GILLESPIE William (Willie) 13th June 2023, (peacefully) at his home, 35 Virginia Court, Waterside.

Beloved husband of Bernie, loving father of Noella, Tony, Martin, Karen, Cathy and Paul, much loved grandfather of Rachel, Dearbháil, Ethan, Joshua, Caislín, Aine, Odhran and Cillian, son of the late Billy and Annie (formerly of Lecky Road) and dear brother of Tony, John, Michael, Leo, Bimbo, Ann and the late Mary, Rosie, Packy and Lily. Sadly missed by all his great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.

His remains will be reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Friday at 11.30am for 12o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.