The following deaths have occurred:-

The death has taken place of George (Albert) Bogle, June 25 2025 Peacefully at his home, 28 Harberton Park, Derry, dear husband of the late Betty Bogle, father of Ian and grandfather of Finn, brother of Jackie, Ernest, Millie and the late Noel, Bertie and Sadie, a dear uncle and great-uncle. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Saturday, June 28 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle, “Peace after suffering”

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.

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Joseph (Josie) Doherty, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on June 24 2025. Late of 21 Glenview Avenue. May he rest in peace. Beloved son of the late Barney and Molly. Devoted brother of the late Pat. Dearest cousin of Don, Tye, Harry, Nellie and Jimmy. A much loved cousin of the McGurk and Doherty families. A dear friend of Eugene Kelly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all his wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Josie's remains will be reposing at his niece June's home, 36 Ballymagowan Gardens. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, June 27 at 9:15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene's Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 10.00pm until 11.00am. Josie's Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 44, Altnagelvin Hospital c/o Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. Sr. Clare Crockett Intercede For Him.

The death has occurred of the late William James (Jim) Gilmore, June 24 2025, peacefully at home (72 Gorran Road, Garvagh). Dearly loved husband of Anna, much loved father of Henry, Annette and Elizabeth; father-in-law of Edelene and the late Thomas; grandfather of Rachel, Samuel, Joshua, Timothy, Victoria and great-grandfather of Oscar. Funeral Service in Killykergan Gospel Hall on Friday at 12noon, followed by interment in Ballymoney Cemetery. Family flowers only 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. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends – At Home with the Lord.

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

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mary Higgins (née McLaughlin), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on June 24 2025. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Danny. Loving mother of Michael, Ruaidhrí, Paddy and the late Kevin R.I.P and very deeply regretted by her daughters in law. Devoted grandmother of Caoimh, Ida, Dara, Lily, Caolán and Darcie.
Daughter of the late Bridget and Terry R.I.P and dear sister of Michael, Kathleen and the late Rita and Patricia R.I.P. Reposing at her late home, 64 Windyhill Road, Limavady, Co Derry. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral on Friday, June 27 2025, leaving her late home at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://limavadyparish.org/. The family would like you to wear colourful clothes to Mary’s funeral as Mary loved bright colours. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

The death has taken place of the late Rebecca McClean (née McElhinney), June, 24 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family, formerly of 17 Temple Park) much loved mother of Christopher, Jackie, Jennifer, Robert and Mark, adored granny and great-granny. Funeral leaving her daughter Jackie’s home 62, Slievemore Park, Galliagh, on Saturday, June 28 at 9.30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s, Galliagh, at 10.00am, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. “The day Thou gavest Lord is ended“ “Peace is yours, memories ours”

Muriel Mary McCleery (née McClean), 4 Dorchester Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Muriel Mary McCleery (née McClean), June 24 2025, peacefully at home, 4 Dorchester Park, Derry. Dearly beloved wife of the late Noel, much loved mummy of Alistair, Sharon and Vivienne, loving Granny to Catriona, Rory, Neil, Philip, Sandy and Deborah, loving great Granny to Angus, Archie, and Max. A service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm on Friday, June 27 following a private family committal. House strictly private, family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice 61 Culmore Road or Kilfennan Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Alison Carruthers, 36 Ross Bay BT476JG. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Elizabeth McPeak, Redthorn Court, Coleraine

The death has occurred of the late Elizabeth McPeak, June 24 2025, (peacefully) at the Cottage Nursing Home, late of Redthorn Court, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother of Brian, James, Hugh, Paul and Lizzy, devoted granny of Christopher, Cameron, Amy, Natalie, Erin, Jamie and Eva and a dear great-granny. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Friday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Friends and family welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home, today (Thursday) between 2.00pm and 7.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Society c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.

Joseph Matson, “Mansefield”, 82 Ballykelly Road, Tullyhoe, Ballykelly

The death has occurred of the late Joseph Matson, June 24 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Elma, loving father of Catherine, Louise, Norah and Hugh, father-in-law of Lynn and Derek, devoted grandfather of Emily, James, Daniel, Anna and Adam and dear brother of Norah, Elizabeth and the late Agnes. His remains will be reposing in his home, “Mansefield”, 82 Ballykelly Road, Tullyhoe, Ballykelly, BT49 9DS, on Thursday from 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Committal service will take place in Enagh Cemetery, Limavady on Friday, June 27 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. At rest.

Paul Haydon Pearce-Smith, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Paul Haydon Pearce-Smith, died peacefully on June 23 2025 at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 72 years. Dearest husband of the late Helen, dad of Kerry (David), Jane (Alan), Ben (Rachael) & Katie (Clive). A much loved Granda of Drew, Stephen, Rebekah & Patrick. Loving brother of Caroline. All welcome to call and pay their respects at Browns Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Graveside service will be held in Enagh Cemetery on Friday, June 27 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired and cheques payable to Chest Heart and Stroke Association 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.

Elizabeth Bette Robinson (née Waterstone), 6 Rock Park, Newbuildings

The death has taken place of the late Elizabeth Bette Robinson (née Waterstone), June 24 2025, Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (in the tender loving care of her family) much loved wife of the late Albert, loving mum of Stephen, Vivenne and Alastair, dearest mother-in-law of Alison, cherished grandmother of Sam, Jessica and Eva, a dear neighbour and friend. Funeral leaving her late home, 6 Rock Park, Newbuildings on Friday, June 27 at 12.45pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Newbuildings Methodist Church at 1.00pm burial afterwards in Glendermott Parish Churchyard. Everyone is welcome to call at Newbuildings Methodist Church on Thursday, June 26 to pay their respects to Bette from 2.00pm until 5.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Newbuildings Methodist Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay Funeral Director 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. House strictly private. Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “In Heavenly love abiding”