W J O'Brien & Son Ltd, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, Londonderry (2025)

17/11/2025

MARTIN KELLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / MONTH’S MIND MASS:
Sunday 23rd November. 12.15pm at Our Lady of Lourdes, Steelstown.

We, the family of the late Martin Kelly wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised with us in our recent, sudden and sad bereavement. Sincere thanks to those who attended the wake, bringing with you many stories and memories which we appreciated so much. Thank you to all who sent Mass and sympathy cards and attended Martin’s Requiem Mass.

We extend our thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for Martin, particularly the staff at ICU, Altnagelvin Hospital who fought to save him from this unexpected, undiagnosed terminal illness.

Sincere thanks to the chaplains from the hospital for visiting him in hospital and offering prayers and support. A special word of thanks to Fr Gerard Mongan for the beautiful Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower.

Sincere thanks to Rionach Wright (nee McGlinchey|), Katie O’ Doherty and Martin’s granddaughter, Clara-Grace, for their beautiful singing at the Requiem Mass. We extend this also to Robert Peoples, Ursula Cullen and Trevor Burnside for their very fitting instrumental music and beautiful accompaniment. A sincere and appreciative thanks to Martin’s brother-in-Law Dermott Logan for his support, organisation and beautiful opening words and verse at Martin’s requiem mass. Thank you to Ciaran Carlin for the fitting and uplifting music at the graveside.

We would like to acknowledge Kieran O’Brien for the professional and dignified manner in which he supported and guided the family throughout.

Martin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd November at 12.15pm Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes, Steelstown. His beloved late wife, Mary, our dear mother and Grandmother will also be remembered at this mass.

Your memory and legacy will live on. You will always be loved, forever missed, fondly remembered, and dearly cherished by your family and friends.

17/11/2025

ROBERT (BOBBY) MARTIN

12th November 2025 peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady, formerly of Troy Park, Derry, beloved son of the late Agatha and Joe (Moville), loving brother of Don and the late Joe, cherished brother-in-law of Martha and a much loved uncle and cousin.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Friday 21st November 2025 from 5 – 6 pm. Bobby will then be removed from there to repose overnight in St Pius Church, Moville. Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Saturday at 10 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Ballybrack cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

17/11/2025

GARY HAMILTON

16th November 2025 loving father of Jayden, Daria, Faith, Cillian and the late baby Gary, beloved son of Jimmy and the late May, stepson of Paula, cherished brother of Aising, Niall, Louise and Lauryn, a much loved uncle, friend and partner of Danielle. Sadly missed and loved by all the Duffy and Hamilton families.

His remains will be reposing in his home, 28 Rossnagalliagh Park, from 6 pm on Monday. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30 am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

17/11/2025

Margaret McCarron - Acknowledgement
Died 17th October 2025

We, the family of the late Margaret McCarron, wish to thank all those who supported us during the recent loss of Margaret.

To everyone who called to the wake, attended the funeral, sent Mass or sympathy cards, sent flowers or remembered us in their prayers, your kindness brought us great comfort.

We are especially grateful to our family and friends who provided food, refreshments and help throughout those days. Your generosity and thoughtfulness were so much appreciated.

We wish to thank the medical and social care teams who supported Margaret including Drs Deane, Sweeney and Knox as well as the ever-helpful reception staff at Northside Medical Practice, Natasha, social worker for all her efforts to provide social care and the team of wonderful carers who went well beyond their work duties to allow Margaret to stay at home.

We also wish to extend our thanks to Fr Micheál McGavigan for such a special Requiem Mass, the musicians who added to the occasion and Fr Francis Bradley for guiding and leading us in Margaret’s burial.

Finally, we are indebted to Kieran O’Brien and his team at W.J. O’Brien for their professionalism, sensitivity and guidance throughout those days.

Margaret’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 7pm in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill.

17/11/2025

Denis (Ding) Cassidy
5th anniversary

In Loving memory of a devoted husband, father and granda who died on the 19th November 2020.

Lady of knock pray for him.

17/11/2025

MARGARET (MAGS) TAYLOR
3rd anniversary - Died 19th November 2022.

May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear
We love and miss you Maggie and wish that you where here.
Deep in our hearts your love is kept to love and cherish not forget.
No more tomorrow's can we share, but yesterday's are always there
A silent thought a secret tear keeps your memory ever near.

Missed always by your partner Caz , your dad Dessie, brother Diarmuid and sisters Marie and Janine, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, also all your nephews Lee, Eoin, Jack, Caolan, Charles and baby Rian.

16/11/2025

JOHN (IAN) BORLAND

15th November 2025 peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved husband of Sylvia, 27 Kilnappy Road, Campsie, loving father of Paul and Jonathan, father-in-law of Wendy, devoted grandfather of Alana, Aimee, Torrin and the late baby Ryan James, cherished great-grandfather of Fiadh and Saorlaith and dear brother of the late Jean, Sydney and David.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Monday from 2 – 3 pm and 6 - 8 pm. Funeral service will take place there on Tuesday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Ballyoan cemetery.

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

The Lord is my shepherd.

15/11/2025

ALFIE O'KANE

15th November 2025 beloved son of the late James and Sarah, loving brother of Mary, Ellen and the late James, John, Patrick, Willie, George, Philip, Keith and Sadie and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Alfie will be reposing in his home, 37 Tartnakelly Road, Glack, from 5 pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.20 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Padre Pio intercede for him.

15/11/2025

MANUS CARLIN

13th November 2025, loving father of Anthony, Manus, Martin and Lia, devoted grandfather of Albá, Ché and Aidan, son of the late Charles and Sadie (Ederowen Park) and dear brother of Mary, Eileen, Charles, Liam, Teresa, Paddy, Paula, Jim, Tony, Roisin, Edel and the late Susan and John.

His remains will be reposing in his sister's home, 91 Fergleen Park, from 3 pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30 am for 11 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

15/11/2025

PHILOMENA LOGUE

14th November 2025 beloved wife of the late Charlie, formerly from Argyle Street, loving mother of Charlotte, Deborah, Charles, Sinead and Dominic, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Columba and the late Vincent, Desmond, Florence and Raymond.

Philomena’s remains will be reposing in her home, 104 Glenrandel, Eglinton, on Sunday from 1 – 8 pm. Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30 am for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tamnaherin. A private cremation will take place later.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

13/11/2025

JIM DOHERTY

13th November 2025, beloved son of the late Breege and John (Rosemount) late of Craigdene Residential Home, loving brother of Mary, Debbie, John, Bernadette, Lena and Danny, dear brother-in-law of Raymond, Kieran, Brian, Aisling and the late Irene and a much loved uncle and great-uncle.

Jim’s remains will be reposing in his sister Bernadette’s home, 101 Grangemore Park, from 6 pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30 am for10 o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

13/11/2025

WILLIAM (BILLY) PATTON

13th November 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, in his 92nd year, beloved husband of Mary, 7 De Moleyn Park, Academy Road, loving father of Martin, Alison, Brian, Sharon and John, father-in-law of Marie, Debbie and John, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Eugene, Cecil and the late Betty and John.

Billy’s remains will be reposing in his home from 6 pm on Thursday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 11 o’clock for 11.30 am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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