The following deaths occurred: –

• Michael Dunlop, Clifton Park, Coleraine

• Mary Gormley (née Smith), 11 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy

• Marian Kelly (née McCloskey) (Harry), 854 Glenshane Road, Dungiven

• (Purple) Eileen Elizabeth Robinson, Banagher

• Sophie Watson (née Baird), formerly of Magherafelt and Garvagh

Michael Dunlop, Clifton Park, Coleraine

The late Michael Dunlop, DUNLOP, passed away peacefully at the Causeway Hospital on 22nd August 2024, after a long and brave illness. He was last resident of Brookmount Nursing Home and formerly of Clifton Park, Coleraine. He was loving father to Davy and Stevie and much loved father-in-law to Karen, devoted grandfather to Shannon and Ellie and loving great-grandfather to Pippa. Funeral service at Wades Funeral Home on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial in Coleraine Cemetery. Flowers only from the family. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. He will be lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Mary Gormley (née Smith), 11 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy

We regret to inform you that Mary Gormley (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 22nd August 2024. May she rest in peace. Last of 11 Mullintill Road, Stranagalwilly, Claudy, Co Derry, BT47 4JN. Beloved wife of the late Willie, rest in peace, and loving mother of Liam (Frances), Gabrielle (Gerard), Briege (Rob) and Conal (Gemma). Devoted grandmother of Róisín, Orlagh, Nuala, Grace, Alannah and Finn and great grandmother of Saorlaith, Clodagh and Tiarnán. Dear sister of Rosaleen, Monica, Seamus and Frank. Deepest regrets from all family circle. Resting at her late home from 3pm today (Friday 23rd August). Family time 10pm-11am. The funeral will commence at 12:15pm on Sunday 25th August and a Requiem Mass will be said at 1pm in Saint Joseph’s Church, Craigbane. Burial will follow immediately afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be recorded and uploaded at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/@mclaughlinfuneraldirectors9616. Flowers only from the family. Donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock prays for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022

Marian Kelly (née McCloskey) (Harry), 854 Glenshane Road, Dungiven

We regret to inform you that Marian Kelly (nee McCloskey) (Harry) passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 21st August 2024 surrounded by her loving family. May she rest in peace. Last known at 854 Glenshane Road, Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mother of Ryan, Mark, Ronan and Orlagh. Devoted grandmother of Oliva, Tommy and Theo. Daughter of the late Bernadette and John, rest in peace, and dear sister of Gemma and the late Patricia, Bernie, James-Joseph, Finvola and little John Patrick, rest in peace, deeply regretted by family. Resting at her former home. Family time 11pm-11am. Funeral from her former home on Friday 23rd August. Departure at 10.40am for Requiem Mass at 11am at St Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-st-patrick. Flowers only from the family please and donations if desired to the MS Society c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. St Padre Pio have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Queen of Heaven pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.

(Purple) Eileen Elizabeth Robinson, Banagher

The late (Lila) Eileen Elizabeth Robinson passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 21st August 2024. Beloved sister of David and the late Andrew, Robert and Jack. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her extended family. The house is strictly private at Lila’s own request. Funeral service will be held at Banagher Church of Ireland on Saturday 24th August at 2pm with burial to follow in the adjacent cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations are appreciated and cheques are payable to Alzheimer’s Society NI C/O Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo Ind Est Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE. Resting in the arms of Jesus.

Sophie Watson (née Baird), formerly of Magherafelt and Garvagh

The late Sophie Watson (nee Baird) passed away on 18 August 2024. Formerly of Magherafelt and Garvagh, beloved daughter of Mary Lamrock, loving sister of Albert and sister-in-law of Laura. Funeral service will be held at WJ O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU at 11.30am on Saturday. Interment to follow in St Paul’s Cemetery, Articlave. The Lord is my Shepherd.