Derry Death Notices - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Georgina Bacon (née McAuley), 16 Seafield Park South, Portstewart
It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of Margaret Georgina Bacon (née McAuley), February 28 2025, (peacefully) at Causeway hospital, late of 16 Seafield Park South, Portstewart and the Cara Residential Care Home, Rasharkin. Dearly beloved wife of the late Elmer and devoted mother of Zara and Jeremy, dear mother-in-law of Eric and Joanna and loving Nana to Jacob, Niall and Thomas and great-nana to Alma. Service in Agherton Parish Church on Friday, March 7 at 12.00noon followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired for NICHS c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.
Iris Victoria Black, 2 Millbrook Park, Altnagelvin, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Iris Victoria Black, March 1 2025, Peacefully in Cornfield Care Centre. Formerly of 2 Millbrook Park, Altnagelvin. Dearly beloved wife of the late James. Devoted Mother of Geoffrey and Jeremy. Dear Mother-in-law of Ruth and Jane. Loving Grandmother of Alice, Rory, Freya, Nathan and Lauren. Funeral service in All Saints Clooney on Friday, March 7 at 12noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Alzheimer's Society NI, Suit 2, Plumer house, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, PL65FS or All saints Clooney, C/O Helen Henderson, 5 Manning Way, Derry, BT476GL. visitors welcome to pay respects at Iris's home on Thursday, March 6 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors 02871311321. Deeply regretted by her Loving family circle. The lord is my Shepherd.
Dessie Brown, 29 Castleview Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Desaie Brown, February 28 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family, at his home, 29 Castleview Park, beloved husband of the late Claire, loving father of Gary and Kieran, devoted grandfather of Aiden and Abigail, dear father-in-law to Clare, a loving brother-in-law to Deborah, Geraldine, Lucy, Bridie and Harry and a dear uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Dessie will be reposing at his home on Sunday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, March 3 at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn 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.
Julian Daly, 15 Larkhill, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Julian Daly, March 1 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Bernadette, loving father of Ronan and Eoin, father-in-law to Mary, devoted grandfather of Adam, Lana and Doibhlinn, dear brother of Thomas, Salome, Michael and the late Jerome, Charles and Fabian. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Funeral leaving his home, 15 Larkhill, on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:10am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment Afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Macmillan Support Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Henry Gallagher, Lavery Fold, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Henry Gallagher, March 1 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of Lavery Fold), father of Seamus and the late Pádraig, beloved son of the late Patrick and May, loving brother of John, Josephine and the late Kathleen, Hugh, Daniel, Jim, May, Kevin and Patrick. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Henry will be reposing in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 2 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Monday, March 3 at 9:30am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral 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.
Edward Houghton, 1 Broomhill Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Edward Houghton, March 1 2025 peacefully at The Foyle Hospice, beloved Husband of Anne loving Father of the late Tina, and a devoted Grandfather of Kayleigh and Mathew. Funeral leaving his home, 1 Broomhill Avenue at 12.30pm on Tuesday, March 4 for 1.00pm service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to The Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road. House Private. The Lord is My Shepherd.
Donagh McCann, 17 Dungonnell Road, Cargan
The death has occurred of the late Donagh McCann, February 28 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) late of 17 Dungonnell Road, Cargan, beloved son of Mary T and the late Hugh and much loved brother of Maria and the late Damian. “House Private Please” Donagh’s remains are reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41 - 43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Monday, March 3 between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. His remains will leave from there on Tuesday, March 4 at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, sister, brother in law Creon, niece Saoirse nephew Jonny and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.