Donegal mourns the death of businesswoman Lydia Carlin (Simpson)

Lydia Carlin, nee Simpson, a well‑known business owner and community figure in Inishowen, has died at her home in Westbrook, Buncrana.

Mrs Carlin and her husband, Joey, owned Simpson’s Supermarkets, a long‑standing retail chain operating across Donegal and beyond. The Simpson family also run businesses in property and hospitality in Donegal, Derry and other areas.

Her obituary notes she was the beloved wife of Joey Carlin and mother of Joseph (Andrea) Marie (Barry), Geraldine, Lydia (Matthew) and Gráinne (Conor). She is survived by grandchildren Aoife, John James, Finbar, Thomas, Joseph, Aria, Eve and Dàire, and was a sister to Brigid (John), Francis (Pat), Mary (Hugh), Ann (Tom), Edmund (Pat), Margaret (Neil), Josephine (Pat) and Paddy (Marian). She was predeceased by her parents Peggy and Jerry and brother Oliver.

Lydia’s remains will lie at her residence from 12 noon on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th, with the house strictly private from 9 pm until 12 noon. A funeral will be held on Friday 6th at 10:20 am, followed by a Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church, Cockhill at 11 am and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Joerg Mangelsen / Pexels.