Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Edward (Eddie) Coll, London (Formerly of Creggan, Derry)

• Frederick (Fred) Crawford, Brookhill House, Coleraine (Formerly of Templepatrick)

• Peter Kearney, 49 Oldtown Road, Bellaghy

• Patrick McTaggart, 14 Culbane Road, Bellaghy

• Pastor Robert Hugh Scott, 6 Hillmount Crescent, Tobermore

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

Edward (Eddie) Coll, London (Formerly of Creggan, Derry)

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Edward (Eddie) Coll, October 1 2025, peacefully at his home in London, formerly of Creggan, loving father of Paul and Neil, dear brother of Betty, Joy, Damien, Marian, Paula and the late John, Vincent, Bernadette, Patricia, Carolann, Gerry, Christopher, Martin and Brian and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday, October 15 from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Church's, Creggan on Thursday at 11o'clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Frederick (Fred) Crawford, Brookhill House, Coleraine (Formerly of Templepatrick)

The death has taken place of the late Frederick (Fred) Crawford, October 11 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Brookhill House, Coleraine and formerly of Templepatrick. Funeral Service in Brookhill Care Home, 19 Lower Newmills Road, Coleraine on Friday, October 17 at 10.00am, followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery, Antrim at 12noon. Lovingly remembered by his Brookhill Family. 

Peter Kearney, 49 Oldtown Road, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of the late Peter Kearney, October 13 2025, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family (49 Oldtown Road, Bellaghy), beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Gregory, Aaron, Catherine (Wallace), Liam and Marie Therese (Moane) and loving brother of Henry John, Lily (McStocker) Margaret (Walsh), Mary Anne (Muldoon) and the late Ambrose and Willie. Peter’s wake will officially begin in his late residence on Wednesday, October 15 at 12noon. His remains will leave from there on Thursday, October 16 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time requested please between 9.00pm and 12noon. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Padre Pio Pray for him. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Patrick McTaggart, 14 Culbane Road, Bellaghy

Funeral arrangements for the late Patrick McTaggart, died October 14 2025 (Bellaghy). N.B. Patrick’s wake will commence on Wednesday at 11.00am. Everyone welcome to call on Wednesday and Thursday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Family time after please. Peacefully at home, beloved husband of Eileen (née Young); loving father of Sinead Agnew (DJ), Niall (Marguerite), Eleanor and Patrick (Claire); much adored Grandfather of Danielle, Mollie, Caitlin, Ruby, Isabella, Annie, Maggie & Paudie. Son of the late Neil & Annie McTaggart and dear brother of Annie, Margaret and the late Mary and John. Funeral from his late residence, 14 Culbane Road, on Friday at 10:15am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by his wee dog Coco and the entire McTaggart and Young family circle.

Pastor Robert Hugh Scott, 6 Hillmount Crescent, Tobermore

The death has occurred of the late Pastor Robert Hugh Scott, October 14 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, formerly of 6 Hillmount Crescent, Tobermore and latterly of Magherafelt Manor Nursing Home, dearly loved Husband of the recently deceased Charlotte Alena (Ena), much loved Dad of Clive, Stephanie and Philip, a loving Father-in-Law of Janet, Tom and Wendy, devoted Granda of Stephen, Jeff, Clare, Sarah, Andrew, Ethan, Shannon, Alex, Katie, Andrew, Beth, Hannah and Jessie, Great Granda of Anna, Daniel, Thomas, Beth, Nathaniel, Nehemiah, Faith, Harry and Louis and dearest Brother of Gladys, Yvonne, Tillie and the late Mary and infant Tommy. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Thursday evening (October 16) from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral arrangements to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Elim Missions, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46 v 10a

Heather Watson (née Ireland), 5 Eventide Gardens, Limavady (Updated Funeral Arrangements)

Updated Funeral Arrangements for 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. Wake will be held in her daughter’s home, 35 Coolessan Walk, Limavady for family and friends. Funeral service in her daughter’s home: 35 Coolessan Walk on Wednesday, October 15 at 10.30am followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. At Peace.