W J O'Brien & Son Ltd, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, Londonderry (2026)

24/03/2026

KATHLEEN DONNELLY (NEE CONWAY)

23rd March 2026 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of Joe, loving mother of Susan, Joseph and Paul, mother-in-law of Colin and Ciara, devoted grandmother of Kathryn, Michael, Adam and Amelia and dear sister of Vera and the late Jimmy, Anna, Eddie, and Paddy.

Kathleen will be reposing in her home, 81 Grainan Drive, on Tuesday from 7 – 10 pm and Wednesday from 12 – 8 pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

24/03/2026

1st Anniversary of Gerry Canning who died on the 29th of March 2025

Today we remember Gerry, a dear husband, dad, granddad, and great granddad.

You slipped away so quietly, no warning, no last words. Just a silence that still echoes with everything I wish you heard.

I never saw it coming, it shattered me in two. The day heaven called your name it took part of me with you.

Your smile was light in darkest days, a warmth I always knew, and every day I keep living on, is another day missing you.

Love always, may you rest in peace.

Your devoted wife Mina, Children Gerald and Aileen, Danielle and Darren, Aaron and Debbie, Jason and Louise. Also your loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and wider family circle and friends.

Gerry’s anniversary mass will be celebrated on Friday the 27th of March @7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

24/03/2026

JOHN McGEE

23rd March 2026 peacefully at Thackery Care Home, Limavady and late of Duncrun, Magilligan, loving brother of Ann and the late James, Eileen, Bridie, Angela and George and a much loved uncle.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W.J. O’Brien & Son’s funeral home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15 am to St Aidan’s Church, Magilligan for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

23/03/2026

ELIZABETH CLARKE (NEE LEE)

22nd March 2026 beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Paul, mother-in-law of Tracey and a much loved aunt.

Her remains will be reposing in her home, 92 Knockwellan Park, on Tuesday from 2 – 9 pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30 am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

23/03/2026

ROBERT JOHN (ROB) O'BRIEN

22nd March 2026 beloved husband of Bernie, loving father of Claire, Robert, Jenny, Declan, Colum and the late baby Connor, father-in-law of Scott, Aly, Allan, Aimee and Megan, devoted grandfather of Cormac, Finn, Dillon and Aidan, dear brother of De, Kev, Patricia, Maureen, Jane, Helen, Liz and the late Jim and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle.

Rob will be reposing in his home, 116 Barleyfields, Culmore, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 - 8 pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.45 am for 11.30 am Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Medjugorje intercede for him.

23/03/2026

Margie Mc Sherry- Acknowledgement & Month's Mind Mass

The family and partner Tony of the late Margie Mc Sherry would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during the sudden loss of our precious mum, granny and great granny.

We are deeply grateful to all who attended the wake and funeral, sent sympathy/ mass cards and flowers and supported us in many thoughtful ways. Special thanks to family, friends and neighbours, to all who brought food. Your presence, prayers and support have meant more than words can say.

We would like to extend our thanks to all the staff at ward 50 Altnagelvin hospital for all their care and compassion.

Sincere thanks for Fr Gerard Mongan for the beautiful and meaningful eulogy and funeral mass. Thank you for the lovely music during the service.

Our heartfelt thanks to Kieran and all at W J O’ Brien & Son funeral directors, Eglinton, for their professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a sincere expression of our deepest appreciation and gratitude.

Margie’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated at 6pm this Saturday 28th March 2026 in the Longtower Church.

23/03/2026

Mary Morrison - 1st Anniversary

Precious memories of a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who died on 24th March 2025.

A year has passed, yet still you stay
In every thought, in every day.
You were our world, our steady guide,
Always there, right by our side.

In all we share, in all we do,
We feel the love we had from you.
Always remembered, forever dear.
By all of us who wish you were here.

Loved and deeply missed everyday by your children, Bernadette, Donna, Paul and Martin, daughters in law Angela and Maureen and all your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her

23/03/2026

1st Anniversary of Frank Peters who died on the 28th March 2025.

Today we remember Frank, a dear husband, dad and grandad.

Our hearts are empty and sore with grief at our loss, but also filled with gratitude to God for having been blessed to live a life with this kind gentle man. Always full of love and pride for his family, and very much loved in return.

