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Bessie Donnelly
Key Facts
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 were killed along with her friend Mary and Mary’s niece, Susan.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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