Derry Death Notices - Thursday, April 23, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Daniel William Robert (Robin) Brown, Ballydevitt Road, Aghadowey

• Noirin Gilmartin (née Gilmartin), 7 Mount Vernon, Culmore

• John Harkin, 145 Lettershandoney, Derry

• Alvin Norman Mullan, Rossnavanna, Limavady

• Joseph (Joey) Nelson, 162 Kilrea Road, Upperlands

• Gladys Surgenor (née Stewart), 16 Killyneese Road, Castledawson

• Ann Toole (née Laird), 6 Church Meadows, Derry

Daniel William Robert (Robin) Brown, Ballydevitt Road, Aghadowey

The death has taken place of Daniel William Robert (Robin) Brown, April 22 2026, (peacefully) at The Cottage Care Home, late of Ballydevitt Road, Aghadowey, beloved son of the late Danny and Harriett, much loved brother of Elizabeth, dear brother-in-law of James and dearest uncle of Daniel. Annabeth and Harriett. Service of committal at St. Paul's Parish Churchyard, Garvagh on Monday at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to BARK c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and entire family circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd."

Noirin Gilmartin (née Gilmartin), 7 Mount Vernon, Culmore

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Noirin Gilmartin (née Gilmartin), April 21 2026, peacefully at Owen Mor Care Home, (formerly of Heathfield), beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mother of James and Hugh, dear mother-in-law to Julia and the late Denise, devoted grandmother of Molly, Emma, Eimear, Maeve and Gina. Noirin will be reposing at her son James’ home, 7 Mount Vernon, Culmore. House Private From 10:00pm to 2:00pm. Funeral leaving 7 Mount Vernon on Saturday, April 25 at 9:20am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Drung. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to St. Vincent De Paul Society, c/o 34 William Street, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

John Harkin, 145 Lettershandoney, Derry

The death has taken place of John Harkin 21, April 2026, beloved partner of Geraldine, cherished son of Doreen and the late Francis, loving brother of Margaret, Francis, Diane, Gregory and the late Terence, a much loved nephew and uncle. John will be reposing in the family home, 145 Lettershandoney. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.50am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Aware NI. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Alvin Norman Mullan, Rossnavanna, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Alvin Norman Mullan RUC GC, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on April 21 2026. Late of Rossnavanna, Limavady. Much loved husband of the late Kathleen and loving Partner of Caroline, dear father of Christopher (Sharon) Richard (Debs) Martin (Uri) Devoted grandfather of Corey, Cruz and Phoenix. Also a dear Brother. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Friday at 11.30am followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. House private all welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Chest, Heart and Stroke Association and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Alvin will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Joseph (Joey) Nelson, 162 Kilrea Road, Upperlands

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Joseph (Joey) Nelson, April 22 2026, at his home, 162 Kilrea Road, Upperlands, surrounded by his loving family, Joseph (Joey) dearly beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved father of Joseph, Mervyn and Helen, dear father-in-law of Shirley, Cathy and James, loving grandfather of Mark, Nicole, Alex, Dean, Ethan, Josh, Adam and Zoe and great grandfather of Freddie, Ellie, Harper and Charlotte. Funeral service in Churchtown Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 12noon followed by interment in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard. Family and friends welcome at his home on Thursday and Friday between 12noon and 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan & Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by his sorrowing family and entire family circle.

Gladys Surgenor (née Stewart), 16 Killyneese Road, Castledawson

The death has taken place of Gladys Surgenor (née Stewart), April 22 2026, (peacefully) at The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, (surrounded by her family), dearly beloved wife of George, 16 Killyneese Road, Castledawson, much loved and devoted mother of Alan, Mark and Steve, dear mother-in-law of Laura, much adored granny of Lauren, Abbie, Hade, Grey, Farn, Eli, Bryn, Ami, Coby and Drew and cherished sister of Margaret (Williamson) and the late Pauline (Clements), Jim, Bobby, Hubert, William and Abraham. Family and friends welcome at her home. Funeral from her home on Saturday (April 25) at 1:00pm for service in Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church at 1:30pm (approx.) followed by burial in St Swithin’s Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Chest, Heart and Stroke payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “In Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore” Psalm 16 v 11

Ann Toole (née Laird), 6 Church Meadows, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Ann Toole (née Laird), April 20 2026, Suddenly at her home, 6 Church Meadows, Derry (surrounded with love) much loved wife of Andy, loving mother of Mark and Suzanne, dearest sister of Robert, Ross, Stephen, Scott, Evelyn, Colin, Valerie, and the late David and Dawna, a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Service in D & R Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Saturday at 8.30am followed by Cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan, at 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 11.00am until 1.00pm and from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Peace is yours, memories ours”