Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 28, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Kevin Farren, 41 Lettershandoney, Tamnaherin
The death has taken place of the late Kevin Farren, February 25 2025, beloved son of the late Lily and James Anthony, dear brother of Philomena, Elizabeth, Dolores, Diona and the late Patrick and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 41 Lettershandoney. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
Christopher, (Christy) Gillen, 12 Culdaff Gardens, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Christopher, (Christy) Gillen, February 26 2025, peacefully at his home, 12 Culdaff Gardens, beloved husband of Sadie, loving father of Darren, Kellie, Christopher, Andrea, Emmett, Melissa, Stephen, Ashley, Ashling, Thomas, Ronan and Catherine, dear son of the late Charlie and Kathleen, cherished brother of Phillis, Kathleen, Martin, Anna, Mary, Joseph, Teresa and the late Charlie and Bernard, a dear and doting grandfather and great-grandfather to all his grandchildren and the late wee Emmett, father-in-law to Kieran, Elaine, Ray, Christina and John-Paul. Christy will be reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, March 1 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Russell Harbinson, Derry
It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Russell Harbinson, peacefully at Ardlough Care Home on February 27 2025. Dear Son of the late John Harbinson and the late Matilda Harbinson. Much loved brother of Marlene, Harold, Sharon, Lorraine and the late Fergus. All welcome to call and pay their respects to Russell at Browns Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Saturday at 12noon followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Ann's Care Home 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.
Robert Leonard (Bobby) McKeown, 118 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Robert Leonard (Bobby) McKeown, called home February 26 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Robert Leonard (Bobby), 118 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved husband of the late Sheila, much loved and devoted father of Leonard, Mervyn, Ian, Shirley, Jacki and Richard, dear father-in-law of Ann, Emma, Heather, John, Valerie and the late Will, also a loving granda and great-granda and dearest brother of the late Louise, William John and Georgina. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Friday evening (February 28) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral service in Calvary Free Presbyterian Church on Saturday (March 1) at 1:30pm followed by burial in the adjoining Graveyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Free Presbyterian Church Mission Board payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” Psalm 116 v 15
Brendan O’Kane, 30 Moneysallin Road, Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late Brendan O’Kane R.I.P. (Kilrea) Died February 26 2025. N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home, 30 Moneysallin Road, Kilrea on Saturday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Brendan, beloved husband of Ellen (née Devlin); devoted father of Declan and much loved brother of Henry, Walter, Bridigin (Lockhart), Finola (McBride), Eithnea (McGarvey) and the late Kathleen and Bernie (O’Neill). Funeral from his late residence, 30 Moneysallin Road, on Sunday at 2:15pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Mary Queen of the Gael, pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire O’Kane and Devlin family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie or Kilrea Health Centre can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Rosaline O'Leary (née McLaughlin), Rathmines (formerly of Coshquin, Derry)
The death has occurred of the late Rosaline O'Leary (née McLaughlin), February 25 2025, (Rathmines and formerly of Coshquin, Derry) in the exceptional care of the staff in Gascoigne House Nursing Home with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan (J.B.). Much loved mother of Ger, Baby Marie-Terése, Kathy, Clare and John and mother-in-law of Niall, Mojaks, Eoin and Noeleen, adored grandmother of Alison, Sophie, Cormac, Emmet, Callum, Laura, Eva and Motheo, and dear sister of Brian and Kathleen. Removal on Saturday morning (March1) to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am (which can be viewed live on https://beechwoodparish.com/webcam/) followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (which can be viewed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/). Family flowers only please.
Margaret Seres, Garvagh
The death has occurred of the late Margaret Seres, February 26 2025 (peacefully) at Slemish House Care Home, formerly of Kathleen Thompson Fold, Garvagh. Service of committal at Coleraine Cemetery on Friday at 10.00am followed by a service in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church at 11.00am. Lovingly remembered by her family in America, sons, daughter-in-law, daughter and grandchildren "Forever in our hearts", the family circle and friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus