Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 30, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Gerard Burns, 9 Hatmore Park, Derry

• Kevin Kelly, 62 Bancran Road, Draperstown

• Andrew John (Drew) Leslie, 611 Baranailt Road, Claudy

• Sharon Jayne Street (née McCorkell), Derry

Gerard Burns, 9 Hatmore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Gerard Burns, October 28 2025, beloved son of Brendan and the late Ann. His remains will be reposing in the family home, 9 Hatmore Park, from 2.00pm – 9.00pm today (Thursday). Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Kevin Kelly, 62 Bancran Road, Draperstown

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kevin Kelly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28 2025, surrounded by his loving family, late of Glon-Kel House, 62 Bancran Road, Draperstown. Dearly beloved youngest son of the late Bernard and Martha Kelly. Much loved father of Kevin (Katie), John (Emma) and Emma (Jonny). Much loved brother of Mary, Nora, and the late Bernard Joseph, Charlie, Oliver and Danny, RIP. Loving Granda to Olly, Joe , Cara, Rose, Oisin, Ruby and Tom. Deeply regretted by Sheelagh, sister in laws, brother in laws, his nieces & nephews and extended family circle. Funeral from his late home, 62 Bancran Road Draperstown, BT45 7DA on Friday, October 31 2025 for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Straw, Draperstown, followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Family time morning of funeral. Funeral will be live streamed by Devlin Media.

Andrew John (Drew) Leslie, 611 Baranailt Road, Claudy

The death has taken place of Andrew John (Drew) Leslie, October 28 2025, Peacefully at his home, 611 Baranailt Road, Claudy (surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year) much loved husband of Evelyn, devoted dad of Anne, Graeme and Alison, loving father-in-law of David and Suzie, adored granda of Jordon, Alex, Kane and Daisy, dearest brother of the late Sandra. Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, October 31 at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Cumber Upper Parish Church (Alla) at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke Ass. Email address would be appreciated for receipts) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 1.30pm until 10.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die”

Sharon Jayne Street (née McCorkell), Derry

The death has occurred of the late Sharon Jayne Street (née McCorkell), October 29 2025, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded with love) much loved and devoted mummy of Lewis and Hannah, precious sister of Lorna, Craig and Joe, loving partner of Alison, dearest sister-in-law of Thomas, Ainsley and Gillian, special aunt of Joanne, Darren, Nicola, Arron, Jenna, Dijon, Marc and Lindsay. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in All Saint’s Clooney Parish Church on Saturday, November 1 at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Foyle Hospice) email address would be appreciated for receipts c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm, and evenings from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her many colleagues and friends and the entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever”