Derry Death Notices - Sunday, December 7, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Vincent Damien Bradley, Derry

• Alan Gregg Coulson, Meadowlands, Portstewart

• Elsie Hamilton (née McNeill), 125 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt

• Seamus Crilly, Maghera

• Neil King, 72 Glenmore Park, Derry

• Kayleigh Mullan, 49 Kylemore Road, Coleraine

• Keith Powell, Derry

• Maureen Watterson (née Patterson), 27 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

Vincent Damien Bradley, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Vincent Damien Bradley, December 5 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved husband of the late Rhonda, much loved dad of Paul, dear brother of Anthony. Funeral arrangements later. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Alan Gregg Coulson, Meadowlands, Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Alan Gregg Coulson, December 4 2025, peacefully in hospital, Meadowlands, Portstewart. Dearly beloved husband of Adaline and brother of Sheelagh and Patricia. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Tuesday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered.

Seamus Crilly, Maghera

Funeral arrangements for the late Seamus Crilly, Died December 3 2025 (Maghera). N.B. As per Seamus’s request there will be no wake. Please note change of Mass Time from 9:30am to 11.00am on Monday. Formerly of Macknagh, Upperlands; 126 Five Mile Straight and 31 Glenview, Maghera. Pre deceased by his parents James and Jeannie (Jane) (née Judge) and his siblings John Patrick and Philomena (Tohill). Survived by his brothers, sister, sister-in-law and family members.nRequiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his Soul. Seamus’s determination, wittiness and kindness are his legacy, which will inspire those who were blessed to be in his presence. Suaimhneas síoraí.

Elsie Hamilton (née McNeill), 125 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Elsie Hamilton (née McNeill), December 6 2025, (peacefully) after a long illness, Elsie, loved wife of Douglas, 125 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, loving mother of Jonathan, Catherine and the late Michael, dearest mother-in-law of Judith and Benjamin, devoted grandmother of Peter, Lucy, Kate, James, Emily, Henry and the late Charlotte and Emma and much loved sister of James, Tom, Sadie, David, May and Albert. Family and friends welcome at her home on Sunday (December 7) and Monday (December 8) from 2:00pm – 10:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church on Tuesday (December 9) at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for PSP Association and Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle.  “Peace Perfect Peace”

Neil King, 72 Glenmore Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Neil King, December 5 2025, peacefully at his home, 72 Glenmore Park (formerly of Bundoran, County Donegal) beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Treacy), devoted father of Paula and Damian, cherished grandfather to Stephen, Kevin and Jennifer, much loved son of the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Maisie), loving brother of Aidan and Brian (his twin), and predeceased by his sister Maura. Neil will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughter in law Lisa, his sisters in law, brothers in law, Paula’s partner Alan, Stephen’s wife Jessica, and his nieces and nephews. Neill will be reposing in his home on Sunday from 2.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Monday at 1.30pm for 2o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Kayleigh Mullan, 49 Kylemore Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Kayleigh Mullan, Suddenly at her home, 49 Kylemore Road, Coleraine, on December 5 2025. Beloved mother of Brandon, Charley, Sophie, and the late baby Freya. Loving daughter of Ronald Mullan and Margaret McArthur. Dear sister of Stephen, Shereen, Shannon, Connor, and the late baby John-James. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements will be updated here as they become available. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Diabetes Uk NI 1st Floor, Lisburn Square House, 10 Haslems Ln, Lisburn BT28 1TW. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. At Peace.

Keith Powell, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Keith Powell, December 5 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, loving father of Dylan, Kellie, Keith and Mia Keithy, beloved son of the late Betty and stepson of Danny, dear and loving brother of John, Tara and Debbie and a devoted uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Keith will be reposing at 179 Elaghmore Park. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving 179 Elaghmore Park on Monday, December 8 at 10:20am to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Maureen Watterson (née Patterson), 27 Highfield Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Maureen Watterson (née Patterson), December 6 2025, (suddenly) at her home, 27 Highfield Road, Magherafelt, beloved wife of the late Ben, much loved and devoted mother of Amanda, dear mother-in-law of Darren, loving nanny of Aaron and Ryan and dearest sister of Willis and Isobel. Funeral arrangements later. House strictly private. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord”