Derry Death Notices - Saturday, January 24, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Danny Campbell, 84 Shanreagh Park, Limavady

• Martin Dixon, Ardmore Road, Derry

• Thomas Finlay, Derry

• Brian McErlean, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Formerly Carnaman, Lavey)

• Mary McIntyre, Derry

• Sarah Veronica (Vera) McKenna (née Duffy), 3 Nutgrove Road, Desertmartin

• William Thomas Mehaffey, Derry

• Ann Mullan (née McElhinney), 17 Windyhill Road, Limavady

• Florence Josephine (Joy) Outram (née Henry), Articlave

Danny Campbell, 84 Shanreagh Park, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Danny Campbell, January 22 2026 peacefully at home, beloved husband of Bernadette, loving father of Nichola, Maureen, Michelle and Shane, father-in-law of Gunnar and Kevin and devoted granda of Callum and Robyn. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Danny will be reposing in his home, 84 Shanreagh Park, Limavady, on Saturday from 2.00pm - 9.00pm.  Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.00am for 10.30am Funeral Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Martin Dixon, Ardmore Road, Derry

Funeral arranagements for the late Martin Dixon, January 22 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of Sharon, Ardmore Road, loving father of Amber, Stephen, Matthew and Shane, cherished son of Anne and the late Connie, son-in-law of Maureen and Tony Molloy and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Saturday from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. Martin will then be removed to repose overnight in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Funeral Mass will be celebrated there on Sunday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Thomas Finlay, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Thomas Finlay, January 22 2026, peacefully at home, beloved husband of Catherine, Station Road, Eglinton, loving father of Julie, Caroline and also to Bradley, father-in-law of Neill and Neil, devoted grandfather of Faye and Clara, dear brother of Barbara, brother-in-law of Billy and a much loved uncle. House strictly private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Saturday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Funeral service will take place there on Monday at 2.30pm. A private cremation will take place at a later time. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. The Lord is my shepherd.

Brian McErlean, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Formerly Carnaman, Lavey)

The death has taken place of Brian McErlean, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Formerly Carnaman, Lavey), December 25 2025, Beloved husband of Val. Loving father Bryan Jr, Michelle, Zoe, Lester, Aliysa, Kurt and Jack. Grandfather of Cora, Finlay, Ralph, Joel and Fredrick. Son of the late John Joe and Mary McErlean, Carnaman. Brother of Sean, Brendan, Terence and the late Vera McGuckin. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey on Saturday, January 24 2026 at 11am. Interment of Brian’s ashes afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing, wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Mary McIntyre, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mary McIntyre, January 23 2026, peacefully at Oakleaves Care Home beloved wife of Patsy loving mother of Pat, Damien, Paul and Ann. Dear mother-in-law of John, Donna and the Late Mary. Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Mary will be reposing at her daughter Ann's home, 57 Ederowen Park. Funeral from there on Sunday at 8.30am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 9.00am interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: http://steelstownparish.com/media.html. Deeply regretted and will be missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Sarah Veronica (Vera) McKenna (née Duffy), 3 Nutgrove Road, Desertmartin

The death has occurred of the late Sarah Veronica (Vera) McKenna (née Duffy), January 22 2026, Peacefully at home (Coolsara, Desertmartin) surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of late Joseph. Devoted mother of Mary, Peter, Pat, Anne (O’Hagan), Una, Dermot, Deirdre (Harris), Grainne (Holmes), Niall and Stephen. A much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Duffy, Goales. Sister of Dympna (Koferl), Colm, Paddy and the late Jim, Arthur, Kevin, Anthony and Leo. Funeral from her home, 3 Nutgrove Road, Desertmartin BT45 5NF on Monday, January 26 2026 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House Private. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

William Thomas Mehaffey, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late William Thomas Mehaffey, January 23 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his family) loving son of the late Carol and the Robert Mehaffey, dearest brother of Chandelle. Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday, January 26 at 11.00am followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery (Orange Funeral, Regalia to be worn). Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Chest, Heart & Stoke Ass. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (Address as above) email address would be appreciated for receipts. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “Too good in life to be forgotten in death”

Ann Mullan (née McElhinney), 17 Windyhill Road, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Ann Mullan (née McElhinney), January 23 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Michael Gerard, loving mother of Paul, Gary, Brian, Sean, Stephen and the late Kevin, mother-in-law of Tatiana and Karina, devoted grandmother of Zoe, Lucas and Phillip, and dear sister of Tony, Martin, Brendan, Philomena, John, Cathal, Raymond and the late Majella. Ann’s remains will be removed from W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Saturday at 3.00pm and will then repose in her home, 17 Windyhill Road, Limavady. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Florence Josephine (Joy) Outram (née Henry), Articlave

The death has occurred of the late Florence Josephine (Joy) Outram (née Henry), January 22 2026, (aged 102 years), peacefully at County Care Home, Enniskillen and formerly of Articlave, Co. Derry. Devoted wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother of Arthur (Mary) and the late Victor (Kathleen), cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Sharon, Jake, Guy and Jocelyn and a great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Also, dear sister of the late Tommy, Johnny, Mamie and Victor. Funeral service in St. Paul’s Parish Church, Articlave on Monday, January 26 2026 at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for St. Paul’s Parish Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Joy will be remembered with respect by her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.