Derry Death Notices - Saturday, February 21, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Maureen Ann Faulkner (née Smyth), 19 Burnside Park, Coleraine

• Beatrice (Beattie) Olphert, 24 Maydown Road, Coolkeeragh

• Jack O'Kane, Solihull, Brimingham (Formerly of Drumagarner, Kilrea)

• Kathleen O'Neill, Maghera

• Henrietta (Etta) Williamson (née Irvine), 34 Parkview, Castledawson

Maureen Ann Faulkner (née Smyth), 19 Burnside Park, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Maureen Ann Faulkner (née Smyth), February 19 2026,  Suddenly at her home, 19 Burnside Park, Coleraine (formerly of 37 Carrickatane Road, Donemana), loving wife of the late James, much loved mum of Jacqueline, Diane, Jonathan, Elaine, Gillian, Gareth, Catherine, Graeme and the late Ian, adored granny of Adam, Nikita, Nicole, Dylan, Matthew, Hannah, Jenson, Brooke, Zoe, Lee, Travis, Dean, Emily, Jamie Leanne and Eva, great-granny of Ellie, Leia, AJ, Niamh, Lily, Tyler, Bobby, Harvey, Ivy, Freddy, Elise, Jamie and Leanne. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Monday, February 23 at 11.30am, followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to N.I Chest, Heart and Stroke) N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB. House private (family are welcome to call at the family home). Everyone is welcome the funeral service on Monday. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.”

Beatrice (Beattie) Olphert, 24 Maydown Road, Coolkeeragh

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Beatrice (Beattie) Olphert, February 20 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John R.I.P. Loving mother of Linda (Ken), Andrew (Rose), and Jim (Michelle). A much loved granny B to Catherine, Thomas, Dervla, Leah, and Dale. Dear daughter of the late James and Mary-Ann Duddy R.I.P. Sister of the late Patrick, Nora, Jim and Francis. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Private family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from her home: 24 Maydown Road, Coolkeeragh on Sunday, February 22 at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church Strathfoyle at 11.15am followed by interment in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 50) Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Jack O'Kane, Solihull, Brimingham (Formerly of Drumagarner, Kilrea)

Funeral arrangements for the late Jack O'Kane, (Solihull, Brimingham and formerly of Drumagarner, Kilrea), Peacefully, beloved husband of Teresa and much-loved father of Jacquline and dearly loved grandfather of Oran. Brother of Matty McAllister, Kathleen Tosh, Vincent, Brian and Ambrose and the late Marian and Margaret Ward. Jack’s remains will arrive at Olton Friary on Sunday, February 22 for 7.15pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 23 2026 at Oltan Friary, St Bernard’s Rd, Solihull, B92 7BL at 10.15am. Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcn.live/camera/olton-friary. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by the entire O’Kane and Larkin Families.

Kathleen O'Neill, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late Kathleen O'Neill, February 19 2026, beloved mummy of Melanie Doherty (David) and Kevin O’Neill (Caílin) and the late Nicola Bradley (Paddy). Granny of Patrick, Katie, Dominic, Chloe, Aidan, Brendan, Ryan, Erin, Dara, Cara and Charlie. Great granny of Eabha and Cadhla, daughter of the late Vera Hessin and dear sister of Rosemary Arnold, Ann Neeson and the late Jimmy. Funeral from her son in law Paddy Bradley's residence, 24 Kilrea Road, Swatragh on Monday, February 23 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am Kathleen's wake will commence at 3.00pm on Saturday, February 21 at Paddy Bradley's home, 24 Kilrea Road, Swatragh.

Henrietta (Etta) Williamson (née Irvine), 34 Parkview, Castledawson

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Henrietta (Etta) Williamson (née Irvine), February 19 2026, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital (surrounded by her family), dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, 34 Parkview, Castledawson, much loved and devoted mother of Lynne, Stephanie and the late Stephen (Infant), dear mother-in-law of Bryan and the late Jonathan, adored granny of Ellie and dearest sister of the late Laurence, Gordon, Sidney, Len, Samuel, Andrew John (infant). Family and Friends welcome at her home on Saturday (February 21) between 1:00pm and 9:00pm. Funeral from her home on Sunday (February 22) at 2:15pm for service in Castledawson Presbyterian Church at 2:45pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Castledawson Presbyterian Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”