Derry Death Notices - Monday, June 30, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Fr Oliver Crilly, Castlefinn (Formerly of Lavey)
The death has taken place of Fr Oliver Crilly (P.E. of Urney and Castlefinn Parish and former P.P. of Greenlough Parish), June 28 2025, (peacefully at hospital), beloved son of the late Robert and Rosina (Lavey) and much loved brother of Tony and Fr. Pat. Fr Oliver’s remains are reposing at St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn. Mass will be celebrated there on Monday, June 30 at 4.00pm. His remains will then be removed to St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady and repose there until his Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 1 at 12noon (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Lavey. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, niece Caroline, nephew Paul, extended family circle, Bishop Donal and the priests of Derry Diocese. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral, Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Mary Margaret Cullen (née Duddy), 9 Templegrove, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Mary Margaret Cullen (née Duddy), June 29 2025, beloved wife of Malachy, loving mother of Paul, Lorraine, Ursula, Garbhán and Brendan, mother-in-law of Fiona, John and Jennifer, devoted grandmother of Marc, Michaela, Archie and Aislinn, cherished great-grandmother of Teddy and Rowan, dear sister of Sean and daughter of the late John & Kathleen. Dearly loved and will be missed by her entire family circle. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home to pay their respects at 9 Templegrove, on Monday and Tuesday from 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh., Co Tyrone, BT78 5EJ. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Jim (Dare) Doherty, 24 Marainus Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Jim (Dare) Doherty, June 29 2025, peacefully at his home, 24 Marainus Park, beloved husband of the late Nellie, loving father of Michelle, Donna, Dermot, Edel and the late Martin and Sean, a devoted granda and great-granda and loving father-in-law, dear son of the late Charles and Elizabeth, cherished brother of Ann, Teresa, Charlie, Michael, Kathleen, John, Brian, Deirdre, Dermott and Damien. Jim will be reposing at his home. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty 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.
Robert S Mackey, 27 Ballougry Road, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert S Mackey, June 28 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, late of 27 Ballougry Road. Beloved Husband of Angela, dearest Father of Gordon and Alasdair, loving Father in law of Kathy and Clodagh and a devoted Grandfather of Alexandra, Sarah and Ben. Funeral service in First Derry Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm on Wednesday, July 2 followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road. At Rest.