The following deaths have occurred:-

The death has taken place of Caroline Connolly (née Murray), July 15 2025, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Caroline, late of 16 Moyola Avenue, Castledawson, beloved wife of the late Barry, devoted mother of Darren and Jordan, loving daughter of Anne and the late Danny Murray, dearest sister of Andrew and Nicholas and a much loved sister-in-law and Aunt. House strictly private. Funeral from her late residence on Thursday, July 17 at 1.00pm for service in Christ Church, Castledawson at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support, payable to Hamilton’s Funeral Service (18 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy). Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. The Lord’s My Shepherd

The death has taken place of Gary James Forsythe, July 15 2025, (Suddenly) at his home, 24 Bridger Street, Moneymore, dearly loved and devoted father of Neville (Kathy), Nicole (Keith), Demi (Jack) and William, loving granda of Herbie and Freddie, dearest brother of Wendy, Ivan and the late Keith, dear brother-in-law of Billy and Yvonne, beloved son of the late Marian and Neville and a cherished uncle. Family and Friends welcome at the family home, 51 Cookstown Road, (Coltrim) Moneymore. Funeral from his home (24 Bridger Street) on Friday, July 18 at 1.45pm for service in First Moneymore Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Air Ambulance NI, Chest, Heart and Stroke NI and Ringsend Pipe Band payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “See you in the field”

The death has taken place of the late John Edward Craig McClure, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 15 2025. Devoted husband of the late Joy. Loving Father of Gillian, Judith, Pamela and Sharon. Father in law of Paul, Micky, Glenn and the late Richard. Also a devoted Grandfather and Great grandfather. House strictly private please. Funeral service will be held in 2nd Limavady Church on Friday, July 18 at 12noon. Followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired and cheques payable to WHSCT (Coronory care), C/o Browns Funeral Directors, 21Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

The death has occurred of the late Mary McGuckin (Magherafelt, Formerly of Kinturk), July 16 2025, Peacefully at Belfast RVH, Dearly loved of mother of Maresa (O’ Kane), cherished grandmother of Karen (Ally), Ashlene (Brian) and Paul (Bronagh), dear mother-in-law of Declan, great grandmother of Ellen, Clara, Oisin, Annie and Eoghan and sister of the late Jim and Jackie R.I.P. Funeral from her home, 2 Grange Court, BT45 5RU to the Church of Our Lady of The Assumption Magherafelt for 11.00am Requiem Mass on Friday, July 18. Interment afterwards in the Cemetery at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Moortown. Funeral Mass will be streamed via the Church Webcam. Family time only please from 10.00pm to 10.00am. St Padre Pio pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and wider family circle.

The death has occurred of the late Marian Moore (née McLoone), July 15 2025, peacefully at her home, 3 Abercorn Road, beloved wife of Fred, loving mother of Amanda, Kevin, Bryan and Deborah, devoted grandmother of Caitlin, Ethan, Callum, Emma and Kate, and dear and loving daughter of the late Margaret and Eugene. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters and the wider family circle. Marian will be reposing at her home. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00noon. Funeral leaving her home on Friday, July 18 at 9:20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower 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.

The death has taken place of the late Gerry O’Neill, July 11 2025, (suddenly) at his home, 6 Lodge Manor, Coleraine, dearly beloved husband of the late Meava Veronica, much loved father of Niall, Shane, Rory, Phelim and Conn, beloved grandfather of Crystal and a dear father-in-law and brother. Requiem Mass in St. Malachys Church, Coleraine on Friday at 11.30am followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Wake at his home, 6 Lodge Manor, Coleraine on Thursday between 4.00pm to 10.00pm. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family, friends and entire family circle. ‘Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul’

Jimmy Sweeney, 918 Glenshane Road, Carn, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jimmy Sweeney suddenly but peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 16 2025. May he rest in peace. Late of 918 Glenshane Road, Carn, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4SB. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Maria Murray (John), Ursula Mullan (Harry) and Paul (Leon). Devoted grandfather of James, Liam, Eoghan, Joseph, Maranna, Brenda, Clare, Mary, Sarah, Senan, Eva and Esmae. Son of the late Patrick and Bridget Sweeney R.I.P of Templetuohy, Co. Tipperary and dear brother of Michael, John, Thomas, Bridget, Statia and the late Joseph R.I.P. Fond brother in law of Celine and Andy Rogers and Mary Decanniere. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Wake will commence on Thursday, July 17 at 11.00am to 10.00pm and Friday, July 18 from 11.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral will take place on Saturday, July 19 leaving his late home at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://www.dungivenparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Saint Vincent De Paul Society (SVP) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Joseph patron of the departed souls pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

John Joseph A (Joe) Tracey, 43 Learmount Road, Claudy

The death has taken place of John Joseph A (Joe) Tracey,  July 16 2025, peacefully at his home, 43 Learmount Road, Claudy, (Joe, Architect, formerly of Hampstead Park), beloved husband of the late Marney, loving father of Paul, John, Mark, Peter, Mary and Philip, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished brother of Maureen Warnock. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Joe will be reposing at his home on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 from 12noon. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12noon. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, July 19 at 9:00am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Claudy. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Dr. William (Bill) Trimble, 54 Millbank Avenue, Portstewart

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Trimble, July 16 2025, passed away peacefully at home, 54 Millbank Avenue, Portstewart. Dearly loved husband of Valerie, adored dad of Louise and the late Simon and father-in-law of Keith. House strictly private. Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Agherton Parish Church, Portstewart on Tuesday, July 22 at 2.00pm. Cremation will take place at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Thursday, July 24 at 3.00pm. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Very deeply regretted by Valerie, Louise, Keith and sisters-in-law Ruby, Heather and their families.