Derry Death Notices - Thursday, August 21, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Janette Duffy (née O'Doherty), 5a Coolshinney Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Janette Duffy (née O'Doherty), (Magherafelt), died August 20 2025, beloved wife of the late Patsy and loving mother of Tanya McGeehan (Stephen), Aisling Bremner (Robbie), Lisa Rafferty (Dan) and Roisin Deery (Craeg), daughter of the late Tommy and Jeannie and dear sister of James, Thomas, Marcus, Mickey, Gerard, Rosemary, Josie and the late Margaret. Funeral from her home, 5a Coolshinney Road on Saturday, August 23 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt, via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons in law, grandchildren Shea, Eva, Mia Paddy, Katie, Jack, Maggie, Tommy, Johnny, Art and Rafe, brothers, sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 12.00noon. The wake for Janette will commence at 12.00noon on Thursday, August 21.
Martin Gillespie, 30 Groarty Road, Sheriff’s Mountain, Derry
The death has taken place of Martin Gillespie, August 19 2025, died peacefully at home, beloved husband of Patricia, 30 Groarty Road, Sheriff’s Mountain, Derry BT48 0JX and formerly of Glenside Road, son of the late Mary and Hugh Gillespie, dear brother of Marie, Margaret, Christine, Patrick, Thomas, and the late Kevin, John, Patricia and Gerard and a much loved uncle. Martin will be reposing in his home on Thursday from 12noon – 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Friday at 10o'clock Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, we love you too dearly to ever forget.
Billy (William John) Hyndman, Whitehill Road, Muff (Formerly of Derry)
The death has taken place at his home of Billy (William John) Hyndman, Whitehill Road, Muff F93 A5N5 and formerly of Foyle Springs, Derry. Predeceased by his father Samuel and brother Peter. Beloved and cherished husband of Noírin and devoted father of Christopher (Katrina), Ciara (James) and Paul (Aisling) and loving and cherished grandfather of Jack, Zaina, James and Ezra. Beloved son of Ruby and beloved brother of Raymond, Sandra and Paul. Sadly missed by his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. May Billy Rest In Peace. Billy's remains will repose at his home from today (Thursday, August 21) and Friday (August 22) from 12noon to 10.00pm on both days where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Funeral from there on Saturday (August 23) at 11.00am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church Muff, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcn.live/cameras/sacred-heart-muff. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Search and Rescue C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Pamela Jackson (née Uglow), Derry
it is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Pamela Jackson (née Uglow), August 16 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (Pam, formerly of Manchester, England and Drumleck Gardens, Derry) beloved partner of Damien, loving mother of Elizabeth, Victoria, James and the late Baby Paula, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, mother-in-law to Mal, dear daughter of the late Norman and Olive, cherished sister of Vanessa and Norman and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Thursday, August 21 at 2:00pm.
Connor Muirhead, 86 Clon Elagh, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Conor Muirhead, August 18 2025, suddenly, beloved son of Theresa and the late Iain, loving brother of Shane and Jay, dear nephew of Sandra and Tina, cherished cousin of Rachel, Megan, Cara, Saoirse, Josh and Nick. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Connor will be reposing at his home, 86 Clon Elagh on Thursday, August 21 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and from 5:00p, to 8:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, August 22 at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2:00pm. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Anne Smith (née McNally), Australia (Formerly Ballymacpeake, Lavey)
We regret to inform you of the peaceful passing of Anne Smith (née McNally), Dookie, Australia and formerly Ballymacpeake, Lavey, died August 20 2025. Beloved wife of David; loving mother of Johanna and the late Michael; mother-in-law of Lucasz and loving granny of Ernest. Daughter of the late John and Rose McNally and dear sister of John Pat, Charlie, Brendan, Dannie, Jane and Gerard. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Deeply regretted by the entire McNally family circle.
John Sutters, Ardlough Care Home, Drumahoe, Derry (Formerly of Castledawson)