Derry Death Notices - Saturday, June 21, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Irene Allard, 86 Shanreagh Park, Limavady
The death has taken place of the late Irene Allard, Died 20th June 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of 86 Shanreagh Park, Limavady. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Loving daughter of the late Sandy and Mary. Dear Sister of the late Peggy, Annette and Reggie. Aunt of Peter, Mark and the late Simon. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. House strictly private please. Family and friends welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home, 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady on Sunday evening, June 22 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm and Monday, June 23 from 9.0pam. Funeral service in Funeral Home on Monday, June 23 at 11.00am followed by Burial in Christ Church cemetery Main Street, Limavady. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to: Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, Castledooey, Raphoe, Co. Donegal F93 R7P2. https://www.donegaldonkeysanctuary.ie/. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. At Peace.
Mary Louisa (Maura) Gormley (née Doyle), 23 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
The death has occurred of Mary Louisa (Maura) Gormley (née Doyle), June 20 2025 (Desertmartin). Formerly Garristown, Santry and Port na Blagh. Peacefully at home after a long illness borne with acceptance and grace - in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Brian (Brian Óg), devoted mother to Brian, Mary Gallagher, Claire Brides, Maeve Ferguson, Kevin (Fionnuala) and Stephen. Predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth Ann and her father and mother Bob and Louie Doyle. Cherished Granny Maura to her grandchildren Áine, Cormac, Siobhán, Eimear, Eoghan, Hugh, Dara, Daniel, Jack, Rebecca and Síobhra. Much loved sister of Robert (Joan) and Ann Fitzgerald (Walter). Sadly, missed by sons-in-law Rónán, Michael, Paul and daughter-in-law Fionnuala. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral from her home, 23 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin BT45 5LD on Monday, June 23 2025 at 12.30pm for 1o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Coolcalm, Desertmartin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie NI. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sister, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbours.
Sean (Robert) Kelly, 52a Cavanreagh Road, Draperstown
The death has occurred of Sean (Robert) Kelly, died June 20 2025, (Cavanreagh, Sixtowns, Draperstown) peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted family, dearly beloved son of the late John and Mamie, brother of Francis, Mary (McCloskey), Thomas, Gene and the deceased Ann (McDonald) and Gerry. Funeral on Sunday, June 22 from his late residence, 52a Cavanreagh Road, Draperstown BT45 7BS at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Mass in St Patricks Church, Sixtowns, Draperstown. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his loving brothers, sister, brother-in-law Paddy Mc Donald, sisters-in-law Rosaleen, Brigid and Kate, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time between 10.00pm and 10.00am please. St Francis of Assisi Pray for Him.
Gordon McClenaghan, Maghera (Formerly Birmingham)
The death has occurred of the late Gordon McClenaghan, June 17 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Maghera and formerly Birmingham, dearly loved Husband of Margaret, much loved Father of Michelle, Stephen, Paul, Laura and Rebecca, a dear Father-in-Law, a proud Grandfather and dearest Brother of Pearl, Willie, Eileen, Ian, Dorinda, Fiona and the late Yvonne. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Sunday, June 22 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:10pm to Kilcronaghan Parish Church for Service at 1:30pm, followed by Cremation at Roselawn Crematorium at 4:30pm. Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle.
Robert Alexander (Alex) McNerlin, Limavady
The death has taken place of Robert Alexander (Alex) McNerlin, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on June 19 2025. Much loved Father of Lee (Natasha) and Ian (Jacqui) also William and Julie. Devoted grandfather of Dale, Aaron, Bethany, Ollie and Sadie. Dear brother of Billy, Martha, Derek and the late Annie, Bridget and Ivan. All welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home to pay their respects to Alex on Sunday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Monday at 11.00am followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 12noon. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Barnardos 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.
Mary Maguire (née Diamond), 48 Kilrea Road, Portglenone
Funeral arrangements for the late Mary Maguire (née Diamond), Died June 19 2025. (Greenlough). N.B. Mary is reposing in McKiernan & Sons Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. Everyone welcome to call on Saturday from 6.00pm to 8:30pm and Sunday from 3.00pm. Removal from McKiernan’s on Sunday at 5:30pm to St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady. (Arriving approx. 6.00pm). Peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family, late of 48 Kilrea Road, Portglenone BT44 8JB. Wife of the late John Francis (Tyanee); loving mother of Noel, Paddy, Anne (Laverty), Kieran and Monica; mother-in-law of Anne, Mary, Danny and Colette and a much loved granny and great granny. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 23 2025 at 11.00am in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish webcam https://www.greenlough.com/web-cam/). Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Greenlough. Our Lady of Mount Carmel pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Karen Wholihan (née O’Neill, 15 Beatrice Villas, Bellaghy
The death has occurred of the late Karen Wholihan (née O’Neill) (Bellaghy), June 17 2025, beloved partner of Kieran Brady and loving mother of Emma, Aoíbhínn Ciarán and the late Ashling. Daughter of the late Jamesie and Sarah O’Neill Maghera and dear sister of Patricia (Tish) Convery and the late Pauline Sargent. Funeral from her home, 15 Beatrice Villas on Saturday, June 21 at 2.30pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, via webcam St Marys Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her partner, daughters, son, Ciaráns partner Clídhna, sister in law Claire, brothers in law Damien and Paul and much loved friend to all nieces and nephews and wider family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. The wake for Karen has commenced.