We bid farewell to Sean Patrick McDerby of Newark, Delaware, born in Wilmington, Delaware, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 14, 2024 at the age of 50. Sean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Sean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He is survived by : his daughter Quinn McDerby; his parents, Kevin McDerby and Diana McDerby (Grube); his siblings, Scott McDerby and Kim Showalter (David); his nephew Josh (Kim); and his nieces, Maggie and Kate (Scott).

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Margaret of Scotland Church (2431 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702). A burial was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at the All Saints Cemetery (6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sean may be made to an education fund for Quinn that was established by his fellow Citadel graduates via this link: https://digital.fidelity.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes