Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Eve Harkin Campbell, 94 Strabane Old Road, Derry

• Daniel (Danny) Cavanagh, 146 Strabane Old Road, Derry (Formerly of Creggan)

• Danny Coyle, Derry

• Eileen Donnelly (née Quinn), 16 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt

• William Joseph (Willie) Dorrity, 87 Fivemilestraight, Maghera

• Elizabeth (Betty) Guthrie (née Goligher), 23 Primity Park, Newbuildings

• Margaret (Maggie) Logue, St Anne's Gardens, Greysteel

• Harriet McCallion, Limavady

• James "Jim" McGilligan, 3 Glenroe Park, Dungiven

• Stephen O'Neill, 3 Clarkes Cresent, Gulladuff

• John Joseph Quinn, Dungiven

• Liam Weir, 9 Raftery Close, Ballymagroarty, Derry

• Hannah Mary Walsh (née Watson), 109 Innishrush Road, Portglenone

Eve Harkin Campbell, 94 Strabane Old Road, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Eve Harkin Campbell, February 32026, aged 2 years, much loved daughter of Aodhán and Rebecca, loving sister of Lucy, cherished granddaughter of Jim and Angela Campbell and David and the late Brenda Harkin and a beloved niece.  Eve will be sorely missed by all her extended family. Eve will be reposing in her home, 94 Strabane Old Road.  Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for Mass of the Angels at 12o'clock  in St Columb's Church, Waterside. Interment afterwards in St Mary's cemetery, Ardmore. Angel of God my guardian dear. 

Daniel (Danny) Cavanagh, 146 Strabane Old Road, Derry (Formerly of Creggan)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel (Danny) Cavanagh, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on February 2 2026. Late of 146 Strabane Old Rd and formerly of 72 Rinmore Drive, Creggan. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Devoted father of Michael, Danielle and Gareth. Loving granda of Caolan, Jayden, Lana, Adam and Nathan. Precious son of the late Jimmy and Maisie. A much loved brother of Brian, John, Christopher, Rose, Frances, Tina and the late Patsy, Ann, Peter, Billy, Vincent, Terry and Valerie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Danny’s remains will be reposing at his late family home, 72 Rinmore Drive, Creggan. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, February 5 at 10:20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Danny’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Danny Coyle, Derry

Funeral arrangements for the late Danny Coyle, February 1 2026, suddenly but peacefully at his home, beloved son of the late John and Margaret, loving brother of Eileen, Sr. Maureen (deceased), Eamon (deceased), Sean, Kieran (deceased), Mairgead, Liam, Antoinette and Malachy, dear brother-In-Law to Gerry McShane, Jean Smith-Coyle and the late Annette Coyle and a dear and loving uncle to all his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Danny will be reposing at his sister’s Antoinette’s home, 14 Colby Avenue, Culmore Road. House private from 10:00pm to 10:00am. Funeral leaving 14 Colby Avenue on Thursday, February 5 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Eileen Donnelly (née Quinn), 16 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt

The death has occurred of the late Eileen Donnelly (née Quinn) (Magherafelt), February 1 2026, beloved wife of the late Johnny and loving mother of Kieran (Mary), Paula, Nuala ( Damien Martin) and Sean (Denise), daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Quinn and dear sister of Nancy Hughes, Olive McGuckin, Henry, Fr John (Salesian), Sally O'Connor, Brother Eugene (Pat) (De La Salle), Malachy and the late Maura, Edmund and Brother Ignatius (Jim), (De La Salle). Funeral from her home, 16 Castledawson Road, on Thursday, February 5 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam @ Our Lady of the Assumption , interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing, sons, daughters, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren Sienna, Charlie, Zara and Meabh, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.

William Joseph (Willie) Dorrity, 87 Fivemilestraight, Maghera

The death has taken place of William Joseph (Willie) Dorrity, February 2 2026, Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Bridget (née Kelly) “Andy”. Much loved father of Paul, Donna, Moira and the late Séan and Liam. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Mary, Conor, Hannah, Nathan, Owen, Pearse, Shea, Katie-Rose, Fergal and Maggie. Great-grandfather of Grace. Much loved son of the late John and Hannah Dorrity. Brother of Maurice and the late Rosemary Shivers, Kathleen Shaw, Sean, Bridie Donnelly, Sadie, Margaret McCrystal, and Kevin. Father-in-law of Fitzy, Francis and the late Susan. Funeral from his home, 87 Fivemilestraight BT46 5LQ on Thursday, February 5 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Family time requested from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. No parking at the family home. Please park at Lisnamuck Crossroads where there will be a shuttle bus service available. All enquiries to JA Gormley Funeral Directors, Maghera & Coleraine. Tel: 07733327532.

