Sad passing of well-known Donegal businesswoman Lydia Carlin [Simpson]
The owner of Simpson’s Supermarket in Carndonagh was a familiar figure across Inishowen
The death has taken place of well-known and much-loved Inishowen businesswoman Lydia Carlin (née Simpson), whose passing has been met with great sadness across the local community.
Originally from Carndonagh, Lydia was a familiar and highly respected figure in business circles throughout Inishowen and Donegal, having successfully run Simpson’s Supermarket in Carndonagh for many decades.
The supermarket is closed today (Wednesday) as a mark of respect following her death.
A member of the well-known Simpson family, Lydia was part of a long-established, multi-generational business tradition spanning retail, hospitality and property development across Inishowen, Donegal, Derry and beyond.
Her death took place at her residence at Westbrook, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of Joey and loving mother of Joseph (Andrea), Marie (Barry), Geraldine, Lydia (Matthew) and Gráinne (Conor), she was a much-loved grandmother to Aoife, John James, Finbar, Thomas, Joseph, Aria, Eva and Dàire.
She is also survived by her sisters and brothers Bridgid (John), Francis (Pat), Mary (Hugh), Ann (Tom), Edmund (Pat), Margaret (Neil), Josephine (Pat) and Paddy (Marian), as well as sisters-in-law Patricia (Bernard) and Monica.
Lydia is predeceased by her parents Peggy and Jerry and her brother Oliver.
Her remains will repose at her residence from 12 noon on Wednesday, November 4, and Thursday, November 5. The house will be strictly private from 9pm until 12 noon on both days.
Removal from there on Friday, November 6, at 10.20am will proceed to St Mary's Church, Cockhill, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Deepest sympathies are extended to Joey, her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends at this sad time.