The following deaths have occurred:-
• Ann Brown (née Hargan), 18 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle
• James Howard Dixon, 74 Newbridge Road, Coleraine
• Maura Herron (née McClelland), 10 Oakgrove, Lenamore
• Martin (Ned) McElhinney, 1 Daisy Drive, Limavady
• Patsy McGeown (née Hampsey), 32 King Street, Magherafelt
• Gerard (Meeks) Meehan, Derry
• Michael (Mick) O’Hara, 10 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly
• Stephen (Sadsack) Parry, Millstone Grove, Portstewart
• Ann Simpson (née McGeehan), Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry
• Keith Tracey, 4 Bentley Terrace, Derry
Ann Brown (née Hargan), 18 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle
It is with deep regret we announce the death of Ann Brown (née Hargan), May 6 2026, beloved wife of the late Danny, loving mother of Patricia, Christopher, Daniel, Melissa, Margie, Declan and the late Helen, a much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and dear sister of Gerry, Sean, Eileen, Doreen and the late Rosaleen and Patsy. Ann will be reposing in her home, 18 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle on Friday from 11 am to 10 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30 am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
James Howard Dixon, 74 Newbridge Road, Coleraine
The death has occurred of the late James Dixon, May 6 2026. James Howard, peacefully at home, 74 Newbridge Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of the late Lilian, much loved father of James, Roy and Jon, father-in-law of Claire and Leann, adored grandfather of Erika and Anna and brother-in-law of Knox. Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 3 p.m. onwards to pay their respects. Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, please to Marie Curie (NI), 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.
Maura Herron (née McClelland), 10 Oakgrove, Lenamore
It is with regret we announce the death of Maura Herron (née McClelland), May 6 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Oakfield Avenue), beloved wife of Seán, loving mother of Claire, John, Joanne, Mura, Martin, Margaret-Mary, Gráinne, Hugh and Seamus, a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law, dear daughter of the late Frances and Johnny McClelland, (formerly of Ardmore), cherished sister of Michael and the late John and Vincent. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Maura will be reposing at her home 10 Oakgrove, Lenamore. House private from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, May 9 at 9:20 a.m. to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Ardmore. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.
Martin (Ned) McElhinney, 1 Daisy Drive, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Martin (Ned) McElhinney, May 6 2026, beloved husband of Jane, loving son of the late Bernard and Maud, dear brother of Tony, Brendan, Philomena, John, Cathal, Raymond and the late Anne and Majella and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Ned will be reposing in his home, 1 Daisy Drive, Limavady on Friday from 11 – 10 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to NI Chest Heart & Stroke, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Patsy McGeown (née Hampsey), 32 King Street, Magherafelt
The death has taken place of Patsy McGeown (née Hampsey), (Magherafelt), May 7 2026, beloved wife of Hugh and devoted mother of Paul (Kathleen), Marie, Damien, Sheelagh (Stevie) and the late baby Hugh Michael, cherished granny of Róisin, Eimhear, Niall, Éirinn Rose and Conor, daughter of the late Rose and dear sister of the late Dessie. Funeral from her home, 32 King Street on Saturday, May 9 at 10.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, via webcam Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, cousins and extended family circle.
Gerard (Meeks) Meehan, Derry
The death has taken place of Gerard (Meeks) Meehan, May 5 2026, beloved husband of Mary-T, loving father of Aoibheann, Donncha, Caomhóg and Fiachra, father-in-law of Conor, Linda and Kevin, devoted grandfather of Fianná, Daithí, Róise, Cailíosa and the late baby Lochlann and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Gerard will be reposing in his son’s home, 74 Springvale Park, on Friday from 12 – 10 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.25 am for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search & Rescue, Victoria Road, Derry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Michael (Mick) O’Hara, 10 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly
The death has taken place of the late Michael (Mick) O’Hara, May 7 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Late of 10 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly. Beloved son of the late Felix and Sarah-Ann. R.I.P. Dear brother of Jimmy, Sally and the late Margaret. R.I.P. Loving uncle of Madonna, Charlene, Edel, Felix and Brian. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Family and friends welcome at O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral home; 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady today (Friday) from 5pm. Funeral leaving funeral home at 6.30pm to repose from 7pm in St Finlough’s Church Ballykelly. Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 12noon followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Stephen (Sadsack) Parry, Millstone Grove, Portstewart
The death has taken place of Stephen (Sadsack) Parry, May 4 2026, Peacefully at Causway Hospital Coleraine, surrounded by his loving family. Late of Millstone Grove, Portstewart. Former husband of Susan. Loving father of Leona, Kyle, and Sarah-Jane. A much loved grandfather of Khali, Mabelrose, Levi, Leyton and Laya. Dear son of Paul and the late Annette. Brother of Scott, Paul, Lynsey and the late Graham. Deeply regretted by all the family circle. Everyone welcome at family home; 37 Killowen Street, Coleraine. Funeral service will take place in the family home on Thursday, May 7 at 2pm. Cremation will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at 1pm in Antrim & Newtownabbey crematorium 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Ann Simpson (née McGeehan), Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Ann Simpson (née McGeehan), May 5 2026, Peacefully at the Foyle Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Late of Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. R.I.P. Loving daughter of the late Harry and Sarah McGeehan R.I.P. Dear sister of Anthony, Seamus, Harry and the late Eileen McManus and Liam R.I.P. A much loved aunt of Phillippa, Stephanie, Cara, Kirsty, Nadine, Harry, Sarah and Laura. Dear neighbour of, and regarded as an adopted son Ronan Toland. Deeply regretted by all her family circle and friends. House private from 10pm to 10am please. Funeral from her brother Seamus’s home: 25 Griffith Park, Derry BT48 8PE on Friday, May 8 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10am in St Eugene’s Cathedral, followed by interment in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. BT48 8JE. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Keith Tracey, 4 Bentley Terrace, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Keith Tracey, May 6 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital after a long illness, beloved son of Denis and Kathleen, loving brother of Stephen and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Dearly loved and sadly missed by the wider family circle and all his friends. Keith will be reposing in his home, 4 Bentley Terrace, on Friday and Saturday from 4 – 9 pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock funeral Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio pray for him.