Elizabeth (Betty) Guthrie (née Goligher), 23 Primity Park, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Betty) Guthrie (née Goligher), February 2 2026, Peacefully at Edgewater Nursing Home, Newbuildings (surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year, formerly of 23 Primity Park, Newbuildings), dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel, much loved mother of Sharon, Herbie and the late Samuel and John, an adored granny and great-granny. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Thursday, February 5 at 10.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Edgewater Care Home Patient Comfort Fund c/o Edgewater Care Home, 70 Victoria Rd, Derry, BT47 2RL. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11.00am until 2.00pm and evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “God bless until we meet again.”

Margaret (Maggie) Logue, St Anne's Gardens, Greysteel

The death has occurred of the late Margaret (Maggie) Logue, February 2 2026, formerly of St Anne's Gardens, Greysteel, beloved daughter of the late Cochrane and Susan, loving sister of Charlie and the late Ellen, John, James, Philomena and Agnes and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her brother's home, 52 Dunboyne Park, Eglinton on Wednesday from 5.00pm - 8.00pm.  Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Harriet McCallion, Limavady

The death has taken place of Harriet McCallion, Passed away peacefully on February 3 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of the late Jackie, devoted mother of Anne (James), Dear sister of Blanche and the late Beryl, also a dear Aunt. All welcome to call pay their respects at Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral will leave Browns Funeral Home on Thursday at 1.15pm for service in Christ Church Limavady at 2.00pm, followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Christ Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Harriet will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

James "Jim" McGilligan, 3 Glenroe Park, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James “Jim” McGilligan peacefully at home on February 3 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of 3 Glenroe Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Maureen and loving father of Seamus, Lorraine, David, Deirdre, Ashleen, Shane, Rita and the late baby Michael. A devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Dear brother of the late Anna, Jean, Dermot, Harry, Paddy, May and Gerry R.I.P. Wake at his late home commencing at 11.00am today (Wednesday, February 4 2026). Funeral on Friday, February 6 2026 leaving his late home at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please and donations if wished in lieu to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Stephen O'Neill, 3 Clarkes Cresent, Gulladuff

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Stephen O’Neill (Lavey), peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 3 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of 3 Clarkes Cresent, Gulladuff, Co. Derry. Beloved husband of Kerrie and adored daddy of Tiarnan and Cillian. Cherished son of Seamus and Mary, much loved brother of Marcella Devlin (John Paul), Ronan (Gemma) and Sean (Susan). A loving son in law of Martina and the late Kevin Conway and brother-in-law of Sarah Martin, Eimhear Donnelly and Niamh Corr. Family home strictly private please. Requiem Mass for Stephen will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey at 12.00noon on Thursday, February 5 2026. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Mac Millan Unit Antrim or Brainwaves NI. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, father, mother, sister, brothers, in laws and extended family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on him.

John Joseph Quinn, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of John Joseph Quinn peacefully at Foyle Hospice on February 3 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of Cornfield Care Centre and historically from The Grange, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Peggy (née Friel) and loving father of Mark (Claire), Sharon (Vincent)Doherty, Billy (Rosaleen), Carl (Patricia), Adrian (Nyree), Joanne (Stefan) Gibson, Claire (Ciaran) and Cathy (Paul). A devoted and witty grandfather of Olivia and Rocco, Aine, Niamh, Shauna and Aoife, Charlie and Ann, Hannah, Sean and Maria, Sullivan and Grace, Annabel, Ivor and Shannon, Eva, Ben, Cate and Anna, Noah and Maisie, also a loving great grandfather. Dear brother of William (Bridget) Quinn. Deeply regretted by the Quinn and Friel family circles. John will be waked at Sharon and Vincent’s home, 856 Glenshane Road, Dungiven. You are welcome to call on Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5 from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral on Friday, February 6 2026, leaving Sharon and Vincent’s home at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Family flowers only please and donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice or Air Ambulance N.I. c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus Pray for Him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Liam Weir, 9 Raftery Close, Ballymagroarty, Derry

The death has taken place of Liam Weir, January 20 2026, unexpectedly at home, beloved partner of Sharon, loving father of Callum, Kellie and Adam, devoted grandfather of Sophia, devoted son of Jean and Paddy, and a cherished brother of Eileen, Patrick (Donna) and Sara (Bob). Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Liam will be reposing at his family home, 9 Raftery Close, Ballymagroarty, on Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5. Funeral leaving there on Friday, February 6 at 10:50am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 11:30am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to The Rainbow Rehoming Centre, Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, Derry, BT47 3AF. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

Hannah Mary Walsh (née Watson), 109 Innishrush Road, Portglenone

The death has occurred of the late Hannah Mary Walsh (née Watson), February 3 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family), 109 Innishrush Road, Portglenone, beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mother of Kathleen (Quinn), Hannah (Healy), Harry Joe, David, James, Margaret (Kearney), Betty (O’Donnell), Pauline (McCann) and Sean and loving sister of Bessie (O'Neill) and the late Seamus, Joe, Margaret (McKillop), Katie, Sean and Pat Hugh. Hannah Mary’s wake will officially begin in her late residence on Wednesday, February 4 at 1.00pm. Her remains will leave from there on Friday, February 6 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. Family time requested each day between 10.00pm and 11.00am. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com