Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Eric Benson, Derry

• Stewart Gaston (Stewartie) Brownlow, 68 Shellbridge Park, Coleraine

• Alastair Lyons, Sunset Park, Portstewart

• Jean McKeever (née Henry), 54 Millgrove Park, Eglinton

• Stephen Morrison, 36 Lismoyle Road, Kilrea

• Margaret Helen Wilson B.E.M. (née Connor), 80 Union Street, Coleraine

Eric Benson, Derry

The death has taken place of Eric Benson, March 1 2026, peacefully at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg, loving father of Aisling, beloved son of the late Susan Benson, (née Meenan), cherished brother of Martin, Annette, Michael, Patricia and Julie. Will be sorely missed by his wider family circle and friends. Eric will be reposing in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street, on Tuesday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:30am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for a private cremation. At Peace.

Stewart Gaston (Stewartie) Brownlow, 68 Shellbridge Park, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Stewart Gaston (Stewartie) Brownlow, February 28 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 68 Shellbridge Park, Coleraine. Treasured husband of Margaret (deceased) and Jean (a man twice blessed) Much loved father of Beth (Stephen), Linda (and the late Ronnie), Greg (Marie). Dear Step-dad to Cheryl, Martin and Stuart and devoted granda of Emma, Joanna, Jenny, Sasha, Leigh, Nial, Kofi, Clara, Jack, Katie and Oscar and a dear great-granda, brother (of the Late Kenny), brother-in-law and friend. Service in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to his home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for N.I. Air Ambulance c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family, friends and entire family circle.

Alastair Lyons, Sunset Park, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Alastair Lyons, March 2 2026, peacefully at his home, Sunset Park, Portstewart. Alastair, dearly loved husband of Rhonda and much loved father of Nicola (deceased) and Chris. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Monday, March 9 2026 at 12noon. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie (NI), c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

Jean McKeever (née Henry), 54 Millgrove Park, Eglinton

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Jean McKeever (née Henry), Passed away peacefully on March 1 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of Joe, devoted mother of Gillian (Ian) and Colin (Lindsay). Grandmother of Jamie, Jodie, Tyler, Lewis and Emily. Dear sister, aunt and friend. Visitors welcome to call at her late home, 54 Millgrove Park, Eglinton. Everyone welcome to attend the Funeral service in her late home on Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 12midday followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Alzheimer’s Society C/O Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Industrial Estate, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Stephen Morrison, 36 Lismoyle Road, Kilrea

The death has taken place of the late Stephen Morrison, February 28 2026, (suddenly), 36 Lismoyle Road, Kilrea, dearly beloved husband of Lizzy, much loved father of Emma, dearest brother of Thomas, dear brother-in-law of Isabel, beloved uncle of Jonny, Adam (and his wife Mollie) Sarah (and her husband Callum) and great uncle of Ellie-Mae, Ethan, Olivia and Jude. Funeral service in Boveedy Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 1pm followed by interment in Kilrea Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Children's Heartbeat Trust c/o James McMullan & Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Margaret Helen Wilson B.E.M. (née Connor), 80 Union Street, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret Helen Wilson B.E.M. (née Connor), March 2 2026, (suddenly) at her home, 80 Union Street, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Woodie, a much loved sister of the late Alan, Rodger and Wilfie, dear sister-in-law of Thelma and the late Violet and Joan, also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Service in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2A Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Tuesday from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Ballywillan Girls Brigade c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.