{"id":269418,"date":"2026-01-06T01:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/269418\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:47:12","slug":"derry-death-notices-monday-january-5-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/269418\/","title":{"rendered":"Derry Death Notices – Monday, January 5, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following deaths have occurred:-<\/p>\n

\u2022 Paddy Bell, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Colm Doherty, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dermot Gallagher, 5 Moat Street, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 George Laverty,\u00a0Ballyness Park, Castleroe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Carol Jean Leake,\u00a0930 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Robert Arthur (Artie) Martin,\u00a044 Dunverne Gardens, Eglinton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jean Elizabeth Matthews (n\u00e9e Logan),\u00a0175 Mussenden Road, Castlerock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Margaret Ernistine Murray (n\u00e9e Kelly),\u00a047 Lisnablagh Road, Harpurs Hill, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Mary McLernon (n\u00e9e Logue),\u00a014 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Alan Carson Stanley,\u00a010 Motalee Road, Magherafelt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 David Wood, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paddy Bell, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of Paddy Bell,\u00a0January 2 2026, Suddenly at home.\u00a0Loving son of Rosaleen and the late Lornie.\u00a0Dear Brother of Damien, Laura, Christina, Natasha and Daniel.\u00a0Paddy will repose at his mother’s home, 162 Clon Elagh.\u00a0Funeral from there on Wednesday, January 7 at 9:20am to Saint Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am.\u00a0Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n

Colm Doherty, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late\u00a0Colm Doherty, December 31 2025, peacefully at his home, loving father of Emma and Ed, and their partners Graham and Claire, devoted grandfather of Aoife and dear brother of Ryma, Finola, Eileen and the late Daniel, John and Gerry. Deeply regretted by all his loving family, cherished friends and neighbours.\u00a0Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday, January 6 2026 from 4.00pm – 7,00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville on Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research UK.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Ar dheis D\u00e9 go raibh a amam.<\/p>\n

Dermot Gallagher, 5 Moat Street, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of the late Dermot Gallagher,\u00a0January 2 2026, peacefully at Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of Carol, loving father of \u00c9imhear, Fionn, \u00c9abha and the late baby \u00d3rla, devoted grandfather of Cad\u00e1n, dear son of Mary and the late Paddy, cherished brother of Seamus and Moira. Loved and will be sadly missed by Riley, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.\u00a0Dermot will be reposing at his home, 5 Moat Street.\u00a0Funeral leaving his home on Monday, January 5 at 11:00am to St. Aengus\u2019 Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick\u2019s Cemetery, Iskaheen.\u00a0Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.\u00a0Our Lady Of Grace and St. Pio intercede for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

George Laverty,\u00a0Ballyness Park, Castleroe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements for the late George Laverty,\u00a0January 3 2026, peacefully at hospital (surrounded by his loving family). George, late of Ballyness Park, Castleroe. Dearly loved husband of Iris, loving father of Alan (Irene) and Deborah (Lindsay); much loved granda of Andrew (Stephanie) and Hannah (David); devoted great-granda of Axyl and Bertie and dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.\u00a0Family and friends are welcome to call at Wades Funeral Home on Monday evening during the hours of 7.00pm \u2013 9.00pm to pay their respects.\u00a0Funeral Service in Wades Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery.\u00a0No flowers please. Donations, if wished, for Marie Curie NI, c\/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com<\/a>.\u00a0Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.<\/p>\n

Carol Jean Leake,\u00a0930 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Carol Jean\u00a0Leake, January 2 2026, (Suddenly) at her home, 930 Rockmount Gardens, Articlave. Dearly beloved wife of the late David Norrie, Loving mother of David (Karen) and Richard (Laverne), a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.\u00a0Service in St Pauls Parish Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.\u00a0Family and friends welcome at her home on Monday from 2.00pm and Tuesday from 11.00am.\u00a0Donations if desired for St Paul\u2019s Parish Church c\/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine.\u00a0Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.<\/p>\n

