Funeral Notices
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Seamus Murphy
Murphy (Bellaghy) 5th March 2026
James Colum (Seamus) R.I.P. beloved husband of Rose Marie and much loved father of Oliver, Claire McKenna (Philip), Breige Young (Joe), John (Edel), Aideen, Colum (Linda), son of the late John and Bridget and dear brother of Richard, Marie Kearney, Gerard and the late Betty Shaw, Isobel McCloskey, Peter, Sean and Olive Dougan.
Funeral from his home 84 Ballyscullion Road on Sunday 8th March at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish , interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Seamus will commence at 3pm on Friday 6th
March to 10.00pm, Saturday from 11.00am to 10.00pm and strictly family time on morning of the funeral
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Donald McKenna
McKenna (Draperstown) 5th March 2026
Donald R.I.P. late of 39 Glenelly Villas, son of the late Nellie and Donald and dear brother of Pat, Rita Donnelly, Francis, Regina Farrelly and the late Anna Mc Williams, Mary Shaw, Philomena McKenna, Margaret Trainor, Jim, Bernadette McKean, Nuala Mc Kenna, Vera Rahme and John.
Funeral from his sisters home Regina Farrelly, 42 Glenelly Villas on Sunday 8th March at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Columba Straw, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Donald will commence at his sister Regina's home 42 Glenelly Villas on Friday 6th March from 6.30pm to 10.00pm and from 11.00am to 9.00pm on Saturday 7th March
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Francis Joseph McEldowney
McEldowney (54 Drumbane Road, Tirhugh, Swatragh )
Francis Joseph R.I.P., beloved husband of Laura and much loved father of Michael, Eamon, Patrick and Barney, father-in-law of Bernadette, Bernadette and Ciara, brother to Theresa McErlean, Patrick (RIP infancy), Anne McEldowney, Paddy, Goretti O’Kane, Bernie McNicholl and Josie Bradley.
Funeral from his home on Tuesday 3rd March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan via webcam Granaghan webcam., interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Francis will commence at 1:00pm on Sunday 1st March
A Shuttle bus will be running from Granaghan Chapel carpark from 1pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday.
Some parking will also be available in McWilliams farmyard for traffic from Glenullin direction, with shuttle to/from wake provided.
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Rose McCoy
McCoy (nee Taylor) 265 Staffordstown Road, Toomebridge, 27th February 2026.
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother Rose McCoy, who passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. A source of endless love and strength, she will be deeply missed.
Rose R.I.P., beloved wife of the late Idris and much loved mother of Patrick (Fidelma), Lorraine (Barry), Martina (Christopher), Eugene (Joanne), Yvonne, Maura (Christy), Stephen, Gary (Stephanie) and Vincent. Loving sister of Ella and the late Mary, Margaret, Francie, Johnny, Jim, Joe and Leo.
Funeral from her home on Sunday 1st March at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Padre Pio pray for her.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, son in laws, daughter in laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and friends. Strictly family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Rose will commence at 5.00pm on Friday 27th February.

We hold our Mother close within our hearts,
And there she shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives,
Until we meet again.
So rest in peace our beloved
Mother,
And thanks for all you've done.
We pray that God has given you, The crown you've truly won.
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Ann McLernon
McLernon nee O’Neill (Randalstown and formerly Bellagherty) 24th February 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Ann R.I.P. beloved wife of Seamus and much loved mother of John Paul, Joanne, Roisin, Bernie (Taylor), mother in law of Rhys, loving grandmother of Ciara and Emily. Daughter of the late Joe and Margaret O’Neill and loving sister of Mary Mills, Liz McLaughlin, Brigid Hegarty, Felix, Francie and the late Margaret, Jimmy, John Joe, Grace and Alice.
