and Claire and great-uncle of Kate, Conor, Niamh and Daire. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Marcus will be reposing at his home, 80 Drumleck Drive. House private from 10:00pm to 10:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday at 12:30pm to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.