The death has taken place of Matthew John (Matt) McElhatton, October 26 2025, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year, formerly of 85 Stevenson Park, Tullyally) much loved husband of Mary, devoted father, adored granda and great-granda, loving brother of Robert, William, David and the late Joseph, James and Samuel.

Funeral leaving his son Bobby’s home, 12 Ivy Mead, Altnagelvin, on Wednesday, October 29 at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable) to Royal British Legion Waterside Branch, (email address would be appreciated for receipts) c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at Bobby’s home on Tuesday from 1.00pm until 8.00pm. Loyal Orange Funeral all Brethren welcome Regalias to be worn. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”