Derry Death Notices - Thursday, May 15, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Tommy Johnston, 26 Glenburn Place, Magherafelt

• Jean O'Hanlon, Mullagh Place, Limavady

• Johanna Walker (née Van Haarlem), Coleraine

• Jim Watterson, 49 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt

Tommy Johnston, 26 Glenburn Place, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Tommy Johnston, May 14 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in the loving care of his Family, Tommy, much loved Husband of Geraldine, 26 Glenburn Place, Magherafelt, loving Father of Billy, like a Father to Jay, a dear Brother-in-Law of Jervis (Pam) and Trevor, dearest Brother of Ellen and the late Cecil, Maggie, Bella, Ken, Dorothy and Adam and a loving Uncle and Great Uncle. All welcome at the Family home. Funeral will take place from his home on Saturday, May 17 at 2:00pm, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Draperstown Surgery, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "The Lord is my Shepherd"

Jean O'Hanlon, Mullagh Place, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Jean O'Hanlon, May 13 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital and formerly of Mullagh Place, Limavady, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Annie and dear sister of the late Charles and Kathleen. Her remains are reposing overnight in St Mary’s Church, Limavady. Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Thursday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Johanna Walker (née Van Haarlem), Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Johanna Walker (née Van Haarlem), May 13 2025, peacefully at Ratheane Private Nursing Home, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman and much loved mother of Norman and Harry, mother-in-law of Esme and Nicola, much adored Oma of David, Neil, Craig, Andrew, Timothy, Naomi and Jenny. Service of Thanksgiving in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 21 at 11.00am, followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, by making cheques payable to NI Hospice, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends at home and abroad.

Jim Watterson, 49 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Jim Watterson, called Home May 14, 2025, (peacefully) 49 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved and devoted father of Barbara, Rosemary and Arnie, dear father-in-law of David and Richard, loving granda of Toni, Nathan, Steven, Chris, Ellie and Dominic and cherished great-granda of Thea. House strictly private. Service of thanksgiving in Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt, on Friday (May 16) at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.  “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”  Psalm 19 v 105