Derry Death Notices - Monday, April 20, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Lynne Devenney (née Wilson), 4 Crawford Square, Limavady

• Richard Thomas Montgomery, 64 Drum Road, Lisdillion

• William (Willie) McClelland, Edenmore Park, Limavady

• Kathleen O’Connell (née Smyth), 50 Grainan Drive, Derry

• Brian Ross, Hazlett Court, Coleraine

Lynne Devenney (née Wilson), 4 Crawford Square, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Lynne Devenney (née Wilson), April 18 2026, Peacefully at City Hospital Belfast after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Late of 4 Crawford Square, Limavady. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Laura and Faye, mother-in-law of Paul and Bill. Daughter of the late Buzz and Margaret Wilson. Deeply regretted by all the family circle and her two devoted dogs Alfie and Buzz. Everyone welcome at her home on Monday from 3.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral from her home: 4 Crawford Square, Limavady on Tuesday at 12.50pm for service in Drumachose Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Revive (ICU City Hospital) c/o Regional Intensive Care Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital. Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. 2The Lord is my Shepherd.

Richard Thomas Montgomery, 64 Drum Road, Lisdillion

The death has occurred of Richard Thomas Montgomery, April 19 2026, Peacefully but suddenly, at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness in his 56th year) much loved and devoted husband of Wendy, loving dad of Adam and Chloe, devoted son of Elsie and the late Tommy, dearest son-in-law of Samuel and Bridie (Reid) precious brother of Robert, Ann, Caroline, Raymond, Jonathan, Joseph and Heather. Funeral leaving his late home, 64 Drum Road, Lisdillion on Wednesday, April 22 at 12.15pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheque made payable to W. H. & S.C.T. North West Cancer Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12.00noon until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and entire family circle. “God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best” “One of life’s true gentlemen”

William (Willie) McClelland, Edenmore Park, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late William (Willie) McClelland, April 19 2026, husband of Noreen, Edenmore Park, Limavady, loving father of Paul and Sonia, father-in-law of Marie and the late Junior and a dear grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Monday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Church, Limavady on Tuesday at 10o'clock.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Kathleen O’Connell (née Smyth), 50 Grainan Drive, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen O’Connell (née Smyth), peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Home on April 19 2026. Formerly of 50 Grainan Drive. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Brendan. Devoted mother of Adrian, Brendan Jr, Mary, Kevin, John, Christine and David. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Martha. A much loved mother-in-law and aunt. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her son Adrian’s home, 79 Springvale Park, Foyle Springs. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Culmore Manor Care Home c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Brigid Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Brian Ross, Hazlett Court, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Brian Ross, April 18 2026, (peacefully) at the Cottage Care Home, late of Hazlett Court, Coleraine, dearly loved father to Christopher, Lynda, Michelle and Angela, father-in-law of Paula and dear grandfather to Cara, Rebecca and Quinn, Samantha, Matthew and Jenna. Service in Murdocks Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Wednesday at 11.30am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only, please donations in lieu if desired for SANDS c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.