Derry Death Notices - Saturday, January 10, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

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

• Anita Eleanor Culbertson (née Farrell), 184 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine

• Seamus Doherty, 108 Hillhead Road, Newbridge

• Gerald Etherson, 156 Dumagarner Road, Kilrea

• Michael McErlain, 201 Shore Road, Ballymaguigan

• Kathleen O’Neill (née O’Neill), 196 Altinure Road Park, Claudy

• David Simpson, 35 Derryork Road, Dungiven

• John Skelly, 1 Old Coach Rd, Portstewart (Formerly of Garvagh)

• Annie (Ruby) Stewart (formerly McIlgorm, née Keys), Portrush

Sally Barr (née McGuirk), 3 Edenmore Road, Limavady (Updated funeral arrangements)

The death has taken place 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. Private family time from 10.00pm to 12noon please. Funeral from her home on Sunday, January 11 at 11.10am for Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church Faughanvale at 12noon followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. 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.

Anita Eleanor Culbertson (née Farrell), 184 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Anita Eleanor Culbertson (née Farrell), January 8 2026, at home, 184 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Martin, loving and devoted mother of Amy, Megan and Jack, and mother-in-law of Brandon and Mark. Much loved daughter of Anne and sister of John, Paul, and Mark. Dear daughter-in-law of Jack and Ann, and sister-in-law of Stephen, Trevor and Lynda. Service of Thanksgiving in St. Paul’s Parish Church, Kildollagh, Loughan Road, Coleraine on Monday, January 12 at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Charis Cancer Care 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 and friends.

Seamus Doherty, 108 Hillhead Road, Newbridge

The death has taken place of Seamus Doherty (Newbridge), January 8 2026, beloved son of the late John and Teresa and loving brother of Johnny, Olivia (Gribbin), Patricia (Bryson), and of the late Dermott, Peggy (McErlain), Kathleen (Downey), Tommy, Rosaleen (McAtamney), Anna (Quinn), Marie (McCarthy) and infant Frances. Funeral from his home, 108 Hillhead Road on Sunday, January 11 at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.

Gerald Etherson, 156 Dumagarner Road, Kilrea

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Gerald Etherson, January 8 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Gerald RIP, beloved husband of the late Alice (Ellie) (née Cassidy), much loved father of Gerald (Joanne) and Paul (Bronagh), loving brother of Bobby, Patsy, Danny, Harry, Bernie, Jean and the late James and dear granda to Matthew, Amy, Luke, Henry, Arthur, Annie and Jack. Reposing in his late residence (156 Dumagarner Road, Kilrea). His remains will leave from there on Sunday, January 11 at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumagarner (which will be broadcast live via “WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors” Facebook page) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery remains. NB: Family time requested each day please between 10.00pm and 10.00am. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred heart Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “SVP” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Michael McErlain, 201 Shore Road, Ballymaguigan

The death has taken place of Michael McErlain (Ballymaguigan), January 9 2026, beloved husband of the late Mary Bridget and loving father of Noel (Colette), Niall (Clare), Joan (Paul Foley), Ciara, Michael and the late Tracey, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth and dear brother of Seamus, Peggy, Antoinette McKeown, Annie McKenna and the late Mary and Josephine. Funeral from his home, 201 Shore Road on Monday, January12  at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Church of St. Trea, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren Lisa, Tiérnan, Ríona, Olivia, Lucy, Sam, Clara, Charlie, Alfie, Mary Beth, Caleb and Finn, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Michael will commence at 11.00am on Saturday, January 10 2026.

Kathleen O’Neill (née O’Neill), 196 Altinure Road Park, Claudy

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Kathleen O’Neill (née O’Neill), peacefully at home on January 9 2026. May she rest in peace. Late of 196 Altinure Road Park, Claudy, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Michael RIP. Loving mother of Seamus, Mary-Claire, Donna, Colette, Pauline and Michelle. Devoted grandmother of Rhianna, Cahir, Ava, Indiya, Rielly, Daniel, Jack, Grace and the late baby Thomas. Daughter of the late Maryann and Michael RIP and dear sister of Annie and the late Michael, Lily and Mary RIP. Reposing at her late home. You are welcome to call at the family home on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 from 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral on Monday, January 12 leaving her late home at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Altinure. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of knock pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors 07747046084 / 07840052022.

David Simpson, 35 Derryork Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of David Simpson, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on January 9 2026. Late of 35 Derryork Road, Dungiven. Much loved husband of Athline, loving Father of the late Gareth, devoted grandfather of Craig. Dear brother of Jack. Friends and family will be welcome to call at the family home once funeral arrangements have been confirmed. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Bovevagh Parish Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. David will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

John Skelly, 1 Old Coach Rd, Portstewart (Formerly of Garvagh)

The death has taken place of John Skelly, Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Ratheane Nursing home (Portstewart and formerly Garvagh). Devoted husband of Margaret. Much loved father of Teresa, Dermot, Eamon, Johnny and Mairead. Grandfather of Joan, Charlie, Eimear, Orla and Sophie. Son of the late Thomas and Bridget Skelly. Brother of David, Christine Conway and Tom. Funeral from his home, 1 Old Coach Rd, Portstewart, BT55 7BX on Monday, January 12 at 10.50am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart. Interment afterwards in Portstewart Cemetery. 
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sister, daughters-in-law Lindsey, Louise and Rachel, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. John’s wake will commence on Saturday, January 10 at 11.00am. Visitors welcome to the family home. Enquires to J A Gormley Funeral Directors, 24 Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine Tel: 028 70531 181.

Annie (Ruby) Stewart (formerly McIlgorm, née Keys), Portrush

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Annie (Ruby) Stewart (formerly McIlgorm, née Keys), January 8 2026, died peacefully at Brookhill House, Coleraine, formerly of Portrush. Dearly beloved wife of the late Hal and Donald McIlgorm, much loved mother of Valerie, Alistair and Ian, dearly loved mother-in-law to Irwin, Rosemary and Karen, dear grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister of Vivian, Wilfred and Ann Keys and Dorothy White. Funeral service in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 17 2026 at 12.00pm, followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.