Derry Death Notices - Sunday, November 2, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Raymond Craig, 108 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy

• Margaret Doherty (née Convery), Portglenone

• William Gerald (Gerry) Hamilton, 209 Dunhill Road, Coleraine

• Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven

• Lena McCracken (née Kearney), Magilligan

• Kathleen Mary Pickersgill, 18 Altinure Cottages, Park

Raymond Craig, 108 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of Raymond Craig (Bellaghy), October 31 2025, beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Cathal and Aislinn, son of the late James and Anne and dear brother of Michael, Vincent, Mary Houston, Angela Peden, Caroline Rogan and Gary born sleeping and son in law of Una Lee. Funeral from his home, 108 Ballyscullion Road on Monday, November 3 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, mother in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Pulmonary Fibrosis Society Donation - Pulmonary Fibrosis NI.

Margaret Doherty (née Convery), Portglenone

The death has taken place of Margaret Doherty (née Convery) (formerly 95 Clady Road, Portglenone), October 31 2025, (peacefully, surrounded by her loving family), beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved sister of Charlie, Madge (McKeever) and the late Paddy, John, Martha (Nestor), Mary (McKenna), Martha (McElhinney), Mary Jane, John and Matt. Margaret’s remains are reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner) BT44 8LH. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Sunday, November 2 from 6.00pm – 8.00pm and on Monday, November 3 from 12noon – 6.00pm whereby Margaret’s remains will then be removed to St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, November 4 at 11.00am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam, see link below) followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister, nieces nephews and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

William Gerald (Gerry) Hamilton, 209 Dunhill Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late William Gerald (Gerry) Hamilton, October 30 2025, (suddenly) at his home, 209 Dunhill Road, Coleraine, husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father of Lesley (Geoffrey) and Gary (Katie), devoted grandfather of Andrew and Ryan, great-grandfather of Caleb. Carter, Reuben and Ronan and beloved brother of Mary, Judith, Freddie, Violet, Sandra, Valerie and Pamela. Funeral from his daughter’s, 42 Isle Road, Coleraine on Monday at 2.00pm for service in Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Englishtown at 2.30pm followed by interment in the adjoining burying ground. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for N.I.C.H.S. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.

Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Bernadette Heaney (née Coll), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on October 31 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven, Co Derry, Beloved wife of Mickey. Daughter of the late Bridie and Joe RIP and loving sister of Peter and the late Mary Rose RIP. Dear sister in law of Pat, Anne, Susan, Sharon, Margaret and Geraldine. Deeply regretted by her loving nieces, nephews and the entire Heaney and Coll family circles. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Enquires McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Lena McCracken (née Kearney), Magilligan

The death has taken place of Lena McCracken (née Kearney, November 1 2025, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Eamon, Collette, Geraldine and the late Colm and Martin, devoted grandmother of Lucia, Marcus and James and dear sister of Nan, Brian, Liam, Matt, Blanche, Gerard, Donald, Leonard and the late James, John, Philomena and Mary. Lena's remains will be reposing in her daughter’s home, 494 Seacoast Road, Ballymulholland, Magilligan. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Aidan's Church, Magilligan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

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.