Tributes pour in following sudden death of 'quiet and hardworking' schoolgirl
Tributes have been paid to a ' quiet, modest, talented and hardworking' schoolgirl from Co Derry who died suddenly at the weekend.
Jessica Glasser, a year 14 pupil at Limavady High School, tragically passed away on Saturday (May 3).
In a funeral notice shared by her family online, Jessica has been remembered as the "m uch loved daughter of David and Mary, d ear sister of Aaron, and loving granddaughter, niece and cousin."
Limavady High School has led tributes to the 18-year-old , with the school opening on Monday during the Bank Holiday weekend for pupils who wanted to come in and speak to friends and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
"It is with a heavy heart that we must share the tragic news of the passing of one of our pupils, Jessica Glasser," the school said in a statement.
"Jessica was a caring and friendly character who will be dearly missed by her classmates and the wider LHS community."
School principal Darren Mornin added: "The entire Limavady High School community is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our Year 14 pupil Jessica.
"At this difficult time, we keep in our thoughts and prayers Jessica's parents, David and Mary, her brother Aaron and her whole family circle.
"May they gather strength in their collective memories of Jessica as they prepare for the tough days, weeks and months ahead."
Mr Mornin announced that trained staff from the Education Authority Critical Incident Response Team will also be present in school on Tuesday to provide support, alongside the school's pastoral team.
The nearby Limavady Grammar School also expressed its sympathies: "The Limavady Grammar School community extends its condolences to Jessica's family and to everyone at Limavady High School.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the staff, students, and families as they navigate this profoundly difficult time."
Jessica was a talented athlete who was involved in various sports club in her local community. The teenager lined out for Limavady Hockey club at a number of underage levels, with the club paying an emotional tribute to their former player.
"Everyone at Limavady Hockey Club is deeply saddened at the untimely death of former team mate and friend Jessica Glasser," the club said in a statement.
"Jessica was a quiet, modest, talented and hardworking young lady with many friends at the club. She played at U13, U15 and in our 3rd XI squad.
"It's hard to put into words the shock and sadness we feel hearing about Jessica's passing. The void she leaves behind is testament to the impact she had on the lives of everyone who knew and loved her.
"We will remember her fondly with love as the gentle soul she was and always as a beloved member of our hockey family.
"We offer our sincerest condolences to Jessica's family and friends at this very difficult time. Rest easy beautiful girl.
Jessica was also a talented swimmer who was a member of Limavady Amateur Swimming Club, with club chair Francis McAuley paying tribute to the teenager in a message which read: " Everyone at Limavady Amateur Swimming Club is both shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of former club member Jessica Glasser.
"We offer our most sincere condolences to Jessica's family and friends at this most difficult time."
Jessica's family have confirmed that her funeral service will be held in her home on Newton Road in Limavady on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Christ Church Limavady burial ground at 1pm.
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