The death has occurred of:
Gertrude Butler
***Acknowledgement / Month Mind Notice***
Gertrude Butler
Died - 1st April 2026
We, the family of the late Gertrude Butler, who passed away on the 1st April 2026, would like to sincerely thank everyone who offered sympathy, kindness and support during the recent bereavement of our beloved mother, sister and aunt.
We thank the people who attended her wake and funeral, and those who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards and messages of condolences. Hearing your stories and seeing how much she was thought of helped us more than words can say. Thank you for being there.
To our kind neighbours and friends who brought food to the wake or helped in anyway, our deepest appreciation. A special thanks to neighbour's in our street and on abercorn road for the beautiful flowers, your kindness did not go unnoticed.
Special word of thanks to the stoma nurses in Altnagelvin, Debbie and Miriam, the kindness, care and dignity you showed Gertrude and us as a family will forever be deeply appreciated. To the palliative care team Patricia and Cherrie without you we would not have been able to have that special time with our much loved mother, sister and aunt. A special thanks to Surgeon Mr. Gidwani for everything he did for Gertrude. The care, compassion, respect and support he showed to Gertrude and our family will always be remembered with gratitude.
Our sincere thanks to Fr. Mongan who celebrated a beautiful Requiem Mass, and his words about Gertrude touched us deeply. We are grateful to Erin and Isobel for their singing and music, which added so much to the Requiem Mass.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Kieran Connor and his team at McClafferty Funeral Directors for their kindness, professionalism and support throughout the wake and funeral. Their guidance and attention to detail were such a great comfort to our family during such a difficult time. Thank you also to the gravediggers who prepared Gertrude's final
resting place.
Finally, the prayers, kindness and sympathy shown by so many people have been a great comfort to our family. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere expression of our heartfelt appreciation and
gratitude.
Gertrude's Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Columba’s LongTower at 7:30pm on Friday 1st May 2026.