Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Phyllis Caroline Gallagher, 99 Lodge Road, Coleraine

• Lynne Lapsley, Drumahoe

• John (Jack) Matthews, 10 Enterprise Parade, Portstewart

• William James (Bill) Sedfridge, Derry

• David Boyd (Davy) Speirs, Thompson Gardens, Maghera

• Timothy (Timmy) Woods, Limavady

Phyllis Caroline Gallagher, 99 Lodge Road, Coleraine

It is with deep sorrow and regret we announce the passing of Phyllis Caroline Gallagher, November 9 2025, peacefully at Ratheane Private Nursing Home, Phyllis Caroline, late of 99 Lodge Road, Coleraine. Dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Nigel and Caroline, mother-in-law of Teresa and Orson. Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine, on Thursday at 2.00pm, followed by internment in Coleraine Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Lynne Lapsley, Drumahoe

The death has occurred of the late Lynne Lapsley, November 10 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, late of Drumahoe, loving mother of Irwin and David, dear mother in law of Sandra, Devoted granny of Emma and Alison and great grandmother of Arthur. Funeral service in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 11.00am on Thursday, November 13 followed by a private burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Cornfield care centre patients Comfort fund c/o Cornfield care centre, Seacoast Road, Limavady. Silent thoughts of time together, hold memories that will last forever.

John (Jack) Matthews, 10 Enterprise Parade, Portstewart

The death has taken place of John (Jack) Matthews, November 7 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, late of 10 Enterprise Parade, Portstewart, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary and a loving brother, brother-in-law, stepfather, grandfather and uncle. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home 2A Windsor Avenue Coleraine on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his family, friends and entire family circle.

William James (Bill) Sedfridge, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late William James (Bill) Sedfridge, died November 9 2025 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice. (surrounded by his loving family in his 83rd year) much loved partner of Caroline, devoted step-dad of Clive, Keith, Kane and Kim, a dear father-in-law, dearest brother of Betty, Eileen, Margaret, Ann, Brenda, Bob, John and the late Jim, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ, on Thursday, November 13 at 11.00am. No flowers, donations in lieu if desired to Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church (cheque made payable) c/o Mrs Margaret Jackson, 4, Glenabbey Cottages, Derry BT48 8LD or Foyle Hospice (cheque made payable to Foyle Hospice) c/o 61, Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (above address) on Wednesday, November 12 from 11.00am until 3.00pm and evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his partner, step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. “Your presences is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever” “Memories are like threads of gold, they never tarnish or grow old”

David Boyd (Davy) Speirs, Thompson Gardens, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late David Boyd (Davy) Speirs, November 8 2025, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt, formerly of 1 Thompson Gardens, Maghera, beloved Son of the late Robert John and Christina (née Boyd), a dear Step-Son of the late Ethel, much loved Brother of the late Bobby, Tom, Christy, Hughie, Annie, Margaret and Tilly and a loved Uncle and Great Uncle. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening (November 11) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Davy's Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12 at 2:00pm, followed by burial in Knockloughrim Presbyterian Churchyard (at 2:45pm approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Dogs Trust, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Sadly missed by all his Nieces and Nephews and their Families.

Timothy (Timmy) Woods, Limavady

The death has taken place of Timothy (Timmy) Woods, Passed away peacefully at his own home on November 7 2025. Much loved son of Sheila and the late Noel dearest brother of Judith (Late Gerard), lesley (Alymer) and Philip also a dear Uncle and Great Uncle. All welcome to call to pay their respects to Timmy at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm and Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Thursday at 11.00am followed by burial at Enagh Cemetery all welcome. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to RNLI (Portrush) and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.