Frank we miss you more every day and our world is a much sadder place without you.

Loved always. May you rest in peace.

Your devoted wife Joy, sons Chris & Audrey, Alan & Lydia and daughter Marie-Clare and Daniel. Also your loving grandchildren Callum, Saul, Naomhán and Poppy-Fflur, and his wider family circle and friends.

St. Joseph pray for him.

Frank's Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 28th March2026 at 6:15 pm in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn.

22/03/2026

ELIZABETH (BETTY) McCALLION

21st March 2026 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of Glencaw Park, beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Michelle, Gary, Julie and Cathy, mother-in-law of John and Stephen, devoted grandmother of Naomi, Emilee, Teagan, Fionn, Sarah-Beth, Aoife, Aibhlinn, Cora and Clodagh, great-grandmother of Eimear and Myles and dear sister of Noel, Martin, John, Peter and the late Tony, Mickey and Seamus.

Betty will be reposing in her daughter’s home, Sappagh, Drumhaggart, M**f, F93 HP66, from 6.30 pm on Sunday. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.15 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 12 noon.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

21/03/2026

JOE O'KANE

20th March 2026 peacefully at home, beloved husband of Cecilia, Foyle Avenue, Greysteel, loving father of Joe, Cecilia, Michael and Mary, father-in-law of Christina, Danny and James, devoted grandfather of Caitlín, Dan, Séan, James, Mairéad, Conor, Clare, Katie and Lucia and dear brother of the late Michael and Peggy.

House private. Family, close friends and carers only please.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Saturday from 3 - 5 pm. Joe will then repose in his home. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 12 o'clock in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, Parkinson's UK.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

20/03/2026

PHYLLIS McLAUGHLIN - Acknowledgement and Month's Mind Mass

We, the family of the late Phyllis McLaughlin, 54 Prehen Park, Derry, wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. Our heartfelt thanks to our extended family circle, many friends and work colleagues for their kindness in calling at our home, sending Mass cards, messages of sympathy online and to all those from near and far who attended the wake and funeral. Your kindness, your prayers and your words of comfort brought us strength at a time when it was needed most, and we will never forget the compassion shown to our family.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Pat O’Hagan for the very fitting and dignified funeral Mass. Thank you to Fr. Joe Gormley for concelebrating. Thank you to Ursula Cullen and Robert Peoples who added greatly to the music provided by Phyllis’ family at the funeral mass. We would also like to acknowledge with gratitude Fr. Michael Canny, Fr. Patrick Lagan and Fr Pat O’Hagan who visited and prayed with Phyllis in hospital and supported the family during the wake.

Our sincere thanks goes to the wonderful staff of Glendermott Medical for their exceptional care, compassion and consistent support of Phyllis. We are especially grateful to the staff of Altnagelvin Hospital . We thank Dr. Rose Sharkey for her unwavering dedication, professionalism and kindness. Also, a special mention of gratitude and acknowledgement to Dr. Malek and the specialist nurses, Helen McCormick and Karen Harper. We would like to express our gratitude to the caring and dedicated staff of Ward 50 who showed such care, compassion and respect towards Phyllis.

Our warmest thanks to Kieran, Noeleen and the entire team at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Directors, Eglinton, for their dignified and attentive manner in all things pertaining to the wake and funeral. Thank you to Phelim and Siobhan from Curran’s bakery who provided the refreshments after the funeral.

Thank you to the neighbours of Prehen whose incredible generosity, support, and presence during the wake brought immense comfort to the family.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a sincere expression of our deepest appreciation and gratitude.

Phyllis’ Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at 6.00 pm on Friday 27th March 2026, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Waterside, Derry. All welcome.

20/03/2026

NEIL MURRAY

19th March 2026 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Vonnie, loving father of Stephen and the late Neil, father-in-law of Rachael, devoted grandfather of Farrah and Fionn and a much loved brother and uncle.

Neil will be reposing in his home, 11 Whitehouse Park, on Friday from 6 - 9 pm and on Saturday from 12 pm to 8 pm. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.30 am for 11 o’clock funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Renal Unit) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEU Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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