Derry Death Notices - Monday, April 7, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Joseph Doherty, 10 Seefin Hill, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late John Joseph Doherty, April 6 2025, (10 Seefin Hill, Maghera), beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Matilda Doherty McElhone, Rosie Quinn, Sean, PJ and Mairead McCartney, father in law of Juana, Sandra, Damien McElhone and late Peter McCartney and Damien Quinn, brother of the late Tommy Doherty. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, son in law, daughters in law, Rosie’s partner Eunan McGoldrick, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. The wake for John Joseph has not yet commenced.
Peter Keenan, 49 Hillhead, Toomebridge
We regret to inform you of the death of Peter Keenan, died April 6 2025, (Bellaghy). Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available. Peacefully at hospital Peter R.I.P., late of 49 Hillhead, Toomebridge. Beloved husband of Kathleen (née Donnelly, Glenravel); loving father of Damien (Catherine) and Brendan (Monica) and much adored Granda of Jim, Peter, Patsy, Kate, Rose and Jack. Son of the late Patsy and Elizabeth Keenan and dear brother of Isabelle (Beattie), Joe, Michael, Dermot, Pat, Richard and Rosemary (Conijn). St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire Keenan and Donnelly family circle and all his work colleagues and friends. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Hugh Leeke, 295 Seacoast Road, Bellarena
The death has occurred of the late Hugh Leeke, Passed away peacefully at Rushall Care Home on April 6 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Late of 295 Seacoast Road, Bellarena. Much loved husband of the Marion, loving Father of Hilary, Derek, Heather dear Father in law of William, Ariane, Mark devoted grandfather of Kristopher, Jenna, Elena, Ella, Callum, Great Grandfather of Aria. House Strictly private please. Funeral service will be held in Tamlaghtard Parish Church (Date and time to follow). Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Dementia NI 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.
Isobel Wilson (née Doak), Movilla Road, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Isobel Wilson (née Doak), April 6 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, late of Movilla Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bert), loving mother of David and Nigel. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to Marie Curie, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. – ‘To know her, is to love her.’