Derry Death Notices - Monday, April 6, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Margaret (Katrina) Johnston (née Holden), 117 Fergleen Park, Derry.

David John (Ian) Pollock, formerly of 11 Ballinameen Avenue, Garvagh.

William James (Jim) Booth, 33, Killyneese Road, Castledawson.

George Boyle, formerly of Windsor Terrace.

Linda Galway (née Bates), 12A Killyberry Road, Bellaghy.

Maureen Duggan (née O'Donnell), Clonliffe Park, Culmore.

Margaret (Katrina) Johnston (née Holden), 117 Fergleen Park, Derry.

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Katrina) Johnston née Holden, peacefully at home on 6th April 2026.

Late of 117 Fergleen Park. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of John-Paul. Devoted mother of Janine, Charmaine and Ryan. Dearest mother-in-law of Jonathan and Darryl. Loving Nana of Maddie, Cillian, Kerrie, Michaela, Harry, Luke, Kelsey, Zach, Cathair and Ellie. Precious daughter of the late Ronald and Isobel. A dear daughter-in-law of Caddie. A much loved sister and sister-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

***Funeral Arrangements Later***

Peace Perfect Peace.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

David John (Ian) Pollock, Formerly of 11 Ballinameen Avenue, Garvagh.

The death has taken place of David John (Ian) Pollock, formerly of 11 Ballinameen Avenue, Garvagh, suddenly at his home in South Africa on 4th April 2026. Dearly beloved husband of the late Anne, much loved father of Gavin and Arden and loving grandfather of Sarah and Jack. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

William James (Jim) Booth, 33, Killyneese Road, Castledawson.

The death has taken place of April 5th 2026 (suddenly) at his home, 33 Killyneese Road, Castledawson, William James (Jim), dearly beloved Husband of the late Isobel, much loved Brother of John and the late Tom, Eileen and Olive and a dear Brother-in-Law and Uncle.

House strictly private.

Wake and Funeral details to follow.

Family flowers only please.

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Brother and the entire Family Circle.

Geroge Boyle, Windsor Terrrace, Derry.

The death has taken place of George Boyle, 4th April 2026 peacefully at Longfield Nursing Home (formerly of Windsor Terrace) beloved husband of the late Meta, loving father of Dermot, Ursula and Eamonn. Devoted grandfather of Grace, Úna and Niamh and great grandfather of Roma and Róise. Dear brother of Jim and the late Winnie, Maureen, Kathleen and Joe. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

You are welcome to pay your respects at W J O’Brien & Son's Funeral home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Monday from 4 - 6 pm.

George will be removed from there at 6 pm to repose overnight in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Sr. Clare intercede for him.

Linda Galway (née Bates), 12A Killyberry Road, Bellaghy.

GALWAY (nee Bates) – April 5, 2026 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family, Lynda Margaret, dearly beloved wife of the late Paul, 12A Killyberry Road, Bellaghy, much loved and adored mother of David and Hannah, loving daughter of Iris and the late Cecil, dearest sister of Heather, Sandra, Sharon and Cecil, loving daughter-in-law of Garry and Sue, dear sister-in-law of Will, Nigel, Jim, Roberta, Nigel and the late Keith and cherished aunt of Timothy, Matthew and great-aunt of Amelia.

House strictly private.

Funeral arrangements later.

Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle.

“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46 v10

Maureen Duggan (née O'Donnell), Clonliffe Park, Culmore.

Maureen Dugan (née O'Donnell) 5th April 2026 beloved wife of the late Paul, formerly of Clonliffe Park, Culmore, loving mother of Beth, mother-in-law of Alex, devoted grandmother of Caitlin, dear sister of Eunan, Raymond and the late Fr. Shaun and a much loved aunt and great-aunt.