Derry Death Notices - Sunday, September 14, 2025

The death has taken place of Charlie Harkin, June 18 2025, peacefully at his home in Cheltenham, England, CHARLIE, (formerly of 56 Deanery Street), beloved husband of Carol, loving father of Scott, Natasha and Keely, devoted grandfather of Mitchell, Freya, Ciaron, Olivia, DerryRose and Darcey, father-in-law to Kate, Jaimer and Saunds, dear son of the late Johnny and Rosie Harkin, cherished brother of Dom, Seamus, Rosaleen, Marie and the late John, Annie, Billy, Bobby, Hughie, Pat, Margaret and Celine. Charlie’s Requiem Mass will take place in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower on Tuesday, September 16 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.

Ruby Montgomery (née Cochrane), 3 Boyne Row, Upperlands

The death has taken place of the late Ruby Montgomery (née Cochrane), September 13 2025, (peacefully) at her home, 3 Boyne Row, Upperlands, (in her 102nd year), dearly beloved Wife of the late Johnny, cherished Sister of the late Emma, Willie, Noel, Mabel and Hans and much loved Aunt of Sybil, Muriel, Lawrence, Janice, Christine, Helen, Mark, David, Brian and Wilson. Funeral and wake arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Lurach's Parish Church Building Fund, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by her Nieces and Nephews and their Families. "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; You are mine" Isaiah 43 v 1

Patsy Murphy,  33 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patsy Murphy peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on September 12  2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 33 Glenedra Road, Coolnamonan, Feeny, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Harran). Loving father of Frankie (Mary Teresa). Damian (Caroline), Dympna (Gary), Canice (Wilma) Michael (Sheila) and Kevin (Nuala).A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Son of the late Francie and Mary Jane R.I.P and loving brother of the late George and William Bernard R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Monday, September 15 2025, leaving his late home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Banagher. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished In lieu SVP c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please use the link to donate online https://buy.stripe.com/eVq6oIf7Wcuy1hM42C04805. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Desmond O'Hara, Thetford, Norfolk (Formerly Magilligan)

The death has occurred of the late Desmond O'Hara (R.I.P), died peacefully in hospital (Thetford, Norfolk and formerly of Magilligan) on Thursday, September 11 2025. Beloved husband of Margaret, father of Shaun & Liam (Emma). A devoted grandfather to his many grandchildren. Son of the late Alex & Mary-Alice Deeney (The Mill, Duncrun) and brother to Vincent, Brian, Henry, Dermot, Cormac, Martin and the late Cecil, Kathleen & Aidan. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter in law, grandchildren, brothers and the entire family circle.