Funeral from her home 6 Portlee Road on Friday 27th February at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, son in law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to N.I Air Ambulance Donate – Air Ambulance NI or Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie
The wake for Ann will commence at 4.00pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026
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Kathleen O'Neill
O’Neill (Maghera) 19th February 2026
Kathleen R.I.P. beloved mummy of Melanie Doherty (David) and Kevin O’Neill (Caílin) and the late Nicola Bradley (Paddy). Granny of Patrick, Katie, Dominic, Chloe, Aidan, Brendan, Ryan, Erin, Dara, Cara and Charlie. Great granny of Eabha and Cadhla, daughter of the late Vera Hessin and dear sister of Rosemary Arnold, Ann Neeson and the late Jimmy.
Funeral from her son in laws residence Paddy Bradley 24 Kilrea Road Swatragh on Monday 23rd February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Glen via webcam st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am
Kathleen's wake will commence at 3.00pm on Saturday 21st February at Paddy Bradleys home, 24 Kilrea Road Swatragh
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Eamon (Ted) Mckee
McKee (Maghera) 18th February 2026
Eamon (Ted) R.I.P., beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Barry, dear brother Jean Begley, Anne O’Kane, Francis, Mary Duggan, John and the late Peggy McLaughlin.
Funeral from his home 133a Fivemile Straight on Saturday 21st February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, via webcam st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, son, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am
The wake for Ted will commence at 7.00pm on Thursday 19th February
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Brigid Toner
Toner nee McErlean (Magherafelt) 16th February 2026
Brigid R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Frank and loving mother of Pat, Joseph, Monica (Hagan), Maureen (Mallon), Clare, Briege (Murray) and the late Frank, Pauline and infant Mary, dear sister of Mary Scullion, Ellen McEldowney, Sheila Bateson, Michael, Monica McLaughlin and the late Agnes Magee, Lily Diamond, Patrick, Joseph, James, Mabel McCann, Rose Marron, Willie, John, Francis and infant Florence.
Funeral from her home 6 Castledawson Road on Thursday 19th February at 10.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and 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.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Our Lady of the Rosary pray for her.
The wake for Brigid will commence at 2.00pm on Tuesday 17th February 2026
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Dolores Convery
Convery (Bellaghy) 13th February 2026
Dolores R.I.P. beloved daughter of the late Mick and Mary and dear sister of Bernie (Gribbon), Christopher (Una), Michael (Mary), Damien (Tish) and the late Francis, Seamus and Tony, dear sister in law of the late John.
Funeral from her home 5 Hunters Park on Monday 16th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish .Private cremation to follow and burial in the Convery Family Plot. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her brothers, sister, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Dolores will commence on Saturday 14th February 2026 at 4.00pm
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Ann Marshall
Marshall (nee McNicholl) 26 Hammond Street, Moneymore 11 February 2026
Ann Martina, Suddenly and Tragically may she Rest in Peace. Beloved wife of Gerald (Gerry) and devoted mother of Brendan and Michael, cherished sister of Seamus, Kathleen Donnelly, Patrick, Mary Gervin, Anthony, Paula Heagney and the late baby Angela who died in infancy, daughter of the late Phil and Anna McNicholl and daughter-in-law of the late Joseph and Eileen Marshall.
Funeral from her home on Saturday 14th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. John and St. Trea Moneymore via webcam at st-john-trea-church-moneymore - MCN. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Pray for her
Deeply regretted and lovingly missed by her Husband, sons, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and her wider family circle. Family time only please from 10:00pm until 10:30am and on the morning of the funeral.
The wake for Ann will commence on Thursday 12th February at 8.00pm
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John McVey
McVey, Mashpee, Cape Cod, USA ( formerly Magherafelt and Newbridge, Co. Derry) 1st February 2026
John, RIP. Died peacefully, beloved father of Oisin, son of Marian and the late Desie McVey, loving brother of Donna (Gerry), Connie (Eddie), Louise (Stewart) and Marie ( Pouya), much loved uncle to Sarah, Ciaran, Lorcan, Aodhan and great uncle to Tom, Daragh and Ruby.
Funeral from 122 Creagh Road on Friday 13th February 2026 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge via webcam Church of St. Trea, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his grieving family, beloved Johna and all his extended family in both the USA and Ireland.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to The Kevin Bell Trust Donations - Kevin Bell Trust
The wake for John will commence on Thursday 12th February at 12.00noon to 9.00pm. Family only please on the morning of the funeral.
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Peter Moran
Moran (18a Drumsamney Road Desertmartin) 7th February 2026
Peter R.I.P. beloved son of Brendan and Anne, loving brother of Paul (Frances), Barry (Rachel) and the late Gerard, adored uncle of Therese, Olivia and Michael.
Funeral from his home on Wednesday 11th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Coolcalm, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing parents, brothers, sisters in law, nieces, nephew and extended family circle.
House Strictly Private at the family’s request
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Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy (nee McWilliams) Dunquin, Co Kerry and formerly of Swatragh Co Derry, died 8th February 2026, peacefully in St Columbanus Nursing Home Killarney. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved daughter of the late Robert and Martha McWilliams, Swatragh. Loving sister of Charlie, Bernie Conway, Sister Anne, Susan Kelly, Bob, Bried McLaughlin, Niall, Agatha Mullan, Caroline Owens, Seamus, Genevieve Lynch and Sean.
Mary will be reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney on Tuesday 10th February from ---- to ----.
Requiem mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Carraig Na bhFear, Co Cork on Wednesday 11th February at 12pm, burial afterwards at Dunbullogue Cemetery, Co Cork.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.
Mary’s months mind mass will be on Saturday 7th March 2026 at 7pm in St Johns Church Granaghan, Swatragh, Co Derry.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of Alzheimer’s Society, care of O’Shea’s Funeral Home.
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Anne Cleary
Cleary nee Diamond (Castledawson)
Anne R.I.P., beloved wife of Patrick John and loving mother of Celine (Coyne), Deirdre (Convery), John, Philip and Sinead (Campbell), dear sister of Philomena, Geraldine, Ergnat, Patsy and the late Celine, May, Cath, Brigid, Hugh and Christina.
Funeral from her home 9 Davison Villas on Tuesday 10th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Castledawson, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle and friends. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am
Anne’s wake will commence on Sunday 8th February at 8.00pm
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Maura Bell
Bell (Drummullan) 8th February 2026
Mary Catherine (Maura) R.I.P., beloved daughter of Bob and Lizzie Bell and loving mother of Siobhan Campbell (Bell) and dear sister of Seamus, Brigid and Late Mark. Proud Grandmother of Michelle and Emma.
Funeral from her home 50 Littlebridge Road on Tuesday 10th February at 10.40am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Joseph and St. Malachy Drummullan and via webcam Live Stream - Parish of Coagh & Drummullan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her daughter, son in law Dermot Campbell, granddaughters, sister, brother, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am
The wake for Maura will commence at 11.00am on Monday 9th February 2026
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Helen Shivers
Shivers nee Eves (Castledawson) 6th February 2026
Helen R.I.P. beloved wife of Charlie and loving mother of Cathal, Laura (Bradley), Jayne (Scullion) and Rachel (Wilson), daughter of the late William and Mary Eves and dear sister of Mary, William, Adam, Michael, Sally, Mairead, Philip, Jimmy and the late John.
Funeral from her home 5 Drumlamph Lane on Tuesday 10th February at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Lavey and can be viewed via webcam @ Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Lavey, private cremation to follow. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughters, daughter in law Ursula, sons in law Aidan, Leslie, Raymond, grandchildren Jack, Aidan, Olivia, Mazie, Lucy, Roisin, Anna, Ethan, Emily, Ollie and Ellie, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and the extended family circle and friends.
House Strictly Private
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Damian Conway
Conway (50 Plantation Road Garvagh) 5th February 2026
Damian R.I.P. beloved husband of Christina (nee Logue) and loving father of Orlaigh and Grace, son of the late Frank and Annie Conway and dear brother of John, Tony, Christina and the late Lorraine, son in law of Edward and Carmella Logue (Maghera).
Funeral from 50b Oaklea Road Ballyronan BT45 6HX on Sunday 8th February at 10.15am for 11.30am Mass in Church of St Joseph Glenullin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, brothers, sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
House Strictly Private at Damian’s request.
