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Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
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. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreak as schoolgirl, 18, suddenly dies with tributes pouring in to ‘much-loved daughter'
The schoolgirl's hockey team paid tribute to the "talented" teen TRAGIC LOSS Heartbreak as schoolgirl, 18, suddenly dies with tributes pouring in to 'much-loved daughter' A "MUCH loved" schoolgirl has suddenly died, with tributes pouring in for the young teen. Jessica Rachel Glasser, 18, tragically died on Saturday. Advertisement The Limavady High School paid tribute to the Year 14 student, writing: It is with a heavy heart that we must share the tragic news of the passing of one of our pupils, Jessica Glasser. "Jessica was a caring and friendly character who will be dearly missed by her classmates and the wider Limavady High School community." The 18-year-old from County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, was a hockey player and her club issued a touching statement following her death. "Everyone at Limavady Hockey Club is deeply saddened at the untimely death of former team mate and friend Jessica Glasser. Advertisement "Jessica was a quiet, modest, talented and hardworking young lady with many friends at the club. "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." Her school principal added: "The entire Limavady High School community is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our Year 14 pupil Jessica," BelfastLive reports. "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. Advertisement "May they gather strength in their collective memories of Jessica as they prepare for the tough days, weeks and months ahead." Jessica will be buried at Christ Church Limavady. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Sunday World
05-05-2025
- General
- Sunday World
‘Shock and sadness' following passing of schoolgirl : ‘She was a beloved gentle soul'
A funeral notice confirmed year 14 Limavady High School pupil Jessica Glasser tragically passed away A school in Limavady has described the community being left 'deeply shocked and saddened' after the death of one of its pupils at the weekend, as tributes have been paid to her 'gentle soul'. A funeral notice confirmed year 14 Limavady High School pupil Jessica Glasser tragically passed away. There have been widespread tributes following the news of her passing, including Limavady Hockey Club – of which the schoolgirl was a former member. In a tribute online, the principal of Limavady High School Darren Mornin said: "The entire Limavady High School community is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our Year 14 pupil Jessica. Jessica Glasser. Credit: Limavady High School Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th "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.' The school also confirmed there would be additional support offered to other pupils in the wake of the death. "Jessica will be fondly remembered by everyone associated with the school,' the school added. Limavady Hockey Club said it was '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,' they added. 'We will remember her fondly with love as the gentle soul she was and always as a beloved member of our hockey family.' A funeral notice said the girl was the 'much loved daughter of David and Mary. Dear sister of Aaron. Also a loving granddaughter, niece and cousin'. It confirmed the 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.
