Derry Death Notices - Saturday, April 25, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Robert Ferguson, 21A Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Robert Ferguson, April 24 2026, (peacefully) at his home, 21A Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt, dearly loved Husband of Fleur, devoted Father of Hannah, Rachel and James (Melanie), a dear Father-in-Law of James, loving Granda of Lucas and Eliza (in Heaven), a dear Brother of Jean, Sandy, Elizabeth, John, Ena, Eddie, Andrew, Margaret, Henry, Violet and the late David and Bertie and a cherished Brother-in-Law and Uncle. All welcome at the Family home on Saturday (April 25) from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Robert's Life will take place in Union Road Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 26 at 4:00pm, preceded by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Union Road Presbyterian Church Sunday School, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "The Lord is my Shepherd"
Mary Loughrey, Springfield Gardens Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Mary Loughrey, April 23 2026, (peacefully) at Brookmount Nursing Home, late of Springfield Gardens Portstewart, dearly beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved mother of Ronnie, Theresa, Tony, Christopher and the late Martin, a dear mother-in-law and devoted granny and great-granny. Requiem mass in St. Marys Star Of The Sea Church Portstewart on Saturday at 10.00am. By her own request a private cremation will take place at a later date. No flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Sight Savers c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.
Martin Mullan, Freiburg, Germany (Formerly of Derry)
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Mullan, peacefully in Freiburg, Germany on April 13 2026. Formerly of 8 Malin Gardens and 21c Linsfort Drive. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Kersten. Devoted daddy of Laura-Mary. Loving Opa of Iva-Mary. Precious son of the late Paddy and Mary. A much loved brother of Christy, Eugene, Marion and the late Patsy (Paddy). A much loved uncle and brother-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends both in Ireland and Germany. Martin's remains will repose at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Cecil Hutcheon, 67 Rosemount Gardens on Saturday afternoon, April 25, from 2:30pm. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, April 27 at 12:50pm for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Creggan at 1:30pm. Burial will take immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Martin's Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. “Mary Queen Of The Gael Pray For Him”. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor or Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Hugh McGuinness, Tonduff, 54 Ardground Road, Killaloo
The death has taken place of Hugh McGuinness, April 24 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of the late Margaret and Hugh, and a much loved brother and uncle. House private. Family only please. Funeral from his home, Tonduff, 54 Ardground Road, Killaloo, on Sunday at 12.20pm for 1o'clock funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Claudy. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sharon Patton (née Guthrie), Greysteel
The death has occurred of the late Sharon Patton (née Guthrie), Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Late of Greysteel. Devoted wife of Ronnie, loving Mother of David and Judy, dear Grandmother of Jack, Daniel, Henry, Louis, Finn, Harris, Lockie, Tom and Eddie. Dear Sister of Kathy, Robert, Tommy and the late Anne and Ivan. Dear daughter of the late Hugh and Dorothy. House private. Funeral service will be held in Ballykelly Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 3.00pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Foyle Hospice and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Betty Shaw (née McFaull), 16 Drumadragh, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Betty Shaw (née McFaull), April 23 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 16 Drumadragh, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Harold, much loved mother to Victor, Donna, Paul, Keith and Ruth, a dear mother-in-law and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Service in Ballyrashane Parish Church on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery, Portrush. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Alzheimer's Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.