{"id":18383,"date":"2025-08-23T13:11:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/18383\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T13:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T13:11:08","slug":"derry-death-notices-saturday-august-23-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/18383\/","title":{"rendered":"Derry Death Notices &#8211; Saturday, August 23, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following deaths have occurred:-<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sylvia Joan Davis (n\u00e9e Campbell),\u00a01 Bolea Park, Limavady<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Derges, 11 Cashelmore Park, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James (Jim) Doherty, 2 Iniscarn Court, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Duffy,\u00a068 Lower Newmills Road, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Gaile,\u00a0The Heights, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hannah Jane Hodges (n\u00e9e Larmour),\u00a065 Strand Road, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edith Lavery (n\u00e9e Simms),\u00a046 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goergina (Georgie) McGlone (n\u00e9e Crosette),\u00a030 Glenelly Villas, Draperstown<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Allen Sheppard, 78 Shore Road, Ballyronan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sylvia Joan Davis (n\u00e9e Campbell),\u00a01 Bolea Park, Limavady<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late\u00a0Sylvia Joan Davis (n\u00e9e Campbell),\u00a0August 22 2025, peacefully at her home, 1 Bolea Park, Limavady (after a short illness). Dearly beloved wife of Don. Devoted mother of Jan, David, Keith (Kirsty) and the late Paul. Loving grandmother of Sam, Davis, Jodie, Tori, Keith, Kristin, Craig and Dionne.\u00a0Funeral service in her late home on Sunday, August 24 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Derramore Presbyterian Church Burial ground.\u00a0House private to close friends and family.\u00a0Family flowers only, donations to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE.\u00a0All enquiries to Adair &amp; Neely Funeral Directors Tel No. 02871311321.\u00a0Deeply regretted by her loving family circle.\u00a0Nearer thy God to thee<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harry Derges, 11 Cashelmore Park, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has taken place of Harry Derges, August 21 2025, peacefully at his home, 11 Cashlemore Park, surrounded by all his family.\u00a0Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Elaine, Karen, Geraldine, Kevin and the Late Angela.\u00a0A Much loved Grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law.\u00a0Dear son of the Late Lily and Sid brother of Cecilia, Emily and the Late John.\u00a0Harry will be reposing at his home.\u00a0Funeral from there on Monday, August 25 at 9.20am to St Eugenes Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Deeply regretted by his family circle and everyone that knew him.\u00a0Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steugenescathedral.com\/webcam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.steugenescathedral.com\/webcam.html<\/a>.\u00a0Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.\u00a0Our Lady of Knock, pray for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>James (Jim) Doherty, 2 Iniscarn Court, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late James (Jim) Doherty,\u00a0August 21 2025, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Longtower Court and Lecky Road), beloved husband of Alice, loving father of Deborah, Ian and Edel, devoted grandfather of Logan, Orla, Brandon and Charlie, dear father-in-law to Colm, Katrina and David, dear son of the late Paddy and Molly, cherished brother of Mickey, Maria, Ann, Martin, Gerald and the late Paddy, George, Phil, Liam and baby Bernadette. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.\u00a0Jim will be reposing at his home, 2 Iniscarn Court.\u00a0House private please from 10:00pm to 11:00am.\u00a0Funeral leaving his home on Monday, August 25 at 9:20am to St. Columba\u2019s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aaron Duffy,\u00a068 Lower Newmills Road, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has taken place of Aaron Duffy, August 21 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, 68 Lower Newmills Road, Coleraine, dearly loved husband of Siobhan, much loved father of Vilma, devoted son of Gerald and Geraldine and dear brother of Paul, Ryan, Coleen and the late Martyn.\u00a0Service in his home on Tuesday at 10.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research c\/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrew Gaile,\u00a0The Heights, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Andrew Gaile peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on August 21 2025. May he rest in peace.\u00a0Late of The Heights, Coleraine, Co Derry. Loving father of Sharon Cooke, Jimmy (Sinead), Ally (Catriona), Rhonda (Artie) and the late Sharon R.I.P. Son of the late Robert and Maud Gaile R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers and the entire family circle.\u00a0You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin\u2019s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Saturday, August 23 2025 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.