Derry Death Notices - Thursday, January 8, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Sally Barr (née McGuirk),  3 Edenmore Road, Limavady

• Christine Anne Dodds (née Craig), Coleraine

• Cate Greer, 90 Ardreagh Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine

• James F Kelly (Neilly), Portstewart (Formerly Labby Draperstown)

• Charles (Charlie) Lamberton, Derry

• Dennis (Dinny) Martin, 21 Strangford Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

• Mary Brigid Muldoon (née Storrie), 44 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan

• George McCloy, 7b Drumadragh, Coleraine

• Louise McLaughlin (née Brown), 28 Grangemore Park, Derry

• John Alexander Peden, 992 Freehall Park, Castlerock

Sally Barr (née McGuirk),  3 Edenmore Road, Limavady

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Sally Barr (née McGuirk), January 7 2026, Suddenly at her home: 3 Edenmore Road, Limavady. Loving mother of David, Kevin, and Amy, and a much loved grandmother. Daughter of the late Eileen and Tom. R.I.P. Dear sister of Nuala, Mary, Michael, Neil, and the late Kathleen R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Macmillan Cancer Support, PO Box 791. York House, York. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/donate/donate-in-memory. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732.

Christine Anne Dodds (née Craig), Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Christine Anne Dodds (née Craig), January 5 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, dearly loved wife of Nigel, loving mother of Travis and Harvey, dear daughter of Rachael and Robert (Bobby) and a dear sister, sister-in-law, Aunt and daughter-in-law. Service in Holy Trinity Church, Portrush on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Everyone welcome to join the family at The Royal Court following the interment on Thursday. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Multiple System Atrophy Trust c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Cate Greer, 90 Ardreagh Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Cate Greer, January 3 2026, (suddenly), 90 Ardreagh Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Robert, much loved mother of Gilen, Harris and Tobin, devoted ‘GG’ of Hudson, dearest sister of Donna and Mark and aunt to Siân. Service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 1.00pm. House private. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for NICHS c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

James F Kelly (Neilly), Portstewart (Formerly Labby Draperstown)

The death has occurred of the late James F Kelly (Neilly), January 7 2026, (Portstewart, formerly Labby Draperstown), peacefully at hospital wth his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Boyle, Glencolmcille, Donegal) and son of the late Michael and Helen. Dear brother of Michael (Jennifer), Joe, Brendan (Terri), Sr Patricia, Lawrence (Veronica) Kathleen (Madden), Damian (Eileen), the late Benny (Margaret) and Mary (O'Boyle) and late infants John Raymond, Madeline and Thomas. Reposing in O' Kane's Funeral Home, 49 High Street, Draperstown, BT45 7AB on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9 from 4.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral on Saturday from the funeral home at 10.30am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Straw, Draperstown. James funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.devlinmedia.tv. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his loving brothers, sisters, sisters in law, nephews and nieces, and extended family circle. “Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him”.

Charles (Charlie) Lamberton, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late Charles (Charlie) Lamberton, January 6 2026, peacefully at Oak Leaves Care Home, (formerly of 48 Malin Gardens), loving daddy of Alex, beloved husband of the late Geraldine, dear and loving son of the late Jim and Bridie, cherished brother of Kay, Maureen, Jim, Paula, Eileen, Chris and the late Clair and Eddie, devoted uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a caring father-in-law to Steven. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Charlie will be reposing at his sister Kay’s home, 213 Glenowen, on Thursday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving there on Friday, January 9 2026 at 10:50am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Dennis (Dinny) Martin, 21 Strangford Park, Foyle Springs, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Dennis (Dinny) Martin, January 5 2026, father of Denise and Leigh, grandfather of Callum, D'arcy and Beau, son of the late Manus and Kathleen (Doris Gardens, Creggan) and dear brother of Margaret, Connie, Sean, Marie, Eugene and the late Noel, Hugo, Brian, Manus, Janet and Breege. Dinny's remains will be reposing in his home, 21 Strangford Park, Foyle Springs, on Thursday from 12noon - 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Mary Brigid Muldoon (née Storrie), 44 Waterfoot Road, Ballymaguigan

The death has taken place of Mary Brigid Muldoon (née Storrie), January 7 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and cherished mother of Maggie O'Kane (Bobby), Raphael (Eleanor), Henry Joseph (Karen), Michael (Roisin), Donna McCann (Sean), Ursula Kelly (Francis) and Jennifer Scullion (Pauric), dear sister of Francie and the late Ellen Geoghagan and Patsy. Funeral from her home, 44 Waterfoot Road on Saturday, January 10 at 10.15am for 11.00 Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. St Treas GAC carpark is available for use. The wake for Mary will commence on Thursday, January 8 at 12.00noon.

George McCloy, 7b Drumadragh, Coleraine

The death has taken place of George McCloy, January 5 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 7b Drumadragh, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Sandra, much loved father of Rhonda, Robert, Linda, Tracey, Lesley and Richard, a dear father-in-law and a devoted granda, great-granda and brother. Service in his home on Friday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Breathe Easy c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.

Louise McLaughlin (née Brown), 28 Grangemore Park, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Louise McLaughlin (née Brown), January 6 2026, peacefully at her home, 28 Grangemore Park, surrounded by her loving family, LOUISE (formerly of Tyrconnell Street), beloved wife of the late Patsy, devoted mother to Janet, Julie, Patrick, Sid, Louise and the late Carol, loving granny to Patrick, Amy, Carla, Annabel, Luke, Conor and the late Ciara, darling only child of the late Bella and Sidney and a much loved mother-in-law to Sean, Emmet, Carol, Tina, John and the late Joe. Louise will be reposing at her home on Thursday from 12:00noon to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, January 9 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

John Alexander Peden, 992 Freehall Park, Castlerock

Funeral arrangements for the late John Alexander Peden, January6 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 992 Freehall Park, Castlerock. Dear son of the late William and Lena, loving brother of Winnie, Kathleen, Sally, Dorothy, Robert and the late Albert, William and May and a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral from his home on Sunday at 1.30pm for service in Castlerock Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by interment in Castlerock Presbyterian Church Burying Ground (Downhill). House Private. Family and friends welcome Friday 2.00pm to 7.00pm and Saturday 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for NICHS c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.