Derry Death Notices - Thursday, March 19, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Jacqueline Croft (née Linday), 8 Exorna Park, Articlave, Coleraine

• Pauline Leeman, Princess Gardens, Coleraine

• Rory McAteer, 127 Kylemore Park, Derry

• Darren James O'Neill, 25 Parkmore Close, Magherafelt

• Raymond Andrew Thompson, Gleneagles, Culmore Road, Derry

Jacqueline Croft (née Linday), 8 Exorna Park, Articlave, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Jacqueline Croft (née Linday), March 16 2026 (peacefully) at hospital, Jacqueline, 8 Exorna Park, Articlave, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved mother of Ian, Susan, Fiona and Kelly-Ann, mother-in-law of Darren and Darren, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister of John, Noel and the late Jane and David, much loved sister-in-law of Marion, Vera and Roy, loving aunt of Laverne and all her other nieces and nephews. Funeral from her home on Friday at 12.00noon to Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome anytime. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Pauline Leeman, Princess Gardens, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Pauline Leeman, March 17 2026, peacefully at Princess Gardens, Coleraine, much loved wife of the late Jim and dear mother of Jane, Timothy and Paul; dearly loved mother-in-law of Spence, Margie and Annette; devoted grandmother of Andrew, Matthew, Dan, Rebecca, Solomon and Lexi, and great-grandmother of Rowan. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving to be held in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Tuesday, March 24 at 2.00pm, preceded by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Tear Fund and / or Farm Africa, 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. - Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Rory McAteer, 127 Kylemore Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Rory McAteer, March 18 2026, peacefully at Edenballymore Lodge. Late of 127 Kylemore Park. Beloved husband of Claire, loving father of Cormac (Jo) and Paul (Chanya), a devoted grandfather of Niamh and Aoife, cherished son of the late Eddie and Rose, and dear brother of Nuala (Frank Crossan), Hughie (Joan), Fergus (Kathie), Shaun (Marie), Maura (Seamus Carlin),Eamon (Magdalen), Shelia (Vernon Kelly), Niall (Pat RIP,and Bernie), and Grainne (John McGill). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all his wider family, friends and neighbours. Rory will be reposing at 9 Dunvale Park on Thursday from 12noon to 9:00pm. Funeral leaving 9 Dunvale Park on Friday, March 20 at 10:50am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only 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.

Darren James O'Neill, 25 Parkmore Close, Magherafelt

The death has taken place of the late Darren James O'Neill, March 17 2026, (suddenly) at his home, 25 Parkmore Close, Magherafelt, much loved father of Lauryn and Megan, adored granda of Lyla-Faith and Evie-Mae, dearly loved son of Iris and David, loving brother of Michelle, dear brother in-law of Hugh and also a dearest uncle of John, Alex and Ethan. Wake and funeral arrangements later. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Raymond Andrew Thompson, Gleneagles, Culmore Road, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Raymond Andrew Thompson, March 18 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Joan, Gleneagles, Culmore Road, loving father of Leanne, Naomi, Brian, Raymond and Rachel, father-in-law of John, Ross, Noelene, Michael and Susan, devoted grandfather of Danny, Malin, Jackson, Frankie, Betty, Abigail and a much loved brother and uncle. House strictly private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's funeral home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Thursday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm.  Funeral service in Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2.--pm.  Interment afterwards in Muff Parish churchyard. Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. The Lord is my shepherd.