Derry Death Notices - Monday, October 13, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Lorna Averell (née Bowman), 34 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

• John David Carruthers, 32 Druminerick Road, Kilrea

• John Daniel (Sam) Coster, Roeview Park, Limavady

• Pearse Lynch, 148 Cornshell Fields, Derry

• Noel McGinley, 9 Derryview Terrace, Derry

• Heather Watson (née Ireland), 5 Eventide Gardens, Limavady

Lorna Averell (née Bowman), 34 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Lorna Averell (née Bowman), October 10 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family, 34 Glenburn Park, Magherafelt, dearly loved wife of Colin, much loved mother of Nicola and Darren, dear mother-in-law of Amanda and Adrian, loving nanny of Matthew, Sarah, Harry, Aaron and Ryan and dearest sister of Victor, Mervyn, Doris, Maureen, Ivor, Kenny and the late Des and Norman. House private. Funeral from her home on Monday (October 13) at 1:00pm for service in St Swithin’s Parish Church at 1:30pm approx. followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Parkinsons Research UK payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of thee.” Philippians 1 v 3

John David Carruthers, 32 Druminerick Road, Kilrea

The death has taken place of the late John David Carruthers, October 11 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved Husband of the late Kathleen, 32 Druminerick Road, Kilrea, much loved Father of David, Charlie, Ian, Lindsay and Graham, a loving Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and dearest Brother of May. All welcome at the Family home on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Funeral service will take place in St. Patrick's Parish Church, Kilrea on Wednesday, October 15 at 11:00am, followed by a private burial in St. John's Parish Churchyard, Fivemiletown.. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Patrick's Parish Church, Kilrea, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Loved and remembered by the entire Family Circle.

John Daniel (Sam) Coster, Roeview Park, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of John Daniel (Sam) Coster, Late of Roeview Park, Limavady, Passed away peacefully on October 10 2025 at Altnagelvin hospital surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of the late Meta, loving father to Paul (Roslaeen), Tony (Dympna) Jacqui and Mark (Lynda). Devoted Grandfather to Brian, Samantha, Rebecca, Talisa, Andrew, Harvey, Hollie and the late Emma. Also a special great grandfather. House private. The funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday at 12noon followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. All welcome to attend the funeral service in Browns and at the Graveside. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired and cheques payable to Foyle Hospice and fowarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghnaloo Road, Limavady.

Pearse Lynch, 148 Cornshell Fields, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Pearse Lynch, October 12 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Rachel, Eoin, Bradley and also Rachael and Hannah, son of the late Neil and Helen, son-in-law of Jackie and Pat Bradley and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 148 Cornshell Fields. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Noel McGinley, 9 Derryview Terrace, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Noel McGinley, October 12 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Theresa, loving father of Gerard, Conor, Michelle and Lisa, father-in-law of Amanda, Demi and Ward, a much loved grandfather and dear brother of Gerard, Stephen and the late Kevin and John. His remains will be reposing in his home, 9 Derryview Terrace. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Heather Watson (née Ireland), 5 Eventide Gardens, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Heather Watson (née Ireland), October 11 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 5 Eventide Gardens, Limavady. Loving mother of Sabrina, Bryan, Natasha and Chantel. A much loved grandmother and dear sister. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. At Peace.