The death has occurred of:
Bill HEANEY
29th October 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Majella, much-loved father of Colleen, David, Jonathan, Ruth and Niall, father-in-law of Paddy, Aine, Fionnuala and Jason, cherished grandfather of Eppie, Joshua, Jacob, Harriet, Isaac, Islabeth, Khloe, Harrison and Fiádh. Dearly loved brother of Dennis, Joseph, Mary, Margaret, Gerald, Mena, Michael, Martin, Adrian, Patricia, Raymond, Carmel, Carina and the late Pat and a much treasured uncle and friend.
Bill will be reposing in his family home, Halldale, 42 Buncrana Road, Derry BT48 8LB, where family and friends are warmly invited to pay their respects during the following hours:-
- Friday, 30th October 5 – 9 pm
- Saturday, 31st October: 1– 9 pm
- Sunday, 1st November: 1 – 7 pm
The family kindly requests that visiting hours be respected to allow them time to rest and grieve privately.
Parking at the house is strictly private - Immediate family and disabled access only .
Please avail of either of the Templemore Sports Complex car parks that are being made available. (Lower carpark - opposite Centra - will be locked at 9.30pm)
Bill's funeral will leave his home at 9.20 am on Monday 2nd November, for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn, followed by burial at St. Baithin's Cemetery, St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.
Bill loved colour, and so the family warmly invite funeral attendees to wear something colourful in his memory. A little reflection of the joy, warmth and colour he brought into all our lives.
A life filled with love, laughter and precious memories. He will be forever loved, deeply missed and always remembered by his family and all those whose lives he touched.