Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Thomas Nicholl (Tommy) Cameron, 10 Dundooan Road, Coleraine

• Elizabeth Clarke (née Lee),  92 Knockwellan Park, Derry

• Robert John (Rob) O'Brien, 116 Barleyfields, Culmore

• Anne Simpson (née Scullion), 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan

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

Thomas Nicholl (Tommy) Cameron, 10 Dundooan Road, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Thomas Nicholl (Tommy) Cameron, March 22 2026, peacefully at home, 10 Dundooan Road, Coleraine. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Isobel, David and Nicola and a loving father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush on Wednesday at 1.30pm. This will have been preceded by a Private Family Burial. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, 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.

Elizabeth Clarke (née Lee),  92 Knockwellan Park, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Elizabeth Clarke (née Lee), March 22 2026, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Paul, mother-in-law of Tracey and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 92 Knockwellan Park, on Tuesday from 2.00 – 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

Robert John (Rob) O'Brien, 116 Barleyfields, Culmore

The death has taken place of the late Robert John (Rob) O'Brien, March 22 2026, beloved husband of Bernie, loving father of Claire, Robert, Jenny, Declan, Colum and the late baby Connor, father-in-law of Scott, Aly, Allan, Aimee and Megan, devoted grandfather of Cormac, Finn, Dillon and Aidan, dear brother of De, Kev, Patricia, Maureen, Jane, Helen, Liz and the late Jim and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Rob will be reposing in his home, 116 Barleyfields, Culmore, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12noon - 8.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.45am for 11.30 am Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Medjugorje intercede for him.

Anne Simpson (née Scullion), 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan

The death has taken place of the late Anne Simpson (née Scullion), March 23 2026, (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved wife of Lexie, 10 Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, much loved and devoted mother of Sharon, Lynn and Alan, dear mother-in-law of Graham, David and Lesley-Ann, adored granny of Alex, Bobby, Archie, Lily-Anne, Abigail, Penelope, Tommy and Isla and dearest sister of Martha, Hilary, Tommy, Betty, John, Jean, Florence, Danny, June, Andrew, Ernie and the late Bobby. House private. Funeral arrangements later. Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus” 

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 service will be held in Christ Church Castlerock on Wednesday at 1.30pm followed by burial in St Paul's Parish Churchyard, Articlave. 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"