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Michael (Mickey) McSorley
McSorley (10 Tobermore Road Draperstown) 3rd February 2026
Michael (Mickey) R.I.P., loving brother of Rose Teresa Donnelly, Peter and the late Mary Brigid Clarke, Tom, Annie McNulty, Patrick (Packie), Willie (New York) and Francis, son of the late Michael and Rose.
Mickey’s remains will arrive at St Patrick’s Church Cranagh, on Thursday 5th February at 4.00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 6th February at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sister, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
There will be no wake as per Mickey’s wishes
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Columb Kelly
Kelly (Rocktown) 3rd February 2026
Columb R.I.P. peacefully in Antrim Area Hospital, beloved husband of Bernadette and loving daddy of Ann Marie (Sean McKenna), Patricia (Seán Óg O’Rawe) and Martin, much adored granda of Shay, Darragh and Abigail, son of the late Peter and Catherine Kelly.
Removal from his home 31 Rocktown Lane on Thursday 5th February at 6.30pm arriving Church of St Mary Lavey at 7.00pm, Requiem Mass on Friday at 2.30pm and can be viewed via webcam Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Lavey, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St. Padre Pio pray for him
Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, son, sons in law, grandchildren, family circle and many friends
Family Home Strictly Private as per Columb’s request.
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James (Jim) O'Neill
O’Neill (Cookstown and formerly Bellaghy) 3rd February 2026
James (Jim) peacefully at home surrounded by his family, beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Siobhan (Martin), Róisín (Gordon) and Máire (Jack), grandfather to Colleen, Ciara, James, Lorcan, Yasin, Ardan and Alicia, son of the late Jack and Roseanne O’Neill and dear brother of Brian and the late Jack, Patsy, Mary Ann (Canada), Margaret Marley (Canada).
Funeral from his home 1 The Beeches, Westland Road Cookstown on Thursday 5th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church Cookstown, burial afterwards in Forthill Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie or NI Chest Heart and Stroke NICHS | Make a Donation
Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am
The wake for Jim will commence at on Tuesday 3rd February at 7.00pm
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Eileen Donnelly
Donnelly nee Quinn (Magherafelt) 1st February 2026
Eileen R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Johnny and loving mother of Kieran (Mary), Paula, Nuala ( Damien Martin) and Sean (Denise), daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Quinn and dear sister of Nancy Hughes, Olive McGuckin, Henry, Fr John (Salesian), Sally O'Connor, Brother Eugene (Pat) (De La Salle), Malachy and the late Maura, Edmund and Brother Ignatius (Jim), (De La Salle).
Funeral from her home, 16 Castledawson Road, on Thursday 5th February at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam @ Our Lady of the Assumption , interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing, sons, daughters, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren Sienna, Charlie, Zara and Meabh, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Eileen will commence at 5.00pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026
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Freda Gormley
GORMLEY (née Hogan), (of Magherafelt and formerly Dublin, USA and Canada), 29th January 2026
Freda R.I.P. died peacefully in her home in Magherafelt, predeceased by her loving husband Philip Gormley and parents Paul and Josephine Hogan of Co Monaghan, profoundly missed by her sisters Lee and Sharon and nephew Paul in Dublin, brother Paul and niece Ava in Canada, brother John, sister-in-law Jules, nephews Keagan, Jesse and Zac and grand-nieces Ellie and Chloe in Australia, her Emyvale cousins and extended family, her God-children and dear friends old and new from all over the island of Ireland, and neighbours and carers who watched out for her so kindly over the years.
Requiem Mass for Freda will take place in Church of our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt Co-Derry and Via Webcam @ Our Lady of the Assumption on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Polepatrick Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul. Sadly missed by her loving family and friends.
Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD on Monday 2nd February 2026 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
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Joe Canavan
Canavan (Moneymore) 13th January 2026
Patrick Joseph (Joe) R.I.P. beloved husband of the late Imelda and loving father of Sean and Karen, brother of the late Danny, Maureen and Seamus.
