McClafferty Funeral Directors

23/08/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen McClay, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 23rd August 2026.

Late of 23b Creggan Street. May she rest in peace.

Precious friend of Rita, Rosaleen, Margaret and Maureen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her close friends and neighbours.

Maureen’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel Of Rest from 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Monday 24th August. Her remains will leave from there at 6:15pm for 6:30pm arrival to St. Eugene’s Cathedral to repose overnight. Maureen’s Requiem Mass will then take place on Tuesday 25th August at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery.

St. Joseph Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Her.

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

21/08/2026

Rosaleen’s Month Mind Mass will now take place on Saturday 22nd August at 6:30pm in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Everyone welcome.

*** 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 / 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 ***

𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐎'𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧 (𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲)

𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The family of the late Rosaleen O'Callaghan would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who offered support and sympathy following our recent bereavement.

Thankyou to all who called at the wake, attended the funeral, sent cards, messages and flowers. A special word of thanks to our relatives, neighbours and friends who helped in any way.

Heartfelt thanks to Fr. Declan McGeehan and Noreen the sacristan for the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thanks also for the Steelstown Folk Group members and Louise Doherty for their beautiful singing and Eddie O'Donnell who played the keyboard.

We greatly appreciate the high level of care shown by the carers from Bryson and Strabane and District and NWCare. Also the doctors and nurses in Altnagelvin Hospital, Ward 32 and the A&E Department for the care they showed Rosaleen in her final days and for the kindness shown to us her family.

Thanks also to Da Vinci’s for the refreshments after the funeral service.

A special thanks to McClafferty Funeral Directors, Kieran Connor and Warren Thompson for the Professionalism and Empathy shown throughout the Funeral Arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as an expression of our gratitude. The Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Rosaleen’s Month Mind Mass will take place on Saturday 22nd August at 6:30pm in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Everyone welcome.

20/08/2026

Jim’s 1st Anniversary Mass will now take place at 7pm on Saturday 22nd August in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

***1st Anniversary***

Jim Hamilton

Died - 23rd August 2025

God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

Jim’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 22nd August in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

19/08/2026

***1st Anniversary***

Jim Hamilton

Died - 23rd August 2025

God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

Jim’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 22nd August in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

19/08/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Campbell née McDaid, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital on 18th August 2026.

Late of 22 Aberfoyle Crescent. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of Paul. Devoted mother of Stephen and Jenna. Dearest mother-in-law of Niall and Ali. Loving granny of Theo, Ben and Finn. Precious daughter of the late Raymond and Ella McDaid. A much loved sister of Paul and the late Dessie and John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Anne will be reposing at her late family home, 22 Aberfoyle Crescent from approx. 7:30pm this evening, Wednesday 19th August. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 22nd August at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

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

St. Anne Intercede For Her.

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

19/08/2026

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim (James) Moore, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on 19th August 2026.

Late of 14 Hatmore Park and formerly of Malin Gardens. May he rest in peace.

Beloved husband of Evelyn. Devoted father of Gareth, Ashley, Kerry, Emmet and Heather. Dearest father-in-law of Patricia, Sean, Peter and Danny. Loving Granda Jim of Aimee, Colleen, Ella, Ryan, Sé, Zachary, Cameron, Dairinn and Taylor. Beloved son of Liam and Florrie Moore. A much loved brother of the late Charlotte, John, Margaret, Liam, Bosco & Pearse. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and Sisters, Lily, Deirdre, Noel, Martin, Gregory, Richard & Kevin. Dearest brother-in-law of Irene and Raymond McFeely. A dear companion of Stella and Roxy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Jim will be reposing at his late family home, 14 Hatmore Park from 11am until 9pm tomorrow, Thursday 20th August. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 21st August at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Wake house will be strictly private today, Wednesday 19th August for family only.

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

St. Martin Intercede For Him.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I Place All My Trust In Thee”

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

18/08/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 (𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞) 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐬

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 (𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞) 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟏 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.

Much-loved father of Michelle, John and Kegan. A dear granda to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Margaret, Annie, Johnny, Jim, Louisa, Marie, Joe, Bernie and the late Andy, Mary, Rosie and Dan. Cherished son of the late Johnny and Louisa (Louie) Shiels. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nephews, nieces, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Willie's remains will be reposing at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Eddie Doherty, 64 Lisfannon Park, this afternoon, Tuesday (August 18th) from 3 p.m. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday (August 20th) at 1 p.m. for a Private Family Cremation Service.

The House will be Private please from 10 p.m. until 10 a.m.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐦"

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘳. 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘰𝘯-𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘔𝘤𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 02871262823

17/08/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 (𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞) 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟏 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.

Much-loved father of Michelle, John and Kegan. A dear granda to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Margaret, Annie, Johnny, Jim, Louisa, Marie, Joe, Bernie and the late Andy, Mary, Rosie and Dan. Cherished son of the late Johnny and Louisa (Louie) Shiels. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nephews, nieces, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Willie's remains will be reposing at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Eddie Doherty, 64 Lisfannon Park, this afternoon, Tuesday (August 18th) from 3 p.m. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday (August 20th) at 1 p.m. for a Private Family Cremation Service.

The House will be Private please from 10 p.m. until 10 a.m.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐦"

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘳. 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘰𝘯-𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘔𝘤𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 02871262823

16/08/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 (𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐲) 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 (𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧), 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟗 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.

Beloved wife of the late John Francis. Much-loved mother of Martin and Colin. Dearest mother-in-law of Samantha (Sam). A dearly-loved granny of Kieron and Matthew. Cherished daughter of the late Lily and Alexander McLaughlin. Lily is predeceased by all of her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Lily's remains will be reposing at her late home, 9 Castleview Park, Shantallow, tomorrow morning, Monday (August 17th) from 11 a.m. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday (August 18th) at 9:25 a.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Carnhill at 10 a.m. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Lily's Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/carnhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Warren Thompson-Connolly, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

"𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫"

"𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐨, 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫"

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘳. 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘰𝘯-𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘔𝘤𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 02871262823

14/08/2026

*** 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 – 𝐄𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧***

𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧.

𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐝 – 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since our beloved mother left us on 17th August 2025.

Your love will live within our hearts,
A light that never fades.
In every treasured memory,
Your gentle spirit stays.
We held your hand , we said goodbye,
With hearts so full of pain.
Though life has never been the same,
Our love for you remains.

Sorely missed by her loving children Paula, Patricia, Elaine, Gerald, Ciara, Kevin and Roisin, her grandchildren and siblings, along with all her friends and neighbours.

𝐄𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬’ 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.

𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅, 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅.