Derry Death Notices - Friday, April 17, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Clare Bradley (née Gormley), 23 Eskaheen View, Derry

• Thomas Samuel (Tom) Cassidy, 8 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore

• Taylor Diamond, 116 Clon Dara, Derry

• Philomena Gormley (née McNulty), 53 Abercorn Road, Derry

• Claire Margaret Murphy (née McFaul), 36d Killeague Road, Coleraine

• Patrick (Paddy) Strawbridge, Glenanne (Formerly of Lecky Road, Derry)

Clare Bradley (née Gormley), 23 Eskaheen View, Derry

The death has taken place of Clare Bradley (née Gormley), April 16 2026 peacefully at Waterside Hospital surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Margaret and Gerard, mother-in-law of Mickey, devoted grandmother of Mark and Michael and dear sister of the late Maggie, John, Leta, Billy, Tommy, Lily and May. Clare will be reposing in her home, 23 Eskaheen View. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road. Interment afterwards in Altnagelvin cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

Thomas Samuel (Tom) Cassidy, 8 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore

The death has occurred of the late Thomas Samuel (Tom) Cassidy, April 16 2026, (suddenly) at his home, 8 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore, devoted Husband, Friend and Soul Mate of Anne, a much loved Brother of Anne, Madge, Betty, Joan, Emily, Lena and the late John and Jim, a dear Brother-in-Law of William, Mary, Ivan, Norman, Don, Torrens, Leonard and the late Ivor and a loving Uncle and Great Uncle. House strictly private. All welcome at D Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday evening from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Tom’s Life will take place in Kilcronaghan Parish Church, Tobermore on Sunday at 3:00pm, followed by a private Family burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Diabetes Society, can be made online or payable to D Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving Wife and the entire Family Circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Taylor Diamond, 116 Clon Dara, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Taylor Diamond, April 14 2026, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (late of 116 Clon Dara), devoted mother of Jonah and Feala, beloved daughter of Charlene and Darren, cherished sister of Chelsea, Caoimhin, Logan, Cody, Bradley, Calaeb, Teighan, dear granddaughter of Eileen Friel and Sean Strawbridge and Patricia and John Diamond, aunt of Kyra, a loving niece and dear friend to many. Loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle. Taylor will be reposing at her mammy’s home, 45 Rossnagalliagh on Friday, April 17 from 11:00am to 11:00pm. Funeral leaving her mammy’s home on Saturday, April 18 at 10:20am. to St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in The City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Philomena Gormley (née McNulty), 53 Abercorn Road, Derry

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Philomena Gormley (née McNulty), suddenly but peacefully, at home on April 16 2026. May she rest in peace. Late of 53 Abercorn Road, Derry BT48 6TQ. Beloved wife of Brian. Loving mother of Sharon McGinley (Paul), Claire Jones (Gareth), Paul and Aisling. Devoted granny of Dáire, Daibhin, Olivia, Naoise, Jack and Murphy. Dear sister of Patsy, Bernadette, Frances, Mary, Sadie, Rosaleen, Margaret, Martin, Josie and Claire. Deeply regretted by the Gormley and McNulty family circles. Reposing at her late home on Friday, April 17. Wake commencing at 3.00pm. Family time 10.00pm to 12noon. Funeral on Monday, April 20 2026 leaving her late home at 9.35am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Long Tower Church, Derry. Interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam. https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Search & Rescue c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio intercede for her. Sr Clare pray for her. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Claire Margaret Murphy (née McFaul), 36d Killeague Road, Coleraine

The death has taken place of Claire Margaret Murphy (née McFaul), April 16 2026, peacefully at her home, 36d Killeague Road, Coleraine, dearly beloved wife of Andrew, much loved mother of Emma and Matthew, beloved daughter of Margaret and the late John and dearest sister of Ian, James and Elizabeth. Service of Thanksgiving in Macosquin Presbyterian Church on Monday at 1.00pm. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and the entire family circle.

Patrick (Paddy) Strawbridge, Glenanne (Formerly of Lecky Road, Derry)

The death has occurred of the late Patrick (Paddy) Strawbridge, April 16 2026, peacefully at Edenballymore Lodge Care Home, (late of Glenanne, formerly of Lecky Road), beloved wife of Una, loving father of Eileen (John) and Rosemary, devoted granda to Patrick, Ashley and Jude and great-granda to Alec, Noah and Patrick, and a dear and loving brother of Noreen, Rosemary and the late Kathleen, Maura and Eilish. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Paddy will be reposing in the St. Mary’s Chapel Hall on Thursday, April 16 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and on Friday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday, April 18 in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.