Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Alice Mary Elizabeth Dallas (née Fulton), 54 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

• Mona Hadden (née Maxwell), Barmouth Road, Castlerock

• Fidelma Hodges (née McKenna), 23 Woodford Park, Coleraine

• Nancy McCallion, Parochial House, Brisland Road, Eglinton

• Bridie McLaughlin (née Gillespie), 11 Carnhill, Derry

• Margaret McMullan (née McErlean), 106 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy

• Michael (Mickey) Simpson, 13 Ferndale Drive, Derry

Alice Mary Elizabeth Dallas (née Fulton), 54 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Alice Mary Elizabeth Dallas (née Fulton), September 2 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 54 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronnie, loving and devoted mother of Elaine. House private. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home today , Wednesday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Service of thanksgiving in Coleraine Congregational Church on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Coleraine Congregational Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by her loving daughter, nieces, nephews and wider family circle and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

Mona Hadden (née Maxwell), Barmouth Road, Castlerock

The death has taken place of the late Mona Hadden (née Maxwell), September 1 2025, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home, Coleraine, late of Barmouth Road, Castlerock and Newtownabbey. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of the late Joanne, loving mother-in-law of Ian Conn, devoted nanny of Joe and Luka and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. House Strictly Private. Family and friends are welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home on Wednesday evening 8.00pm – 10.00pm to pay their respects. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Friday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Ballyclare Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her extended family circle at home and abroad. “Loves last gift is remembrance.”

Fidelma Hodges (née McKenna), 23 Woodford Park, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Fidelma Hodges (née McKenna), August 29 2025, suddenly at home, 23 Woodford Park, Coleraine and formerly of Ballygawley. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Madison (and her partner Aaron), step-mother of Stuart and Naomi, much loved daughter of Pat and Kathleen and dear sister of Gabriel, Pearse, Oliver, Majella and Louise. House private. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home today (Wednesday) from 4.30pm - 6.30pm. A celebration of Fidelma’s life will be held in Wades Funeral Home on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for the Northern Ireland Children’s 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.

Nancy McCallion, Parochial House, Brisland Road, Eglinton

The death has taken place of the Nancy McCallion, September 1 2025, late of Parochial House, Brisland Road, Eglinton and Meedinmore, Quigley’s Point, dedicated housekeeper to Fr Michael Keaveney, beloved daughter of the late Denis and Ellen McCallion and dear sister of the late James, Mary, Sean, Teresa and Helen, a much loved aunt, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the Fallon family, Walter, Peter, Nicky (Nicola) and Deirdre, and her entire family circle and many friends. Nancy’s remains will be removed from W.J. O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Wednesday at 12o’clock to repose in the home of her niece, Helen Grant, Ture, Muff, F93F8F5. Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 41), C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam via the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/iskaheen-parish

Bridie McLaughlin (née Gillespie), 11 Carnhill, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Bridie McLaughlin (née Gillespie), September 2 2025, peacefully at her home after a short illness, beloved wife of Tony, 11 Carnhill, loving mother of Patrick and Deirdre, devoted grandmother of Ryan and Daniel, daughter of the late Danny and Josie Gillespie (Balbane Pass) and a much loved sister. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Wednesday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Funeral from her home on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Margaret McMullan (née McErlean), 106 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of the late Margaret McMullan (née McErlean), September 2 2025, (peacefully in Craigdun Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, beloved wife of the late John, much loved daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ellen and loving sister of the late Mary Anne (Smith). Margaret’s wake will officially begin at 106 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, on Wednesday, September 3 at 6 00pm. Her remains will be removed from there on Thursday, September 4 at 6.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy. Requiem Mass on Friday, September 5 at 11.00am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam, see link below) followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time requested please between 10 00pm and 11.00am. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing, nephew, niece and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady Of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Michael (Mickey) Simpson, 13 Ferndale Drive, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Michael (Mickey) Simpson, September 1 2025, peacefully at his home, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, (Mickey, formerly of Benevenagh Gardens), beloved husband of the late Geraldine, loving father of Liam, Michael, Natasha, Charmaine, Gerald, Edmund and the late Paul, dear father-in-law to Ciara, Courtney and Liam and a devoted grandfather. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Mickey will be reposing at his home, 13 Ferndale Drive. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday, September 4 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.