Derry Death Notices - Friday, June 27, 2025
The following deaths have occurred:-
The death has taken place of Samuel Edward Corscadden, passed away peacefully in Causeway Hospital surrounded by his loving family on June 25 2025. Devoted Husband of Eva. Much loved Father Mark (Tina) Derek and Bryan (Nicole). Loving Grandfather of Carly, Jamieleigh, Demi, Jordan,Bonnie, Brad, Harry and Freddie. Also Great grandfather of Colden, Dotti and Harley. Dear brother of Ruby, Harold, Fred and Anna and the late Tommy , Billy and Andy. All welcome to call and pay their respects at 213 Mount Eden. Family time from 8.00pm to 11.00am please. Funeral service will be held in 213 Mount Eden on Saturday, June 28 at 9:15am Followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery immediately afterwards. Tea and refreshments in Drumachose Presbyterian Church hall after burial. (All welcome) Family flowers only please , donations if desired and cheques made payable to MacMillan Cancer Care, C/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his loving family and Friends.
The death has taken place of Jane Jones (née Dalton), June 11 2025, Peacefully in Manchester. Beloved wife of Duncan and devoted mother of Elise, Ashley and Ryan. Dearest daughter of John and Monica, Bigwood Road, Ardmore, much loved sister of Michael, Penny, Gavin, Paula and Gary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her wider family circle and her many friends, both in Manchester and Derry. Jane's Requiem Mass will take place in St Joseph's Church, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3BF, on Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 11o'clock. Her remains will then be reposing in the family home, 45 Bigwood Road, Ardmore on Wednesday, July 9 2025 from 2.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday, July 10 2025 at 10.20am for 11o'clock funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Refreshments afterwards in The Belfry Hotel. All welcome. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
The death has occurred of the late Kathleen (Kitty) Knight (née Campbell), June 26 2025, peacefully at her home, 11 Rinmore Drive, surrounded by her loving family, loving mother of Willie, Donna, Davy, Maggie and the late Charlie, a devoted nanny and great-nanny, cherished sister of Willie, John, Carol, Danny, Harry and the late Mary, Davy, Margaret and Christie, dear daughter of the late Willie and Maggie. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Kitty will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, June 28 at 12:30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
The death has taken place of the late Thomas James (Tommy) Lamont, June 24 2025, (peacefully) at The Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, late of 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, Ellie and baby Harper and dearest Brother of Ivan, Eileen and the late Ruby. House private. Family and Friends welcome from 12noon 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"
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Emily Getty (Amy) McCorkell (née Smyth), June 26 2025, Peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady, (in the tender loving care of her family, in her 104th year) much loved wife of the late Jack, devoted mum of Maurice, Roger (Lizzie), Dianne (Rev Canon Peoples) and Carol, an adored granny and great-granny, dear sister of the late Jackie and Irwin. House Strictly Private. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in her late home, 12 Gortinure Road, Newbuildings on Sunday, June 29 at 2.00pm, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Magheramason Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. Leslie Hamilton, 12, Keery Park, Magheramason, Co. Derry, BT47 2TD. Very deeply regretted by the sorrowing family circle. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”.
The death has taken place of Martin McGrory, June 25 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Christine (née Gray), loving father of Damian and Paul, dear father-in-law to Sarah and Lisa, devoted grandfather of Niamh and Lachlan, dear son of the late John and Christine (formerly of St. Frances Terrace), cherished brother of Kieran, Dympna and the late Olive, Helen, Pat, John, Louis, Brendan and baby Dympna and Noel. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle. Martin will be reposing at his sister-in-law Geraldine’s home, 4 Messines Park. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving there on Saturday, June 28 at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit), c/o Mr. Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.
Bernadette (Bernie) O'Kane (née Mullan), 63 Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly
The death has occurred of the late Bernadette (Bernie) O'Kane (née Mullan), June 25 2025 beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Michael (Jacqueline), Martin, Margaret (Chris), Patricia, Mary (Michael), Tony (Mary), William, Damien (Sharon), Emily and Peter and a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 63 Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly from 11.00am on Friday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Finlough’s Church, Ballykelly. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
Raymond Pollock, 145 Mill Road, Portstewart
It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Raymond Pollock, June 24 2025 (peacefully) at hospital, 145 Mill Road, Portstewart (former Principal of Harpurs Hill PS). Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Darren and Nial, dear father-in-law of Sharon and Riwanon, loving grandfather to Zara, Bleuenn, Derrien, Finn and Seren and a much loved brother of Roberta. Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for Raymond’s life will be held on Monday 30th June at 2.00pm in Portstewart Presbyterian Church. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to MacMillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital (cheques payable to NHSCT Charitable Trust Fund) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle.
Jacqueline Ryan (née Moore), 12 Cromore Gardens, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Jacqueline Ryan (née Moore), June 25 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of the late Gerry, loving mother of Keleigh, Gerard, Chelsea, and Ché and the late Charlene and Sammi, devoted grandmother of Emerald, Faye. Dear daughter of the late Ann and Sammy Moore, loving sister to all her brothers, dear aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Loved and sadly missed by her wider family circle and friends. Jacqueline will be reposing at her home, 12 Cromore Gardens. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, June 28 at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 2:30pm. Family flowers only donation in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE, or Marie Curie, Cancer Care, 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh, BT78 5EJ. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.
William Henry (Harry) Wylie, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of the late William Henry (Harry) Wylie, June 25 2025, (suddenly) at Milesian Manor Nursing Home, Magherafelt, formerly of 50 Queens Avenue, Magherafelt, much loved Father of Lynette, Emma (Lamont) and William and their Mum Louise, a dear Father-in-Law of Alvin, devoted Granda of John, Jamie, Kimberley and Stephen and dearest Brother of Eleanor. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening (June 27) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral service will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday, June 28 at 11:30am, followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery at 12:30pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI, 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"