Obituaries

The late Gus Hastings.

Gus Hastings was 'a real character with a big heart'

The late Michael Bridge. DER3217GS015

Tributes paid to Mickey Bridge

Didi Semple.

Didi Semple - An Appreciation

Pat Bradley delivering the NI Refendum result announcement.

The ‘Voice of the Good Friday Referendum’ dies, aged 90

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The late Mary Power.

‘Mary has left a legacy of love and laughter’

The late Kenny McFarland.

Kenny was 'a big man with a big heart'

The late Willie Taylor.

In memory of Derry man Willie Taylor (LT)

Margaret McCallion. (0712PG52)

Wee Margaret was indeed a ‘gem’ of Derry

The late Sister Anna Doherty. DER2216GS004

Sister Anna was a pioneering woman of mercy

Eddie and Sally O'Hare.

Tributes paid to Derry Chemist Eddie O’Hare

The late Dick Huff.

Du Pont Derry veteran Dick Huff passes away in Virginia USA

Bobby Kelly being presented with the 1916 100 Anniversary Centenary Bond by the late Martin McGuinness and his late Brother Brian.

Derry Republican Bobby Kelly: A Tribute

The Late Liam Mac Lochlainnn.

Liam Mac Lochlainn: A gentleman and a scholar

Breedge O'Connell. (0203jB28)

Poignant tribute paid to original member of Colmcille Ladies Choir

The late Raymond Rogan, pictured here in 2021 outside the Stardust, which he managed for many years.

Raymond Rogan was a 'generous soul' who led an extraordinary life, mourners told
Derry man Raymond Rogan has been described as a ‘generous soul’ who ‘wasn’t happy unless he was helping someone else in need’ at Requiem Mass on Saturday.
Brendan McDaid

The late Raymond Rogan.

Tributes to Derry legend and gentleman Raymond Rogan

Little Ollie Simmons-Watt.

Little Ollie (5) to be laid to rest today

Gentle giant, loved by all

The late Agnes Webb. DER3815GS027

Derry woman Agnes Webb was ‘one of God’s saints on earth’

PACEMAKER BELFAST 18/04/98 Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble pictured with his copy of the Agreement at a press conference in the Europa Hotel in Belfast where he won the big vote by his party on weather to endorse the Mitchell Agreement or not.

Without David Trimble, there would’ve been no Good Friday Agreement - Derry MP

Caitriona Walsh, Holy Family parishioner and Queen’s University Broadcast Production student has written and recorded a poignant tribute to Fr Paddy O'Kane, who passed away recently.

‘Fr Paddy O’Kane was a truly angelic man’ : A parishioner’s tribute

Jimmy with grandson Leo Seamus, wearing their Derry City FC colours with pride.

Derry native who emigrated to Canada Jimmy Kelly was ‘a great wit and always the...

The late Patrick Hayes.

Tribute to Derry-born author of ground-breaking Bloody Sunday study

2015: Derry City Councillor Jim Clifford reading some wellwisher cards at his Creggan home as he retired. DER1315MC057

Tributes to gentleman Jim Clifford after former Derry Councillor passes away

2019... Aidan McKinney presents Fionnbarra O'Dochartaigh with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his contribution to civil rights issues.

A light has gone out with Fionnbarra’s passing... but his was a life well lived

2018: The late Fr Aidan Mullan, Adm. Long Tower Church, pictured at an Open Air Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, held at the Brandywell Grottot. DER2218G035

Late Derry priest Fr Aidan Mullan’s remains to repose at Long Tower today ahead ...
Prayers will be said tonight at St Columba’s Long Tower Church ahead of the funeral of Fr Aidan Mullan in his native Omagh on Monday.
Brendan McDaid

The coffin of Pat Hume is carried by her children from St Eugene’s Cathedral after Requiem Mass on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2136GS – 049

IN PICTURES: Funeral of Pat Hume in Derry September 6, 2021. R.I.P.

Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding back in February 2005, (Photo: PA)

Sarah Harding dies age 39 : Nadine Coyle ‘absolutely devastated’ by death of Gir...

Civil Rights veteran Fionnbarra O Dochartaigh. (2307MM01)

Derry civil rights leader Fionnbarra Ó Dochartaigh to be laid to rest on Wednesd...

