Derry Death Notices - Monday, March 23, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• James Brolly, 47 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

• Tony Deighan, 333 Fountainville, Garvagh

• Amy Doherty, Derry

• Brian Hartin, Millbrook Park, Portstewart

• Harold William (Harry) Kilgore, 16 Mourne Drive, Irish Street, Derry

• Elizabeth (Betty) McCallion (née McCartney), Derry

• Jane Isobel Smyth (née Brown), Freehall Park, Castlerock

James Brolly, 47 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine

The death has taken place of James Brolly, March 20 2026 passed away at the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 47 Ratheane Avenue, Coleraine, beloved son of the late David and Mary dear brother of the Charles, Margaret, Joseph, and the late Tommy and Gerard, brother-in-law to Eilish, Mary, Charles and Jennifer and a much loved cousin, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral leaving Murdock’s Funeral Home 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Tuesday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Malachy’s Church at 10.00am followed by interment in St John’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu to Marie Curie or Macmillan Cancer c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Lovingly remembered by his family and entire family circle. ”May he rest in peace”

Tony Deighan, 333 Fountainville, Garvagh

Funeral arrangements for the late Tony Deighan, Died March 21 2026. (Garvagh). N.B. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home on today (Monday) from 12noon to 8.00pm. Peacefully at Causeway Hospital, beloved husband of Bernie (née Deery); loving father of Greg and Neil; father-in-law of Susan and Laura and a much adored Granda. Son of the late Neil and Ethna and dear brother of Margaret Mullan, Agnes Judge and the late Jimmy. Funeral from his late residence, 333 Fountainville, on Tuesday at 10:30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish website http://www.errigalparish.com/media.html). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire Deighan and Deery family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macmillan can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

Amy Doherty, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Doherty, Tragically March 21 2026, Beloved mother of Rhea and Ronan. Loving daughter of Patrick and Sharon. Dear sister of Shane and Ryan. Granddaughter of John and Patricia Doherty, and Margaret and the late Patsy Mooney. R.I.P. A much loved niece and cousin. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral arrangements later from family home: 61 Norburgh, Foyle Springs Derry BT48 0RG. Family home private until wake and funeral arrangements have been confirmed please. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Foyle women’s Aid, 24 Pump St, Derry BT48 6JG. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.

Brian Hartin, Millbrook Park, Portstewart

The death has taken place of the late Brian Hartin, March 21 2026, peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home, Antrim. Brian, late of Millbrook Park, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine and dear brother of Aidan and the late John; a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in Agherton Parish Church, Portstewart, on Friday, March 27 2026 at 12.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia NI, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Harold William (Harry) Kilgore, 16 Mourne Drive, Irish Street, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Harold William (Harry) Kilgore, March 22 2026, at Home after an illness bravely borne. Dearly beloved husband of Wilma. Devoted father to Scott and the late Leanne. Dear father-in-law of Rachel. Loving grandfather to Freya. A celebration of Harry’s life will take place in his late home, 16 Mourne Drive, Irish Street on Wednesday, March 25 at 1.00pm followed by committal in Ballyoan Cemetery. Visitors welcome to Harry’s home from Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 between 12noon and 9.p0pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT785EJ.
All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.

Elizabeth (Betty) McCallion (née McCartney), Derry

The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Betty) McCallion (née McCartney), March 21 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of Glencaw Park, beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Michelle, Gary, Julie and Cathy, mother-in-law of John and Stephen, devoted grandmother of Naomi, Emilee, Teagan, Fionn, Sarah-Beth, Aoife, Aibhlinn, Cora and Clodagh, great-grandmother of Eimear and Myles and dear sister of Noel, Martin, John, Peter and the late Tony, Mickey and Seamus. Betty will be reposing in her daughter’s home, Sappagh, Drumhaggart, Muff, F93 HP66. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.15am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Jane Isobel Smyth (née Brown), Freehall Park, Castlerock

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Jane Isobel Smyth (née Brown), Passed away peacefully on March 20 2026 in Weavers Nursing Home, Cookstown, late of Freehall Park, Castlerock. Wife of the late Alexander, loving mother of Ally, Willard and Janette, Grandmother of Dionne, Warren, Sonya, Alan, Ian, Amanda, Emma, Kirsty and the late Garth, also a great grandmother and Sister. Funeral arrangements later. All welcome to call at her Son Ally's home, 964 Freehall Park, Castlerock. Donations if wished to Christ Church Castlerock. "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Has ended"