Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Samuel Ernest Peter Bingham, Coleraine Road, Portstewart
Samuel Ernest Peter, Bingham, June 23 2025, peacefully at Maryland Healthcare, Belfast, late of Coleraine Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of the late Alice Ann, devoted and treasured father of Geoff, Hazel and Heather, dear father-in-law of James and Rachel, and loving grandfather of David, Kathryn and Sarah, dear brother of Rosemary. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Cancer Research UK & Parkinson’s UK (NI), 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.
Raymond Cooke, 109 Curragh Road, Coleraine
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Raymond Cooke, June 20 2025, suddenly at home, 109 Curragh Road, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father of Jenny and Graham, granda of Harvey, Eva, and Charlie and loving brother of Drew, Iain, Robert, Sharon, and the late Margaret. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Coleraine Baptist Church on Wednesday at 2.30pm. This will be preceded by a burial in Coleraine cemetery at 1.00pm (everyone welcome). Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Chest Heart & Stroke, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. “In honour of Raymond’s warmth and loving spirit we encourage you to wear something that reflects joy”.
Robert Simms Donnell, Nelson Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of Robert Simms Donnell, June 23 2025, Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness, late of Nelson Drive. Dearly beloved Son of the late Arthur and Tillie. Loving Brother of Linda, Violet and the late Arthur and Sarah. Funeral Service in Adair and Neely Funeral home on Wednesday, June 25 at 11.00am Followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only. Visitors Welcome to pay Respects at Adair and Neely Funeral Home, 10-12 Foyle Road on Tuesday, June 24 between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.
William (Billy) Goode, Derry
The death has taken place of William (Billy) Goode, June 21 2025, peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Home, (formerly of Nailors Row), beloved son of the late Arthur and Matilda, loving brother of Charlie and the late Junior, Johnny and Jean and a loving uncle to his nephews and nieces. Billy's funeral leaving Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:30am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower 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.
Richard (Dickie) Aidan Lafferty, 119 Old Coach Road, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Richard (Dickie) Aidan Lafferty, June 23 2025, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Old Coach Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Barbara and much loved father of Richard, Antony, Jennifer and Chris; father-in-law of Debbie, Eilis, Greg, Briege; grandfather of Niamh, Kieran, Patrick, Aoife, Cathal, Bronagh, Enda, Conor, Oisin, Erin, Tara, Finn, Niall, Kate, Tilly and Tiernan. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home, 119 Old Coach Road to pay their respects on Tuesday during 3.00pm - 5.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart, on Wednesday at 11.30am, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for NI Hospice, 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.
Adam Patrick (Patsy) McKeegan, Craigbrack Road, Eglinton
The death has occurred of the late Adam Patrick (Patsy) McKeegan, June 23 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady. Dearly beloved husband of the late Celine, Craigbrack Road, Eglinton, loving father of Christine, Fergal, Sharon and the late Gerald and Mary Celine. Father-in-law of Martin & John. Loving grandfather of Barry, Martin, Michael, Kieran and Catherine and a cherished great-grandfather and dear brother of Maureen and the late Kevin and Noel. House strictly private family only please. Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11o'clock Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 5EJ. Lovingly remembered by all the family. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Majella McLaughlin (née McCleary), 44 Creggan Heights, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Majella McLaughlin( née McCleary), peacefully at Melmount Manor Care Home on June 22 2025. Late of 44 Creggan Heights. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Bobby. Devoted mother of Paul, Charles, Damien, Mairead and Brian. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her loving grandchildren. Precious daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen. Dearest sister of Ann, Angie, Davy, Charles, Mark and the late Sean, Jean and Gerard. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Majella’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 44 Creggan Heights. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, June 25 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Majella’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Mark McVey, 97 Ballyneill Road, The Loup
The death has taken place of Mark McVey (The Loup), June 23 2025, beloved husband of Margaret Rose and loving father of Enda, Jason and Maria (fiancé Cormac Martin), son of the late Gerard and Sarah (Sally) McVey and dear brother of Margaret Browne (Keith), Philomena Kevin (Charlie R.I.P.), Basil and the late Angela McKenna (Garry) and Patrick. Funeral from his home, 97 Ballyneill Road, The Loup on Wednesday, June 25 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick The Loup, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Paul Haydon Pearce-Smith, Derry
The death has taken place of Paul Haydon Pearce-Smith, Died peacefully June 23 2025 at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dearest husband of the late Helen, dad of Kerry (David), Jane (Alan), Ben (Rachael) & Katie (Clive). A much loved Granda of Drew, Stephen, Rebekah and Patrick. Loving brother of Caroline. Funeral arrangements to follow.