Robert Arthur (Artie) Martin,\u00a044 Dunverne Gardens, Eglinton<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Robert Arthur (Artie) Martin,\u00a0January 3 2026, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, beloved husband of the late Gladys, loving father of Karen, Jeanette, Robin and Crawford, father-in-law of Sam, Liam, Kim and Jacqui, much loved grandfather of Victoria, Kathryn, Mark, Colin, Jack, James, Paul, Emma and Josh and great-grandfather of Noah, Jonah, Olivia, Sam, Beth and Anna.\u00a0His remains will be reposing in his home, 44 Dunverne Gardens, Eglinton, on Monday from 11.00am \u2013 9.00pm.Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 1.30pm for service in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice.\u00a0The Lord is my Shepherd.<\/p>\n

Jean Elizabeth Matthews (n\u00e9e Logan),\u00a0175 Mussenden Road, Castlerock<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Jean Elizabeth Matthews (n\u00e9e Logan),\u00a0January 4 2026, peacefully at home, 175 Mussenden Road, Castlerock. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Carol, Barbara and Stephen and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.\u00a0Service of Thanksgiving in Second Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 9 at 2.00pm.\u00a0No flowers please by request.\u00a0A woman of prayer, who is remembered with great appreciation by her family and friends.<\/p>\n

Margaret Ernistine Murray (n\u00e9e Kelly),\u00a047 Lisnablagh Road, Harpurs Hill, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of\u00a0Margaret Ernistine Murray (n\u00e9e Kelly),\u00a0January 3 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, 47 Lisnablagh Road, Harpurs Hill, Coleraine. Dearly loved wife of Karl, much loved mother of Michael, Janice, Ryan and the late Carol, dear mother-in-law to Jackie and Brian, a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, loving sister of Eleanor, Valerie and the late Hammy and Jim, a dearly beloved aunt and a dear friend to many.\u00a0Service in her home on Tuesday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery.\u00a0House private.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Parkinsons UK, c\/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine.\u00a0Family and friends welcome at her home on Monday between 6.00pm and 9.00pm.\u00a0Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family and entire family circle.<\/p>\n

Mary McLernon (n\u00e9e Logue),\u00a014 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Mary McLernon (n\u00e9e Logue),\u00a0January 3 2026,\u00a0beloved wife of the late Patsy and loving mother of Siobhan (Thomas), Kathy (Rory) and Adrian (Siobhan), dear sister of Eileen Vint, Michael, Seamus and the late George, Jack and Eamon.\u00a0Funeral from her home, 14 Castledawson Road on Wednesday, January 7 at 10.40am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via Webcam Webcam \u2013 Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.\u00a0Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters and their partners, grandchildren Danielle (Eamon), Odhran, Ciara and Caolan, Conor, A\u00edfe, great granddaughter Bl\u00e1ith\u00edn, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and large family circle.\u00a0The wake for Mary will commence at 11.00am on Monday, January 5 2026.<\/p>\n

Alan Carson Stanley,\u00a010 Motalee Road, Magherafelt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late Alan Stanley,\u00a0January 3 2026, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Anna, 10 Motalee Road, Magherafelt, much loved and devoted father of Caroline, Robert and Richard, dear father-in-law of Malcolm, Andrea and Terry, adored and proud granda of Amy, Ryan, Lauren, Ellen, Luke and Ruby, cherished great-granda of Louie and Leo and dearest brother of the late Doreen, Jack, Lenore and Jim.\u00a0House strictly private.\u00a0Family and friends welcome in Garvin\u2019s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Tuesday (January 6) from 6:00pm \u2013 8:30pm.\u00a0Funeral from Garvin\u2019s Funeral Home on Wednesday (January 7) at 12:15pm for service in St Swithin\u2019s Parish Church at 1:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.\u00a0Family flowers only please.\u00a0Donations in lieu, if desired, for St Swithin\u2019s Parish Church Building Fund payable to Garvin\u2019s Funeral Service (Donation\u2019s A\/c).\u00a0Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle.<\/p>\n

David Wood, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late David Wood,\u00a0January 3 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of 9 Trench Road), beloved son of the late Aubrey and Margaret, (formerly of Eskaheen View), loving brother of John, Peter and Andrew, dear brother-in-law of Ann and Maria, devoted uncle of Jason, Michael and Aodhan. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle, friends and neighbours.\u00a0David will be reposing at his brother Andrew\u2019s home 11 Hillhampton on Sunday, January 4 from 4:00pm.\u00a0Funeral leaving Andrew\u2019s home on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:20am to the Immaculate Conception Church, Trench Road for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery Ardmore.\u00a0Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.<\/p>\n

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