The death has occurred of:
Elizabeth (Lily) Sweeney (née McIntyre)
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Lily) Sweeney née McIntyre, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 7th March 2026.
Late of 38 Limewood Street. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of Eddie. Devoted mother of Catriona, Lorraine and Edward. Dearest mother-in-law of Ray and Jacqueline. Loving granny of Alex, Tiernan, Lauren, Caitlin, Sean, Conor, Jack, Aoife, Clara, Amber, Robert, Aisha, Amy, Matthew and Jerry. Precious great-granny of Koa. A much loved sister of Emma, Charlie, George and the late Danny, Sheila and Jimmy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Lily’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 38 Limewood Street from 8pm this evening, Sunday 8th March. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 10th March at 10:50am for 11:30am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower. Burial will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery.
The wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am
Lily’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the link below;
https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke NI c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.
St. Anthony Pray For Her. St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her.
“Wherever we looked she was always there and whoever she could help, she would say a little prayer”
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.