Derry Death Notices - Friday, April 3, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Frederick Dennis (Fred) Barrell, 15 Danny Boy Place, Limavady

• Evelyn Bryson (née Stanford), 4 Kimberley Hill, Kilfennan, Derry

• Gertrude Butler, 17 Mountjoy Street, Derry

• Gerard Canning, 54 Burrenmore Road, Castlerock

• John James Doherty (JD), 8 Harty Court, Derry

• Sean McLaughlin, 7 Carrowmullen Heights, Fahan

• Annie Sweeney (née Mc Elroy), 33 Garden City, Derry

Frederick Dennis (Fred) Barrell, 15 Danny Boy Place, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Frederick Dennis (Fred) Barrell, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on April 2 2026. Late of 15 Danny Boy Place, Limavady. Much loved husband of Louie, loving father of Lisa (Stanley), Mark (Suanne) partner Lisa, Inga (David), Richard (Lynsey), Zelda (Phil). Devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather. All welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 1.00pm onwards. Funeral leaving his late home on Saturday at 10.30am for service in Limavady Baptist Church at 11.30am. Followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to NI Childrens Hospice (Belfast) and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made Heaven and earth." Psalm 121 vs 1&2.

Evelyn Bryson (née Stanford), 4 Kimberley Hill, Kilfennan, Derry

The death has taken place of the late Evelyn Bryson (née Stanford), April 2 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Loving mother of Nicholas and Kellie, A much loved Grandmother and aunt, dear sister of Walter and the late Agnes sister-in-law of Wilma. Eve's will be reposing at her home, 4 Kimberley Hill, Kilfennan. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.00am to Lakelands Crematorium County Cavan for private cremation. Family time please 10.00pm to 11.00am. Deeply regretted and will be missed by all her family and friends and everyone that knew her. Peace Perfect Peace.

Gertrude Butler, 17 Mountjoy Street, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gertrude Butler, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on April 1 2026. Late of 17 Mountjoy Street. May she rest in peace. Beloved mother of Nathan (Meisha), Declan, Emily and Rebecca (Oran). Precious daughter of the late Nana and Tommy. Loving sister of Mary, John, Ruby, Declan, and the late Marius and Damien. A much loved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Gertrude’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 17 Mountjoy Street from 4.00pm today (Friday, April 3). Funeral leaving from there on Monday, April 6 at 11:20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Gertrude’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Sr. Clare Crockett Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Gerard Canning, 54 Burrenmore Road, Castlerock

The death has occurred of the late Gerard Canning, April 1 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Annette R.I.P. Loving father of Firghil (Karen), Majella (Stephen), Patrick (Emma), Eugene (Brenda),Martin (Kerry), Agnes (Geoffrey) and the late John R.I.P. A much loved grandfather of Odhran, Cian, Niamh, Leah, Eunan, Ethan, Joseph, Amy, Codie, Ollie and Jake. Son of the late John and Annie R.I.P. Dear brother of the late Teresa and Anthony R.I.P. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Wake will commence today (Friday), April 3 at 12noon. Family time from 9.00pm to 12noon please. Funeral from his home; 54 Burrenmore Road, Castlerock BT51 4SG on Monday, April 6 at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Dunboe, Castlerock at 12noon followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Altnagelvin Renal Unit. c/o Friends of Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

John James Doherty (JD), 8 Harty Court, Derry

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John James Doherty (JD), suddenly in Uganda, Africa on March 23 2026. Late of 8 Harty Court. May he rest in peace. Beloved father of John and Alex. Precious son of Margo and the late John James. Devoted brother of Michelle, Stephen, Elaina and Jodie. A much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his aunts, uncles, cousins, wider family circle and friends. John James’ remains will be reposing at his late family home, 8 Harty Court from 1.00pm today (Friday), April 3. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, April 6 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. John James’ Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.holyfamily-parish.com/webcam.html. The wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Family flowers please, donations in lieu, if so desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://kbrtrust.com/donations/ c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Sean McLaughlin, 7 Carrowmullen Heights, Fahan

The death has occurred of the late Sean McLaughlin, April 1 2026, beloved husband of Caroline, loving and devoted father of Josh, Luke and Alex, precious son of Celine and the late Paddy, dear brother of Kevin, Anne-Marie, Damien, Melissa and the late Martin and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Sean will be reposing in his home, 7 Carrowmullen Heights, Fahan, F93T6W2 on Friday and Saturday from 12noon - 8.00pm. House strictly private on Easter Sunday. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 1o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Annie Sweeney (née Mc Elroy), 33 Garden City, Derry

The death has taken place of Annie Sweeney (née Mc Elroy), April 1 2026, 33 Garden City, Derry and formerly of Strabane. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Mary, John, Gerard and Anne and sister of Nuala, Zita and the late Bridget, Peggy, Danny, Denis, John and Pat. Reposing at her home on Saturday (April 4) from 2.00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Monday (April 6) at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Pennyburn at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in St Mar`s Cemetery, Melmount, Strabane. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, eleven grandchildren, sisters and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn.