Lorna McAleese Thanksgiving Service and Burial Details Announced

A service of thanksgiving for Lorna McAleese will take place at Bovevagh Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 12th November 2026 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the Enagh Cemetery,, Funeral Times reported.

The Tech TL;DR:

• Lorna McAleese (née Elder) of 254 Drumrane Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NL, passed away peacefully on 8th November 2026 at Altnagelvin Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
• Family wakes are scheduled at her late home on Tuesday, 10th November, and Wednesday, 11th November, from 11 am to 10 pm.
• Family flowers are requested only, with donations in lieu directed to the WHSCT Altnagelvin Intensive Care Unit through McLaughlin Funeral Directors.

Lorna McAleese passed away peacefully on 8th November 2026 while surrounded by her loving family at Altnagelvin Hospital Intensive Care Unit, according to Funeral Times. She was the beloved wife of Dessie and a loving mammy to Laura, Craig, and Kerri.

She is further survived by her children’s partners and family members, including Laura (Thomas), Craig (Linda), and Kerri (the late Philip), alongside her devoted grandchildren Daniel, Callie, Darcey, Kai, Leah, and great-nana of Isla Rose. Funeral Times noted she was the daughter of the late William and Laura Elder of Ardgarvan.

The deceased leaves behind siblings Von, Josie, Dell, Arnold, Jacqueline, and Johnny, alongside pre-deceased brothers Jimmy, George, Noel, Robert, and Margaret. The wake commences from her late home on Tuesday, 10th November, running from 11 am to 10 pm, and continues on Wednesday, 11th November, across the same hours.

Donations in lieu of family flowers may be made to the WHSCT Altnagelvin Intensive Care Unit c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Enquiries regarding the arrangements can be directed to McLaughlin Funeral Directors at 07747046084 or 07840052022.