Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kathleen Campbell (née Huey), Ballylagan Road, Coleraine

• Noel Anthony Campbell, 4 Cromlech Gardens, Portstewart

• Joe Devine, 3 Dunservick Park, Derry

• Orla Kielt, Magherafelt

• Paula Kivelehan (née Gallagher), 3 Glendale Gardens, Derry

• Mark McBride, Derry

• Maureen McCauley, Portstewart

• Alice McCullagh, 40 Charnwood Park, Coleraine

• Gerry McDaid, 85 Blighs Lane, Derry

• Lorcán Porter, 24 Clarke Avenue, Maghera

• Aloysius Rooney, 19 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt

Kathleen Campbell (née Huey), Ballylagan Road, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kathleen Campbell (née Huey), October 18 2025, peacefully at Bohill Care Home, Coleraine. Kathleen, dearly loved wife of the late Hugh (Ballylagan Road, Coleraine); dearly loved mother of Joyce (Tom), Sheena (Paul), Margaret (John), William (Lillian) and Kaye (Donald), and their families. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush, on Wednesday at 2 .00pm, preceded by a private family committal in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Alzheimer’s Society NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”

Noel Anthony Campbell, 4 Cromlech Gardens, Portstewart

The death has taken place of Noel Anthony Campbell, October 20 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 4 Cromlech Gardens, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Theresa, loving father of Paul (Hazel), Damien (Niamh), Gerard (Sally), Claire (Tristen) and Orla (Michael), much loved granda of Ciara, Keeva, Aaron, Eoin, Mia, Kieran, Joe, Aidan and Ewan and dear brother of Mae, Myra and the late Liam, Sean, Eugene, Matt, Gregory and Hester. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the family home on Tuesday from 2.00pm - 5.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm; and Wednesday 12.00pm – 3.00pm. Noel’s remains will leave his home on Wednesday at 5.30pm to St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart for 6.00pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11.30am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland 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. “On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy”.

Joe Devine, 3 Dunservick Park, Derry

We regret to inform you the death has taken place of Joe Devine suddenly at The South West Acute Hospital on October 19 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 3 Dunservick Park, Derry. Beloved husband of Lisa and loving father of Daniel, Chloe (Shane) and Jessica (Karl). Devoted grandfather of Lucas and Ronain. Son of the late Kathleen and John Devine R.I.P (Craigbane) and dear brother of Marie, Pamela, Geraldine, Sharon, Aiden and the late John-Eddie, Patricia, Patrick, Claire and Jacqueline R.I.P. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Our Lady of Knock intercede for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Orla Kielt, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Orla Kielt, October 19 2025, suddenly. Orla, RIP, beloved mother of Ollie, daughter of the late Oliver and Sadie and loving sister of Jayne, Claire, Stephen, and Paula. Funeral from her sister Jayne’s home, 4 Ballyheifer Road on Wednesday, October 22 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Deeply regretted by her son, sisters, and brother; sister-in-law Alison; brothers-in-law Ignatius O’Hagan, Henry Hughes and Tommy Ridley, her adored nieces Cara and Ellie, her much-loved nephews Mark and Conor and the wider family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. In God’s loving arms may she find eternal rest.

Paula Kivelehan (née Gallagher), 3 Glendale Gardens, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Paula Kivelehan (née Gallagher), October 18 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of James, loving mother of Martin, Nuala, Steven, Adam and the late Gary, devoted grandmother of Caolan, Conan, Cathair, Álainn and Ellie, dear daughter of the late Jimmy and Mary Gallagher, cherished sister of Deirdre, Helen, Nuala and Martin. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Paula will be reposing at her home, 3 Glendale Gardens. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Mark McBride, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Mark McBride, October 19 2025, beloved son of the late Annie O’Hagan, loving brother of Leann, Valerie, James, Annie and Molly, brother-in-law of Gerry, Eilís, Mickey and Jarlath and a much loved uncle. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday from 11.00am – 2.00pm and 7 00pm – 10.00pm. Funeral service will take place there on Wednesday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search & Rescue, Victoria Road, Derry. Peace perfect peace.

Maureen McCauley, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Maureen McCauley, October 20 2025, at The Somme Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, Marion, aged 96, formerly of Fairfield Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of the late John Joseph, loving mother of Carol, David and Christine, mother-in-law of Dawn and Tom, devoted granny of Cathy, Helen, Claire, Caroline, James, Blair, Sam, Ellen and Callum and a very special great granny to Meg, Martha, Harry, Adeline, Beatrice, Freddie and Wyatt. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Agherton Parish Church on Friday, October 24 2025 at 12.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Alice McCullagh, 40 Charnwood Park, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Alice McCullagh, October 20 2025, peacefully at home, 40 Charnwood Park, Coleraine. Alice, dearly loved mother of Pamela, Stephen and Ursula, devoted sister, granny, great-granny and loving friend to many. Funeral service to take place at her home on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. “Loves Last Gift.”

Gerry McDaid, 85 Blighs Lane, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry McDaid, suddenly at his home on October 19 2025. Late of 85 Blighs Lane. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Christine. Devoted father of Orliáth, Andrea, Nicola, Martin and Gary. A dear father-in-law of Sean and Anthony. Loving granda of Eimear, Kirsty, Fergus, Aidan, Amie, Ciaran, Zofia, Dáire and Logan. Precious great-granda of Cruz and Croiá. A much loved brother of Teresa, Damien, Noeleen, Donna, Katrina, Raymond, Noel and Edel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Funeral Arrangements Later. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Lorcán Porter, 24 Clarke Avenue, Maghera

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Lorcán Porter, suddenly at home on the October 19 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 24 Clarke Avenue, Maghera, Co Derry. Beloved son of Leanne (Sean) and Adrian (Kathryn). Loving brother of Meá, Seán and Nora. Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his grandmother Susie, Grandfather Brian, his aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home on Tuesday, October 21 from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral on Wednesday, October 22 2025, leaving his late home at 10.15am for 11.00am in St Patrick’s Church, Glen Maghera. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining church graveyard. Link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-maghera. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Aware N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Please click the link to donate online https://buy.stripe.com/9B66oI4ti9im5y2ar00480a. Sacred Heart of Jesus intercede for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Aloysius Rooney, 19 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Aloysius Rooney, October 19 2025, late of 19 Leckagh Drive, beloved husband of the late Frances and loving father of Noel, Olivia and the late Sean and baby Nadine. Son of the late Patrick and Ellen Rooney. Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street, Magherafelt on Tuesday, October 21 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his son, daughter, grandchildren Conor, Seantel, Nikki Lee, great grandchildren Leo, Logan, Luke and the extended family and friends. House Strictly Private.