Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Edward Len Boland, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Edward Len Boland, April 13 2025, peacefully at Killowen House, Coleraine, dearly loved father of Shaun and Sharon, loving brother of Tyna and Anne and dear friend of Rosie, Graham and Alan. Funeral service in Killowen Parish Church, Coleraine on Wednesday, April 23 2025 at 11.30am followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished for Killowen Parish Church c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Herbert (Bertie) Ferguson, 22 Annaghmore Road, Castledawson
It is with regret we announce the passing of Herbert (Bertie) Ferguson, April 12 2025, (suddenly at his home), 22 Annaghmore Road, Castledawson, loving and devoted father of Alastair, Elaine and Sharon, dear father-in-law of Christine and Alan, loving granda of Daniel, Jacob, Bella, Brooke and Kenzie and a dear brother. House private. Family and close friends welcome at his home. Funeral from his home on Wednesday (April 16) at 1:15pm for service in Woodschapel Parish Church at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Woodschapel Parish Church payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). “Till we meet again”
William (Billy) Green, 27 Beechwood Avenue, Derry
The death has taken place of the late William (Billy) Green, April 12 2025, suddenly at William Street Residential Home, beloved son of the late William and Mary, loving brother of May, Seamus and the late Michael, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle. William will be reposing at his home, 27 Beechwood Avenue, on Tuesday, April 15 from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, April 16 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment Afterwards in The City Cemetery. Family flowers only. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Thomas Hugh (Tommy) Heaney, 20 Main Street, Swatragh
The death has occurred of the late Thomas Hugh (Tommy) Heaney (Swatragh), April 13 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Father of Tommy and Patricia Slattery. Grandfather of Nicole Lynch, Marc, Lauryn, Clodagh and partner of Dympna. Son of the late Thomas and Mary. Brother of Pat, Tillie Mawhinney, Ann Flanagan and Marion Henry. House private. Family and friends welcome. Funeral from his home, 20 Main Street, BT46 5QB on Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online via: st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu of flowers to Marie Currie NI. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by son, daughter, grandchildren, partner, daughter-in-law Tanya, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.
Gordon Hyndman, 6 Springtown Close, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Hyndman, suddenly at home on April 12 2025. Late of 6 Springtown Close. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Isobel. Devoted father of Steven, Christopher and Jennifer. Dearest father-in-law of Bláithín and Janine. Loving grandfather of Corin, Lucie and Jude. A much loved brother of Roberta, Margaret and Caroline. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends. Gordon’s remains will be reposing at his late residence, 6 Springtown Close. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, April 16 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in The Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery via the Lonemoor Road lower gate entrance. Wake house will be private from 11.00pm until 11.00am. Gordon’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.holyfamily-parish.com/webcam.html. On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Michael Joseph (Mickey Joe) McGuigan, 25 Gortahurk Road, Draperstown
The death has occurred of the late Michael Joseph (Mickey Joe) McGuigan (Desertmartin), April 14 2025, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of the late Jean Elizabeth and loving father of Caroline Curran, Columba, Stephen, Lorraine McLaughlin, Gina Quinn, Conor, Cathal and the late Shane. Son of the late Michael and Elizabeth and brother of Kathleen McGinty (USA), Lily McGuigan, Rosaleen Brady and the late Nan Ingledew (Newcastle-upon-Tyne), Bernard P and Benedict A B. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am. Funeral from his home, 25 Gortahurk Road, BT45 7LA on Wednesday, April 16 at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Keenaught. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if so desired to Marie Curie. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchild, sisters, sons-in-law John, Gary and Paul, daughters-in-law Attracta, Amanda, Lucia and Mary, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.
Annie (Nan) McQuilken (née Cox), The Rope Walk, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Annie (Nan) McQuilken (née Cox), April 13 2025, peacefully at Ratheane Nursing Home, Coleraine, formerly of The Rope Walk, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh and much loved mother of Sandra, Hugh, Ronnie and the late Alan; loving mother-in-law of Des and Donna, much loved granny and great-granny. House strictly private. Graveside Service at Coleraine Cemetery on Wednesday at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Jordanstown the Northern Ireland School and Centre of Excellence for Children who are Deaf or Visually Impaired, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving family and friends. “Psalm 23 – The Lord Is My Shepherd.”
Dane Martin, 98A Bloomfield Park, Derry
It is with regret we announce the passing of Dane Martin, April 12 2025, suddenly at his home, 98A Bloomfield Park, beloved son of Deborah, loving brother of Ryan, Jade and Aaron, and a much loved nephew and uncle. Dane will be sadly missed by his friends and the wider family circle. Dane will be reposing in his mother’s home, 33 Barrs Lane. House private for family and close friends only please. Funeral leaving 33 Barrs Lane on Wednesday, April 16 at 9:20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill 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.
Audrey Michael, 78 Coleraine Road, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late Audrey Michael, April 13 2025, (peacefully) at Corkhill Care Home, 78 Coleraine Road, Maghera, dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Allister, dearest mother of Heather and devoted grandmother of Rachael, Rebekah and Caleb. Service of Thanksgiving in Maghera Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Maghera Presbyterian Church c/o James McMullan and Son, 18 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by the entire family circle. "Redeemed."
Henry Joseph (Harry) Tohill, 118 Lismoyle Road, Swatragh
The death has taken place of the late Henry Joseph (Harry) Tohill, April 14 2025, beloved husband of Louie (nee McAlary) and loving father of JJ (Fiona), Siobhan, Martin (Tracey), Harold (Cathy), Bosco (Mairead), Damian (Mairead) and Paul (Patrice), son of the late John and Mary Alice Tohill of Tír Aodha (now Tirhugh) Swatragh and dear brother of the late Mary Connelly, Sr. Cora Maria (Peggy) Tohill, Hugh, Katie Burns, Alice Monaghan, Tony, Bridie Lagan and John Bernard (Barney). Funeral from his home, 118 Lismoyle Road, Swatragh, BT46 5QU on Wednesday, April 16 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St John the Baptist Granaghan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie. There will be a shuttle bus provided from Granaghan Chapel Carpark back and forth each evening from 5.30pm.
Julie Watterson, 30 Hospital Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Julie Watterson, April 14 2025, (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, after a long illness, dearly beloved partner of Paul, 30 Hospital Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mummy of Corey and Cillian, loving daughter of Anne and the late Billy, cherished sister of Graham, Lynne and the late Steven and also a dear aunt and sister-in-law. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Thursday evening from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Friday at 1:30pm followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Macmillan Unit payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “As for God his way his perfect”Psalm 18 v 30