DORAN John (Red), (Aged 96 Years), suddenly but peacefully at Oakleaves Care Home, Derry on August 2 2026. Late of 15 Creevagh Road, Derry. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of the late Agnes. A much-loved father of Marina, Giovanni, Adian, Siobhan, Ciaran and the late Fionnbarr. A loving father-in-law of Frances, Basil and Rita. A dearly-loved grandfather of Paul, Jonathan, Rudi, Sebastian and Fionnbarr and great-grandfather of Arlo. Adored John to Ellen and Sarah. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

John’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest, today (Tuesday, August 4) from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday (August 5) at 9:30 a.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower at 10 a.m. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the link below.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Oakleaves Care Home c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul”

Click here to watch the Ceremony online