Derry Death Notices - Thursday, October 2, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Catherine Etherson (née Sayers), St John’s Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Catherine Etherson (née Sayers), October 1 2025, peacefully at home in St John’s Park, beloved wife of Liam (Bill), loving mother of John, Gary and the late Julie, mother-in-law of Judith and Vanessa, devoted grandmother of Michael, Peter and Georgia and dear sister of Garry. House private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, on Friday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
William (Willie) McCorriston, 23 Philip Street, Derry
The death has taken place of William (Willie) McCorriston, September 30 2025, beloved husband of the late Mary (Minnie) and Catherine, loving father of Brendan, Una, Rita, Ann, Cora and Liam, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Margaret and the late Rita and Jackie. His remains will be reposing in his home, 23 Philip Street. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.
Paula McElwee (née Bamford), Rossnagalliagh, Derry