Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Stephen Richard Betts, 19 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart
The death has taken place of Stephen Richard Betts, May 9 2026, Suddenly at his home, 19 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, much loved son of David and the late Kim, precious brother of Nicky, loving partner of Samantha, devoted dad of Brandon, Jack and Bobby and a special dear uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in his father’s David’s home, 138 Abbeydale, Waterside, on Friday 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home from 12.00nnon until 8.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and the entire family circle. “Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever” “Peace is yours, memories ours”
Patrick (Paddy) Gallagher, 22 St Johns Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Patrick (Paddy) Gallagher, May 10 2026 peacefully at home after a short illness surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of Rose, loving father of Grainne and Mariclare and father-in-law of JR, much loved granda of Aoife and Theo, dear brother of John, Roisin, Celine, Margaret, Mena, Annemarie, Theresa and Tony and a cherished friend of Jack and Don. Paddy is reunited in peace with his first wife Anne, parents Hugh and Rosena, brother Danny and sisters Patsy and Mary who preceeded him. Paddy will be reposing in his home, 22 St Johns Park, Derry. Removal from there on Tuesday at 5.30 pm to repose overnight in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 13 at 10 o'clock followed by interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carndonagh. Funeral Mass can be viewed live via: churchservices.tv/pennyburn. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of Marie Curie. St Martin de Porres pray for him. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for him. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Orlagh Graffin (née Donnelly), 43a Culbane Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Orlagh Graffin (née Donnelly), May 10 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, 43a Culbane Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy), beloved wife of Martin, much loved mother of Francis and Teighan, loving daughter of Hugh and the late Margaret and dear sister of Karen (Doyle). Orlagh’s remains will leave from her late residence on Wednesday, May 13 at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time will be requested each day of Orlagh’s wake between 9pm and 11am. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, son, father, sister, brothers in law Patrick, Martin and Anthony, sister in law Marie and Alison and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Pauline Kelly (née McGowan), 22 Elmwood Street, Derry
The death has taken place of Pauline Kelly (née McGowan), May 8 2026, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Anette and Martin, mother-in-law of Noelle, much loved grandmother of Elizabeth, Clodagh, George, Ryan, Mark and Luke, great-grandmother of Arthur and Bram and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Pauline will be reposing in her home, 22 Elmwood Street. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 9.30 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10 - 12 pm. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Mary Mellon (née White), 6 Windridge Drive, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Mellon (née White), peacefully after a short illness at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on May 11 2026. Late of 6 Windridge Drive. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Kieran. Devoted mother of Gareth (Glenda) and Declan (Julie). Treasured nana of Jack, Jamie, Georgia, Cian and Caitlin. Precious daughter of the late Bernard and Bridget. Loving sister of Fr. Gerald, Ena, Veronica and the late Jim and Bobby. A much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 6 Windridge Drive. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:50pm for 1:30pm Requiem Mass in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Trench Td. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am. Mary’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link: https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Sweet Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Christopher Mulcahy, 16 Rossnagalliagh Park, Derry
The death has taken place of Christopher Mulcahy, May 9 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Mignonne, loving father of Christopher, Gary, Nadine, Orlaith and Kealan and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved and will be sadly missed by his wider family circle. Christopher will be reposing at his home, 16 Rossnagalliagh Park. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:20 a.m. to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
John O'Kane, Maghera
The death has taken place of the late John O’Kane, May 11 2026, Peacefully. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Porter). Loving father of Catriona O’Kane, John and Emma Conlon. Devoted grandfather of Grace, Ellie, James, Jude, Marianne, Gabriel, Benán, Martha-Rose and Cara. Son of the late Tommy and Cassie O’Kane and brother of the late Gerard. Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law Dominic and Paul, daughter-in-law Kegan and family circle.
Kathleen Rosborough (née Smyth), Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Kathleen Rosborough (née Smyth), May 11 2026, Peacefully at Ardlough Care Home (surrounded by her loving family in her 98th year), much loved wife of the late Walter James Rosborough, devoted mother of Sylvia and the late Marion, dearest mother-in-law of Tom and Ken, an adored grandmother of Graham, Richard, Stephen and Alan, great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren, dear sister of Robbie, Maureen and the late Thomas, Annie, Maeve and Jean, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendemott Parish Church on Wednesday, May 13 at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St. Augustine’s Parish Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home (above address) on Tuesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die”
Adeline Sinclair (née Crawford), 41 Barnault Road, Limavady
The death has taken place of Adeline Sinclair (née Crawford), Passed away peacefully at her own home surrounded by her loving family, 41 Barnault Road, Limavady on May 10 2026. Much loved wife of the late James, Loving Mother of Lorraine, Janice and Samuel, dear Mother in law of Gary and Kerrie, devoted Granny of Rebekah, Matthew, Abbie, Jamie, Sophie and Reuben. Dear sister of Helen and the late Margaret, Henry, Joey and Annie. All welcome to call at her late home. Funeral service will be held in Carrick Parish Church at 3pm (change of time at family's request) on Wednesday followed by burial in Balteagh Parish Church burial ground. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Diabetes Uk NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. "Precious in the sight of The Lord, is the death of His Saints" Psalm 116 v15.