{"id":307090,"date":"2026-01-28T01:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/307090\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T01:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:03:09","slug":"derry-death-notices-tuesday-january-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/307090\/","title":{"rendered":"Derry Death Notices – Tuesday, January 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u2022 Ronald (Ronnie) Callaghan,\u00a09 Wheatfield Gardens, Coleraine (Formerly of Articlave)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ann Colby\u00a0(n\u00e9e Wilson),\u00a080 Circular Road, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Samantha Dougherty,\u00a016 Woodburn Crescent, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lily Gillespie (n\u00e9e Montgomery),\u00a07 Hazelbank Road, Drumahoe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Margaret Rose\u00a0Leighton, 54 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sean McRory, 4 Elver Avenue, Toome (Formerly of Caraloon Magherafelt)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gary Page, 59 Rosemount Avenue, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 William John (Billy) Reid, 4 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Mary Rennie, Drumadragh, Coleraine (Formerly of 26 Cloyfin Park, Coleraine)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ronald (Ronnie) Callaghan,\u00a09 Wheatfield Gardens, Coleraine (Formerly of Articlave)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of the late Ronnie Callaghan,\u00a0January 25 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital, 9 Wheatfield Gardens, Coleraine (formerly of Articlave). Dearly beloved husband of Roberta, much loved father of Alan and Christine, father-in-law to Fiona and Douglas and papa of Jonty and Freya, and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle to the Callaghan and Ramage family circles.\u00a0Service of Thanksgiving in First Dunboe Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.\u00a0Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Cancer Support, c\/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com<\/a>.\u00a0Lovingly remembered by all the family circle.\u00a0\u201cThe Lord is my Shepherd\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ann Colby\u00a0(n\u00e9e Wilson),\u00a080 Circular Road, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements for the late Ann Colby\u00a0(n\u00e9e Wilson), January 26 2026, peacefully at her home, 80 Circular Road, surrounded by her loving family, ANN, (formerly of Dundee, Scotland), beloved wife of the late Stan, loving mother of Karen, Donna, Maria, Lisa and Matthew, dear mother-in-law to Paul, Aidy, Ronan and Caoimhe, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear daughter of the late Matthew and Amy, cherished sister of Matthew, Tracey, Bobby and the late John and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.\u00a0Ann will be reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, January 29 at 10:20am to St. Mary\u2019s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.<\/p>\n

Samantha Dougherty,\u00a016 Woodburn Crescent, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Samantha Dougherty, January 25 2026, peacefully at hospital, 16 Woodburn Crescent, Coleraine. Devoted mum of Corey, dearly loved daughter of Norman and Valerie, loving sister of Scott, Sophie and Stephen, adored auntie of Oliver, Leah and Chelsea and much loved partner of Andrew.\u00a0Family and friends are welcome to call at Samantha\u2019s home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12noon onwards.\u00a0Funeral service in Killowen Parish Church on Thursday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The National Society for Phenylketonuria UK c\/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com<\/a>.\u00a0Lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by the entire family circle.<\/p>\n

Lily Gillespie (n\u00e9e Montgomery),\u00a07 Hazelbank Road, Drumahoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late\u00a0Lily Gillespie (n\u00e9e Montgomery),\u00a0January 26 2026. Peacefully in the care of the staff at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Ivan, much-loved mother of David, Ian, Steven and Lyndsey, mother-in-law of Gillian, Paul and Tanya and adored grandmother of Jamie, Jodie, Tyler, Lewis, Jai, Hari, Loghan, Ellie, Lucy and the late Jack.\u00a0Funeral leaving her home, 47 Hazelbank Road, Drumahoe (to which visitors are welcome) at 12.45pm on Wednesday, January28 for Funeral Service in All Saints\u2019 Parish Church, Clooney at 1.30pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, may be sent to All Saints\u2019 Parish Church, c\/o Helen Henderson, 5, Manning Way, Brigade, Derry BT47 6GL or the Dementia Unit, Rush Hall Care Home, 51 Broighter Road, Limavady BT49 9DY c\/o the Home Manager, Emma McNeill.\u00a0The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Ps 23.1.<\/p>\n