Requiem Mass on Monday 2nd February at 2.00pm in Church Of St John and St Trea Moneymore, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD on Sunday 1st February 2026 from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
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Mona Craig
Craig nee Mulholland (Bellaghy) 29th January 2026
Mona R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Willie and loving mother of Maeve and Rory (Karen), grandmother of Ruairi, Conall and Niamhie, beloved aunt of Conor, Kevin, Ann and Deirdre, dear sister of the late Terry, Laurence and Fintan Mulholland.
Funeral from her home 24 Tamlaghtduff Park on Saturday 31st January at 11.30am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Teresa pray for her.
Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, daughter in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle family circle.
The wake for Mona will commence at 6.00pm on Thursday 29th January 2026
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Rosemary Donnelly
Donnelly, Rosemary, January 27th 2026, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, dearly loved wife of Paddy and loving mother of Gerard and Anne Marie and beloved sister of Breege and Mary and the late Patrick Joseph, Teresa, Peter & James.
Reposing at her home, 34 Hillview Avenue, Newtownabbey from 12-4 and 6-9pm on Thursday 29th January 2026.
Requiem mass on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Whitehouse. Burial will follow at Glenties graveyard, Donegal.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to N.I.Hospice c/o any family member.
Funeral mass can be viewed at
Home - Loughshore Parishes
St Pio pray for her.
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Frances McPeake
McPeake nee Kennedy (Maghera formerly Toomebridge) 28th January 2026 peacefully at home with her beloved family.
Frances R.I.P. beloved wife of Gerard and Loving mother of Tracey (Gavin) and Ciara (Diarmaid), Daughter of the late Hugh and Sarah Kennedy and dear sister of Kieran (Canada), Brian and the late Kathleen, Sadie and Robert.
Funeral from her home 19 Tullyheron Road Maghera on Saturday 31st January at 12.15am for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. St Pio pray for her
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren Diarmaid Og, Eoghan, Fiontan, Padraig, Saoirse, Clodagh-Rose and Wee Fianna, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time is from 11.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Frances will commence on Thursday 29th January at 11.00am
A shuttle bus will be provided from Glen Chapel
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam
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Anthony McCann
McCann (Newbridge) 27th January 2026
Anthony R.I.P. beloved husband of the late Adeline and loving father of Damian, Bronagh, Adrian (Lorraine), Tony (Julie-Anne), Deborah (James), Gary, Paul (Mary) and the late Christopher, dear brother of Donal and the late Sally McCormick, Tom and John.
Funeral from his home, 17 Aughrim Lane, on Thursday 29th January at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Anthony will commence at 3.30pm on Tuesday 27th January 2026
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Sean McRory
McRory (Toome) 25th January 2026
Sean R.I.P., formerly Caraloon Magherafelt, beloved partner of Philomena Craig and loving step father of Sharon (Anthony Kerr), Josie, Declan (Clare), Darren (Séaneen), Oonagh and the late Damian, son of the late John and Sarah, loving brother of Neill, Kevin, Brendan, Eileen (Patton), Sheila (Forsythe), Rosaleen (Doherty), Bernadette (Evans), Kathleen (Henry), Josephine (O’Reilly), Noirin (Doyle) and the late Patrick, Veronica, Bea (Johnston), Joan (Somers) and Mary (Fisher).
Funeral from his home 4 Elver Avenue on Wednesday 28th January at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, family and friends
The wake for Sean will commence at 8.00pm on Monday 26th January
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Bernadette (Bernie) McGlone
McGlone nee Harkin (Moneymore) 15th January 2026
Bernadette (Bernie) R.I.P. late of 15 Woodvale Crescent, beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Mark, Donna (Mark O’Brien), Stephen, Martin, Michelle (Michael Fox) and Ciara (Richard McKirgan), daughter of the late Sarah Jane and Paddy Harkin and dear sister of Lily and the late Patsy, Johnny, Charlie, Maureen and Bridie.
