Derry Death Notices - Thursday, April 17, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Margaret Brown (née Harris), 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore
The death has taken place of the late Margaret Brown (née Harris), April 15 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 71 Cloverhill Road, Loup, Moneymore, dearly beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving sister of Ann and the late James, Robert, Tom and Charlotte and also a dear aunt and great-aunt. House and funeral strictly private at Margaret’s request. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Sight Savers and Operation Smile payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”
Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron (née Ward), 19 Rathmore Road, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron (née Ward), peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 16 2025. Late of 19 Rathmore Road. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Pius. Devoted mother of Paul, Donna, Susan, Kevin, Pius, Angela, Maureen and Yvonne. A much loved granny of Laura, Louise and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she greatly adored. Dearest daughter of the late Barney and Agnes. Loving sister of Marie, Veronica, Angela, John, Gerard, Brian, Martin and the late Josephine, Margie and Patricia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends. Bernie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 19 Rathmore Road. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, April 18 at 9:20am for 10.00am Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Bernie’s Funeral Service can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. St. Lucia Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Brian McKenna, Magherafelt
The death has occurred of the late Brian McKenna (Magherafelt), April 15 2025, beloved son of the late Patrick and Annie and loving brother of Mary Jo (O’Brien), Patrick, Seamus, Anne, Damien and the late Sean and late infant Kathleen. Funeral on Friday, April 18 for 11.00am Liturgy of the Word in Church of St John Milltown, cremation to follow at a later date. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. House and Wake Strictly Private.
Maire McLaughlin, 23 Moneygran Road, Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late Maire McLaughlin, died April 16 2025 (Kilrea). Everyone welcome at the family home on Thursday from 2.00pm to 10.00pm and Friday from 11.00am to 10.00pm. (Parking available at the Church of Ireland Carpark at the top of the Moneygran Road). Peacefully in the gentle care of the staff of the Macmillan Unit Antrim Hospital, beloved wife of Paul McAllister (Lavey) and loving mother of Clodagh and Joseph. Daughter of Nan and the late Jimmy and dear sister of Angelo, Declan, Maeve, Aine and the late Infant Irene Anne. Funeral from her late residence, 23 Moneygran Road, on Saturday at 10:20am for 11o’clock Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sr. Clare Crockett pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire McAllister & McLaughlin family circle. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Macmillan can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Mary Gwendoline (Gwen) Mitchell (née Thompson), 15 Altrest Road, Cullion
The death has occurred of the late Mary Gwendoline (Gwen) Mitchell (née Thompson), April 15 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of William (Billy), devoted mummy of Lesley, Alison, Jenny and Colin, loving mother-in-law of Gary, Gregory, James and Jenna, adored grandmother of Zara, Callum, Noah, Ella, Charlotte, Harry and Blake and a dear Sister, Neighbour and Friend. Funeral leaving her late Home, 15 Altrest Road, Cullion, on Friday, April 18 at 1.15pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Donagheady Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery. (Wake Private) Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Donagheady Presbyterian Church or to W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital (Northwest Cancer Centre) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”