Derry Death Notices - Friday, November 6, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Veronica (Vera) Best (née Wall), Mallory Park, Eglinton - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Veronica (Vera) Best (née Wall), November 3 2026, (Formerly of Mallory Park, Eglinton) beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Margaret, Anne, Bronagh, Sean and Joe and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will take place in W J O'Brien & Son's Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Friday at 3 o'clock. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.

John Campbell, 220 Carnhill, Derry - The death has occurred of the late John Campbell, November 4 2026, peacefully at home, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of John, Paul, Ciaran and Colm, father-in-law of Jess, Dawn, Anne-Marie and Pauline, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother of Ann, Colette and the late Bobby, Seamus, Liam and Danny. John will be reposing in his home, 220 Carnhill, on Friday from 12 - 10 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10:30 am for 11 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Brigid's Church, Carnhill. Interment afterwards in Mullenan Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.

Lynda Christine Cardwell (née Bell), Castlerock - It is with regret we announce the passing of Lynda Christine Cardwell (née Bell), November 5 2026, at home in Castlerock, passed peacefully to be with her Saviour and Lord. Dearly loved wife of Rev. Norman Cardwell, beloved mother of Ruth (Mark), Sarah (Raymond), David (Ko) and cherished granny of Adam, Jude, Rory, Sophie and Eoin. House private. Private interment followed by a Service of Thanksgiving on Monday, November 9 2026 at 2.00pm in Coleraine Methodist Church. Bright clothing to be worn if possible, at Lynda’s request. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Open Doors UK and Ireland c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at https://hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. “I am the resurrection and the life says the Lord” John 11v25.

Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Henry, Dunhill Road, Macosquin - The death has taken place of Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Henry, November 5 2026, (peacefully) at hospital, Patrick Joseph (Paddy) R.I.P., late of Dunhill Road, Macosquin, dear son of the late Mary, brother of the late Bill and Betty and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Service in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Monday at 2.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. Viewing at Funeral Home for immediate family only please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.

Brendan Smyth, Ballycairn Road, Coleraine - The death has taken place of Brendan Smyth, November 5 2026, peacefully at Causeway Hospital. late of Ballycairn Road, Coleraine. Dearly loved husband of Sinead and much loved father of Malachy (Rosie), Dan (Kate), Bill (Tracie), Brendan (Alice); adored granda of Eleanor, Fintan, Ted, Hugo, Oliver and Hannah. House private. Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church, Coleraine on Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m., followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Hugh Wade and Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at www.hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Philip Walker, 80a Ballyarnett Road, Derry - The death has occurred of the late Philip Walker, November 4 2026, devoted husband of Irene, much loved father of Nicola and Niall and precious Granda to Rhys, Aoibheann, Ayla and Evie. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Brian and daughter-in-law Seanan, his brothers and sisters Anne, John, Michael, Brian, Philomena, Peter and the late David and extended family and many friends. Philip's remains will be reposing at his home, 80a Ballyarnett Road, on Friday from 2 - 9 pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30 am for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (North West Cancer Centre) C/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, BT47 6SB. In life he lived for those he loved, and those he loved remember.