{"id":359371,"date":"2026-02-27T16:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/359371\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:49:09","slug":"derry-death-notices-friday-february-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/359371\/","title":{"rendered":"Derry Death Notices &#8211; Friday, February 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following deaths have occurred:-<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adrian Bradley, 54 Donal Casey Court, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick (Patsy) Ferguson,\u00a010 Maple Road, Coshquin, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janet McGonagle (n\u00e9e Mullan),\u00a014 Mount Vernon, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy (Sonny) McGuigan, Canada (Formerly Coleraine Street, Kilrea)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sadie Neely (n\u00e9e McCombe),\u00a020 Drum Road, Ardmore<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, 5 Moyola Avenue, Shantallow, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"#textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomas Russell, 28 Craigadick Park, Maghera BT46 5DD (Formerly Ardoyne, Belfast)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adrian Bradley, 54 Donal Casey Court, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late Adrian Bradley, February 25 2026, Suddenly at home. Dear son of the late James and Nettie Bradley (Sunbeam Terrace). Dear Brother of May, Frank, Etta, Rose, Martina, Mina, Danny, Monica, Marieceline, Sharon, Donna and the late Robbie, Seamus, Gerry, Kate, Tony and Raymond. A Dear Brother-in-law and Uncle. Adrian&#8217;s remains will be reposing in his home, 54 Donal Casey Court from Thursday, February 26. Funeral from there on Saturday, February 28 2026 at 9:30am to Saint Columba&#8217;s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patrick (Patsy) Ferguson,\u00a010 Maple Road, Coshquin, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late Patrick (Patsy) Ferguson,\u00a0February 25 2026, beloved husband of Elaine, loving father of Arlene, Denise, Rachel and Amy, a devoted grandfather of Emma, Joseph, Chloe, Darren, Alex, Cole, James-Rafe, Charlotte and Jack-Patrick, son of the late Patrick and Sarah and dear brother of Edward, Sheila, Seamus, Pauline and the late John.\u00a0Patsy\u2019s remains will be reposing in his home, 10 Maple Road, Coshquin, on Friday from 1.00pm \u2013 9.00pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.20am for 12o\u2019clock Requiem Mass in St Mary\u2019s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Janet McGonagle (n\u00e9e Mullan),\u00a014 Mount Vernon, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is with deep regret we announce the passing of\u00a0Janet McGonagle (n\u00e9e Mullan),\u00a0February 25 2026, peacefully at home, beloved wife of Adrian, loving mother of Cathy, Theresa, Adrian and Naoimh, mother-in-law of David, Shay, Sarah and Steven, devoted grandmother of Ben, Kate, Luke, D\u00e1ith\u00ed, Cillian, Gabh\u00e1n and Daisy and dear sister of Angela, Barney, Rosie, Collette, Nuala, Paul, Gerry and Oonagh and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt.\u00a0Janet&#8217;s remains will be reposing in her home, 14 Mount Vernon, on Friday from 12noon &#8211; 10.oopm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.25am for 10o&#8217;clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tommy (Sonny) McGuigan, Canada (Formerly Coleraine Street, Kilrea)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are saddened to announce the death of Tommy (Sonny) McGuigan, died peacefully in hospital after a short illness on February 21 2026. Sonny and his late wife Marie (n\u00e9e McGlinchey) emigrated to New Zealand in 1974 and then to Canada in 1977. He is survived by his daughter Michelle McGuigan, son Karl and his wife Jennifer and their children Blake and Damon. Sonny was the son of the late Tommy and Elizabeth McGuigan, brother of Carmel (n\u00e9e O\u2019Donnell), Pat and the late Alex, Margaret, Gerry and Sean. His funeral Mass will be live streamed from St Matthew\u2019s Church, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada on Monday evening March 2 at 6.00pm (UK time). https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qVfWm97aY7Q. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by the McGuigan and McGlinchey family circle.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sadie Neely (n\u00e9e McCombe),\u00a020 Drum Road, Ardmore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late\u00a0Sadie Neely (n\u00e9e McCombe),\u00a0February 26 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved and devoted wife of James, precious mum of Mark and Leona, loving mother-in-law of Lisa and Darran, adored nana of Jake, Mason, Jamie, Leah, Joshua and Lyla-May, dearest sister of Betty, Willie, Robert, Ken and the late Norrie, Stewart and Stephen.\u00a0Funeral leaving her late home, 20 Drum Road, Ardmore, on Sunday, March 1 at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining burial ground.\u00a0Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Glendermott Presbyterian Church (Building Fund) or Belfast City Hospital ( N.I Cancer Centre) c\/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ.\u00a0Everyone is welcome to call at the family home.\u00a0Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle.\u00a0God\u2019s garden must be beautiful he only picks the best\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, 5 Moyola Avenue, Shantallow, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The death has occurred of the late Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, February 24 2026, suddenly as the result of a tragic accident, beloved son of Stephanie and the late Darren, loving brother of Chloe, Hunter, Shea, Darren and Ben, dear grandson of Eamon and the late Jacqueline Porter and Isobel McCloskey and the late Gerard McLoone, a cherished nephew and cousin. Will be sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends. Caoimhin will be reposing at his home, 5 Moyola Avenue on Friday, February 27 from 11:00am to 9:00pm.\u00a0 Funeral leaving his home on Saturday, February 28 at 10:20am to St. Brigid\u2019s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Russell, 28 Craigadick Park, Maghera BT46 5DD (Formerly Ardoyne, Belfast)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The death has taken place of the late Thomas Russell, February 26 2026, Peacefully at his home, 28 Craigadick Park, Maghera BT46 5DD surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mairead (n\u00e9e McKenna) and loving father of Kathleen and Tim and devoted grandfather of S\u00e9amus, Rory and Rapha. Son of the late Mickey and Bridie and brother of Michael and Margaret Beard. House private. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing, Wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, brother, sister, nephews, nieces and wider family circle. Detailed enquiries to; J A Gormley Funeral Directors. Maghera &amp; Coleraine Tel: 028 70531181.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/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\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The following deaths have occurred:- \u00a0 \u2022 Adrian Bradley, 54 Donal Casey Court, Derry \u2022 Patrick (Patsy) Ferguson,\u00a010&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":155556,"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-359371","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":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116143624274878502","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359371","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=359371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=359371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=359371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=359371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}