Derry Death Notices - Evening - Sunday, April 12, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Annie Shiels (née Nelis), 4 Abbey House, Little Diamond and formerly of Fosters Terrace, Lecky Rd.

Sylvia Jones (nee McMullan), 9 Brown Drive, Maghera. 

John Ivan Stokes John, 6, Shearwater Way, Clooney.

Ann Weisner (née McLean), Burnbrae, Lisnagunogue, Bushmills.

Kathleen (Kitty) QUINN (née O'Donoghue), Hinton Park.

Kathleen Philomena (Phyllis) Leonard, 92 Cawhill Park, Derry.

Dennis Devine (Castledawson & formerly Antrim & Magilligan).

Elma Fullerton (née Moore), 105, Ballymacombs Road.

Eugene Gibbons, 53 Strangford Park, Foyle Springs.

Anthony Quinn, Derry.

Martin Alexander Meehan Hibberd, late of Mullagh House, Limavady and formerly of Roemill Gardens, Limavady.

Valerie Malcolm (née Faulkner).

Paul Martin McVeigh, 21 The Paddocks, Coleraine.

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Annie Shiels (née Nelis), 4 Abbey House, Little Diamond and formerly of Fosters Terrace, Lecky Rd.

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Sylvia Jones (nee McMullan), 9 Brown Drive, Maghera. 

JONES (nee McMullan) – April 10, 2026 (peacefully) at Brooklands Crae Home, Magherafelt, Sylvia, dearly beloved wife of the late Sammy, 9 Brown Drive, Maghera, much loved and devoted mother of Victor and Stephen, loving granny of Jolene, Gary, Lauren, Brian, Megan, Jack and Caitlyn, cherished great-grandmother of Jake, Matthew, Chloe, Josh and Bobby and dearest sister of the late Victorene.

House strictly private.

Family and Friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Monday evening (April 13) from 7:00pm –8:30pm.

Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday (April 14) at 1:30pm followed by burial in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, Dementia Research NI payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c).

Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. 

“Redeemed”

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John Ivan Stokes, 6, Shearwater Way, Clooney.

Stokes John (Ivan) April 11th 2026 Peacefully at his home 6, Shearwater Way, Clooney, (surrounded by his loving family in his 78th year) much loved husband of Anne, devoted dad of Heather, Lisa and Jayson, loving father-in-law of Terri, adored granda of Zara, Nyah, Alice and Jayson, dearest brother of Dessi, Hilary and the late Sandra.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Wednesday, April 15, at 11.00am, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Clooney Hall Methodist Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday, from 2.00pm until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

“Too good in life to be forgotten in death”.

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Ann Weisner (née McLean), Burnbrae, Lisnagunogue, Bushmills.

WISENER (nee McLean) – April 10, 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital. Ann, late of Burnbrae, Lisnagunogue, Bushmills. Dearly loved wife of the late James and a much loved cousin and friend. House Strictly Private.

Service of Thanksgiving in Dunseverick Parish Church on Wednesday, April 15, at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Dunseverick Parish Church, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

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Kathleen Philomena (Phyllis) Leonard, 92 Cawhill Park, Derry.

April 11, 2026, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice after a short illness, late of 92 Cawhill Park, Derry and Nottinghill Gate, London. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Rose, devoted sister of Rosaleen, Dora and the late May, Eileen, Frank and Frances. A loving and supportive aunt to her nieces and nephews and wider family. Fondly remembered by a circle of dear and close friends. Her compassion, quiet strength, warmth and humour will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace.

All are welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Sunday from 3 - 5 pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road, Waterside, Derry on Monday at 1.30 pm. A private Cremation to take place at a later date.

Phyllis’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Waterside Parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu of Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE.

Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her.

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Kathleen (Kitty) QUINN (née O'Donoghue), Hinton Park.

QUINN (née O’Donoghue), 9th April 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, at Altnagelvin Hospital, KATHLEEN (KITTY, late of Hinton Park and formerly of Lissarda, Co. Cork), beloved wife of the late Dr. Terence, loving mother of Helena, Roisin and Gráinne, dear mother-in-law of Nat, James and Tim, devoted grandmother of Amelia and Beatrice, cherished daughter of the late John and Helena, dear and loving sister of Mary and Paddy and a caring aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.

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Dennis Devine (Castledawson & formerly Antrim & Magilligan).

Funeral arrangements for the late Dennis Devine R.I.P. Died April 10, 2026. (Castledawson & formerly Antrim & Magilligan).

N.B. House strictly private. Family welcome to call on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.

Peacefully at Causeway Hospital Dennis R.I.P. late of 17 McMaster Crescent, Castledawson.

Beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Christopher (Maureen), Jenny (Martyn), Shauna (Joe), Eugene (Katie), Danielle (Stewart) and Tiffany (William) and much adored granda of William ,Owen, Ashton , Felicity, Joseph, Liam, Emma, Alfie, Archie, Jake, Layla, Glenn, Elliott, and expectant baby .

Interment will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1pm in St.Aidan’s Cemetery, Magilligan (71 Duncrun Road, Bellarena, Limavady, Co Derry, BT49 0JD) Everyone welcome to attend.

May He rest in Peace.

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.

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Elma Fullerton (née Moore), 105, Ballymacombs Road.

Fullerton nee Moore (Bellaghy), April 10, 2026, Peacefully surrounded by her loving family Elma R.I.P. beloved wife of Hollis and loving mother to Joseph, Sonya, Alison, Fiona, Karen, Colleen and the late baby Hollis.
A cherished grandmother to Carine, Emma, Callum, Joel, Darragh, Ben, Freya, Maria, Oisín, Fíon and Ruairí and the late Shannon. Reunited with her dearly beloved baby Hollis (Joseph’s twin) and granddaughter Shannon.

Funeral from her home 105 Ballymacombs Road on Monday, April 13, at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, via webcam St Marys Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Chest Heart & Stroke NICHS | Make a Donation

Elma will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure."

Elma’s wake will commence on Saturday 11th April from 1pm to 9.00pm and Sunday from 1.00pm to 9.00pm

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Anthony Quinn.

The death has taken place of Anthony Quinn, RIP, April 10, 2026.

Peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth. R.I.P.
Dear brother of the late Mary, James, Brendan, Leo, Vincent, Patricia, Sarah and Anna. R.I.P.
A much loved uncle and great-uncle.

Deeply regretted by all the family circle.

Wake will commence on Saturday, April 11, at 2pm at his niece Angela’s home 571 Carnhill, Derry.

Funeral from his niece’s home on Sunday 12th at 5.40pm to repose overnight in St Patrick’s Church Donemana from 6.30pm. Requiem mass will be held in St Patrick’s Church on Monday at 12.30pm followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.

Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732

Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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Eugene Gibbons, 53 Strangford Park, Foyle Springs.

(Formerly of Crehennan, Quigley's Point) April 10, 2026 beloved husband of Marie, loving father of Wendy, Paul, Gavin, Andrew, Michaela and Rachel, father-in-law of Barney, Colleen, Eva, Raichenda, David and Keith, devoted grandfather of Darwen, Reydn, Aodhan, Darcy, Ruairi, Kian, Benjamin, Nathan, Kaleb, Aaron, Logan, Evie and Rylie, son of the late Ellen and John and dear brother of John and the late Margaret, James, Susan, Sarah, Catherine, Mary-Bridget, Daniel, Andrew and Eileen.

Eugene will be reposing in his home, 53, Strangford Park, Foyle Springs, from 2 pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery.  Family time please from 10 pm to 12 noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (The Respiratory Hub, Ward 26) C/o Mr Paul Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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Martin Alexander Meehan Hibberd, late of Mullagh House, Limavady and formerly of Roemill Gardens, Limavady.

Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on April 9, 2026.

Late of Mullagh House, Limavady and formerly of Roemill Gardens, Limavady.

Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Martin may call at Browns Funeral Home on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Monday at 12noon Followed by burial in Christ Church Limavady.

Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Mullagh House and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady.

Martin will be very sadly missed especially by his Mullagh House Family and his entire family circle.

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Valerie Malcolm (née Faulkner).

9th April 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family in her 59th year. Much loved wife of Dave, and loving mother of Sophie and Thomas.

Funeral service in Adair & Neely Funeral Home, 10, Foyle Road on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family Flowers only, donations in lieu, if wished, to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB.

Family and Friends welcome to Adair & Neely Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, from 5pm-7pm

Abide with Me.

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Singh Inder Pal (Dr.), 11, Templegrove, Londonderry

The death has taken place of Singh Inder Pal (Dr.) (Retired G.P.), April 6, 2026 Peacefully at home, 11 Templegrove, Londonderry (in the tender loving care of his family in his 76th year), much loved husband of Jagir, devoted dad of Birinder, Ruby and Nina, loving father-in-law of Amanda, Kip and Angus, adored granda of Reuben, Millie, Cameron, Lilah, Ralph and Ottie, a dear brother (of his siblings abroad) and a special uncle.

Antam Sanskaar (Funeral Service) to take place in Sikh Gurdwara, 16, Simpsons Brae, Londonderry on Monday, April 13, at approximately 9.30 a.m., followed by private Cremation.

Family time only at the family home, with an exception. All are welcome to call at the family home on Friday, April 10, from 3.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m..

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle.

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