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04 Apr 2026

Derry Death Notices - Sunday, October 20 2024

Latest Derry obituaries and death notices

Derry Death Notices - Sunday

The following deaths have occurred:-

 

Dr. Mary Siobhan Gallagher, 50 Westbrook, Derry

Isabella 'Bella' Lipscombe (née O’Kane), Bradagh Fold, Dungiven

Noel McGinley, 9 Derryview Terrace, Derry

Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGonigle (née McGlinchey), 25 Sistrakeel Road, Glack

Jean McGonigle (née Douglas), 23 Hass Road, Dungiven

Winifred (Winnie) Moore, Marina Care Home, Ballyronan

Valerie Rodgers, 11 Dunmore Place, Limavady

 

 

Dr. Mary Siobhan Gallagher, 50 Westbrook, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Dr. Mary Siobhan Gallagher, peacefully at her home, on October 18 2024. Late of 50 Woodbrook. May she rest in peace. Loving mother of Una. Dearest wife of Michael Rush. Beloved daughter of the late Billy and Maureen. A much loved sister of Angela, Catherine, Brigid, Martin, Michael, Rosemary, Gerard, Paula and Margaret. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late family home, 50 Woodbrook. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, October 21 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Mary’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: http://www.holyfamily-parish.com/webcam.html. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends Of Altnagelvin c/o Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

 

Isabella 'Bella' Lipscombe (née O’Kane), Bradagh Fold, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Isabella 'Bella' Lipscombe (née O’Kane) in her 100th year peacefully at Longfield Care Home on October 18 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of Bradagh Fold, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R.I.P. Daughter of the late Arthur and Bridget O’Kane R.I.P and dear sister of the late James, George, Paddy and Margaret (Foster) R.I.P. Loving Aunt of Maeve, Anne, Arthur, John, Terence and the late Paul R.I.P and deeply regretted by all her nieces and nephews in England and Scotland. Reposing at St Mary’s Church, Altinure overnight. Requiem Mass today (Sunday, October 20) at 10.30am. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com. Family flowers only please and donations if desired in lieu to Residents Comfort Fund of Longfield Care Home. c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

 

Noel McGinley, 9 Derryview Terrace, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Noel McGinley, October 19 2024, peacefully at home, beloved husband of the late Bridie, 9 Derryview Terrace, loving father of Noel, Gerard, Stephen, Christine and the late John and Kevin, much loved father-in-law of Theresa, Tammy and the late Anne-Marie, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of the late Alfie, Tony and Michael. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

 

Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGonigle (née McGlinchey), 25 Sistrakeel Road, Glack

The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGonigle (née McGlinchey), October 18 2024, peacefully at her home: 25 Sistrakeel Road, Glack BT49 9JN. Beloved wife of the late Corney. R.I.P. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Malachy) Adrian, (Collette) Fiona (Joe) Seamus and Donna (Ricky). A much loved grandmother of Paul, Kerry, Michael, Ryan, Lisa, Clare, Martin, and Alicia, great-grandmother of Ellie. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth McGlinchey. Sister of Felix, Patsy, Monica, and the late Ena, John, Charlie, Frank, Jane, Hugh, Dessie, and Barney. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House private please. Funeral from her home home on Monday, October 21 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie. City friends of Marie Curie, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry BT47 2NL. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas: O’Briens of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her. St Pio pray for her.

 

Jean McGonigle (née Douglas), 23 Hass Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean McGonigle (née Douglas), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her devoted family on October 19 2024, may she rest in peace. Late of 23 Hass Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Mickey. Loving mother of Siobhan, Michael, Damien, Brenda, Geoffrey, Ciara, Seoirse and the late Pearse and infant Emmett R.I.P. Devoted grandmother to her 20 loving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late William and Annie Douglas R.I.P (Drumsurn). Dear sister of the late Richard Douglas R.I.P (Margaret), Philomena Devlin R.I.P (Eamon), Willie Douglas R.I.P (Veronica) and recently deceased Helen O’Kane (Billy) R.I.P. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Wake and funeral arrangements will be updated as soon as they become available. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.

 

Winifred (Winnie) Moore, Marina Care Home, Ballyronan

The death has occurred of the late Winifred (Winnie) Moore, October 19 2024, (peacefully) at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Bertie, much loved mother of Alan and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Jacqueline and Stephanie, a devoted grandmother of Craig, Stuart, Victoria, Rebecca, Adam and Matthew and great grandmother of Emily, Noah and Rory. Friends and family are welcome at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, BT45 8LB on Sunday 20th from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral service in Ballyscullion Parish Church on Monday at 1.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marina Care Home, payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Services (address above). Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle. Peace, Perfect Peace.

 

Valerie Rodgers, 11 Dunmore Place, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Valerie Rodgers, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 19 2024, Late of 11 Dunmore Place, Limavady. Much loved wife of Billy, loving Mother of Christopher (Doreen), Clifford (Labhaoise). Devoted Grandmother of Julie, Steven, Mark, Richard, Joshua and Sophia. Dear sister of Victor. Friends and family welcome to call at her late home from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Christ Church Limavady on Tuesday, October 22 at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Christ Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

 

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