Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Dave Butler, 3 Taylor Park, Limavady
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Dave Butler, May 26 2025, beloved husband of Joan, 3 Taylor Park, Limavady, loving father of Declan and Vicky, father-in-law of Amanda and Russell, devoted grandfather of Aoife, Ishbel, Callum and Harris and dear brother of Nina, Josephine, Edward, Frances and Maria. His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to Friends of Altnagelvin, C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Margaret Gordon (née Alexander), Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late Margaret Gordon (née Alexander), Died May 27 2025 (Kilrea). House private please. Peacefully at hospital, beloved wife of Jackie; loving mother of David (Kerry), Lynsey and Alastair and much adored granny of Macey and Lucy. Daughter of the late Abraham and Margaret Jane and dear sister of Janette, Samuel and the late Sylvia. Funeral service in First Kilrea Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Kilrea on Friday at 1.00pm followed by burial in Kilrea Cemetery (arriving approximately 2:15pm). Peace Perfect Peace. Family flowers only please. Forever loved and sadly missed by her sister-in-law Sandra and the entire Gordon and Alexander family circle.
John A. (Jackie) Hegarty, 1 Cookstown Road, Moneymore
It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of John A. (Jackie) Hegarty, May 27 2025, beloved husband of Bridie and the late Margaret, loving father of Damian (Cherry) and Philip (Jennie Rose), son of the late John A. and Ellen, and dear brother of Mary, Teresa, Bernadette, Eileen and the late Michael. Funeral from his home, 1 Cookstown Road, Moneymore BT45 7QF on Thursday, May 29 at 10.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. John and St. Trea Moneymore via webcam at st-john-trea-church-moneymore - MCN. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, their partners, grandchildren Natasha, Matthew and Danielle, great grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desire to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Rev. Dr. Brian Kingsmore, Strand Road, Portstewart
The death has taken place of the late Rev. Dr. Brian Kingsmore, May 26 2025, peacefully at Cornfield Care Home, Limavady, late of Strand Road, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Rona, loving father of Stephen, John, Karen and David, father-in-law of Fiona, Karen and David, much loved grandfather of Rebekah, Daniel, Francesca, Hannah, Angus, Christi and Robbie and a dear great-grandfather. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving in Ballywatt Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 2 2025 at 1.00pm followed by private family interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Tearfund, 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. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”. Ps116 v 15.
John McGarrigle, Windyhill Road, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late John McGarrigle, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on May 27 2025, late of Windyhill Road, Limavady. Much loved husband of Ann, Loving father of katherine (Aidy), Heather (Neil) Devoted grandfather of Alec and Ross also a dear brother. House strictly private. All welcome to call at Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Friday at 2.00pm followed by burial in Derramore Presbyterian Church Burial ground at 3.00pm. (All welcome to attend the funeral) Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Derramore Presbyterian Church 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.
Barry Maguire, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Barry Maguire, May 6 2025 suddenly in Paris, beloved son of the late Paddy and Kathleen, loving brother of Sharon, Ciara, Patrick and Conie and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Barry's remains will be reposing in his sister's home, 6 Coshquin Road, from 11.00am to 10.00pm on Thursday, May 29 2025. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o'clock Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the following link. https://www.churchservices.tv/ballymagroarty. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Kevin Bell Trust. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Kathleen Manning, 35a Grainan Drive, Belmont, Derry
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Manning, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on May 25 2025. Late of 35a Grainan Drive, Belmont. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Margaret and the late Patrick. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel Of Rest. Funeral leaving from there today (Wednesday, May 28) at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Mary Kathleen (Maisie) Pitts, 32 Westland Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late Mary Kathleen (Maisie) Pitts, May 24 2025, (suddenly) at Drapersfield Care Home, formerly of 32 Westland Road, Magherafelt, dearly beloved wife of the late William, much loved and devoted mother of Beth, Lorraine, Wilma, John, David and Janet, dear mother-in-law of Jim, David, Willie, Stephen, Susan and Nalathaporn also a loving granny and great-granny and dearest sister of George, Billy (Australia) and the late Rachel, Etta, Pearl, David and Jackie. House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Drapersfield Care Home Patients Comfort Fund payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Lovingly remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd” Psalm 23 v 1.
Olive Angela Wilkinson, 91 Drumcroone Road, Blackhill, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late Olive Angela Wilkinson, May 26 2025, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 91 Drumcroone Road, Blackhill, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Angela, Stephen and Richard, dear mother-in-law of John, loving grandmother of Naomi and John and dear sister of Margaret, John and the late Mary, Ken and Jean. Service of Thanksgiving in Aghadowey Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 12noon. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Faith Mission c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed by her sorrowing family and entire family circle. "In all Thy ways acknowledge Him." Prov. 3 v. 6.