CyrilDOHERTYIt is with deep sadness that the family of Cyril Richard Doherty announce his passing on Sunday September 10, 2023 at the age of 82. Cyril (Cy) was born in Birkdale (Southport), Merseyside to Richard Doherty and Christina Marshall. Cyril studied math and statistics at Liverpool University attaining a BSc.
He was assistant registrar at Sussex University and was seconded by the civil service / foreign office. He then worked at London University's registrar's office. He also worked on the Royal Commission into Education under the Thatcher Government. He later lived in Cambridge and worked at Cambridge University as Senior Assistant Registrar and Academic Planning Officer until his retirement. Cyril relocated to Chester where he enjoyed retirement. He travelled to Canada on many occasions to visit family, enjoyed visiting other countries including France, Cambodia and Vietnam to name a few. He was also a cancer survivor. Cy passed peacefully with his friend at his side at Countess of Chester Hospital after a brief illness.
Cyril is survived by his brother Keith Doherty, sister-in law Ann, nieces, Nicola (Michael), Joanna, and Kate, and grandsons Robert and Andrew, his friend Steve, and his friends at the Marlborough Arms (Chester) and The Eagle (Cambridge).
To honour Cyril’s wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation.
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