\u00a0Funeral on Sunday, August 24 2025 leaving McLaughlin\u2019s Funeral Home at 10.50am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Patrick\u2019s Church, Dungiven. Mass can be viewed on the following link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parishofdungiven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/parishofdungiven.com\/<\/a>. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to Mc Laughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hannah Jane Hodges (n\u00e9e Larmour),\u00a065 Strand Road, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has taken place of Hannah Jane Hodges (n\u00e9e Larmour),\u00a0August 21 2025, peacefully at hospital, formerly of 65 Strand Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Linda, Richard, Lorraine, Ann, Douglas, Christopher and Tony and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.\u00a0Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Wades Funeral Home on Sunday between 2.00pm &#8211; 4.00pm and Monday 5.00pm &#8211; 7.00pm. Funeral service in Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery.\u00a0No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia N.I. c\/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com<\/a>.\u00a0Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edith Lavery (n\u00e9e Simms),\u00a046 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is with deep regret and sorrow we announce the passing of\u00a0Edith Lavery (n\u00e9e Simms),\u00a0August 21 2025, Peacefully at Deanfield Nursing Home, (surrounded by her loving family in her 96th year formerly of 46 Knockwellan Park, Altnagelvin) much loved wife of Eddie, devoted mum of Raymond, Julie and Paul, loving mother-in-law of Dorothy, Jes and Denise, an adored granny and great-granny, a special sister to George.\u00a0Service of Thanksgiving in D &amp; R Hay &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ on Saturday, August 23 at 2.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer\u2019s Society c\/o 1st Floor East Wing, Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Plymouth PL6 5FS.\u00a0House Private.\u00a0Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.\u00a0\u201cThe Lord is my Shepherd\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goergina (Georgie) McGlone (n\u00e9e Crosette),\u00a030 Glenelly Villas, Draperstown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We regret to inform you of the death of Goergina (Georgie) McGlone (nee Crossett) of 30 Glenelly Villas Draperstown at Antrim Area Hospital on Friday, August 22 2025. Beloved Wife of the late Paddy, cherished Mother of Helena, Martina (Robert Jeffery), Gina (Sean Campbell), Shauneen (Brendan Duffy) , and of the late Pat (Paddy) and Sinead. Grandmother of Se\u00e1n-Patrick, Sinead, D\u00f3nal, Meadhbh and D\u00e1irine. Daughter of the late Robert and Georgina, sister of Marie Bradley, Madge McCullagh, Patricia Toner, Herbie, Marian Rocks 22 and the late Annie, Evelyn, Philomena, Oliver, Davy and Robbie. Wake starts Saturday, August 23 from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Funeral from her late home on Sunday, August 24 at 11:30am for Requiem Mass at 12noon in St.Eugenes Church Moneyneana. Burial in adjoining Cemetery afterwards. St.Pio pray for her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>John Allen Sheppard, 78 Shore Road, Ballyronan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late John Allen Sheppard, August 22 2025, (peacefully) at his home in the loving care of his family, 78 Shore Road, Ballyronan, dearly loved and devoted son of Richard and Tracey, much loved brother of Paul, Sam and Ruth, loving grandson of George and Irene (Sheppard) and the late Bobbie and Tillie (Paul) and also a dear nephew and cousin.\u00a0House strictly private.\u00a0Family and friends welcome in Garvin\u2019s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Saturday evening (August 23) from 7:00pm \u2013 8:30pm.\u00a0Funeral service in Woodschapel Parish Church on Sunday (August 24) at 2:30pm followed by a private burial.\u00a0Family flowers only please.\u00a0Donations in lieu, if desired, for Marie Curie Nursing payable to Garvin\u2019s Funeral Service (Donation\u2019s A\/c).\u00a0Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle.\u00a0\u201cTill we meet again\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derrynow.com\/section\/977\/deaths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Click_Here_DN_obits_new-1700067930336.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"83\" caption=\"false\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The following deaths have occurred:- \u2022 Sylvia Joan Davis (n\u00e9e Campbell),\u00a01 Bolea Park, Limavady \u2022 Harry Derges, 11&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18384,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[9,10,16249,6020,16250,16252,16251,13,14,6,11,12,15,16,5,7,8,65,66,67],"class_list":{"0":"post-18383","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world","8":"tag-breaking-news","9":"tag-breakingnews","10":"tag-derry-death-notices","11":"tag-derry-news","12":"tag-derry-obituaries","13":"tag-derry-post","14":"tag-derrynow","15":"tag-featured-news","16":"tag-featurednews","17":"tag-headlines","18":"tag-latest-news","19":"tag-latestnews","20":"tag-main-news","21":"tag-mainnews","22":"tag-news","23":"tag-top-stories","24":"tag-topstories","25":"tag-world","26":"tag-world-news","27":"tag-worldnews"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18383\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}