Derry Death Notices - Friday, October 31, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Lawrence Fleming, 7 Auburn Drive, Magherafelt

• Frances Jordan (née Rice), 3 Carrydarragh Road, Moneymore

• Gladys Marion Montgomery (née Harbinson), 16 Oakvale Terrace, Culnady

• Victor MacLeod, 27 Rathmore Road, Creggan, Derry

• Kathleen Mary Pickersgill, 18 Altinure Cottages, Park

• Rose Reynolds (née Duffy), 8 Bentley Terrace, Derry

• Sharon Jayne Street (née McCorkell), Derry

• Matilda (Tillie) Ann Virtue (née Nelson), Willowfield Avenue, Coleraine

Lawrence Fleming, 7 Auburn Drive, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Lawrence Fleming, October 29 2025, (peacefully) at his home in the loving care of his family, dearly beloved husband of Doreen, 7 Auburn Drive, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted father of Alison, Pamela and Paul, dear father-in-law of Gary, Joseph and Julianne, dearly loved granda of Laura, Amy, Lucy and Callum and dearest brother of Sandy, Walter, John, Barclay, Geordie and Anne. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (October 31) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. A service of thanksgiving will take place in Lecumpher Presbyterian Church on Saturday (November 1) at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Lecumpher Presbyterian Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”

Frances Jordan (née Rice), 3 Carrydarragh Road, Moneymore

The death has taken place of Frances Jordan (née Rice), October 30 2025, (peacefully) at her home, 3 Carrydarragh Road, Moneymore, (in her 97th year), dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved and devoted mother of Hester and the late Iris and Brenda, dear mother-in-law of Dennis, loving granny of Barry (Catherine) and Denise (Robin), adored great-granny of Murdoch and Danny and dearest sister of the late Jacqueline, Hilda, Samuel and Jim. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday evening (November 1) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral service in St John’s Parish Church, Moneymore on Sunday (November 2) at 3:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for St John’s Parish Church Building Fund and Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will be ever so sadly missed by her daughter Hester, son-in-law Dennis and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Gladys Marion Montgomery (née Harbinson), 16 Oakvale Terrace, Culnady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Gladys Marion Montgomery (née Harbinson), October 29th 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, , dearly loved Wife of Norman, 16 Oakvale Terrace, Culnady, much loved Mother of Lorraine, Hugh, Norma, Nigel, Alexander and Philip, loving Mother-in-Law of Nick, Jayne, George, Robert, Roberta and Michele, proud Grandmother of Alex, Tanisha, Jordan, Mannen, Rebecca, Lara, Grace, Ben and Aaron, Great Grandmother of Callum, Dalton, Jax, Ollie, Caiden, Ella-Rose, Finlay, Freya and Cody, dearest Sister of Trevor, Della, Desmond and Lorna and a beloved Sister-in-Law of Mary, Susan and Maureen. All welcome at the Family home on Friday (October 31) from 11:00am - 10:00pm. Funeral will take place from her home on Saturday, November 1 at 1:00pm, to St. Lurach's Parish Church, Maghera for service at 1:30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Husband, Family and Family Circle. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord" 2 Cor 5 v 8

Victor MacLeod, 27 Rathmore Road, Creggan, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Victor MacLeod, October 29 2025 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Margaret, 27 Rathmore Road, Creggan, loving father of Rory, Tara and Ewan, cherished grandfather of Hayley and Logan and dear brother of Jennifer, Jack and the late Linda Joan. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Saturday from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Creggan on Monday at 10o'clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Kathleen Mary Pickersgill, 18 Altinure Cottages, Park

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Kathleen Mary Pickersgill peacefully at Waterside Hospital on October 28 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 18 Altinure Cottages, Park, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Harry R.I.P. Loving mother of Janette (Mandy) and John. Devoted grandmother of Sarah(Gavin) and Great grandmother of Toby and Ada. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlins Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Saturday, November 1 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Cremation will take place on Monday, November 3 2025 at 12noon at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Rose Reynolds (née Duffy), 8 Bentley Terrace, Derry

The death has taken place of Rose Reynolds (née Duffy), October 29 2025, peacefully at Waterside Hospital, (formerly of Alfred Street), beloved wife of the late Bill, (former U.S. Navy Veteran), loving mother of Kellie, Mary and Erin, a devoted grandmother and cherished sister of Myra and the late John and Walter. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Rose will be reposing at her home, 8 Bentley Terrace on Friday, October 31 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, November 1 at 9:20am to St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

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, Nicole, Aaron, 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 Friday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and 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”

Matilda (Tillie) Ann Virtue (née Nelson), Willowfield Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Matilda (Tillie) Ann Virtue (née Nelson), 30 October 2025, peacefully at Willowfield Avenue, Coleraine, Dearly loved wife of the late Bobby; much loved mother of Roy, Roberta, Brian, Trevor, Sandra, Hazel and the late Basil; mother-in-law of Dougal and Elaine; a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister of Andy and Mollie. Family and friends are welcome to call at Tillie’s late home at Willowfield Avenue, on Saturday, November 1, between 7.00pm – 9.00pm, to pay their respects. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Monday, November 3 at 10.00am, followed by interment in Colaghty Parish Churchyard, Lack, Co. Fermanagh at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Agherton Parish Church, Portstewart, and / or Colaghty Parish Church, Lack, 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, friends and neighbours.