Derry Death Notices - Friday, May 9, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Maurice (Martin) Bradley, 13 Moyard Road, Sixtowns, Draperstown
The death has taken place of Maurice (Martin) Bradley, peacefully at home, 13 Moyard Road, Sixtowns, Draperstown. Dearly beloved brother of Roger, Maura (McRory), Geraldine, Ken, Helen (Roberts), Joan (Darragh) Peggy (Mercer) and Stella (O’Neill). Funeral at 2.30pm on Saturday, May 10 in St. Patrick’s Church, 186 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown BT45 7BG. Wake in his home from 12.00pm to 8.00pm on Friday. House Private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Please send any donations to Marie Curie Nurses. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.
William James (Willie) Coyle, 1 Beverley Gardens, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has taken place of William James (Willie) Coyle, May 7 2025, beloved son of the late Mary-Ann and William James, much loved brother of Sadie and the late Harry and a very dear uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 1 Beverley Gardens, Kilfennan, from 12 - 8.00pm on Friday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Isabel Galbraith (née Thompson), 13a Loughermore Road, Ballykelly
The death has occurred of the late Isabel Galbraith (née Thompson), May 7 2025, peacefully at her home, 13a Loughermore Road, Ballykelly. Beloved wife of the late John R.I.P. Loving mother of Ann. Michael, Raymond, Joan, Kevin, Mary, Paul and the late Margaret, Joseph, and David. R.I.P. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Margaret, Andy, Austin, Robbie and the late Anthony, Raymond, Joan and John. R.I.P. A dear aunt and great-aunt. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Funeral from her home on Saturday, May 10 at 9.30am for Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly at 10.00am followed by interment in Struell cemetery Downpatrick at appox 1.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to: Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
William (Billy) Hasson, 20 Mill Crescent, Tobermore
The death has taken place of William (Billy) Hasson, May 8 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 20 Mill Crescent, Tobermore, loving Husband of Nan, much loved Dad of Rodney, a dear Father-in-Law of Cathy and proud Granda of Jessica and Emme. House private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening (May 9) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral will take place from D. Watters Funeral Home on Saturday, May 10 at 2:10pm, to Tobermore Baptist Church for service at 2:30pm, followed by burial in Kilcronaghan Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Antrim Area Hospital Patients' Comfort Fund, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and the entire Family Circle.
Charles Vincent Orr, 20 Cypress Drive, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Charles Vincent Orr, May 6 2025, (suddenly), late of 20 Cypress Drive, Coleraine, beloved son of the late George and Maryann and a dear brother, uncle and friend. Requiem Mass in St. Malachy’s church on Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 11.00am followed by cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 1.00pm. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Focus NI c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.
Isabel Ritchie, Portstewart
The death has occurred of the late Isabel Ritchie, May 8 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her family), Portstewart. Dearly beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Shaun and Dawn, dear mother-in-law of Alan, cherished gran of Joanne, Heather and Sarah, Sasson and Etan, and great-grandmother of Felicity. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Methodist Church on Monday at 11.00am, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Portstewart Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family circle.