Derry Death Notices - Thursday, April 16, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Aoife Boyle, 18 Cherry Drive, Eglinton

• Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), 15 Grainan Park, Derry

• Anna Climie (née McErlean), Greenlough

• Reverend Canon W. Brian Johnston, Brookhill House, Coleraine

• Hugh McAuley, 84 Agivey Road, Kilrea

• Frank McVey, 18 Rogully Road, The Loup

• Martin Mullan, Freiburg Germany (Formerly of Derry)

Aoife Boyle, 18 Cherry Drive, Eglinton

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Aoife Boyle, April 15 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, cherished and beautiful daughter of Tanya and the late Martin, leaving a deep void in the hearts of all who loved her.  Now reunited with her loving daddy Martin and her Burke and Boyle grandparents.  Adored and devoted sister to Patrick, with whom she shared a special and unbreakable bond that will remain with him always. Aoife will be reposing in her home, 18 Cherry Drive, Eglinton, BT47 3US, on Thursday and Friday from 11.00am - 10.00pm.  Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.20am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Tamnaherin. 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. Aoife will be forever loved and deeply missed by her heartbroken and devoted mother Tanya, whose world she was, and by Tanya’s loving partner Rob, who cared for Aoife with so much kindness; her loving brother Patrick; her dear aunties Tina, Patricia, and Emma; all her cousins, whom she loved so dearly; her extended family; and a wide circle of friends. Her gentle nature, bright smile, and kind heart touched so many, and her memory will live on in all who had the privilege of knowing her. Forever loved, never forgotten.

Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), 15 Grainan Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Carmel Cassidy (née Watkins), April 13 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late Denis (Ding) Cassidy, loving mother of Paul, Julie, Kieran, Claire, Catherine, Mary and Michael, mother-in-law of Paddy, Gerard, Damien and the late Johno, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Rosemary, Barney, Pauline, David, Cathy, James, Veronica and the late Matt. Carmel will be reposing in her home, 15 Grainan Park, from 12noon - 10.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.15am for 12o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Anna Climie (née McErlean), Greenlough

Funeral arrangements for the late Anna Climie (née McErlean), Died April 15 2026 (Kilrea, Portglenone and Greenlough), Peacefully at the Marina Care Home, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Thomas (Patricia), Jean Totten (Gerry), Ann Doherty (Henry), Robert, Mary (Ivan) and James (Dolores) and much adored Granny of Karen, Colleen, Aidan, Jessie, Henry, Alana, Sharon, Teresa, Robert, Anna, Amanda, Caroline, James and the late Peter. Daughter of the late Charles and Sarah McErlean and dear sister of the late Charles, Alice and Mary. Everyone welcome to call at McKiernan & Sons, Funeral Home (45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL) today (Thursday, April 16 2026) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral from McKiernan’s Funeral Home on Friday at 1:40pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Anne’s Oratory, Kilrea. (Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.parishofkilrea.com/media.html). Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. St. Anthony pray for her. Family flowers only please.

Reverend Canon W. Brian Johnston, Brookhill House, Coleraine

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Reverend Canon W. Brian, April 13 2026, peacefully at Brookhill House, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Lyn; much loved father of Chris, Steve, and Ruth, brother of Barbara, and father-in-law of Lolly, Liz, and Parham; adored granddad of Max, Lola, Elsie, Nilo, and Teo. Service of Thanksgiving in Macosquin Parish Church on Thursday at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Northern Ireland 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 all his family and friends.

Hugh McAuley, 84 Agivey Road, Kilrea

Funeral arrangements for the late Hugh McAuley, Died April 14 2026 (Kilrea & Rasharkin), Peacefully at hospital, beloved husband of the late Eileen (née Carey) and loving father of Gregory (Therese) and Patrick (Joanne) and much adored Granda of Daniel, Rachel, Rebecca and Matthew, Son of the late Dan and Jeanie and loving brother of John, Alex and the late Joe. Everyone welcome to call at the family home, 84 Agivey Road, Kilrea. BT51 5UY on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 2026 from 12noon to 9.00pm. Family time after please.
Funeral from his late residence, 84 Agivey Road, Kilrea on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 10:15am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his Soul. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Saint Vincent De Paul can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. Deeply regretted by the entire McAuley and Carey family circle.

Frank McVey, 18 Rogully Road, The Loup

The death has taken place of the late Frank McVey (The Loup), April 14 2026, beloved husband of Eileen (nee McErlean) and loving father of Frances (Dermott McElmeel), Elaine (Dennis Nugent), John (Geraldine), Frank, Sarah (Peter Tolan), Paula (Connor Diamond) and Orla (Deaglan O’Reilly), devoted grandfather of Sinéad, Declan, Ruairí, Méabh, Cormac, Maria, Daniel, Thomas, Pearse, Sarah Maryse, Eoin, Áine, Fiadh, Connán and Aoife May. Son of the late Matthew and Sarah and dear brother of Josephine Doris, Tam and the late Sean, Philomena Lavery and Patricia Lavery. Funeral from his home, 18 Rogully Road, The Loup BT45 7TP on Friday, April 17 at 11.00am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick The Loup, via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for Frank will commence from 11.00am on Thursday, April 16. Please note: limited parking is available from Tam’s, 10 Rogully Road. A shuttle service will also commence on Thursday, April 16 from St Patrick’s GAC, The Loup. St Faustina and Jesus I trust in you.

Martin Mullan, Freiburg Germany (Formerly of Derry)

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Mullan, peacefully in Freiburg, Germany on April 13 2026. Formerly of 8 Malin Gardens and 21c Linsfort Drive. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Kersten. Devoted daddy of Laura-Mary. Loving Opa of Iva-Mary. Precious son of the late Paddy and Mary. A much loved brother of Christy, Eugene, Marion and the late Patsy (Paddy). A much loved uncle and brother-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends both in Ireland and Germany. Funeral Arrangements Later. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. “Mary Queen Of The Gael Pray For Him”. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.