Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Veronica Carr (née Cavanagh, Coshowen, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Veronica Carr (née Cavanagh), February 22 2025, peacefully at Waterside Hospital, (late of Coshowen), loving mother of Samantha and the late Michael, loving sister of Patricia and Michael. Veronica will be reposing in Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. Removal leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home at 5:45pm to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower to repose overnight for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11:30am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Eddie Devenney, 11 Culdaff Road, Portstewart
Funeral arrangements for the late Eddie Devenney (Portstewart), died February 23 2025, peacefully at home, beloved husband of the late Mary (née Morrison) and beloved father of Colette, Martin, Paula and Claire. Son of the late John and Catherine and dear brother of the late Bridie, Jackie, James and Harry. Everyone welcome to call at the family home from today (Tuesday) at 4.00pm. Family time 8.00pm to 12noon. Funeral from his late residence, 11 Culdaff Road, on Thursday at 11:30am for 12Noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Portstewart. Interment afterwards in Agherton Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Meagan and Lewis and the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Saint Vincent De Paul can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Joseph Gallagher, Clonmany (formerly of Derry)
The death has occurred of Joseph Gallagher, February 23 2025, Peacefully at home (formerly of Bishop Street, Derry). Beloved Husband of the late Madeline and Loving Father of Majella, Kevin, Liam, Joanna and Michael. A loving Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Father-in-law. Dear Brother of Noel, Harry and the late Paddy, Jackie, Charlotte and Willie. Brother-in-law of Archie, Betty, Marie and Anne. A friend to many. Funeral from his home, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany (F93 D2K8) on Wednesday, February 26 at 1:15pm to Saint Michael's Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Joseph will repose at home from 11.00am to 10.00pm on Tuesday, February 25.
John Leslie Gault, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of John Leslie Gault BEM also recipient of A.J Waley medal, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on February 24 2025. Much loved husband of the late Maureen, loving father of Shirlee, David, Gillian and Alan, also a dear Father in law, Grandfather and Great grandfather and Brother of Roy. House family only. All welcome to attend the Funeral service on Thursday in Drumachose Presbyterian Church at 1pm followed by committal in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to WHSCT (Paramedics, A&E, Coronary Care). Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
William (Billy) McCarter, Derry
The death has taken place of the William (Billy) McCarter, February 23 2025, Peacefully at Meadowbank Care Home, (surrounded by his loving family, in his 86th year) dearly loved son of the late Sarah (Sadie) and William (Willie) McCarter, much loved brother of Dougie and the late Robert (Bertie) and Myra, and brother-in-law of Jem, a dear uncle. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ on Tuesday, February 25 at 2.00pm (all are welcome from 1.30pm), followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burial ground. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if desired to Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. All enquiries to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors, 02871312567. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” “He died as he lived, everyone’s friend”
Peter McCullagh, 53a Glenedra Road, Feeny
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Peter McCullagh peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on February 24 2025, may he rest in peace. Late of 53a Glenedra Road, Feeny, Co Derry, BT47 4TW. Beloved husband of Eileen. Loving father of Karen (Sean) and Cathy (Cormac).Devoted grandfather of Erin, Conor and Eve. Son of the late Katie and John R.I.P and dear brother of Hugh, John, Pat, Bridget, Anthony, Eugene and the late Geordie, Susan and Bernard R.I.P. Reposing at his late home. Wake will commence Tuesday (February 25) 12noon to 10.00pm and Wednesday (February 26) 12noon to 10.00pm. Funeral from his late home on Thursday, February 27 leaving at 10.40am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church Banagher, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Link https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Pulmonary Fibrosis N.I. c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Kathleen Philomena Murray (née Page), 33 Long Tower Court, Derry
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of the late Kathleen Philomena Murray (née Page), February 23 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of John, dear daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Page, loving sister of Phil, Myra, Sheena and Alish, doting aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Kathleen will be reposing at her home, 33 Long Tower Court on Monday, February 24 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Tuesday from 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, February 26 at 9:30am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10:00 am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. House private for family only on morning of funeral. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Brian O’Kane, 131 Craigmore Road, Ballerin (Updated arrangements)
Updated arrangements for the late Brian O’Kane, Died February 23 2025, peacefully at hospital, beloved husband of Anne (née Kelly); loving father of Michelle, Colette, Dermot, Declan and Kelly; father-in-law of Roger and much adored Granda of Carter, Matthew, Kayden and Logan. Son of the late Patrick and Martha and dear brother of Mary (McGoldrick), Danny and the late John, Paddy, Jimmy, Tommy, Francis and Margaret (Hegarty). Everyone welcome to call at the family home. A shuttle bus will be in operation from the Ballerin Chapel Car Park on Tuesday evening from 5.00pm - 10.00pm. Funeral from his late residence, 131 Craigmore Road, on Wednesday at 10:20am for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Pio pray for him. Deeply regretted by the entire O’Kane and Kelly family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Parkinsons Support NI (Dalriada Branch) can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Stella Stuart (née McIlgorm), Portstewart
The death has occurred of the late Stella Stuart (née McIlgorm), February 24 2025, died peacefully at Madelayne Court Care Home and formerly of Old Coach Road, Portstewart. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bobby, loving mother of Bobby, John, Mary, Helen, Paula and Liz and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart on Wednesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Agherton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Sightsavers c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.”