Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 9, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Albert Acheson, Greenmount Crescent, Coleraine

• Joseph (Joe) Callaghan, Derry

• Harold Cunningham, 44 Thornhill Park, Derry

• Bernadette Healy (née McDonagh), 2b Greenhaw Road, Derry

• Norman Johnson, 17 Gorteen Crescent, Limavady

• John McElwee, 20A Mill Path, Eglinton

• Philomena O'Neill (née Kelly), 26 Mill Road, Drumsurn

• Mary (May) Frances Platt (née Killen), 40 Seventree Road, Derry

• Samuel Andrew (Andy) Ramsey, 34 Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry

• Josephine Mary Smyth, 65 Meadowvale Park, Limavady

Albert Acheson, Greenmount Crescent, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Albert Acheson, October 8 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Albert Acheson, late of Greenmount Crescent, Coleraine. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. House strictly private. Family and friends can pay their respect at Wades Funeral Home on Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Killowen Parish Church, Coleraine on Monday, October 13 at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Killowen Parish Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.

Joseph (Joe) Callaghan, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Joseph (Joe) Callaghan, October 7 2025, formerly of Strathfoyle and Shearwater Way, loving husband of Bernadette and the late Margaret, father of Michelle, Christina, Julie, Christopher, Louise and the late Joseph, loving stepfather of Jonathan, Rita, Liam, Derek, Margo and Declan and a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Funeral service from W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Thursday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Harold Cunningham, 44 Thornhill Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Harold Cunningham, October 7 2025 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Monica, loving father of Claire, Peter, Nicola and John, father-in-law of Denise, Ruairi and Clare, devoted grandfather of Caitlin, Orlaith, Fionn, Odhrán, Clíona and Cassie and dear brother of Jim and his wife Theresa. Harold’s remains will be reposing in his home, 44 Thornhill Park, on Thursday from 12noon - 10,00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.50am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Coronary Care Unit) or the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Bernadette Healy (née McDonagh), 2b Greenhaw Road, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernadette Healy (née McDonagh), suddenly at her home on October 6 2025. Late of 2b Greenhaw Road and formerly of 108 Lecky Rd. May she rest in peace. A dear mother of Terence, Dermot and Kevin. Loving granny of Eoin, Aoife, Ben and Emily. Beloved daughter of the late Jim and Susan. A much loved sister of Harriet, Mary, Paddy, Veronica, Betty, Geraldine, Caroline and the late Jim and Theresa. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Bernadette’s remains will be reposing at her sister Caroline’s residence, 106 Ballyarnett Road, Belmont. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, October 10 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba's Church, Long Tower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Bernadette’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-columbas-church-longtower. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Northlands Centre c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Our Lady of Knock, Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Norman Johnson, 17 Gorteen Crescent, Limavady

It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Norman Johnson, Passed away peacefully at his home, 17 Gorteen Crescent, Limavady. Much loved Husband of the late Minnie. Devoted Father of Mark and Gareth. Loving Grandfather to Jake. Dear Brother of Avirel. Also a Brother in law of Annie and Violet. Family and friends welcome to call at his home on Thursday, October 9. Funeral service will be held in his home on Friday, October 10 at 10.00am followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 10.30am. Family flowers only please,Donations if desired and cheques made payable to British Heart Foundation, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

John McElwee, 20A Mill Path, Eglinton

The death has occurred of the late John McElwee, October 7 2025, Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bridie. Loving father of Sharon, Gavin, Andrea and late baby Gary, R.I.P. Father in law of Marty, Sinéad and Damien. Devoted grandfather of Kayleigh, Ciaran, Conor, Eve and Aedan. Great grandfather of Rory. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from his home: 20A Mill Path, Eglinton, BT47 3PP on Friday, October 10 at 1:15pm for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm in Star of the Sea Church Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle Hospice, 61Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE Or Marie Curie 28G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh BT78 5E. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Philomena O'Neill (née Kelly), 26 Mill Road, Drumsurn

The death has taken place of Philomena O'Neill (née Kelly), October 8 2025, Peacefully at her own home. Devoted wife of Michael. Loving mother of Lisa (Paul), Suzanne (Michael), Michelle (Paul) and the late Philomena R.I.P. Caring Nanna of Shea and Orlaith. Beloved Sister of John, Helen and the late May R I.P, Tony R.I.P, Liam R.I.P, Susan R.I.P and Brendan R.I.P. Her wake will commence at her late residence, 26 Mill Road, Drumsurn at 3.00pm on Thursday, October 9. Family time please between 10.00pm and 11.00am. Her remains will leave her late residence on Saturday, October 11 at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass at St. Matthews Church, Drumsurn. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu can be made to 'Foyle Hospice'' c/o O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors, 16 Glenside Brae, Limavady, Co. Derry, BT49 0RY. Deeply regretted by her entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul.

Mary (May) Frances Platt (née Killen), 40 Seventree Road, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mary (May) Frances Platt (née Killen), October 7 2025, passed away peacefully in Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady in her 102nd year formerly of 40 Seventree Road, Derry, devoted wife of the late John, cherished mother of Violet, Irene, Jennifer and Caroline, loving mother-in-law of Alan, Billy and Billy, much loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in D & R Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Saturday, October 11 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Alzheimer’s Society) c/o Mrs. Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (above address). "House Private” “The Lord is my shepherd”

Samuel Andrew (Andy) Ramsey, 34 Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Samuel Andrew (Andy) Ramsey, October 8 2025, Peacefully at his home, 34 Church Brae, Altnagelvin, (surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year after a long illness) devoted husband of Wendy, much loved daddy of Rhonda, Andrea, Glynis and Stephen, precious granda of Ryan, Mark, Grace, Marcus, Dawson, Jason, Caelyn and Cillian and great-granda of Kate Jane, Remi Reign and Lennie-May, special father-in-law of Kevin and Tracy, loving brother of Elsa, Helen, Jean, Jim and the late Mavis and Margaret, brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in his late home on Saturday, October 11 at 11.00am, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice or W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital Neo-Natal Unit c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. House strictly private. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” “Great is His faithfulness.”

Josephine Mary Smyth, 65 Meadowvale Park, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Josephine Mary Smyth, Passed away peacefully at her home, 65 Meadowvale Park, Limavady. Dear wife of the late Lawrence. Devoted Mother of Lawrence(Gail) and Russell. Grandmother of Sarah, Rachel, Bethany and Nathan. Also a Great Grandmother. Those wishing to pay respects can do so at Browns Funeral home on Thursday, October 9 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Graveside service will be held at Enagh Cemetery on Friday, October 10 at 1.00pm, followed by Thanksgiving service in Limavady Baptist Church at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired and cheques made payable to Foyle Hospice, c/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. ‘At Home with the lord’