Derry Death Notices - Thursday, November 27, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Dorothy Keys (née Kee), 55 Woodburn Park, Derry

• Margaret “Celine” McCardle, Tirglassan Road, Claudy

• Matilda McFarlane (Tillie) Cromie, 23 Drumhappy Road, Dungiven

• Bernard (Barney) McNickle, 30 Laburnum Road Glack, Ballykelly

• Morag Anne Stark (née Lunan), 9 Fairfield Road, Portstewart

Dorothy Keys (née Kee), 55 Woodburn Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of the late Dorothy Keys (née Kee), November 26 2025, peacefully at Deanfield Nursing Home (surrounded with the tender love of her four daughters) formerly of 14 Limavady Road, Derry and late of 55 Woodburn Park, Derry much loved wife of the late Alwyn, devoted mum of Diane, Adele, Debbie and Roberta, loving mother-in-law of David, Nick and Keith, adored Granny of Isabelle, Hollie, Georgia, Ben, Leah, Amber, Olly, Robert & Emily, dearest sister of Jean, Florence, Billy, Roy, Gusty, Victor, and the late Margaret, David, Sammy and Timmy. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 29 at 11.00am. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Dementia N.I c/o Adele Faulkner, 41, Lambert Avenue, Dundonald, BT16 1LE. House Private (Family and close friends on Thursday and Friday from 12.00noon until 8.00pm). Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and the wider family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”.

Margaret “Celine” McCardle, Tirglassan Road, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Margaret “Celine” McCardle, peacefully at Brooklands Edenballymore Lodge on November 24 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of Tirglassan Road, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Philip R.I.P. Loving sister of the late Mary, Pat ,Annie Theresa, Philip and Francis R.I.P. Deeply regretted by her loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and the entire family circle. Reposing at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Requiem Mass will take place there today (Thursday, November  27 2025) at 11.00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to The Patient Comfort Fund Edenballymore Lodge c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors.You can donate online by clicking the link: https://buy.stripe.com/4gMfZi4ti3Y2e4yar00480n. Our Lady Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Matilda McFarlane (Tillie) Cromie, 23 Drumhappy Road, Dungiven

The death has taken place of Matilda McFarlane (Tillie) Cromie, Passed away peacefully at Rushall Nursing Home on November 25 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of the late Robert, loving Mother of Jean (Edgar), Valerie, Wendy (Uel), Fred (Ali), Robert (Lesley), and the late Linda and Baby Irwin. Also a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother and Sister of the late John, Robert and May. All welcome to call at the family home, 23 Drumhappy Road, Dungiven. Funeral leaving her late home on Friday at 1.00pm for service in Dungiven Parish Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Dungiven Parish Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est., Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Tillie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Bernard (Barney) McNickle, 30 Laburnum Road Glack, Ballykelly

The death has taken place of Bernard (Barney) McNickle, November 25 2025, Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Seamus (Toni) Brian (Zhazira) Shaun (Ciara). A much loved grandfather of Conor, Enya, Oisin, Brogan, Darragh, Rian, Aoife and Erin and great-grandfather of Colton. Son of the late Paddy and Mary-Ann McNickle (Foreglen). Dear Brother of Annie and the late Pasty, Jimmy, Peter, Joe, Paul, Rosie, Theresa, Mary, and Mickey R.I.P. Family time from 10.00pm to 10am please. Funeral from his home; 30 Laburnum Road Glack, Ballykelly on Friday, November 28 at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to: The Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE. Enquiries to Brendan or Thomas O'Brien's of Limavady Funeral Directors, Tel: 028 777 64732. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Morag Anne Stark (née Lunan), 9 Fairfield Road, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Morag Anne Stark (née Lunan), November 25 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, late of 9 Fairfield Road, Portstewart. Dearly beloved wife of Dr Tom Stark, loving mother of Isobel and Kirstie, mother-in-law of Nick and Torben and granny of Alex and Cory. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Saturday at 12.00noon, followed by interment at Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Age Concern (Causeway) 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 colleagues.