Derry Death Notices - Sunday, January 25, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Francis Kathleen Doherty (née Wade), 22 Culmore Point, Culmore

• Monica Doherty (née King), 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle, Derry

• Lawrence Donaghy, 29 McCurry Walk, Limavady

• Robert Graham, Limavady

• Michelle Kennedy (née Devine), 107 Hatmore Park, Derry

• Gertrude Kolocotrones (née Brolly), Tom’s River, NJ (Formerly of Dungiven)

• Mary McIntre, Derry

Francis Kathleen Doherty (née Wade), 22 Culmore Point, Culmore

The death has taken place of the late Francis Kathleen Doherty (née Wade), January 23 2026, Peacefully at her home, 22 Culmore Point, Culmore (surrounded by her loving family), much loved wife of Eric, devoted mother of Jacqueline and Wesley, adored granny of Isaac and Rowan, loving sister of Margaret, Audrey, Hazel, David and the late Billy, Joan, Maurice and Bobby. Funeral leaving her late home on Monday, January 26 at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St Peters Church (Culmore Road) at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) Marie Curie Cancer Support c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle. “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die.”

Monica Doherty (née King), 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Monica Doherty (née King), January 24 2026, peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late Noel, 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle, loving mother of Eileen, George, Catherine, Francis, Pauline, Dolores, Tony, Eamon and the late Adrian and Vincent and a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home on Sunday and Monday from 12noon – 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 11.30am for 12o’clock. Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Faughanvale. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Lawrence Donaghy, 29 McCurry Walk, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Lawrence Donaghy, January 23 2026, Suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved husband of Pauline. Loving father of Madonna (Mark), Caroline (Liam), Laraine (Richard) and the late Ann Marie. Devoted grandfather of Cathal, Ryan (Chloe), Rachel, Aidan and Adam. And a much loved brother. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone welcome at his home: 29 McCurry Walk, Limavady on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 from 12noon to 8.00pm. Funeral from his home, 29 McCurry Walk, on Tuesday, January 27 at 9.50am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Limavady at 10.30am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin (ward 44) Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Robert Graham, Limavady

Funeral arrangements for the late Robert Graham, Passed away peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home on January 23 2026. Much loved son of the late Robert and Bernie, dear brother of Anne, Ian, Catherine, John, Andrew and the late Colleen, Jeanette and Stephen. All welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Monday at 12noon followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired and cheques payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Robert will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Michelle Kennedy (née Devine), 107 Hatmore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Michelle Kennedy (née Devine), January 24 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of Oisin, loving daughter of Isabel and Barry, cherished owner of her dog Frank, dear sister of Kevin, David, Paul and Ciaran, daughter-in-law of Shirley and Martin Kennedy, treasured sister-in-law of Lyndsey, Zena, Aisling Karen, Aoibhinn, Lee, Janine and Jason and adored by all her nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Michelle will be reposing in her home, 107 Hatmore Park, from 5.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Gertrude Kolocotrones (née Brolly), Tom’s River, NJ (Formerly of Dungiven)

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of Gertrude Kolocotrones (née Brolly), Suddenly but peacefully, on Christmas Day, at her home in Tom’s River, NJ. Gertrude, beloved wife of the late Jim; devoted mother of Catherine (Klaus), Peter (Claire), and Jennifer; adored grandmother of Hannah (Sherif), Fini, Claudia, Julia, Caroline, Colette, Charlotte, and Ruby; and dearly loved sister of Mary K, Eunan and the late Sue, Francie and Bernie. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, cousins and large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. A Memorial Mass will take place on Sunday, January 25 2026 at 11.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Refreshments afterwards in the Emmaus Hall - every welcome. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam”

Mary McIntre, Derry

The death has taken place 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. Family flowers only please if wished donations in lieu of flowers to Oakleaves Care Home. 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.