McClafferty Funeral Directors

21/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Brendan McClafferty, suddenly at his home on 20th April 2026.

Late of 92 Ravenhill Avenue, Belfast and formerly of 9A St. John’s Park, Derry. May he rest in peace.

Beloved son of the late Billy and Christine. Loving brother of Paul, Declan, Deirdre and Ronan. A much loved brother-in-law and dearest uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends.

Brendan’s remains will be reposing at his brother Declan’s home, 61 Whitehill, M**f, F93 E658 from 7:30pm this evening, Tuesday 21st April. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 23rd April at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Brendan’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn

Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

20/04/2026

***Acknowledgement / Month Mind Notice***

John Doherty

Died - 23rd March 2026

We, the family of the late John Doherty would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who supported us before and during the wake and funeral and for all who called, sent mass cards, floral tributes, messages and donations. We deeply appreciate you all.

We are truly thankful to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Albin International Repatriation and to all in Uganda for the care and consideration shown in bringing John home.

Special thanks to Fr. Joe Gormley for the beautiful Requiem Mass and to Isobel, Erin and Caolan for their music which touched the hearts of everyone.

Finally, thank you to Mr. Kieran Connor, Warren and all the team at McClafferty Funeral Directors for their kindness, support and professionalism throughout the wake and funeral. Thank you also to the gravediggers.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere expression of our heartfelt appreciation.

John's Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Thursday 23rd April at 7.15pm.

19/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen O’Connell née Smyth, peacefully at Culmore Manor Care Home on 19th April 2026.

Formerly of 50 Grainan Drive. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of the late Brendan. Devoted mother of Adrian, Brendan Jr, Mary, Kevin, John, Christine and David. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Martha. A much loved mother-in-law and aunt. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her son Adrian’s home, 79 Springvale Park, Foyle Springs from 6pm this evening, Sunday 19th April. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 21st April at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Kathleen’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Culmore Manor Care Home c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

St. Brigid Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

17/04/2026

***2nd Anniversary***

Paul Hutton

Died - 19th April 2024

April comes with quiet rain, A softness in the air, And in its hush, your name returns, Like something always there.

Fifty-three too soon to go, Too young to fade away, A life that held both light and storm, And words we couldn’t say.

You laughed in ways that filled a room, A spark you couldn’t hide, And though the road grew hard at times, You carried love inside.

The world may speak of how you fell, Or paths that went astray, But we remember all you were, Not what was lost along the way.

God saw a weary heart, perhaps, A soul that needed rest, And called you home before we thought, The time could be so pressed.

So now each year, when April speaks, We pause, we breathe, we see, Not just the pain of losing you, But who you’ll always be.

Still loved, still missed, still part of us, In ways that won’t depart, For time may pass, and seasons turn, But you live in every heart.

Peace perfect peace.

With love always from Kerry and all your nieces & nephews.

17/04/2026

***2nd Anniversary***

Don Brown

In loving memory of a dear husband, daddy and granda, who left this life on 19th April 2024.

In all the world we shall not find
A heart so wonderfully kind,
Although we smile and make no fuss,
No one misses him more than us,
And when old times we often recall,
That's when we miss him most of all.
Love you forever and always, x

Saint Martin pray for him.

Much loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Pauline, proud children Caroline and Andrew, and their beloved families.

Don will be remembered at Vigil Mass, Saturday 18th April at 6.30pm in St Mary's Church, Creggan.

16/04/2026

We are incredibly proud of our highly esteemed colleague and friend Mrs. Catriona Gallagher on obtaining her full membership as a qualified embalmer with the Professional Embalmers Association Of Ireland. This achievement is of no mean feat and it is a testament of Catriona’s commitment and devotion to serve the bereaved and their families.

In Catriona’s own words;

“This achievement means so much to me, and I dedicate it with all my heart to my beloved mum, Frances. She has been my inspiration from the very beginning. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of an exceptional team at McClafferty Funeral Directors and to have had the privilege of training with the outstanding professionals at the Irish College of Funeral Directors and Embalmers (ICFDE)”

Heartfelt congratulations to you Catriona and every blessing for all the years of service ahead of you.

Kieran Connor
-Proprietor-

16/04/2026

***1st Anniversary***

Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron née Ward

Died - 16th April 2025

14/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Kelly, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 14th April 2026.

Late of 17 Pelham Rd, Knightsbridge. May she rest in peace.

Beloved daughter of Margaret and Philip. Loving sister of Matthew. A much loved aunt of Mason and precious godmother of Brodie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

Louise’s remains will be reposing at her late family home, 17 Pelham Rd from 5:30pm this afternoon, Tuesday 14th April. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 16th April at 12:50pm for 1:30pm Requiem Mass in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Trench Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Louise’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://m.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish

“To Know Her Was To Love Her”

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

14/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Mullan, peacefully in Freiburg, Germany on 13th April 2026.

Formerly of 8 Malin Gardens and 21c Linsfort Drive. May he rest in peace.

Beloved husband of Kersten. Devoted daddy of Laura-Mary. Loving Opa of Iva-Mary. Precious son of the late Paddy and Mary. A much loved brother of Christy, Eugene, Marion and the late Patsy (Paddy). A much loved uncle and brother-in-law. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends both in Ireland and Germany.

***Funeral Arrangements Later***

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

“Mary Queen Of The Gael Pray For Him”

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

13/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John McCormack, peacefully at home on 13th April 2026.

Late of 16 Mount Vernon, Culmore. May he rest in peace.

Tender beloved husband of Patricia. Devoted father of Vincent (Kate) and Fergal (Sarah). Delighted grandfather of Cillian. Loving brother of the late Marie, Vincent and John L. A dear cousin of Sr. Catherine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.

John’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 16 Mount Vernon from 2pm tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 14th April. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 16th April at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Johns Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to either Concern Worldwide or Alzheimer’s Society NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

“My Lord and My God, how great Thou art”

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

13/04/2026

***Updated Funeral Arrangements***

Gemma Mullan née Coyle

Died - 11th April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gemma Mullan née Coyle, suddenly at home on 11th April 2026.

Late of 63 Gleneagles, Derry. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of Barney. Devoted mother of Martin, Moya and the late Michelle. Dearest mother-in-law of Pamela, Paul and Jonathan. Loving granny of Barry, Kellie, Adele, Blake and Troy. A much loved great-granny to all her loving great-grandchildren. A dear sister of Josephine, Veronica, Leo and the late Clare, Rita and Fr. Pat Coyle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Gemma’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 63 Gleneagles from 6pm this evening, Monday 13th April. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 15th April at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Gemma’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown

St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

12/04/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Shiels née Nelis, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 12th April 2026.

Late of 4 Abbey House, Little Diamond and formerly of Fosters Terrace, Lecky Rd. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of the late Jack. Devoted mother of John, Charlie, Adrian, Paul, Danny, Jackie and the late Marie. Dearest mother-in-law of Karen, Linda, Rebecca, Lorraine, Ann, Solly and Mark. A much loved granny and great-granny to all of her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A dear sister to all of her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

Annie’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 4 Abbey House, Little Diamond from 12 noon tomorrow afternoon, Monday 13th April. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 15th April at 11:20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Annie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below:
https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.