The following deaths have occurred:-

The death has taken place of Mary Josephine Gough (née McLaughlin), May 19 2025, beloved wife of Jim, 50 Culmore Point, a loving mother and grandmother and dear sister of the late Dinny, Kathleen and Hugh. Her remains will be reposing in her home from 12noon - 9.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral from there Thursday at 11.25am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

The death has occurred of the late Jean Hayley M.B.E. (née Hunter), May 18 2025, peacefully at home, 33 Castlewood Avenue, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Rodney (Tim) M.B.E., loving mother of Stephanie, Timmy and Mark, mother-in-law of Rob and Lorraine, much loved granny of Shannon, Isy, Paige, Henry, Joshua, Sophie, Toni, Megan and Kalib, great-granny of Jayden and Marliya and foster carer of many children. House private. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home, Coleraine on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. o flowers please. Donations, if wished, to N.I. Fostering Network c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

The death has taken place of the late William (Billy) Harkin, May 18 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of the late Margaret (June), loving father of Anna, Brian, Terence and Brendan, devoted granda to all his grandchildren, cherished son of the late Margaret and William and a dear and loving brother of Margaret, Frank, John and the late Eddie, Mary and Baby William. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Billy will be reposing at his daughter’s home, 180 Cornshell Fields, on Tuesday, May 20 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm and on Wednesday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral leaving 180 Cornshell Fields on Thursday, May 22 at 9:20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.

The death has taken place of the late Amanda Harvey, May 18 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved wife of Nicholas Logue, 29 Stoneypath, loving mother of Amy, Alex and Mattie, cherished daughter of David and the late Isabel, much loved step-daughter of Derek and Jackie, daughter-in-law of Noel and Joan Logue and dear sister of the late Adam. House strictly private please. Funeral service in St Augustine’s Church on Wednesday at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, BT48 8JE. At rest.

The death has taken place of Winifred (Winnie) Henderson (née Henderson), May 19 2025, (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, 11 Hillmount Crescent, Tobermore, a much loved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend. House and Funeral strictly private at her own request. Wake details to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to RNLI, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by her entire Family Circle.

The death has taken place of the late Samuel George (Sam) Kirgan, May 16 2025, Peacefully at Causeway Hospital Coleraine. Late of Brook Green, Coleraine and formerly of Ballymoney. Loving father of Meggy. A much loved grandfather of Kelsey and Leon. Son of the late Samuel and Margaret. Dear brother of John, Betsy, Joe, Jenny, Mary and Helen. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family and friends welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Home 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady on Tuesday, May 20 from 12noon. Funeral from funeral home on Tuesday at 1.20pm for service at 2.00pm in Church of Christ, 14 Artillery Road, Coleraine followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Chest Heart & Stroke 21 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HB Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. At Peace.

The death has taken place of the late Joe Keenan (Millquarter Moneyglass), May 18 2025, beloved husband of Jan and loving father of Connor, son of the late Patsy and Elizabeth Keenan and dear brother of Isabelle (Beattie), Michael, Dermot, Pat, Richard, Rosemary (Conijn) and the late Peter. Funeral from his home, 3a Ballyscullion Road, Toomebridge BT41 3TT on Wednesday, May 21 at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, stepdaughter Carly, granddaughter Mia, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Institute of Cancer Research Donate | ICR. The wake for Joe will commence on Tuesday, May 20 from 10.00am to 9.30pm.

The death has occurred of the late James Moore, May 18 2025 (peacefully at hospital), 104 Mayogall Road, Lavey, beloved husband of the late Brigid (née Cushnahan), much loved father of Dermot, Grainne, Sean, Deirdre, Maeve, Orla, Ultan, Niamh, Turlough, Lurach, Canice and the late Seamus. "House Strictly Private”. Jim’s remains will leave his late residence on Wednesday, May 21 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406.

Lester (Larry) Moore, 125 Meadowvale Park, Limavady

The death has occurred of the late Lester (Larry) Moore, Passed away peacefully at his own home, 125 Meadowvale Park, Limavady on May 18 2025. Devoted father of Kelly-Anne and Hayley, Dear father in law of Billy, loving Grandfather of Coby and Cooper, dear brother of Diane, Brian, Ronald, Melvyn, Willard, Kenneth, Lorraine and Gary, son of the late Jim and Kathleen. All welcome to call at his late home on Wednesday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm. (Tuesday family only) Funeral service will be held in his late home on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by burial in Christ Church at 3.00pm. 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.

Mary Murphy (née Fahy), 12 Clarendon Manor, Derry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Murphy (née Fahy) at Altnagelvin Hospital on May 18 2025. Late of 12 Clarendon Manor and formerly of Cloncool Park and Tuam, Co. Galway. May she rest in peace. Legendary teacher, actress, broadcaster, writer and stalwart of St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Dear wife of the late Daithi. Beloved mother of Niall and mother-in-law of Jan. Precious grandmother of Rianna, Matthew and Georgia. Mary’s remains will be reposing at her home, 12 Clarendon Manor. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:20am 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 9.00am. Mary’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes. At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823

Ellen Petterson (née McCartney), Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Ellen Petterson (née McCartney), May 18 2025, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (late of Lavery Fold), beloved mother of Peter, Sean, Colleen and Kevin, devoted grandmother of Dianna, Sean, Kevin, Dylan and Caleb and great-grandmother of Mason, loving daughter of the late Nellie and Daniel, dear and loving sister of Daniel and the late May, Billy and Anna and a cherished aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Eileen's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00am in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower, followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

Orval Norman Wilson, 15 Gortnaghey Road, Killyblight, Dungiven

The death has occurred of Orval Norman Wilson, Passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on May 19 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Late of 15 Gortnaghey Road, Killyblight, Dungiven. Much loved husband of Ann, Loving father of Emma and Fiona and father in law to Richard and Adam. Devoted Grandfather of Oscar. Dear brother of Jamesie, Uel, Norma, Hill, Russell and the late Baby Ivor, Josie and Jennifer. Cherished uncle to his many nieces and nephews. All welcome to call at his late home from 10 00am to 9.00pm. Funeral will leave his late home on Thursday at 11.30am for service in Bovevagh Parish Church at 12noon. Followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Myeloma UK or Parkinson's UK 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 and many friends. The Lord is my Shepherd.