Occupation/Rank: Housewife
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 26 Unity Street
Age: 44
Bessie was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.
She lost her life on Unity Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity Street Church.
Four other members of her family along with her friend Mary and Mary’s niece, Susan were among 36 others killed.
Related People
Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
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Henry | Mary | 44 | Smoother | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
Henry | Susan | 16 | - | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
Donnelly | Patrick | 55 | Shoe Maker | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
Donnelly | Mary | 55 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
Donnelly | Hugh | 50 | Shoe Maker | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
Donnelly | Marie | 6 | - | 16 April 1941 | 26 Unity Street | View |
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