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The following deaths have occurred:-
• Richard Thomas Montgomery, 64 Drum Road, Lisdillion
• Brian Ross, Hazlett Court, Coleraine
Robert Barron, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Robery Barron, April 20 2026, peacefully at Oakleaf Care Home, formerly of Bantry Road, Foyle Springs, beloved son of the late John and Sarah, cherished brother of Mary, Ann, Pauline, Noeleen, Elizabeth, Eibhlin and the late John and Lucia and much loved by his nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law. Everyone is 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 - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, on Wednesday at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
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”
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.
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