Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Helen Mary (Moira) Alcorn, Elstree House, Limavady
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Helen Mary (Moira) Alcorn, Passed away peacefully at her own home Elstree House BT49 0BU on May 5 2026. Devoted wife of Robert. Home will remain strictly private. Thanksgiving service for Moira's life Will be held in Second Presbyterian Church, Limavady, Irish Green, Street, Limavady BT49 9AN on Friday at 1.30pm. The Lord Is My Shepherd.
Margaret De'ath (née McChrystal), Peterborough, England
We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of the late Margaret De'ath (née McChrystal), May 2 2026, peacefully in Peterborough, England, beloved wife of Steve, loving mother of Jane and Terrie, mother-in-law of Paul and Gavin, devoted grandmother of Daniel (Tara), Luke, James, Olivia, Harriott, Page and Harvey, cherished daughter of the late John and Ina McChrystal (Bishop Street) and a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral will take place in England. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Irene Ferson (née Marks), 30 Westland Road, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Irene Ferson (née Marks), May 4 2026, (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, (ex RUC GC), dearly beloved wife of Billy, 30 Westland Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted mother of Gregory and his partner Izzy, Adrian and his wife Amy and the late Andrea (infant), proud granny of Lili-May, Freddie, Tom, Lila and the late Charlie and dearest sister of Ernest and also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening (May 7) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral from Garvin’s Funeral Home on Friday (May 8) at 1:30pm for service in First Magherafelt Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle. “A day of duty done, a day of rest begun”
Jane Gribbin (née Joyce), 37 Broagh Road, Castledawson
The death has occurred of the late Jane Gribbin (née Joyce) (Castledawson), May 4 2026, beloved wife of the late Seamus and loving mother of Conor, Michael, Paul and Sarah, daughter of the late Mick and Susan Joyce and dear sister of Pat, Veronica, Mary, Siobhan and the late Biddy, Brendan and Michael. Funeral from her home 37 Broagh Road on Thursday, May 7 at 10.15 am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, daughters in law, grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and large family circle. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Gaelach.
Rev Robert Alan Knox BEM, Killyvalley Road, Garvagh
The death has occurred of the late Rev Robert Alan Knox BEM, May 2 2026, peacefully at Hospital, late of Killyvalley Road, Garvagh. Dearly loved husband of Isobel and much loved father of Ruth, Heather, Sharon, Peter-John and Christopher, dearly loved brother of Brian and Rosemary, and a much loved grandfather and uncle. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving in First Garvagh Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 7 2026 at 2 p.m., preceded by a private family committal. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Royal British Legion (Garvagh Branch), 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. Peace perfect peace.
Daphne McCarthy (née Woods), 8 Mill Gardens, Portstewart
The death has taken place of Daphne McCarthy (née Woods), May 4 2026, peacefully in The Brook Nursing Home, Coleraine. Daphne, formerly of 8 Mill Gardens, Portstewart. Beloved wife of the late David, devoted mother of Noel, Karin (Michael), Jillian (Michael), Alan (Liz) and Richard (Katja), loving grandmother of Adele (Kyle), Callum and Isabel, much loved sister of the late Billy, Noel, Stanley and Gerald. House private. Service of Thanksgiving in Burnside Presbyterian Church, Portstewart, on Friday at 12 noon followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for REACH c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Sonia McCloskey, 19, Richmond Drive, Coleraine
The death has taken place of Sonia McCloskey, May 3 2026, (peacefully) at her home, 19, Richmond Drive, Coleraine, dearly loved fiancée of William, loving mother of Tasha, Lauren, Dylan, Reece, mother-in-law of Johnny, Brandon, Abbie, Katie and devoted nanny of Tamera, Leela and Cruz and much loved daughter of Joyce. Service in her home on Thursday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Donations if desired for MNDA c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.
Brian McLaughlin, formerly of The Three Flowers, Coshquin