Derry Death Notices - Friday, April 11, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Jean Lavinia (Jean) Buchanan, Cloghole Road, Campsie
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Jean Lavinia (Jean) Buchanan, April 10 2025, Died peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital in her 94th year, late of Cloghole Road, Campsie, widow of the late Sidney, loving and devoted mother of Maxwell and David, dearest mother-in-law of Barbara and Carol, grandmother of Alison, Ian, Janice, Laura and Robert, great-grandmother of Jack and Joseph. House and funeral strictly private. No flowers please, donations if wished to Chest, Heart & Stroke N.I c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. “Will be sadly missed“.
Catherine Margaret Caldwell (née Wray), 87 Stevenson Park, Tullyally
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Catherine Margaret Caldwell (née Wray), April 9 2025, Peacefully at her home (surrounded by her loving family), 87 Stevenson Park, Tullyally (formerly of Carrigans, Co Donegal) beloved wife of Thomas (Hia) devoted mother of Elizabeth and Thomas, dearest mother-in-law of Richard and Laura, cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Daryl, Jamie, Casey and Harry (Phoebe) loving sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie or Dementia N.I c/o Ruth Hay Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ (Please email address if receipt required). Funeral Service in her late home tomorrow Friday at 11.00am followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus” “Gone but not forgotten”
Sr. Maria Pia (Mary Josephine) Doherty, Canterbury (Formerly of Ballyrogan, Garvagh)
We regret to inform you of the death of Sr. Maria Pia (Mary Josephine) Doherty (Formerly of Ballyrogan, Garvagh, Co.Derry), died March 28 2025, late of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, peacefully in the loving care of her community at St. Anne’s Convent, Sturry, Canterbury. Beloved eldest daughter of the late Joe and Katie and loving sister of James (Margaret), Teresa O’Kane (the late Jimmy), Helen Bradley (Alex), Joe (Dolores), Geraldine and the late John and Kathleen Acton (Danny). Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 16 2025 at 10am in St. Anne’s Chapel, Sturry, England. (Mass can be viewed on https://www.kentchurches.com/churches/st-annes-convent/). Deeply regretted by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, wider family circle and the Sisters of Our Lady community.
Kathleen Gallagher (née Cauley), 17 Hayesbank Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Kathleen Gallagher (née Cauley), April 10 2025, peacefully at her home, 17 Hayesbank Park, beloved wife of John, loving mother of Ciaran, Colette, Sean and the late Rosemary, devoted grandmother of Matthew, Emily, Max, Elliot, Maura, John-Antonio, Yevis Bella and Doris Maria, dear daughter of the late Charles and Rosetta Cauley, cherished sister of Sheila, Joe, Maranna, Irene, Paddy and John. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Kathleen will be reposing at her home on Friday, April 11 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, April 12 at 9:20am to St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Ardmore. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Eileen Greer (née McCloskey), 1 Station Road, Eglinton
The death has takan place of Eileen Greer (née McCloskey), April 9 2025 peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Brian and much loved partner of James Pollock, loving mother of Wendy, Darren and Raisa, devoted nana of Tracy, Lee, Lynsey, David, Greyson, Felix and Ella, a much adored great-nana, dear sister of Freda and cherished cousin of Elma. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 1 Station Road, Eglinton. Funeral service will take place in St Canice’s Parish Church, Eglinton on Saturday at 12 pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. The Lord is my shepherd.
Paul Matthew McGann, 24 Knocklynn Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Paul Matthew McGann, April 9 2025, peacefully at home, 24 Knocklynn Drive, Coleraine. Paul Matthew, dearly loved husband of Leona, devoted daddy of Toby and Rhys, loving son of Gerry and Melanie, dear brother of Steven (Laura), Ruairi and Charlie, son-in-law of Marlene and the late David and brother-in-law of Shona and David. House strictly private. Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Monday at 2.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Cancer Fund for Children, 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.
Patrick Masih, Coldfield, England
The death has taken place of Patrick Masih, March 17 2025, (suddenly) at his home in Sutton Coldfield, England, devoted and much loved Husband of Denise, proud and much adored Dad of Jackson, dearly loved Son-in-Law of Desmond and Margaret Cahoon (Magherafelt, NI) and a dearly loved Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. A Service of Thanksgiving for Patrick’s life will take place in Rea Church, St Mary and St Ambrose, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7RA on Saturday, April 12 at 1.00pm. We would ask that those attending arrive at the church by 12:30pm please. The Funeral Service in Northern Ireland will take place on Friday, April 18 at 12:30pm in Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, 23 Mullaghboy Hill Road, Magherafelt, BT45 5HQ, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. The service in Northern Ireland will also be livestreamed and can be viewed on Calvary Free Presbyterian Church Facebook Page (Calvary Free Presbyterian Church | Magherafelt | Facebook). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Jericho (A Charity Patrick worked for), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his Family in England, Northern Ireland and America. Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints."
Helen Rosemarie Montgomery (née Woodend), Coleraine (Formerly Kilrea)
We regret to inform you of the death of Helen Rosemarie Montgomery (née Woodend), Died April 5 2025, Coleraine and formerly Kilrea. Peacefully at hospital Helen Rosemarie wife of the late Ted Montgomery; loving mother of Peter, Claire and Brian and much adored Grandma of Henry, Hugo, Hamish, George, Jimmy and Orla. Daughter of the late Bertie and Sadie and sister of the late Herbie and Joan. “Forever loved and sadly missed by all her Family.” A private cremation will take place.
Thomas Wade, 51 Garden City, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Thomas Wade, April 10 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of May, 51 Garden City, loving father of Thomas, Stephen and Amanda and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and dear brother. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio intercede for him.