O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors

02/01/2026

The death has occurred
of Lawrence McLaughlin R.I.P.

2nd January 2026

Peacefully at his late residence of
9 Glenside Brae, Limavady.

Devoted husband of the late Isobel R.I.P.
Beloved son of the late John and Kathleen R.I.P.
Much loved brother of Ken and Joan and of the late Rosemary, Frances, Margaret, Vincent, Tony and Bernadette R.I.P

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu payable to
'Chest, Heart & Stroke' c/o O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors, 16 Glenside Brae, Limavady, BT490RY.
Family time please between 11pm and 10am.

Funeral from his late home on Sunday 4th at 9.50am for 10.30am requiem mass at St.Marys Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed online via the following parish video link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/V6u2cqkMatw?si=NLN8XfzZIPbAKEwt

Deeply regretted by her entire family circle.

St.Pio pray for him.

01/12/2025

The death has taken place of
Terence (Terry) O'Kane.

1st December, peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home formerly of Church Street, Limavady.

Devoted husband of the late Anne R.I.P.
Beloved Uncle of Geraldine and Maureen and brother-in-law of Jack Duffy.
Dear brother of the late Vincent, John and Charlie R.I.P.

His remains will repose at 157 Meadowvale Park where all are welcome to call at the house.

Funeral from there on Thursday 4th December at 9.30am for 10am requiem mass in St.Marys Church.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed online via the following link - https://www.youtube.com/live/2wGQWoLoMfY?si=0MaBDEO3ZIZfkXAC

Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

St.Joseph pray for him.

14/11/2025

Tonights annual Mass can be viewed online via the following link :
https://www.youtube.com/live/BtjdEl2jC2Y?si=BmzxaVZiruV7lA-j

03/11/2025

*Month's Mind & Acknowledgement*

We the family of the late Philomena O'Neill (nee Kelly) would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to all who supported and sympathised with us on the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
We are truly grateful to all family, friends & neighbours who visited our home, sent mass and sympathy cards, brought food, beverages and attended the funeral service and to those who gave donations to the Foyle Hospice.

A special thanks for the caring support, expertise and dedication of the hospital staff at Altnagelvin, Waterside and Royal Victoria hospitals. To Dr.Ross, Dr.Brolly, district nurses, Foyle Hospice staff and to all the carers who ensured Philomema was comfortable at home.
A special thanks to Fr.Kelly and Fr.Sweeney for their pastoral support, home visits and for the hearfelt and consoling requiem mass.

To Liam and Caroline for their kindness and thoughtfulness in their home visits and in providing weekly communion at home.
Thanks to all involved in the service, the musicians Liam & Jeanette, Currans bakery team for their expert catering and to St.Peters hall for the use of their facilities.

Thanks to Aaron and Niall McGrotty of O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral directors, Limavady. We are grateful for your compasion, dignity and professionalism throughout this difficult time.

It is difficult to thank everyone as their have been so many. Please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere token of our deep appreciation for all your support, thoughts and prayers.

Philomena's Months mind Mass will take place this coming Sunday, 9th November at 10.15am in St.Matthews Church, Drumsurn

18/10/2025

The death has taken place of
Anne Hunter (nee Harkin).

16th October, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerley of 6 Shanreagh Park, Limavady.

Devoted wife of John.
Beloved Aunt of Paula, Sharon, Marise, Denis and Jenny.
Caring Aunt of Marion, Denise and Rosemary.

Her remains will repose at her late residence.

Family time please between 10pm and 11am.

Funeral from there on Monday 20th October at 9.30am for 10am requiem mass in St.Marys Church.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed online via the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/IXgubBtzHuk?si=qGKblMAGIVuA_6AO

Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

St.Mary and St.Bernadette pray for her.

08/10/2025

The death has taken place of
Philomena O'Neill (nee Kelly).

8th October 2025.
Peacefully at her own home, 26 Mill Road, Drumsurn.

Devoted wife of Michael.
Loving mother of Lisa (Paul),
Suzanne (Michael), Michelle (Paul) and the late Philomena R.I.P.
Caring Nanna of Shea and Orlaith.
Beloved Sister of John, Helen and the late
May R I.P, Tony R.I.P, Liam R.I.P, Susan R.I.P and Brendan R.I.P.

Family time please between 10pm and 11am.

