Derry Death Notices - Saturday, May 10, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Maud Acheson, Killeague Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Maud Acheson, May 8 2025 (peacefully) at Ratheane Nursing Home, Maud, late of Killeague Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late William. Funeral from her home on Monday at 10.30am for service in Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Englishtown at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining burying ground. Friends and family welcome at her home on Saturday and Sunday between 2.00pm and 8.00pm. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for Macosquin Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.
Maurice (Martin) Bradley, 13 Moyard Road, Sixtowns, Draperstown
The death has taken place of Maurice (Martin) Bradley, peacefully at home, 13 Moyard Road, Sixtowns, Draperstown. Dearly beloved brother of Roger, Maura (McRory), Geraldine, Ken, Helen (Roberts), Joan (Darragh) Peggy (Mercer) and Stella (O’Neill). Funeral at 2.30pm on Saturday, May 10 in St. Patrick’s Church, 186 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown BT45 7BG. House Private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Please send any donations to Marie Curie Nurses. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.
Michael Conway, Arbroath (formerly Magherafelt)
The death has taken place of the late Michael Conway, Died suddenly, May 6 2025 (aged 52 years), Arbroath (formerly Magherafelt), loving father of Siobhan and Brendan, son of the late Mickey and Philomena, dear brother of Michelle, Damian, Joe and Pat. Funeral arrangements later, deeply regretted by entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Arthur Dawson, 37 Curran Road, Castledawson
The death has taken place of the late Arthur Dawson, May 8 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, (in his 96th year), 37 Curran Road, Castledawson, much loved and devoted dad of Betty, Bobby and the late Phyllis, loving granda of Shane, Tracey, Daniel, Gail, Karen and Joanne, cherished great-granda of Jordan, Lauren, Bethany, Matthew, Jacob, Sadie, Ryan, Cara, Cal and Kirri, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth and dearest brother of the late Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth. House strictly private. Family and Friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Sunday evening (May 11) from 7:00pm –8:30pm. Funeral service in Christ Church, Castledawson on Monday (May 12) at 1:30pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Christ Church Building Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by all of his family and the entire family circle. “For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” 1 Peter Ch 1 v 18-19
Selina (Ena) Dolan (née Irwin), 222 Legavallon Road, Drumsurn, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Selina (Ena) Dolan (née Irwin), Passed away peacefully at her own home surrounded by her loving family on May 7 2025, much loved mother of Tracy and Christopher (Vanessa), dear wife of Jim, dear sister of Thomas, and the late Jim, Bobby, Margaret, Harry, Willie, Leslie, Ethel, Geoege, May, Sammy, Elizabeth. All welcome to call at her late home, 222 Legavallon Road, Drumsurn, Limavady from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral will leave her late home on Sunday at 2.00pm for service in Balteagh Presbyterian Church at 3.00pm followed by burial in Dungiven Parish Church burial ground at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Balteagh Presbyterian Church 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.
Edward Gallagher, 28 Bradley Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Edward Gallagher, May 8 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Stella, 28 Bradley Park, loving father of Martin and Clare, father-in-law of Charlene and Jason, devoted grandfather of Jack, Leah and Ruby, son of the late Willie and Ruby, son-in-law of Gretta and the late Tommy Rodgers (Bridgend), dear brother of Ann, Marian, Joanna and the late Bridgette and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.45am for 12.15pm Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
John Henderson, 133 Bushmills Road, Coleraine
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of John Henderson, May 8 2025, peacefully at The Royal Victoria Hospital, 133 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Greta, loving father of Paul, Debbie, Louise, Darren, Liane and Gareth, dear brother of Lefty and the late Veronica and a much loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Friends and family are welcome at his daughter Debbie’s home, 48 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine on Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm – 7.00pm. Funeral service at 48 Hazelbank Road, Coleraine on Monday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family circle.
Kathleen (Lena) McCarron, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Kathleen (Lena) McCarron, May 9 2025, peacefully at Longfield Care Home, beloved wife of the late Joe and loving mother of the late Geraldine. Her remains will be removed from W.J. O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road on Saturday at 4.30pm to repose overnight in St Columb's Church, Chapel Road. Funeral Mass will be celebrated there on Sunday 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray For Her.
Tom Maguire, 2 Noonvale, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late Tom Maguire, May 9 2025, late of 2 Noonvale, Maghera, (peacefully at Hospital surrounded by his loving family) Thomas (Tom) RIP, beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Christopher and Áine, loving brother of Seamus, Maeve, Marian, Philip, Leo (Lenny) Bernadette, Kathleen and Adrian and dear grandfather of Aidan, Anna and Calum. Tom's wake will officially begin at his late residence, 2 Noonvale, Maghera, on Saturday, May 10 at 11,00am and will run until 9,00pm. The house and Funeral Service will be private and for family only on Sunday, May 11 at 1.00pm. Tom’s remains will leave thereafter at 1.30pm for burial at 2.00pm in Milltown Cemetery, Magherafelt, which is open to anyone who may wish to attend. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Liz, son-in-law Donald, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. Detail enquiries to; WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors telephone: 028 2563 1406.
Margaret (Mya) Millar, 17 Edenmore Street, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Margaret (Mya) Millar, May 9 2025, Peacefully at her home, 17 Edenmore Street, Derry (in her 97th year) much loved daughter of the late James and Sarah-Louise, loving sister of the late Mary and Matilda, a dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Monday, May 12 at 11.00am followed by burial in the City Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to call at Funeral Home on Saturday, May 10 from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd“