Derry Death Notices - Friday, November 14, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Jim Doherty, Derry

• Sean McAlary, Maghera

• Margaret Ann McIlroy (née McManus), 18 Glenvara Drive, Coleraine (Formerly Limavady)

• William (Billy) Patton, 7 De Moleyn Park, Academy Road, Derry

• Trevor Sloan, 24 Main Street, Tobermore

• David John Topping, 16 Maybrook Avenue, Coleraine

• Julie Wray (née Sheldrake), 10 Finn Gardens, Irish Street, Derry

Jim Doherty, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Jim Doherty, November 13 2025, beloved son of the late Breege and John (Rosemount) late of Craigdene Residential Home, loving brother of Mary, Debbie, John, Bernadette, Lena and Danny, dear brother-in-law of Raymond, Kieran, Brian, Aisling and the late Irene and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Jim’s remains will be reposing in his sister Bernadette’s home, 101 Grangemore Park. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Sean McAlary, Maghera

Funeral arrangements for the late Sean McAlary, died November 13 2025. Loving husband of Mary (née Donnelly). Much loved father of Joanne, Paddy and Claire. Son of Annie and the late Patrick Joseph McAlary. Brother of Anne O’Kane, Brian, Mary, Kevin, Bernadette McGarvey and the late Patsy and Gerard. Sean is reposing in J. A. Gormley’s Funeral Home, 1 Main St, Maghera, BT46 5AA on Friday, November 14 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and on Saturday, November 15 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen for 9.30am Mass on Sunday, November 16. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Laurel House, Antrim. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, mother, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Margaret Ann McIlroy (née McManus), 18 Glenvara Drive, Coleraine (Formerly Limavady)

The death has taken place of Margaret Ann McIlroy (née McManus), November 12 2025, Peacefully at home, 18 Glenvara Drive, Coleraine (Formerly Limavady). Brother of Andrew and the late Michael, Aunt of Robert, Emma, Leona and Andrew and sister-in-law Angela. Margaret is reposing in J. A. Gormley’s Funeral Home, 24 Cloyfin Road, Coleraine, BT52 2NU on Saturday, November 15 2025 from 12Noon to 2.00pm. Funeral to Enagh Cemetery, Limavady on Monday, November 17 2025 at 11.30am. Sadly missed by all her family and friends.

William (Billy) Patton, 7 De Moleyn Park, Academy Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late William (Billy) Patton, November 13 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, in his 92nd year, beloved husband of Mary, 7 De Moleyn Park, Academy Road, loving father of Martin, Alison, Brian, Sharon and John, father-in-law of Marie, Debbie and John, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Eugene, Cecil and the late Betty and John. Billy’s remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11o’clock for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Trevor Sloan, 24 Main Street, Tobermore

The death has taken place of Trevor Sloan, November 12 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in the loving care of his Family, 24 Main Street, Tobermore (formerly Grangegorm Drive, Ballymena), dearly beloved Husband of the late Heather, much loved Father of Amanda and Stephanie, a dear Father-in-Law of Ryan and Noel, devoted Granda of Megan, Matthew and Lucy and dearest Brother of Daphne, Ivan and Mervyn. All welcome at his home on Friday, November 14 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday, November 15 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Sunday, November 16 at 2:10pm to Kilcronaghan Parish Church, Tobermore for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in St. Lurach's Parish Churchyard, Maghera at 3:30pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Daughters, Family and Family Circle.

David John Topping, 16 Maybrook Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late David John Topping, November 13 2025, at his home, 16 Maybrook Avenue, Coleraine. Adored Husband of Ashley, Son of the late John and Irene Topping, Son-in-law of Ernest and the late Pat Kennedy, a precious Brother-in-law, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Service of thanksgiving will take place in Coleraine Congregational Church on Saturday, November 15 at 12noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House private Thursday and Saturday. Close family and friends welcome to call at the family home on Friday between 1.00pm - 7.00pm. Fresh family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Coleraine Congregational Church c/o James Stevenson & Son 30 Cushendall Road Ballymena. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and entire family circle. Throughout his journey, David displayed incredible courage and unwavering hope. He fought with determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew him. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". Psalm 46 V1

Julie Wray (née Sheldrake), 10 Finn Gardens, Irish Street, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Julie Wray (née Sheldrake), November 12 2025, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by her loving family) devoted wife of George, precious mum of Tracey, Claire and the late Karen, adored nanny of Georgia, Aaron and Scott, cherished daughter of Louise and the late Roy, much loved sister of Peter and Mandy, special aunt of Claudia and Morgan, life long friend of Roberta O’Neill. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 10 Finn Gardens, Irish Street on Saturday 15th November at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheque made payable to Foyle Hospice) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday, November 14 from 11.00am until 7.00pm. Dearly loved and will greatly missed by her neighbours, community and entire family circle. “Your presence is missed but, in our hearts you will live forever”