Derry Death Notices - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Ena Craig (née Harding), 49 Clintonville Gardens, Garvagh
It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Ena Craig (née Harding), May 15 2025, peacefully at home (surrounded by her loving family), 49 Clintonville Gardens, Garvagh. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Jayne, Betty and Alastair; mother-in-law of Samuel and Janice, and a much loved granny and great-granny. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, to Marie Curie, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd.’
Barry Gage, 11 Kylemore Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Barry Gage, May 14 2025, suddenly at home, 11 Kylemore Road, Coleraine, dearly loved son of the late George and Patricia, loving brother of Ronnie and his partner Mina, dear nephew of Sadie and Marjorie and uncle of Carly and Steven. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Monday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to the Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Veronica McBride (née Kelly), 23 Caw Hill Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Veronica McBride (née Kelly), May 16 2025, peacefully, after a long illness, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Miller Street), beloved husband of John, loving mother of David, Emma and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Christine, Declan and Smriti, devoted grandmother of Joe, Rachel and Eoin, cherished daughter of the late Joe and Lila, dear and loving sister of the late Susanne, Myra and Paddy and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Veronica will be reposing at her home, 23 Caw Hill Park. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Monday, May 19 at 11:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 12:00noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Diabetes UK, 1st Floor, Lisburn Square House, 10 Haslems Lane, Lisburn, BT28 1TW. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Eugene McCloskey, 191 Legavallon Road, Dungiven
The death has taken place of Eugene McCloskey, Died peacefully at home in Ballymacallion surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 15. Dearly beloved and devoted husband of Joan. Treasured father of Laura and Paula, and much loved father in law to Michael McGillion and Stephen McLaughlin, Loving Grandfather to Mark and Louisa. Dear brother of Michael, Susan, Sally, and the late John and infant Gerald. R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle Eugene’s remains will be reposing at his family home; 191 Legavallon Road, Dungiven BT474QW today (Saturday, May 17) from 12.00pm to 10.00pm, where family and friends will be welcome to call and pay their respects. Funeral from his home on Sunday, May 18 at 9:30am for Requiem Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Drumsurn at 10.15am. Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to; The Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Rd, Derry BT488JE Or Marie Curie 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 028 77764732. O Sacred heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee. St Joseph pray for him.
Thomas David McGeehan, 8 Waterford Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Thomas David McGeehan, May 13 2025, suddenly in Sicily, late of 8 Waterford Drive, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, loving father of Angus, dear brother of Ian, brother-in-law of Joan and uncle of Emma. House Private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Tearfund, United Christian Broadcast (UCB) and Christian Blind Mission, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Eamon McKinney, 18 Brockagh Road, Eglinton
It is with regret we announce the passing of Eamon McKinney, May 15 2025, beloved husband of Sadie, 18 Brockagh Road, Eglinton, loving father of Liam, Martina, Cheree, Fergal, Catherine and the late John-Joseph, James, Peter, Pauline, Trevor and Eamon, father-in-law of Betty, Jason, Michelle and Ramario, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Mary-Ellen, Felix, Margo, Jean, Gerard, Justine and the late Hugo and Della. Eamon will be reposing in his home on Saturday and Sunday from 12noon – 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.35am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
John Stewart, 2b Lisfannon Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late John Stewart, May 16 2025, peacefully, after a short illness, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Dunmore Gardens, Creggan), beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Linda and Johnny, dear father-in-law to Mickey, devoted grandfather of Charlene (Dave) and Michael (Sinead) and great-grandfather to Adam, Daithí, Bella and Rhéa, dear and loving son of the late Bella and Stephen, cherished brother of Thomas, Stephen, Billy and Cathleen and a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. John will be reposing at his home, 2b Lisfannon Park. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, May 19 at 9:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower 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.
Jean Elizabeth Wilkinson (née Speir), 46 Mullaghboy Road, Bellaghy