Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, January 21, 2025


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Micheal Baldwin, 15 Templetown Park, Maydown
The death has occurred of the late Michael Baldwin, January 18 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, devoted husband of Vivienne, 15 Templetown Park, Maydown, loving brother of Nina, Tom, Carol, Joanne and the late Kevin, Gerry and Tony (Liverpool) and a much loved father, grandfather and brother-in-law. His remains will be reposing in his home from 2.00pm – 9.00pm on Wednesday. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. You'll Never Walk Alone.
Eileen Campbell (née Porter), St Johnston (formerly Derry)
The death has taken place of the late Eileen Campbell (née Porter), January 18 2025, suddenly at her home, Creatland, St. Johnston, (formerly of Brandywell Avenue, Derry), beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Marina, Paul and her late twins, dear mother-in-law to Kay, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Kirsty, Holly-Anne, Laura, Ciaran and Megan and a dear great-grandmother, cherished daughter of the late Willy and Mary-Ann, dear and loving sister of the late Josie and Tony and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Eileen will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:20am to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Robert Concannon, 2 Top of The Hill, Gobnascale, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Robert Concannon, January 20 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved son of the late Robert and Phyllis, loving brother of Margaret, Lucia, Mark, Leo, Kim, Joanne, Laura, Tammy and the late Jim, Joseph and Gary and a much loved uncle, brother-in-law and friend. His remains will be reposing in his home, 2 Top of The Hill, Gobnascale. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Padraig Deeny, 27 Ballyrory Road, Craigbane, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Padraig Deeny, suddenly but peacefully, at home on January 19 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 27 Ballyrory Road, Craigbane, Claudy, Co Derry. Father of Chloe and Michelle. Beloved son of Patsy and the late Veronica R.I.P and dear brother of Barry (Eimear), Pearse (Gemma) and Tracey (Jude). Deeply regretted by his father brothers, sister, nieces and nephews, grandchild and the entire family circle. Reposing at his late home , wake will commence on Tuesday (January 21) at 11.00am to 10.00pm and Wednesday (January 22) 11.00am to 10.00pm. Enter wake house via Ballyrory Road from Learmount Road and exit onto Gortscreaghan Road. Funeral on Thursday, January 23 leaving at 10.20am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral will be recorded and uploaded to the following link https://youtube.com/@mclaughlinfuneraldirectors9616?si=nEolAUCPtqo4QPeD. Family flowers only, donations if wished in lieu of flowers to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Patsy Doherty (née Harris), 84 Moyola Drive, Derry
The death has occurred of Patsy Doherty (née Harris), January 20 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, 84 Moyola Drive, beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph, loving mother of Michael, Paulene, Linda, Keith, Mark and Louise, dear mother-in-law to Maria, Wendy, George, Christine, Niall and Gerry, and a devoted grandmother, cherished sister of Kathleen Doherty and all her late brothers and sisters. Patsy will be reposing at her home on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday from 12:00noon to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, January 23 at 11:20am to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE, or Marie Curie, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Anthony (Tony) McColgan, 4 Norcross Street, Rosemount, Derry
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Anthony (Tony) McColgan, January 19 2025, at Altnagelvin hospital. Beloved husband of Bridie. Loving father of John, Alex and Margaret. Much loved Grandfather of Brooke. Father in law of Rob and Ronan. Tony is now reposing at his family home, 4 Norcross Street, Rosemount. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.20am to St Eugene's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html. Those wishing to pay their respects can call to the family home from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Tuesday. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.
Catherine (Kitty) McDaid, 2 Rinmore Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Catherine (Kitty) McDaid, January 19 2025. Loving mother of Charlie. Mother in law of Edwina. Much loved Grandmother of Lucia and Finley. Loving daughter of the late Hannah and Gerry. Dear sister of Gerard, Jim, John, Paul, Matt, Annette, Martin, Dominic, Patrick and the late Jemma, Roisin, Raymond, Dick and Brendan. Funeral from her home, 32 Rinmore Drive on Wednesday at 11.20am to St Mary's Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Knock, pray for her.
Maureen McGuigan (née McWilliams), Ballyronan
The death has taken place of the late Maureen McGuigan (née McWilliams) (Ballyronan), January 20 2025, formerly Ballinscreen, beloved mother of Shane and Stacey, daughter of Brigid and the late Thomas and dear sister of Una, Fiona, Jennifer and Sean. Funeral on Wednesday, January 22 in Church of St Patrick Loup at 2.00pm, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, daughter in law Kay, Stacey’s partner Ryan, grandchildren Kyra, Caoimhe, Orlaith, mother, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Diabetes Society. The wake for Maureen will be Private.
Oonagh Josephine Stratford (née McCanny), 17 Caldwell Park, Portrush
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Oonagh Josephine Stratford (née McCanny), January 18 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 17 Caldwell Park, Portrush. Dearly loved wife of Mark, loving sister of John, Brendan, Noreen, Jim, Joan and Catherine and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Portrush on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Ballywillan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for R.N.L.I. (Portrush Branch) 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. “Rest In Peace”.