SHARKEY (née Kerlin) Brigid, formerly Craigbane, Co Derry who passed away peacefully on November 13 2026 at Cornfield Care Centre surrounded by her loving family. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of the late Hugh R.I.P and loving mother of Ann (Brendan), Hugh (Naoimh) Margaret (Trevor), Marion, Kevin (Sharon) and Helen (Malachy). Devoted grandmother of Frank, Joanne, Christopher, Kathy, Hughie, Aoife, Aodhan, Roisin, George, Oisin, Conal, Rachel, Matthew, Declan and Kate and great grandmother of George, Alfie, Alannah, Hallie, Josie and Sienna. Daughter of the late George and Anne R.I.P and dear sister of Annie Kelly, and the late Brian, Mary, Nellie, James, Mickey, Denis, Philip and Patrick RIP. Sadly missed by all her family, and by the staff and residents at Cornfield Care Centre, who became such an important part of Brigid’s life in her later years.

Reposing at her daughter Ann Kealey’s home, 37A Curragh Road, Dungiven, Co Derry, BT47 4SE. Funeral on Monday, November 16 leaving her daughter’s home at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Craigbane, interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only and donations in lieu of flowers to Cornfield Care Centre – Patient Comfort Fund c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Brigid, Mary Of The Gael pray for her.