Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
John Auld, 7 Station Court, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late John Auld, June 30 2025, peacefully at home, 7 Station Court, Portstewart, dearly loved husband of Wilma, loving father of David, William, Alan and Ruth, father-in-law of Olga, Jemma and Jordan, much loved granda of Isla, Alice, Ayda, Izzy, Tom, Leon and Olivia and dear brother of Deborah and Alison. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie 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.
Darren Coyle, 82 Kylemore Park, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Darren Coyle on June 30 2025. Formerly of 82 Kylemore Park. May he rest in peace. A much loved son of Teresa and Tommy. Loving brother of Frank, Aiden, Stacey, Tomás and brother-in-law of Tara, Mandy, Darryl and Ciara. A caring uncle of Dylan, Felix, Max, Laurie, Anya, Alfie and Grace. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and his wee buddy Jax. Funeral arrangements later. “Peace Perfect Peace”. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Mark Craig, Lilac Avenue, Limavady
The death has taken place of Mark Craig, Passed away peacefully at his own home, Lilac Avenue, Limavady on June 30 2025. Much loved son of Maud and the late Matthew, loving Brother of Linda and the late Russell, Devoted Uncle and Great Uncle. House Private. All welcome to call pay their respects to Mark at Browns Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2.00pm. Followed by burial in Christ Church Burial ground 2.45pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Foyle Hospice and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Fr Oliver Crilly, Castlefin (formerly of Lavey)
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Fr Oliver Crilly (P.E. of Urney and Castlefinn Parish and former P.P. of Greenlough Parish), June 28 2025, (peacefully at hospital) Fr Oliver RIP, beloved son of the late Robert and Rosina (née Bradley) and much loved brother of Tony and Fr. Pat. Fr Oliver’s remains reposing in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady and repose there until his Requiem Mass today (Tuesday, July 1) at 12noon (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Lavey. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, niece Caroline, nephew Paul, extended family circle, Bishop Donal and the priests of Derry Diocese. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services, Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Jim (Dare) Doherty, 24 Marainus Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Jim (Dare) Doherty, June 29 2025, peacefully at his home, 24 Marainus Park, beloved husband of the late Nellie, loving father of Michelle, Donna, Dermot, Edel and the late Martin and Sean, a devoted granda and great-granda and loving father-in-law, dear son of the late Charles and Elizabeth, cherished brother of Ann, Teresa, Charlie, Michael, Kathleen, John, Brian, Deirdre, Dermott and Damien. Jim will be reposing at his home. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11.00 am. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty 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.
Alan Howard Keys M.B.E., 15 Ballydawley Road, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Alan Howard Keys M.B.E., June 29, 2025, (peacefully) in Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, 15 Ballydawley Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, BT45 7NL, son of the late Rev Jack and Lila Keys, beloved husband of Libby, treasured dad of Clare (Colin), Helen (Charlie), and David (Kate), devoted grandad of Joseph and Tilly and cherished brother of Henry, Wesley and Bryan. House private. Funeral service in Magherafelt Methodist Church on Thursday, July 3 at 10.30am, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Ten Foundations via www.tenfoundations.org. Will be forever loved and remembered by all his family and friends at home and abroad.
Adeline McClintock (née Duddy), 5 St. John’s Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Adeline McClintock (née Duddy), June 28 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (McClintock’s Shop, Waterloo Street), beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Louise, John, Shaunna, James and the late Michelle, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, cherished sister of Celine O’Reilly and Noel Duddy. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Adeline will be reposing at her home, 5 St. John’s Park on Tuesday from 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, July 2 at 11:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Michael (Mickey) Roddy, 1 Alexander Cottages, Bishop Street, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mickey) Roddy, suddenly at his home on June 30 2025. Late of 1 Alexander Cottages, Bishop Street. May he rest in peace. Beloved father of Michael, Melanie and the late Keith (Oxy). A much loved father-in-law of Anna Marie. Loving granda of Shannon, Micheál and Órán. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his brothers, sisters, wider family circle and friends. Mickey’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Melanie’s home, 81 Chapel Road from 11:30am today (Tuesday, July 1). Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, July 3 at 9:30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 10.00am. Mickey’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.