Derry Death Notices - Saturday, October 11, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Robert John (Ian) Boyce, 131 Mettican Road, Garvagh

• Elizabeth (Betty) McLaughlin (née McLaughlin), 66 Woodland Walk, Limavady

• Mrs Lorna Moore(Formerly Quinn) (née Finlay), 81 Westland Road, Magherafelt

• Robert Patrick (Paddy) O'Hara, 990 Freehall Park, Castlerock

Robert John (Ian) Boyce, 131 Mettican Road, Garvagh

The death has taken place of Robert John (Ian) Boyce, October 10 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 131 Mettican Road, Garvagh. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary (nee Armstrong), loving father of Arnold and Derek, father-in-law of Gillian, much loved grandfather of Alexander and Arthur and dear brother of William, Eric, Samuel, Elma, Christopher and the late Raymond. House strictly private. Funeral will leave his home on Monday, October 13 at 11.30am followed by interment in Main Street Presbyterian Churchyard, Garvagh. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if wished to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke and N.I. Hospice c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Elizabeth (Betty) McLaughlin (née McLaughlin), 66 Woodland Walk, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) McLaughlin (née McLaughlin), October 10 2025, Peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home Limavady, aged 97. Late of 66 Woodland Walk, Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Maurice R.I.P. Loving mother of Eamonn (Phrasie) and the late Carole R.I.P. Devoted grandmother of Ciaran (Tamara) Ryan (Gemma) and great grandmother of baby Harry. Dear daughter of the late Hugh and Jane McLaughlin R.I.P. Much loved sister of Margaret, John, Monica, Brian, and the late Hugh, Bridget, Mary and Billy R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home: 10 Ballyclose Street today (Saturday) from 2.00pm to 5.40pm. Then to repose from 6.00pm in St.Mary's Church, Limavady. Requiem Mass will be held on Sunday, October 12 in St Mary’s Church at 10:30am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu to: Macmillan Cancer Support https://www.justgiving.com/macmillan Legacy Income Team, Macmillan Cancer Support, PO BOX 6201, Slough SL1 0FA. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Mrs Lorna Moore(Formerly Quinn) (née Finlay), 81 Westland Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Mrs Lorna Moore(Formerly Quinn) (née Finlay), Called Home October 9 2025 at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving Family, Lorna (aged 94 years), 81 Westland Road, Magherafelt, dearly loved Wife of the late Jimmy Moore and Robert Quinn, much loved Mother of Willis, a loving Mother-in-Law of Colleen, devoted Granny of William, Karen, Natasha and Gary, a proud Great Granny and dearest Sister of Roland and the late Robert-James, Venita, Bert, Marion and Audrey. All welcome at the Family home on Saturday, October 11 from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from her home on Sunday, October 12 at 2:00pm, to First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Charis (a charity she devoted much time too and raised much money for over many years), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving Son, Daughter-in-Law, Grandchildren and Family Circle. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.”

Robert Patrick (Paddy) O'Hara, 990 Freehall Park, Castlerock

The death has occurred of the late Robert Patrick (Paddy) O'Hara, October 8 2025, (suddenly) at his home, 990 Freehall Park, Castlerock, dearly loved husband of Rosaleen, loving father of Thomas and Shauna, dear brother of Brendan, Marie, Ann and Eileen and a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral from his home on Sunday at 12.30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Marys Church, Dunboe followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family and friends welcome in his home on Friday from 7.00pm-10.00pm and Saturday from 12.00noon-9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for British Red Cross c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.