Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Gerardine Doherty (née O’Doherty), 37 Brookhill, Derry

• Pat Galbraith, Flat 20, Glenhouse Mews, 9 Main Street, Eglinton

• Jean Murphy (née Heaney), 46 Magheramore Road, Teavin, Dungiven

• (James) Vincent Flanagan, Limavady

• Brian Wallace, 15 Lismurphy Avenue, Coleraine

• Robert (Bertie) Welsh, 501a Lyttlesdale, Garvagh

Gerardine Doherty (née O’Doherty), 37 Brookhill, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Gerardine Doherty (née O’Doherty), December 16 2025, peacefully at Melmount Care Home, surrounded by her loving family, (formerly of Rinmore Drive), loving mother of Connor, Diarmuid, Catriona and Niall, dear mother-in-law to Helen, Jenny and Gerard and a devoted grandmother and aunt to her nieces and nephews, dear daughter of the late Gerard and Isobel, cherished sister of Therese, Maeve, Fr. Colm and Cathal. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Gerardine will be reposing at her home, 37 Brookhill. House Private From 10:00pm to 10:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, December 18 at 10:20am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family Flowers Only. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have Mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Pat Galbraith, Flat 20, Glenhouse Mews, 9 Main Street, Eglinton

The death has occurred of the late Pat Galbraith, passed away gently, on December 16 2025, surrounded by her family, after a life defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. Beloved wife of the late William (Willie). Much loved mother of Debra and Darren, dear mother-in-law of Tim and Andrea. Proud and cherished grandmother of Lucy, Ben and Harrison. Deeply loved and sadly missed by her wider family, close dear friends, and all who knew her. Funeral service will take place from late her home, Flat 20, Glenhouse Mews, 9 Main Street, Eglinton, with interment afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery on Thursday at 1.30pm for graveside service at 2.00pm. Family time please from 8.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. She has slipped beyond our seeing, but not beyond our love, for hope walks softly with us still.

Jean Murphy (née Heaney), 46 Magheramore Road, Teavin, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean Murphy (née Heaney), peacefully at Cornfield Nursing Home on December 15 2025, may she rest in peace. Formerly of 46 Magheramore Road, Teavin, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late William James RIP. Daughter of the late Patrick and Jane RIP and dear sister of the late Pat (Susan), Arthur, Mickey, Johnny Bridget and Andy RIP. Loving aunt of Mickey, Pat, Ann, Susan, Sharon, Maggie and Geraldine. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, cousins and the entire Murphy and Heaney family circles. Reposing at her nephew Mickey Heaney’s home - 32 Banagher Road, Dungiven, BT47 4TX. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Thursday, December 18 2025 leaving her nephew’s home 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please donations if wished in lieu to Dementia N.I c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors or click on the link below to donate online. https://buy.stripe.com/fZufZi1h69im4tYar00480t. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Enquires to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

(James) Vincent Flanagan, Limavady

The death has taken place of (James) Vincent Flanagan, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre surrounded his loving family on December 15 2025. Much loved partner of Marlene. Loving father of Vincent , Anthony, Christle ,Glen and the late James, Michael and Jolene. Devoted Grandfather of Josh, Amber, Dana, Vinnie, Cora, Darragh, Sam and Noah. Also a GreatGrandfather of Arthur. A dear Brother and a much loved Father-in-law. The family Home will remain strictly private. A Service will be held in the family home, 17 Drumaleif Road, Limavady on Thursday at 10:30am. Followed by burial at Enagh cemetery at 11:30am. (All welcome to attend). Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cornfield Care Centre. C/o Browns Funeral Directors 21 ind est, Aghanloo Rd , Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family Circle. He left a lasting mark on everybody that knew him.

Brian Wallace, 15 Lismurphy Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Brian Wallace, December 15 2025, peacefully at his home, 15 Lismurphy Avenue, Coleraine, Brian, forever cherished husband of Carol, step-father of Jay, father-in-law of Edith, 'wonderful Papa' of Lucy and Leah, adored uncle of his nieces and nephews, life-long friend of Alfie and David and loved by his extended family. Funeral service in Coleraine Elim Pentecostal Church on Friday at 11.00am followed by interment in Macosquin Presbyterian Church (Englishtown). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. 'Redeemed'

Robert (Bertie) Welsh, 501a Lyttlesdale, Garvagh

The death has occurred of the late Robert (Bertie) Welsh, December 15 2025, peacefully at his home, 501a Lyttlesdale, Garvagh and formerly of 48 Craigmore Road, Blackhill, devoted husband of Emily and dearly loved mother of Joanne and Jayne, mother in law of Robert, much loved grandfather of Victoria, Stephen, Peter and Emma. Brother of Wilfred and the late Mervyn, Samuel and May. House Private. Service of thanksgiving for his life at St Guaire’s Parish Church Aghadowey on Thursday, December 18 1.00pm. By request family flowers only donations in lieu if desired and cheques payable to St Guaire’s Parish Church Building fund c/o Clyde Funeral Directors 24 Mettican Road, Garvagh BT515HS. Very deeply regretted by Emily, Joanne, Jayne and the entire family circle. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’.