John and Pat Hume at the Freedom of the City conferring ceremony. (Picture: Hugh Gallagher)

Pat Hume was ‘a colossus at a very difficult time’ - Bishops of Derry pay tribut...

John and Pat Hume with Bill Clinton at the Guildhall during his visit back in 2014. (Picture: Hugh Gallagher)

Bill and Hilary Clinton pay tribute to ‘grace and courage’ of Pat Hume

Bernard McGuinness. (1111GM06)

Tributes after veteran Donegal politician, Culdaff Councillor Bernard McGuinness...

Mr Sean Friel, pictured left, with a colleague and past pupils, is fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Tribute to a ‘gentle and great man’ Sean Friel

The late Kathleen Stewart was ‘a great lady of faith’ who started her working life in Derry's shirt factories.

‘We are truly blessed to have had this lady as our Mum’

Roddy Carlin would have participated in some of the early civil rights protests in Derry.

Death of civil rights activist Roddy Carlin

Heather Diamond pictured at a 'Meet your Muslim Neighbour' event held in the North West Islamic Centre back in 2018. DER2018GS001

Derry house fire tragedy : Tributes to Heather Diamond who ‘brightened up our da...

Foyle Search and Rescue volunteer Bill McElhinney pictured in his garden by the Journal back in 2016. DER1716GS016

Foyle Search & Rescue in tribute to ‘gentle, caring giant’, volunteer Bill McElh...

The late Jack Donovan R.I.P.

Jack Donovan: An Appreciation

Dr. Keith Munro, vice-chairman, Foyle Hospice, and Dr. Tom McGinley, chairman.

Dr Tom McGinley: remembering a man of true vision

The late Tom Hutchman pictured here with his wife Joan.

Tom was ‘a gentleman’ whose Rod & Line shop became an institution in Derry

Eastwood tribute to ‘inspirational’ Dr McGinley

October 5, 1968... Brendan Hinds (far right) was among the organisers of the iconic civil rights march which was violently attacked by the RUC at Duke Street. Included in photo are Kevin Agnew, Paddy Devlin, Eddie McAteer, Gerry Fitt and Ivan Cooper.

Tributes to Brendan Hinds - civil rights veteran

1980s... Liam McCandless (on left) with Derry Journal colleague Cecil McGill during a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the spire of St Eugene’s Cathedral.

Liam McCandless: a popular man who helped guide Derry Journal ship for many year...

The late Maurice Healy (right).

Son’s tribute to Maurice Healy: a man who devoted his life to community developm...

2012: Pictured at the Entitlement and Creativity Matters Conference in Lisneal College are from left, Aideen McGinley, Chief Executive of ILEX, Frank Orr, Principal of Immaculate Conception College, Jill Markham, Oakgrove Integrated College Principal, Sean McGinty, Principal, St. Columb's College, Sir Ken Robinson, Marie Lindsay, Principal, St. Mary's College, David Funston, Principal. Lisneal College, the Mayor, Alderman Maurice Devenney, Damien Harkin, Principal of St. Josephs Boyss School and Siobhan McAteer, Chairperson of the Foyle Learning Community

Tributes to Ken Robinson - A man with a conviction that no child and no adult sh...

PACEMAKER BELFAST John Hume pictured on the Walls of Derry over looking his maiden City. Pic taken spring 1998

Poems for John Hume - A Candle for Peace

1970... John Hume among the crowd at a civil rights rally in Derry's Guldhall Square.

Poems for John Hume : Ireland’s Greatest

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John Hume photographed in Derry for his 25th year in politics celebration.

Poems for John Hume - The Man from Derry

The late Eileen Cairns.

Eileen Cairns: An Obituary

2014: John Hume and Bill Clinton pictured in front of the Guildhall. (PressEye)

President Bill Clinton: ‘John Hume’s legacy will live on’

The late Susannah Toland. (Pictures courtesy of Sha Gillespie)

Susannah Toland : a warrior and an incredible human being

The late Joe Carlin.

Tributes to ‘gentleman’ and devoted family man Joe Carlin

Noah Donohoe's coffin is carried into the church.

IN PICTURES: Funeral of 14 year-old NI schoolboy Noah Donohoe

Fiona Donohoe and her beloved son, Noah.

Noah Donohoe's heartbroken mother wants parents all over NI to grant her one wis...

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