Obituary published for Sylvia Davis

Obituary notice announcing the death of Sylvia Joan Davis in Limavady after a short illness.

Obituary for Sylvia Joan Davis

The death notice confirms that Sylvia Joan Davis, born Sylvia Campbell, died on 22 August 2025 at her home at 1 Bolea Park in Limavady after a short illness. She was the wife of Don and the devoted mother of Jan, David, Keith Kirsty and the late Paul, and a grandmother to Sam, Davis, Jodie, Tori, Keith, Kristin, Craig and Dionne. The funeral service will be held at her late home on Sunday 24 August at 2 pm, followed by burial in Derramore Presbyterian Church Burial Ground. The house is private to close friends and family. Family flowers only, donations to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JE. All enquiries to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors, Tel No 02871311321. The notice closes with the line Nearer thy God to thee.

Obituaries like this perform a social function as much as they record a death. They provide essential logistics for mourners while naming immediate family connections, which helps the community understand who is affected and how to offer support. The emphasis on a private home, a church burial ground, and a local hospice appeal points to long-standing local customs in Limavady that balance public acknowledgment with privacy and respect. The inclusion of a hospice donation aligns end-of-life care with community health networks, signaling social responsibility beyond the family circle. The closing hymn line adds a personal touch that many families use to frame a farewell in familiar terms.

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The notice reflects how a life is marked and remembered within a local community.