Derry Death Notices - Thursday, December 11, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Rebecca Barnett, 58 Benview Estate, Coshquin

• Vincent Damien Bradley, Derry

• Henry Duggan, 45 Craigadick Park, Maghera (Formerly of Lavey)

• Iris Fulton (née McCaughey), 91 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt

• Declan Gribbon, 12 Station Park Toomebridge

• John Hasson, 399 Carnhill, Derry

• Eddie (Ned) Watson, 80 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt

Rebecca Barnett, 58 Benview Estate, Coshquin

The death has occurred of the late Rebecca Barnett, December 9 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Joe, loving mother of Gwen and Mark, devoted grandmother of Kirsty, Shannen and Caolan and a great-grandmother. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Rebecca will be reposing at her home, 58 Benview Estate, Coshquin on Thursday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, December 12 at 10:30am to Lakelands Crematorium Cavan for cremation at 2:00pm. At Rest.

Vincent Damien Bradley, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Vincent Damien Bradley, December 5 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Rhonda, much loved dad of Paul, dearest brother of Anthony a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Service in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, December 12 at 12.00noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Henry Duggan, 45 Craigadick Park, Maghera (Formerly of Lavey)

The death has taken place of Henry Duggan, December 9 2025, Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Trea (née Kelly). Devoted father of Kelley Holleran, Gary and Louise O’Neill. Much loved grandfather of Dáithí, Éabha, Paídí, Mia, Callum and Shea. Son of the late Michael and Teresa (Teesh) Duggan. Brother of Patsy, Eileen McShane, Gerard, Dermot, Seamus, Brendan, Vincent, Charlie, Teresa Magee, Mairead McGill, Colette McCusker, Martin and the late Assumpta Henry and Raymond. Funeral from his home 45 Craigadick Park, BT46 5DD on Friday, December 12 at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy. Family time requested from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donation to friends of Charis Cancer Care. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law Peter and Conor, daughter-in-law Michelle, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Iris Fulton (née McCaughey), 91 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of Iris Fulton (née McCaughey), called home December 10 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of Derek, 91 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of Alison and Mark, loving mother-in-law of Lynn, much loved granny of Joseph, Sarah, Henry, Louise and James, dear daughter-in-law of Henry and the late May and dearest sister of Elizabeth, Isobel and Adaline. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday (December 12) from 4:30pm – 8:30pm. A service of thanksgiving for Iris’s life will take place in Castledawson Presbyterian Church on Saturday (December 13) at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for One Mission (Orphanage in Bogota) and Every Home Crusade payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “With Christ which is far better” Philippians 1 v 23

Declan Gribbon, 12 Station Park Toomebridge

The death has taken place of Declan Gribbon, December 8 2025, beloved son of Siobhan and Niall and dear brother Maureen, Benny (Anna) and Niall (Anna Rose), grandson of Seamus and Maureen Gribbon and Charlie and Margaret Brogan. Funeral from his home, 12 Station Park on Friday, December 12 at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Martin Pray for him. Deeply regretted by his mother, father, brothers, sister, sisters in law, grandparents, aunts, uncles, his adoring nieces and nephew and the extended family circle and friends. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to P.I.P.S You’re donating to Pips Suicide Prevention Ireland. The wake for Declan has commenced. House Strictly Private.

John Hasson, 399 Carnhill, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John Hasson, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on December 10 2025. Late of 399 Carnhill. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Flora. Devoted father of Bernard, Carol, Suzanne, Christine, John and David. Dearest father-in-law of William, Damien, Dessie, Claire, Jamie and Bridget. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Callum, Clara, Emily, Ciara, Rachel, Matthew, Abbie, Emma, Nathan, Lily-Anne, Oran and Ethan. Precious great-grandfather of Cian and Shane. A much loved brother to all of his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, cousins, wider family circle and friends. John’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Suzanne’s home, 85 The Meadows. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, December 12 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. John’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill. St. Brigid Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Eddie (Ned) Watson, 80 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Eddie (Ned) Watson, December 10 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 80 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt, dearly loved Fiancé of Margaret and devoted Daddy of Andrea. All welcome at his home on Thursday (December 11) and Friday (December 12) from 1:00pm - 10:00pm. Funeral service will take place at his home on Saturday, December 13 at 11:15am, followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery (at 12noon approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore, Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing Fiancée, Daughter and the entire Family Circle. "Time may pass and fade away, but memories of you will always stay"