{"id":474962,"date":"2026-05-08T15:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/474962\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:26:11","slug":"derry-death-notices-friday-may-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/474962\/","title":{"rendered":"Derry Death Notices – Friday, May 8, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u2022 Ann Brown (n\u00e9e Hargan),\u00a018 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 James Howard Dixon,\u00a074 Newbridge Road, Coleraine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Maura Herron (n\u00e9e McClelland),\u00a010 Oakgrove, Lenamore<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Martin (Ned) McElhinney,\u00a01 Daisy Drive, Limavady<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Patsy McGeown (n\u00e9e Hampsey),\u00a032 King Street, Magherafelt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gerard (Meeks) Meehan, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael (Mick) O\u2019Hara,\u00a010 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Stephen (Sadsack) Parry,\u00a0Millstone Grove, Portstewart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ann Simpson (n\u00e9e McGeehan),\u00a0Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Keith Tracey,\u00a04 Bentley Terrace, Derry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ann Brown (n\u00e9e Hargan),\u00a018 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the death of\u00a0Ann Brown (n\u00e9e Hargan),\u00a0May 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.\u00a0Ann 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\u2019clock Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett\u2019s Church, Strathfoyle. Interment afterwards in St Mary\u2019s Cemetery, Ardmore.\u00a0Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.<\/p>\n

James Howard Dixon,\u00a074 Newbridge Road, Coleraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late James Dixon,\u00a0May 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.\u00a0Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 3 p.m. onwards to pay their respects.\u00a0Service of Thanksgiving in Wades Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery.\u00a0Family 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<\/a>.\u00a0Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.<\/p>\n

Maura Herron (n\u00e9e McClelland),\u00a010 Oakgrove, Lenamore<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with regret we announce the death of Maura Herron (n\u00e9e McClelland), May 6 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (formerly of Oakfield Avenue), beloved wife of Se\u00e1n, loving mother of Claire, John, Joanne, Mura, Martin, Margaret-Mary, Gr\u00e1inne, 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.\u00a0Maura will be reposing at her home 10 Oakgrove, Lenamore.\u00a0House private from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon.\u00a0Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, May 9 at 9:20 a.m. to St. Eugene\u2019s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery Ardmore.\u00a0Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.<\/p>\n

Martin (Ned) McElhinney,\u00a01 Daisy Drive, Limavady<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late\u00a0Martin (Ned) McElhinney,\u00a0May 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.\u00a0Ned will be reposing in his home, 1 Daisy Drive, Limavady on Friday from 11 – 10 pm.\u00a0 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.\u00a0Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to\u00a0NI Chest Heart & Stroke, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n

Patsy McGeown (n\u00e9e Hampsey),\u00a032 King Street, Magherafelt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Patsy McGeown (n\u00e9e Hampsey),\u00a0(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 R\u00f3isin, Eimhear, Niall, \u00c9irinn Rose and Conor, daughter of the late Rose and dear sister of the late Dessie.\u00a0Funeral 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.\u00a0Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, cousins and extended family circle.<\/p>\n

Gerard (Meeks) Meehan, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Gerard (Meeks) Meehan,\u00a0May 5 2026, beloved husband of Mary-T, loving father of Aoibheann, Donncha, Caomh\u00f3g and Fiachra, father-in-law of Conor, Linda and Kevin, devoted grandfather of Fiann\u00e1, Daith\u00ed, R\u00f3ise, Cail\u00edosa and the late baby Lochlann and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.\u00a0Gerard will be reposing in his son’s home, 74 Springvale Park, on Friday from 12 – 10 pm.\u00a0 Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.25 am for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower.\u00a0 Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please.\u00a0 Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search & Rescue, Victoria Road, Derry.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n

Michael (Mick) O\u2019Hara,\u00a010 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of the late Michael (Mick) O\u2019Hara, May 7 2026,\u00a0Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Late of 10 Laurel Road, Glack, Ballykelly.\u00a0Beloved son of the late Felix and Sarah-Ann. R.I.P.\u00a0Dear brother of Jimmy, Sally and the late Margaret. R.I.P.\u00a0Loving uncle of Madonna, Charlene, Edel, Felix and Brian.\u00a0Deeply regretted by all the family circle.\u00a0Family and friends welcome at O\u2019Brien\u2019s of Limavady funeral home; 10 Ballyclose Street, Limavady today (Friday) from 5pm.\u00a0Funeral leaving funeral home at 6.30pm to repose from 7pm in St Finlough\u2019s Church Ballykelly.\u00a0Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 12noon followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.\u00a0Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O\u2019Brien\u2019s of Limavady Funeral Directors. Telephone 02877764732.\u00a0Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.<\/p>\n

Stephen (Sadsack) Parry,\u00a0Millstone Grove, Portstewart<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has taken place of\u00a0Stephen (Sadsack) Parry,\u00a0May 4 2026,\u00a0Peacefully at Causway Hospital Coleraine, surrounded by his loving family.\u00a0Late of Millstone Grove, Portstewart.\u00a0Former husband of Susan.\u00a0Loving father of Leona, Kyle, and Sarah-Jane.\u00a0A much loved grandfather of Khali, Mabelrose, Levi, Leyton and Laya.\u00a0Dear son of Paul and the late Annette.\u00a0Brother of Scott, Paul, Lynsey and the late Graham.\u00a0Deeply regretted by all the family circle.\u00a0Everyone welcome at family home; 37 Killowen Street, Coleraine.\u00a0Funeral service will take place in the family home on Thursday, May 7 at 2pm.\u00a0Cremation will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at 1pm in Antrim & Newtownabbey crematorium 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU.\u00a0Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Marie Curie. 29G Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh. BT78 5EJ.\u00a0Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O\u2019Brien\u2019s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732.\u00a0The Lord is my Shepherd.<\/p>\n

Ann Simpson (n\u00e9e McGeehan),\u00a0Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of\u00a0Ann Simpson (n\u00e9e McGeehan),\u00a0May 5 2026,\u00a0Peacefully at the Foyle Hospice surrounded by her loving family.\u00a0Late of Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry.\u00a0Beloved wife of the late Samuel. R.I.P.\u00a0Loving daughter of the late Harry and Sarah McGeehan R.I.P.\u00a0Dear sister of Anthony, Seamus, Harry and the late Eileen McManus and Liam R.I.P.\u00a0A much loved aunt of Phillippa, Stephanie, Cara, Kirsty, Nadine, Harry, Sarah and Laura.\u00a0Dear neighbour of, and regarded as an adopted son Ronan Toland.\u00a0Deeply regretted by all her family circle and friends.\u00a0House private from 10pm to 10am please.\u00a0Funeral from her brother Seamus\u2019s home: 25 Griffith Park, Derry BT48 8PE on Friday, May 8 at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10am in\u00a0St Eugene\u2019s Cathedral, followed by interment in City Cemetery.\u00a0Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry. BT48 8JE.\u00a0Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O\u2019Brien\u2019s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 02877764732.\u00a0Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.<\/p>\n

Keith Tracey,\u00a04 Bentley Terrace, Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death has occurred of the late Keith Tracey,\u00a0May 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.\u00a0Keith 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.\u00a0Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio pray for him.<\/p>\n

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