Derry Death Notices - Thursday, September 25, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Beth Archibald, Limavady

• Patrick (Pat) Bradley, 25 Talbot Park, Derry

• Robert Cassidy, Greenhaw Road, Derry

• Donna Crumlish, Oakfield Road, Derry

• Edward James (Eddie) Kennedy, 4 Fr. Mulvey Park, Derry

• Sylvia Maud Leslie (née Moore), Portstewart

• Caroline Denise Lynch (née Algeo), 26 Shearwater Way, Clooney

• Bernard McFadden, 25 Rose court, Gobnascale, Derry

• Vincent McGarvey, Limavady (formerly of Castlerock)

• Patrick George Taylor, 30 Lindenwood Park, Derry

Beth Archibald, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Beth Archibald, Passed away peacefully at Causeway Hospital on September 24 2025, Much loved wife of the late Jack, Loving Mother of Leslie (Karen), Mervyn (Pauline), and the late Brian, Devoted Grandmother of Tom and Ellie, Dear Sister of Heather, and the late Eileen and Sister in law of Ken and Helen. House Private. All welcome to attend the Funeral leaving her late home on Friday at 2.30pm. Followed by burial in Derramore Presbyterian Church at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle. "The Lords is my Shepherd"

Patrick (Pat) Bradley, 25 Talbot Park, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Patrick (Pat) Bradley, September 18 2025, at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, former Chief Electoral Officer of Northern Ireland, beloved son of the late John Columba and Margaret Mary of Ewing Street, Derry, dear brother of the late Betty, Dan and John, loving husband of Mary and devoted father of Aileen, Dermot and Steve, a dear grandfather and uncle. Reposing in the family home at 25 Talbot Park, Derry, BT48 7SZ from 4.00pm to 7.00pm on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26. Then to St Columba's Church, Long Tower, for Funeral Mass at 10.00am on Saturday, September 27, followed by burial at City Cemetery. 

Robert Cassidy, Greenhaw Road, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Robert Cassidy, September 24 2025 peacefully at Milesian Manor Care Home and formerly of Greenhaw Road, beloved husband of Madeleine (nee Rooney), loving father of John, Madeline, Annemarie and Niall, devoted grandfather of Fergus, Meabh, Eoghan, Eimear, Cormac, Niamh and Dervla and a much loved father-in-law and brother. House strictly private please. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Thursday from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill on Friday at 10.00am. A private cremation will take place later. Family flowers only please. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Pio intercede for him.

Donna Crumlish, Oakfield Road, Derry

The death has taken place of Donna Crumlish, September 24 2025, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, loving partner of Jack Thomson, Oakfield Road, loving mother of Ashley, daughter of the late Denis and Gertie, dear sister of Margie, Denise, Pamela, John, Des and Paula and a much loved aunt. Her remains will be reposing in her brother’s home, 5 Marlborough Street, from 11.00am on Thursday. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. St Pio intercede for her.

Edward James (Eddie) Kennedy, 4 Fr. Mulvey Park, Derry

The death has taken place of Edward James (Eddie) Kennedy, September 24 2025, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at his home, 4 Fr. Mulvey Park, (formerly of Moyola Drive), beloved husband of the late Berna, loving father of Patrick, Charles, Ned, Gerard, Marie, Carol, John and Robert, dear father-in-law to Bernie, Christine, Annmarie, Dearbhla, Ann, Geordie, Bob and the late Sue, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, dear son of the late Patrick and Mary, cherished brother of the late Joan, Peggy, Kathleen, Maureen, Patsy and Betty, a loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Eddie will be reposing at his home. House private please from 10:00pm to 11:00am. Funeral leaving his home on Friday, September 26 at 9:20am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

Sylvia Maud Leslie (née Moore), Portstewart

The death has occurred of the late Sylvia Maud Leslie (née Moore), September 23 2025, peacefully at hospital surround by her loving family. Sylvia Maud, dearly loved wife of Eric and devoted mum of Zara and Samuel, mother-in-law of Brad and granny to Elliot; much loved sister, aunt and friend. House Private. Service of Thanksgiving in Burnside Presbyterian Church, Portstewart on Friday at 12.30pm, followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Burnside Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Caroline Denise Lynch (née Algeo), 26 Shearwater Way, Clooney

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Caroline Denise Lynch (née Algeo), September 17 2025, Peacefully at Christie Hospital, Manchester, (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of Artie, loving mother of Daniel, Levi and their partners Megan and Courtney, adored granny of Freya, dearest sister of Ronald, Annette, Noeleen and the late Christina, William and Pauline, precious daughter of the late Derek and Daphne. Service of Thanksgiving in her late home, 26 Shearwater Way, Clooney, on Friday, September 26 at 1.30pm, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust) c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 11.00am until 9.00pm. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle. “Too good in life too be forgotten in death"

Bernard McFadden, 25 Rose court, Gobnascale, Derry

The death has taken place of Bernard McFadden, September 23 2025, suddenly at Altnagelvin hospital after a short illness. Husband of Aine. Loving father of Christina, Bernard and Caitlin. Much loved granda of Emmett and Alexis. Beloved son of the late Brian and Cathy. Dear brother of Kevin, Rory, Seamus, Kellie, Aine, Sean and the late Christina and Emmett. Bernard will be reposing at his home, 25 Rose court, Gobnascale. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.20am to St Columba's Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone who knew him. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Knock, pray for him.

Vincent McGarvey, Limavady (formerly of Castlerock)

The death has taken place of the late Vincent McGarvey, September 22 2025, peacefully at Rushall Care Home, Limavady and formerly of Castlerock, loving father of John, father-in-law of Carol, a cherished grandfather, son of the late Mary and Frank and brother of the late Paddy, Anthony, Mark, John and Madeline and a much loved uncle. Vincent’s remains will be reposing in his nephew’s home, 24 Ballyhackett Lane, Castlerock on Thursday from 12noon – 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St John’s Church Coleraine. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to NI Air Ambulance. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Patrick George Taylor, 30 Lindenwood Park, Derry

The death has occurred of Patrick George Taylor, September 23 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of 30 Lindenwood Park), beloved husband of Bridget (Bridie), loving father of Martin, Patrick and Kieran, devoted grandfather of George-Patrick, dear son of the late George and Grace, cherished brother of Martin, Robert, Stephen and the late Anne and Maureen, a loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Patrick will be reposing at his son Patrick’s home, 135 Lone Moor Road on Wednesday, September 24 from 3:00pm. House private please from 9:00pm to 2:00pm. Funeral leaving 135 Lone Moor Road on Friday at 9:20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.