It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of John Clift, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on 11th October 2026.

Late of Rush Hall Care Home and formerly of 18 Glenfada Park, Derry. May he rest in peace.

Devoted father of Donna, Patrick, Michelle, Daniel and John. A much loved Granda and Great-Granda to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest husband of the late Ann. Beloved son of the late Jack and Hannah. Cherished brother of Ann, Philip, Alec and Mabel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and good neighbours of Glenfada Park.

John’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel of Rest on Tuesday evening (October 13th) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday (October 14th) at 9:25 a.m. (via Glenfada Park) for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower at 10 a.m. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

John’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below;

https://churchmedia.tv/st-columbas-church-longtower

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

“Magic or what”