Margaret Rose\u00a0Leighton, 54 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late Margaret Rose\u00a0Leighton, January 26 2026, (peacefully) at her home, 54 Silverthorn Avenue, Coleraine, dearly loved wife of Noel, much loved mother of Eamon, Adrian, Sharon, Noel and Steven, dear mother-in-law of Liza, Michelle, Alan, Patricia and Nicola, a devoted granny and great-granny and a beloved sister and aunt.\u00a0Service in her home on Thursday at 11.00am followed by interment in Macosquin Presbyterian Church Burying Ground, Englishtown. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Nurses c\/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine.\u00a0Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.<\/p>\n

Sean McRory, 4 Elver Avenue, Toome (Formerly of Caraloon Magherafelt)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of Sean McRory (Toome), January 25 2026, formerly Caraloon Magherafelt, beloved partner of Philomena Craig and loving step father of Sharon (Anthony Kerr), Josie, Declan (Clare), Darren (S\u00e9aneen), Oonagh and the late Damian, son of the late John and Sarah, loving brother of Neill, Kevin, Brendan, Eileen (Patton), Sheila (Forsythe), Rosaleen (Doherty), Bernadette (Evans), Kathleen (Henry), Josephine (O\u2019Reilly), Noirin (Doyle) and the late Patrick, Veronica, Bea (Johnston), Joan (Somers) and Mary (Fisher).\u00a0Funeral from his home 4 Elver Avenue on Wednesday, January 28 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.\u00a0Deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, family and friends.<\/p>\n

Gary Page, 59 Rosemount Avenue, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Page, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on January 26 2026.\u00a0Late of 59 Rosemount Avenue and formerly of 34 Bluebell Gardens. May he rest in peace.\u00a0Beloved husband of Hilary. Devoted father of Gillian and Daniel. A much loved father-in-law of Conor and Roisin. Loving granda of Hallie, Freya, Caoimhe, Jessica and Tiarnan. Dearest brother of Terrence, Christopher, Damien and Brendan. A dear brother-in-law of Anne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.\u00a0Gary\u2019s remains will be reposing at his late home, 59 Rosemount Avenue. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 28 at 9:20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba\u2019s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0The wake house will be private from 11.00pm until 11.00am.\u00a0Gary\u2019s Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link:\u00a0https:\/\/longtowerchurch.org\/webcam\/<\/a>.\u00a0Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to either The Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c\/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.\u00a0St. Padre Pio Pray Intercede For Him.\u00a0All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.<\/p>\n

William John (Billy) Reid, 4 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings<\/strong> <\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of William John (Billy) Reid, January 25 2026. Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of 4 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings. A true gentleman to the end.\u00a0Dearly beloved husband of Audrey, much loved father of Mark, Paul, Amanda, Robert Norman, Linda and Billy; loving father- in -law of Tara, Michelle, Gerard and Debbie; grandfather to Rebecca, Adam, Joshua, Jody, Thomas, Ben, Brogan, Ross, Sam, Sophie, Elijah, Caleb and Poppy; great grandfather to Theo and Alex; brother of Roberta, Avril, Jean, Sam, Bobby and the late Olive, Sadie, Stephen, Bella, Mary Elizabeth and Annie.\u00a0Funeral leaving the family home on Wednesday, January 28 at 12noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Newbuildings Independent Methodist Church at 12.30 followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery.\u00a0House strictly private.\u00a0Family flowers only. Donations if desired to (cheques made payable to) “Friends of Altnagelvin Hospital” c\/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ email address would be appreciated for receipts.\u00a0Redeemed with the Precious Blood.<\/p>\n

Mary Rennie, Drumadragh, Coleraine (Formerly of 26 Cloyfin Park, Coleraine)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of Mary Rennie, January 26 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, formerly of 26 Cloyfin Park, Coleraine and late of Drumadragh, beloved daughter of the late William and Sarah, dear sister of the late Annie and William, sister-in-law of the late Bob Fullerton, much loved aunt of Robert (and his wife Helen) and Martin, great-aunt of Christopher and Matthew and a dear cousin and friend.\u00a0Service in Ballyrashane Parish Church on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.\u00a0House strictly private.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Dementia NI c\/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine.\u00a0Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle.<\/p>\n

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