Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, April 30, 2025


Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Brian Campton, 3 Station Road, Castledawson
The death has taken place of Brian Campton, April 29 2025, (peacefully) at Weavers Care Home, Cookstown, dearly beloved husband of Irene, 3 Station Road, Castledawson, much loved father of Gail and Neil, dear father-in-law of Tim and Laura, loving granda of Blake, Eva and Josh and dearest brother of Derek, Leslie, Winston Alistair, Keith, Isobel, Caroline and Arlene. House strictly private. Family and Friends welcome at Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Wednesday evening (April 30) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral from his home on Thursday (May 1) at 1:30pm for service in Castledawson Presbyterian Church at 1:45pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Dementia UK and Parkinsons UK payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1
Teresa Deeney (née Hegarty), 63 Carnhill, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Teresa Deeney (née Hegarty), April 28 2025, peacefully, at Altnagelvin Hospital, wife of the late Willie, loving mother of Gerald, Nuala, Michael, Michelle and Martin, devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, dear daughter of the late Annie and John, dear and loving sister of Ann, Pat, Monica, Sheila, Nuala, Cathy, Donal and the late Aiden and Robin, a cherished aunt of all her nieces and nephews and a dear mother-in-law to Julie, Paul and Martina. Theresa will be reposing at her home, 63 Carnhill on Wednesday, April 30 from 12:00noon to 9:00pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, May 1 at 9:20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Peggy McLaughlin (née McKee), 131a Fivemile Straight, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late Peggy McLaughlin (née McKee) (Maghera), April 28 2025, beloved wife of the late Francis and loving mother of Sally McAtamney (Dessie) and Frank (Tina), grandmother of Niamh, Caite, Michael and the late infant Dessie, dear sister of Jean Begley, Anne O’Kane, Ted, Francis (Bunty), Mary Duggan and John. Funeral from her home, 131a Fivemile Straight, Maghera BT46 5JP on Thursday, May 1 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Patrick Glen, via webcam at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-maghera, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Susie McLery (née Frazer), 5 Alma Place, Derry
The death has taken place of Susie McLery (née Frazer), April 28 2025, peacefully at home, 5 Alma Place. Beloved wife of Martin, loving mother of Edel, Megan, Emma and Rachel. Much loved grandmother of Eve, Maisie, Sophie, Eily, Cole, Ada, Oliver, Ronan and Caeda. Daughter of the late William and Margaret (Peggy). Dear sister of David, Mary, John, William, Dennis, Bridget and Edward. Susie will be reposing at her home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.20am going to St Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam. Family time please from 10.00pm until 11.00am. 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.
Rae Nimmons, 10 Woodland Park, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Rae Nimmons, April 28 2025, (peacefully) at Hospital, 10 Woodland Park, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of the late Yvonne, much loved father of Alastair and Jennifer, devoted grandfather to Amy, Edward, Kerri and Hazel. Service in New Row Presbyterian Church Coleraine on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if desired for Parkinson’s Society or NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Association c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’
PJ O’Boyle, 42 Moneygran Road, Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late PJ O’Boyle, died April 28 2025 (Kilrea and formerly Rasharkin). N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home today (Tuesday) from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family PJ beloved husband of Margaret; loving father of Michelle (Grant) and Steven; father-in-law of Paul and much adored granda of Rachel, Chloe and Jordan. Son of the late Frank and Charlotte and dear brother of Raymond and the late Mary, Francie, Hugh, Eugene and Infant William (Billy). Funeral from his late residence, 42 Moneygran Road, on Wednesday at 11:20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St. Anne’s Oratory, Kilrea. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Drumagarner. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his Soul. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.
Muriel Winifred (Freda) Stewart (née Chambers), 2 Northland Drive, Moneymore
The death has taken place of Muriel Winifred (Freda) Stewart (née Chambers), April 28 2025, (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, dearly loved Wife of the late Leslie, formerly of 2 Northland Drive, Moneymore, much loved Sister of Helen (Wilson), John, Harold and the late Amy (Watterson), Joyce (Boyce) and Grenville and a loving Sister-in-Law and Aunt. A Service of Thanksgiving for Freda's Life will take place in St. John's Parish Church, Moneymore on Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John's Parish Church, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. "Peace Perfect Peace"