Her remains will leave her late residence on Saturday 11th at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass at St.Matthews Church, Drumsurn.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu can be made to
'Foyle Hospice''
c/o O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors,
16 Glenside Brae,
Limavady,
Co.Derry,
BT490RY.

Deeply regretted by her entire family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul.

03/10/2025

12/09/2025

*Anniversary*

In Loving Memory of the late
Maureen Kealey R.I.P
who died 14th September 2015.

St.Pio pray for her.

17/06/2025

*Acknowledgment & Months Mind Mass*

We, the family of John ‘Smudge’ Smith, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who sympathised with us on the loss of our beloved Smudge.
Thank you to everyone who attended the requiem mass or wake, and to those who helped in anyway.

A special thank you to Dr Wilson, the district nurses, Marie Curie nurses and to the carers who attended to him.
We will forever be grateful for your care kindness and support.

Thank you to Father Harkin for his beautiful service and deeply meaningful eulogy- it captured Smudge’s personality perfectly.

Thank you to Erin for the beautiful singing - it made the Mass even more special.

Thanks to Aaron and Niall, from O’Brien and McGrotty Funeral Directors, for their professionalism, guidance, compassion and dignified way in which Smudge’s funeral was carried out.

Grateful thanks to all those who made donations in lieu of flowers to 'Marie Curie'.

We trust this acknowledgment will express our sincere appreciation to all.

Smudge’s Month Mind Mass will take place on Sunday 6th July at 9am in Christ the King chapel.

St. Jude pray for him.

02/06/2025

The death has occurred
of John Smith (Smudge) R.I.P.

2nd June 2025.

Peacefully at home, 72 Drumachose Park, Limavady.

Beloved husband of Pat.
Loving father of Steven, Laura (Paul), Shaun (Judith), Emma (Maggie), Julie (Martin), Megan, Daniel and of the late Phillip and Liam R.I.P.

A devoted Grandfather of 9.

Family time please between 10pm and 10am.

Funeral from his late home on Wednesday 4th June at 11.20am for 12.00pm requiem mass at St.Mary's Church, Limavady. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed online via the following link -
https://www.youtube.com/live/Moer2BVis4c?si=AcKF8nOJ4JYK-sW9

Family flowers only please!
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made out to "Marie Curie" c/o O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors, 16 Glenside Brae, Limavady, BT490RY.

Deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

St.Pio pray for him.

29/04/2025

*Acknowledgement and Months Mind Mass*

We the family of the late Keith Doey (RIP) would like to convey our sincere thanks to all who offered their sympathy and condolences on the loss of Keith, our dearly beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle.

Thank you to everyone who called at the house, attended the funeral, sent Mass & sympathy cards and messages of support. A special thanks to all those who helped during the wake, brought food and made tea.

Thank you to Father Dermot Harkin for the lovely Requiem Mass. We also want to thank all the readers, the beautiful music and thank you to the ladies who prepared sandwiches and tea in Bethany community centre after the funeral service.

Lastly, thanks to Aaron and the team at O'Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors for all their help and guidance during this very difficult time.

We as a family have been really comforted to know that Daddy was so well thought of by so many people. It would be impossible for us to thank everyone individually and so we hope that you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude.

Months Mind Mass will be celebrated this Sunday 4th May in Christ the King Church, Limavady at 12pm.

10/04/2025

*ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*

McClarey Jean.
Fr Liam, Sharon and Gregory, family of the late Jean Mc Clarey R.I.P would like to express their sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported them during their recent sad bereavement.

Thanks to all our kind relatives and neighbours who telephoned, sent Mass and sympathy cards, and attended Jean's wake and funeral or who watched on line.
A sincere thank you to Monsignor Bryan McCanny for his particular pastoral care and for his con-celebrating with Fr. Gerard Hasson and the Pallottines.
Special thank you to all the doctors and nursing staff on Ward 40 Altnagelvin hospital, Dr.Quinn and Dr.Brolly and all the staff at Scroggy Road Health Centre and Gibsons Chemist.

Thanks to Aaron McGrotty of O’Brien & McGrotty Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral was carried out.
Thanks also to Sean the gravedigger for preparing Jean’s final resting place. Special thanks to St.Finloughs Hall, Felim Curran and to the committee and members of Glack GAC also to Jimmy the sacristan and to Gregory Kearney for the singing.

As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The Holy sacrifice of The Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Jean’s Months Mind Mass will take place this Saturday 12th April at 6pm in St.Finloughs, Ballykelly.