Funeral from her daughter Michelle’s home 25 Woodvale Crescent Moneymore on Sunday 18th January at 11.00am for 11.30am Mass in Church of St. John and St. Trea Moneymore via webcam at st-john-trea-church-moneymore - MCN. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons, in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am
The wake for Bernie will commence at her daughter Michelle’s home, 25 Woodvale Crescent Moneymore on Friday 16th January at 6.00pm
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Dolores Vincent
Vincent (nee Kelly) Killybearn Cookstown 13th January 2026
Dolores R.I.P. devoted wife of Bennie, Loving mother to Teresa (Keiran), Sharon (Martin), Brian (Julie), Clodagh (Conrad), Christopher (Donna), daughter of the late Nicholas and Teresa Kelly, Coagh, sister to Elizabeth, Annette and the late Mary, Susan, Sadie, Kathleen, Eileen and Bonnie.
Funeral from her home, The Rocks 16 Killybearn Road Cookstown on Friday 16th January at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Joseph and St. Malachy Drummullan and via webcam Live Stream - Parish of Coagh & Drummullan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons, sons in law, daughters in-law, grandchildren and great grandchild. Family time please from10.00pm to 11.00am. House Private on the morning of the Funeral
Family flowers only , donations in lieu of so desired to Superstars Cookstown c/o The Family.
The wake for Dolores will commence at 4.00pm on Wednesday 14th January 2026
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Rita McGurk
McGurk nee O’Neill (Magherafelt) 10th January 2026
Rita R.I.P. beloved wife of Michael, 20 Golf Terrace, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth and dear sister of Joan (Mallon), Colette (O’Kane), Una (Convery), Dympna (Devlin), Brian, Raymond and the late John, Kathleen, Pauline, Christopher, Tony, Maureen and Pat-Joe, sister in law of Eugene, Margaret and the late Dympna Kelly.
Requiem Mass on Monday 12th January 2026 at 11.00am in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in Cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society N.I. link Donate to Alzheimer's Society . House Strictly Private
Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10a Garden Street Magherafelt BT45 5DD on Sunday 11th January 2026 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
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Pauline McLarnon
McLarnon nee McNally (Hillhead) 10th January 2026
Pauline R.I.P. wife of James and devoted mother to Sally, Pauline, James, Beth, Patricia and Hugh, loving sister of Betty, Kathleen, Joe, Hughie, Mary, John and the late Terry, Felix and Pat.
Funeral from her home 41 Leitrim Road on Monday 12th January 2026 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, via webcam St Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandson, sisters in law, her many nieces and nephews and extended family circle. House Strictly Private
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Michael McErlain
McErlain (Ballymaguigan) 9th January 2026
Michael R.I.P. beloved husband of the late Mary Bridget and loving father of Noel (Colette), Niall (Clare), Joan (Paul Foley), Ciara, Michael and the late Tracey, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth and dear brother of Seamus, Peggy, Antoinette McKeown, Annie McKenna and the late Mary and Josephine.
Funeral from his home 201 Shore Road on Monday 12th January at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Church of St. Trea, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren Lisa, Tiérnan, Ríona, Olivia, Lucy, Sam, Clara, Charlie, Alfie, Mary Beth, Caleb and Finn, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Michael will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 10th January 2026
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Seamus Doherty
Doherty (Newbridge) 8th January 2026
Seamus R.I.P. beloved son of the late John and Teresa and loving brother of Johnny, Olivia (Gribbin), Patricia (Bryson), and of the late Dermott, Peggy (McErlain), Kathleen (Downey), Tommy, Rosaleen (McAtamney), Anna (Quinn), Marie (McCarthy) and infant Frances.
Funeral from his home 108 Hillhead Road on Sunday 11th January at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Seamus will commence at 5.00pm on Friday 9th
January 2026
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Mary Brigid Muldoon
Muldoon nee Storrie (Ballymaguigan) 7th January 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Brigid R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and cherished mother of Maggie O'Kane (Bobby), Raphael (Eleanor), Henry Joseph (Karen), Michael (Roisin), Donna McCann (Sean), Ursula Kelly (Francis) and Jennifer Scullion (Pauric), dear sister of Francie and the late Ellen Geoghagan and Patsy.
Funeral from her home 44 Waterfoot Road on Saturday 10th January at 10.15am for 11.00 Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only, donation in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. St Treas GAC carpark is available for use.
