Derry Death Notices - Thursday, January 29, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Kathleen Guthrie (née Doherty), Holywood (Formerly of Castlerock and Portstewart)

• Samuel James (Adrian) Hamilton, Derry

• Frances McPeake (née Kennedy), 19 Tullyheron Road, Maghera (Formerly Toomebridge)

• Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 97 Grangemore Park, Derry

• Sally O'Kane (née Cassidy), Inishowen View, Greysteel

• Grace Pickering (née Aitken), Davison Villas, Castledawson

• William Desmond (Dessie) Tosh, Coleraine

Kathleen Guthrie (née Doherty), Holywood (Formerly of Castlerock and Portstewart)

The death has occurred of the late Kathleen Guthrie (née Doherty), January 28 2026, peacefully at her home in Holywood. Kathleen, formerly of Castlerock and Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex and much loved mother of Lorraine, Catherine, Barbara, Andrew and Alexander; mother-in-law of Mervyn, Jill and Roger; adored granny and great-granny, and a much loved sister. Service of Thanksgiving in First Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 11.00am, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, 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.

Samuel James (Adrian) Hamilton, Derry

The death has taken place of Samuel James (Adrian) Hamilton, January 14 2026, (passed away unexpectedly while on a trip to Benidorm, Spain). Loving father of Isaac and Ellie, precious son of the late Eileen and Jim and dear brother of the late Keith, dearest uncle of Alison and Andrew. Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Friday, January 30 at 10.30am followed by burial in Banagher Presbyterian Burial Ground. Family flowers donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above). Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. Adrian’s loss is deeply felt within his family circle. “Gone but not forgotten”.

Frances McPeake (née Kennedy), 19 Tullyheron Road, Maghera (Formerly Toomebridge)

The death has taken place of Frances McPeake (née Kennedy) (Maghera formerly Toomebridge), January 28 2026, peacefully at home with her beloved family, beloved wife of Gerard and Loving mother of Tracey (Gavin) and Ciara (Diarmaid), Daughter of the late Hugh and Sarah Kennedy and dear sister of Kieran (Canada), Brian and the late Kathleen, Sadie and Robert. Funeral from her home, 19 Tullyheron Road, Maghera on Saturday, January 31 at 12.15am for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Pio pray for her. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren Diarmaid Og, Eoghan, Fiontan, Padraig, Saoirse, Clodagh-Rose and Wee Fianna, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time is from 11.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Frances will commence on Thursday, January29 at 11.00am. A shuttle bus will be provided from Glen Chapel. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 97 Grangemore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, January 28 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Tomas, Declan, Jonathan and Gemma, father-in-law of Janet and Joanne, devoted grandfather of Evan, Noah, Bethan, Lochlainn, Meghan and Kailen and dear brother of Maureen, Kathleen, Ann, John and the late Michael, Joe, Jim and Rosaleen. His remains will be reposing in his home, 97 Grangemore Park, BT48 0RZ on Thursday from 3.00pm – 9.00pm and on Friday from 12noon – 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Sally O'Kane (née Cassidy), Inishowen View, Greysteel

It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Sally O'Kane (née Cassidy), January 28 2026, Peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Centre Derry. Late of Inishowen View, Greysteel. Beloved wife of the late Donald. R.I.P. Daughter of the late William and Sadie. R.I.P. Dear sister of Vera, Teresa, Seamus, William, and the late Margaret and Chris. R.I.P. A much loved aunt and great-aunt. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House private please. Funeral from her sister Vera’s home; 57 Woodland Walk, Limavady on Friday, January 30 at 9.10am for Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church Faughanvale at 10am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest, Heart & Stroke, 21 Dublin Rd, Belfast BT2 7HB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Grace Pickering (née Aitken), Davison Villas, Castledawson

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of Grace Pickering (née Aitken), Called home January 28 2026, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, beloved wife of the late William, late of Davison Villas, Castledawson, much loved and devoted mother of Sharon and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Darryl and Denise, loving granny of Adam and Aaron, adored great-granny of Lachlan and dearest sister of Janice. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ” 1 Peter 1 v 19

William Desmond (Dessie) Tosh, Coleraine

The death has taken place of William Desmond (Dessie) Tosh, January 26 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, Dearly loved son of the late Bruce and Jemima, brother of the late James and Noel, sadly missed by sister-in-law Roberta, niece Alison and husband Gerry, and great-nephew Ryan and his partner Emma. Private Funeral at his own request. Interred in First Dunboe Presbyterian Churchyard.