Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Robert Simms Donnell, Nelson Drive, Derry
The death has taken place of the late 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 Foyle Road on Tuesday, June 24 between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle.
Edward (Eddie) Dunne, 29 Poplar Road, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Edward (Eddie) Dunne, June 24 2025 (Formerly of Essex Factory), beloved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Eamonn, Adrian, Lorraine and Donal and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. His remains will be reposing in his home, 29 Poplar Road, from 2.00pm on Wednesday. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30pm for 11o’clock Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Josephine Hensman (née Warren), Donaghmede, Dublin (Formerly of Derry)
The death has occurred of Josephine Hensman (née Warren), June 22 2025, late of Donaghmede, Dublin (Formerly of Derry), (Peacefully), surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved wife of Arnie and loving mother of Sean, Warren, Arnold and Sandra. Predeceased by her brothers Ronald and Richard. Very sadly missed by her husband, sons and daughter, daughters-in-law Elaine, Michelle and Lana, son-in-law Chris, grandchildren Ryan, Kial, Jack, Liam, Nolan, Daniella, Chris, Alex and Amelia, brothers Brendan, Gerard and Leon, sisters Ann, Tina, Karen and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock D17 FK58 on Thursday afternoon, June 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of The Holy Trinity, Donaghmede arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in Balgriffin Extension Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Friday morning, June 27 at 10.00am via the following link. https://holytrinityparish.ie/live
Veronica Keenan (née McLaughlin), 15 Ardnashee, Pennyburn, Derry
It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Veronica Keenan (née McLaughlin), June 23 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of John, loving mother of Richard, David and Barry, devoted grandmother of Caolan, Ava and Aoife, dear mother-in-law to Michelle, Shannon and Clodagh, beloved daughter of the late John and Mary, cherished sister of Jimmy, Benny, Pauline, Mary, John, Majella and Peter, and a loving aunt. Loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Veronica will be reposing at her home, 15 Ardnashee, Pennyburn. Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 11:30a.m. 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.
Thomas James (Tommy) Lamont, 7 Loughill, Tobermore
The death has taken place of the late Thomas James (Tommy) Lamont, June 24 2025, (peacefully) at The Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, 7 Loughill, Tobermore, dearly loved and devoted Husband of the late Winnie, much loved Father of Shirley, Lorraine and Karen, loving Father-in-Law of Joe, Des and Martin, devoted Granda of Michael, Matthew, Mark, Nicole, Zara, Alex and Sam, Great Granda of Freddie and Ellie and dearest Brother of Ivan, Eileen and the late Ruby. House private. Family and Friends welcome from 12:00 noon to 10:00pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Friday, June 27 at 1:30pm, to St. Lurach's Parish Church, Maghera, for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie Nursing, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts"
Brendan McCaul, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Brendan McCaul, June 23 2025, peacefully at Owenmor Care Home, formerly of Leenan Gardens, beloved son of the late James and Mary, loving brother of Paddy, Kevin and the late Eileen, Bernadette, Seamus, Joan and Brian and a much loved uncle. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. His remains will then be removed from there to repose overnight in St Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Michael McGeoghan, 49 Steelstown Village, Derry
The peaceful death has taken place of Michael McGeoghan, late of 49 Steelstown Village, Derry and formerly of River Row, Moville. Predeceased by his wife Anne and much loved father of Catriona and father-in-law of Eamonn. Predeceased by his sisters Jean and Katty. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Anna and Terry, his brother Joseph, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. May Michael Rest In Peace. Michael's remains are now reposing at his home where everyone is welcome to pay their respects. Funeral from there on Wednesday (June 25) at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, followed by Interment in Drung Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/steelstown. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Mary O'Connor (née Kelly), 50 St. John's Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Mary O'Connor (née Kelly), June 23 2025, peacefully, at Longfield Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Teresa Bell, Anne McGroddy, Oonagh O’Connor and the late Patrick O’Connor, devoted grandmother of Sean, Catherine, Joe, Maria, Patrick and Oliver, mother-in-law to Paul, John and Jason, cherished sister of Teresa McKinney and a loving aunt. Will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Mary will be reposing at her home, 50 St. John's Park, family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, June 26 at 9:30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Cockhill. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Kathleen O'Kane (née McDonnell), 86 Long Commons, Coleraine
The death has taken place of the late Kathleen O'Kane (née McDonnell), June 24 2025 (peacefully) at The Causeway Hospital, 86 Long Commons, Coleraine. dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph (Tommy), loving mother of Peter, Aidan and Niall, dear mother-in-law of Jackie, Adele and Belinda and devoted grandmother of Thomas, Joseph, Dylan, Ella, Dominic and Patrick. Funeral from her home on Friday at 11.00am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Malachys Church, Coleraine followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family and friends welcome at her home on Thursday between 12.00noon and 9.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for St Vincent De Paul c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons 31, Bushmills Road Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle. ‘Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul’
Olive Stevenson (née Patterson), 57 Woodburn Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Olive Stevenson (née Patterson), June 24 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Billy, loving mother of Melanie, David and Michaela, mother-in-law of Darren, Louise and Ruairi, devoted granny of Lauren, Hollie, Corey, Sam, Zach and Emelie, much-loved sister of the late David, Eleanor and Wilfred and dearest friend of Alma. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 57 Woodburn Park. Funeral service will take place there on Thursday at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. “Resting where no shadows fall”.