The wake for Mary will commence on Thursday 8th January at 12.00noon
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Harry Gribbon
Gribbon (Bellaghy) 5th January 2026
Henry (Harry) R.I.P. beloved husband of Anne and loving father of Martin (Margaret), Claudine (Dessie) McCann, Sean (Mairead), Gavin (Kelly), grandfather of Kyle, Lorcan, Eireann, Shea, Shannon, Dearbhla, Connlaodh, Saffron, Oisin, Finn, Conan, Daragh and Eoghan. Son of the late John and Lizzie Gribbon and brother of the late Frank, Felix and John.
Funeral from his home 7 Mullaghboy Crescent on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, via webcam St Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Sadly missed by the Gribbon and O’Neill families and friends. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Harry will commence on Tuesday 6th January at 11.00am
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Mary McLernon
McLernon nee Logue (Magherafelt) 3rd January 2026
Mary R.I.P., beloved wife of the late Patsy and loving mother of Siobhan (Thomas), Kathy (Rory) and Adrian (Siobhan), dear sister of Eileen Vint, Michael, Seamus and the late George, Jack and Eamon.
Funeral from her home, 14 Castledawson Road on Wednesday 7th January at 10.40am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption via Webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters and their partners, grandchildren Danielle (Eamon), Odhran, Ciara and Caolan, Conor, Aífe, great granddaughter Bláithín, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and large family circle.
The wake for Mary will commence at 11.00am on Monday 5th January 2026
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Gerard Doherty
Doherty (England / Magherafelt) 1st January 2026
Gerard R.I.P. beloved husband of the late Anne, loving son of the late Bunty and Tommy Doherty and dear brother of Mary Collins, Lee Sexton, Peter and the late Shaun.
Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his brother, sisters, brothers in law Martin and John, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
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Seamus Devlin
Devlin (Ballyronan) 1st January 2026
Seamus R.I.P. beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Rosemary (Sheehy), Briege (RIP), Paul, Orla (Traynor), Mark and Brian, son of the late Brigid and John and dear brother of the late Charlie, Mary (McCorry), Joe, Paddy, Sheila (Mulholland), Barney, Rose Kathleen, Dermot, Brendan and Francis.
Funeral from his home 90 Shore Road Ballyronan on Monday 5th January 2026 at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Ballinderry via webcam
St. Patrick's Church, Ballinderry,
interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law Marie, Jenna, Kay, sons in law TP, Barry, grandchildren Aaron, Naoishe, Cormac, Elan, Crea, Daniel, Clara and Will, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Seamus will commence at 2.00pm on Saturday 3rd January 2026. There will be a shuttle bus from The Marina Centre car park from 3 pm to 9 pm Saturday and Sunday.
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Kathleen Doherty
Doherty nee Convery (Maghera) 2nd January 2026
Kathleen R.I.P. beloved wife of the late John Joseph and loving mother of Matilda Doherty McElhone, Rosie Quinn, Sean, PJ and Mairead McCartney, mother in law of Juana, Damien McElhone and late Sandra, Peter McCartney and Damien Quinn, Dear sister of Thomas Convery and the late Joe, Pat, Anthony, Sean, Danny, Baby Jim, Rosella Crilly and Helen Clarke.
Funeral from her home 10 Seefin Hill on Sunday 4th January 2026 at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, son in law, daughter in law, Rosie’s partner Eunan McGoldrick, grandsons and daughters and spouses, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Kathleen will commence at 6.00pm on Friday 2nd January.
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Mary Mulholland
Mulholland nee McCloskey (Magherafelt, formerly of Kilnaleck Cavan, and Maghera). 1st January 2026
Mary R.I.P. beloved mother of Conor, Erin and Culann, grandmother of Jack, Sean, Matthew and Harry. Daughter of the late Pete and Mary McCloskey and dear sister of Susanna (Terris), Bridget (McElroy), Margaret (Cameron), James, John, Peter, Paddy, Brian and Joe.
Everyone welcome to McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10a Garden Street Magherafelt on Sunday 4th January 2026 between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday 5th January at 11.00am in Church of St Patrick Glen, via webcam st-patricks-church-maghera - MCN, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended family circle.
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