Derry Death Notices - Saturday, March 7, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• William (Willie) Bradley, 86 Elaghmore Park, Derry

• William Alexander (Sandy) Buick, Ballinderry

• Irene Maud (Renee) Clarke (née Malone), Coleraine

• Sheila Craig (née Donnelly), Coleraine

• Ann Griffith (née Linton), Derry

• Marie Kelly (née Dalzell), 174 Elaghmore Park, Derry

• James Colum (Seamus) Murphy, 84 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy

• Donald McKenna, 39 Glenelly Villas, Draperstown

• Desmond Joseph Paul, 4 Draperstown Road, Tobermore

• Florence Tayloe (née Boyle), Gorteen Crescent, Limavady

William (Willie) Bradley, 86 Elaghmore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late William (Willie) Bradley, March 6 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband Jackie, loving father of Gavin, Orla, Tara and Patricia, father-in-law of Claire, Joe, John and Gavin, devoted grandfather of Shannon, Oran, Kiernan, Oisin, Mia, Clara and Leon, great-grandfather of Logan and dear brother of Pauline, Matt , Kathleen and the late Patsy, Claire, Bridie and Jim. His remains will be reposing in his home, 86 Elaghmore Park, from 12 noon on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

William Alexander (Sandy) Buick, Ballinderry

The death has taken place of the late William Alexander (Sandy) Buick, died peacefully after a short illness, on the March 5 2026, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, late of Belmont Care Home, Belfast. He will be missed by all his Family, especially His Wife Betty. Dearly loved Father of Gary, Lynne and David and their Partners Lorraine, Mark and Kathy, loving Grandfather of Conor and Jonathan, much loved Brother of George, Irene and the late Tom and Brother-in-Law of Dave, Pat and the late Mary. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Sunday evening, March 8 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Sandy’s Life will take place in St. John’s Parish Church, Ballinderry on Monday, March 9 at 1:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to The RUC Benevolent Fund and St. John’s Parish Church, Ballinderry can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”. Isaiah 41:10

Irene Maud (Renee) Clarke (née Malone), Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Irene Maud (Renee) Clarke (née Malone), March 6 2026, peacefully at her niece Irene’s home, 45 Killeague Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late George, dear sister-in-law of Meta and much loved aunt and great-aunt. Family and friends are welcome to call at Killeague Road to pay their respects. Funeral service at 45 Killeague Road, Macosquin on Sunday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Killaig Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Killaig Presbyterian Church and / or 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 all her family and friends. – The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Sheila Craig (née Donnelly), Coleraine

The death has taken place of Sheila Craig (née Donnelly), March 4 2026, (peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family), late of Brookhill House, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Gerry, much loved mother of Geraldine, Charles, Sheila, Amelia, Bernadette, Estelle and the late Peter and a much loved and devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery, Antrim. Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Monday from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for N.I.C.H.S. c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul.

Ann Griffith (née Linton), Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ann Griffith (née Linton), March 5 2026, peacefully in The Foyle Hospice. Loving wife of John, devoted mum of Joanne, Emma and Lauren. Mother-in-law of Dave and Jonny. Adored granny to Lee, Callum, Josh, Noah, Darcey and Poppy. Dearest sister of Beth, Joan, Helen, Evelyn, Adrienne and the late Billy and Ian. Funeral service in Ebrington Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm on Sunday, March 8 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors Tel: 028 71311321. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

Marie Kelly (née Dalzell), 174 Elaghmore Park, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Kelly (née Dalzell), peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on March 5 2026. Late of 174 Elaghmore Park and formerly of 19 Iniscarn Crescent. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Barney. Devoted mother of Bernard (Bee). Dearest mother-in-law of Paula. Loving granny of Caoimhe and Aodhan. Precious daughter of the late Jim and Eileen. A much loved sister of Jim, Thomas, Esther, John, Hugh, Patricia, Siobhan and the late Norman and Margaret. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Marie’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 174 Elaghmore Park. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, March 8 at 12:30pm for 1:15pm Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Marie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Sr. Clare Crockett Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

James Colum (Seamus) Murphy, 84 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy

The death has taken place of James Colum (Seamus) Murphy (Bellaghy), March 5 2026, beloved husband of Rose Marie and much loved father of Oliver, Claire McKenna (Philip), Breige Young (Joe), John (Edel), Aideen, Colum (Linda), son of the late John and Bridget and dear brother of Richard, Marie Kearney, Gerard and the late Betty Shaw, Isobel McCloskey, Peter, Sean and Olive Dougan. Funeral from his home, 84 Ballyscullion Road on Sunday, March 8 at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Seamus will commence on Saturday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Strictly family time on morning of the funeral.

Donald McKenna, 39 Glenelly Villas, Draperstown

The death has taken place of the late Donald McKenna (Draperstown), March 5 2026, late of 39 Glenelly Villas, son of the late Nellie and Donald and dear brother of Pat, Rita Donnelly, Francis, Regina Farrelly and the late Anna Mc Williams, Mary Shaw, Philomena McKenna, Margaret Trainor, Jim, Bernadette McKean, Nuala Mc Kenna, Vera Rahme and John. Funeral from his sisters home Regina Farrelly, 42 Glenelly Villas on Sunday, March 8 at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Columba Straw, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Donald will commence from 11.00am to 9.00pm on Saturday at his sister Regina's home 42 Glenelly Villas.

Desmond Joseph Paul, 4 Draperstown Road, Tobermore

The death has occurred of the late Desmond Joseph Paul, March 5 2026, (peacefully) at his home, 4 Draperstown Road, Tobermore, dearly loved Husband of Sylvia, loving Father of Desmond and David, a dear Father-in-Law of Janice and Maureen and proud Grandfather of Andrew, Philip, Cherith, Muireann and Finn. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday evening, March 7 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Funeral service will take place in his home on Sunday, March 8 commencing at 4:00pm, followed by A Service of Committal in Tobermore Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” 2 Timothy 4:7- 8

Florence Tayloe (née Boyle), Gorteen Crescent, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Florence Tayloe (née Boyle), March 6 2026, beloved wife of Paul, Gorteen Crescent, Limavady, loving mother of Andrew, Tracy and the late Mark, mother-in-law of Richard, devoted grandmother of Laura, Rachel, Conor and Oran, great-grandmother of Théa and Cillían and dear sister of Isobel, Danny, Michael, Sr. Anna, Mary, Paddy, Alex, Faustina and Lawrence. Her remains will be reposing in her daughter's home, 7 Crossnadonnell Road, Limavady. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10o'clock for 10.30am funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.