Derry Death Notices - Saturday, July 19, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Annie Campbell, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Annie Campbell, July 16 2025, peacefully at Brookmount Nursing Home, Coleraine surrounded by her family. Annie, loving mother of Edith, mother-in-law of Norman, much loved grandmother of Gary, Lyndsey, Chris, Nicky and the late David, great-grandmother of Harry, Charlie, Sadie, Bobby, Kate and Tom, sister of George and the late Mary and aunt of Barry, Elizabeth and Louise. Funeral Service in Dunluce Parish Church on Monday at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Dunluce Parish Churchyard, Bushmills. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Shine 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.
Kennedy Crossett, 15 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim
The death has taken place of the late Kennedy Crossett, July 17 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, 15 Lurganagoose Road, Knockloughrim, much loved father of Darren and his partner Tiang, loving and devoted granda of Selina, Darina, Rebecca and Kerina and their mother Gillian, cherished great-granda (Gong-gong-Benji) of Darren, Dakota, Levi, Hayley, Freddie, Amber, Sophia, James and Daniel and also a dear brother of the late John, Sammy, George, Norman, William, Mabel and Sadie. Family and Friends welcome at his home. Funeral service in his home on Sunday (July 20) at 2.30pm followed by burial in Castledawson Presbyterian Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Doantion’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Patricia (Pat) Donnelly (née Melaugh), 149 Ardmore Road, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Donnelly (née Melaugh), July 18 2025, beloved wife of Eamon, loving mother of Edward and Gerard, mother-in-law of Julie Brown and Julie Donnelly, devoted grandmother of Nicole and Kyle and cherished daughter of the late Josephine Magee (Donemana). Deeply regretted by all her extended family and friends. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 149 Ardmore Road from 3.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Maureen Roberta Finlay, Limavady
The death has taken place of Maureen Roberta Finlay, Passed away peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family on July 18 2025. Much loved wife of the late James (Jim) Loving Mother of Dianae, Winston, Hilary, Gareth, Adrian, Keith, dear Mother in law of Alan, Sylvia and Joanne. Devoted Grandmother of Jamie, Rory, Charlie, Jordan, Jack, Lauren and Sophie. Dear sister of Dorothy and Euphemia. All welcome to call pay their respects to Maureen at Browns Funeral Home on Saturday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Christ Church on Monday at 1.00pm Followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Alzheimer's Society NI 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.
Rev. James K. McClelland, 68 Whispering Pines, Limavady
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Rev. James K. McClelland, passed away peacefully at home, 68 Whispering Pines, July 17 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of June. Father of Jonathan, Ruth, Ester, Rhoda, Debbie, Rose and David. Father in law of Helga, Billy, Davy and Colin. grandfather of Claire, Connor, Jessica, Andrew, Sadie and Elliot. Funeral service in Browns Funeral Home on Friday, July 25 2025 at 11.30am followed by committal in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. All welcome to call at the family home any time. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired and cheques payable to Leukaemia (Belfast City Hospital), c/o Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo ind est, Aghanloo road Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle. ‘Peace perfect peace’
Andrew McNelis, 17 Mount Pleasant, Derry
The death has taken place of Andrew McNelis, July 17 2025 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Collette, loving father of Fióna and Úna, devoted grandfather of Joseph and dear brother of Mary and the late Gerry, Patrick John and Nancy. Andrew’s remains will be reposing in his home, 17 Mount Pleasant, BT48 8NW, from 12noon - 7.00pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.45am for 12.15pm Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sarah (Sadie) Matthewson (née Rodden), 38 Lisfannon Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Sarah (Sadie) Matthewson (née Rodden), July 18 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, 38 Lisfannon Park. beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mother of Garry and Marie, dear mother-in-law to Siobhan and Liam, devoted grandmother of Eve, Ruth and Eoin and great-grandmother of Matthew, Georgia and Henry, cherished sister of the late Maureen, Billy and Darta, and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Sadie will be reposing at her home on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00am to 10:00am. House private from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, July 21 at 10:50am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. St. Pio Pray for her.
John (Den) Mould, 4 Dawros Gardens, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John (Den) Mould, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on July 17 2025. Late of 4 Dawros Gardens. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Lily. Devoted father of Kevin, Carol, Michael (Mike) and Philip. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his grandchildren. A much loved brother. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. John's remains will be reposing at his late home, 4 Dawros Gardens. Funeral from there on Sunday, July 20 11:40am for 12:15pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. John's Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Wake house will be private from 11.00pm until 10.00am. St. Nicholas Pray For Him. Our Lady Star Of The Sea Intercede For Him. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Margaret Quigley (née Curran), 43 Clon Dara, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Quigley (née Curran), suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital on July 17 2025. Late of 43 Clon Dara and formerly of 21 Moss Park. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy. Devoted mother of Frances, Christine, Noel and Jimmy. Dearest mother-in-law of Ryan, Eugene, Lyndsey and May. Loving granny of Lauren, Sarah, Shea, Odhrán, Cahir, Aoibheann and Maisy. A much loved sister to her all of her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Margaret's remains will be reposing at her late home, 43 Clon Dara, Skeoge Rd from 1.00pm this afternoon (Saturday, July 19). Funeral leaving from there on Monday, July 21 at 10:20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Galliagh. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Margaret's Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/galliagh. Wake house private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. St. Joseph Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede for Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Jimmy Sweeney, 918 Glenshane Road, Carn, Dungiven