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Tributes paid to motorcyclist tragically killed in crash

written by cassoscoop February 23, 2021
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Motorcyclist Gordon Curry who was tragically killed in a crash in Derry

WARM tributes have been paid to the man tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Derry yesterday.

Gordon Curry died when his motorcycle collided with a car on the Glenshane Road close to Altnagelvin Area Hopsital around 5.30 am.

Mr Curry, known to his friends as ‘Corky’ and who was in his 40s, was from the Tullyally area.

He is survived by his partner Angela, children Melissa, Sarah, Katie and Cayden, mother Pearl, stepfather Edwin and the wider family circle.

Mr Curry, known to his friends as ‘Corky’, had worked at the Sandwich Company cafe at the Diamond in Derry’s city centre.

In a post on the cafe’s Facebook page, a spokesperson for the staff said it was with the ‘heaviest heart’ that they learned of his death.

“You were a ray of sunshine and always a laugh to be around,” the tribute stated.

“You were an amazing colleague and better friend.

“Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

“Love you always.

“From S.Co team.”

Many people have commented on the post, with one describing Mr Curry as a ‘great man’.

Another said: “I have cried my eyes out at this terrible news……………

“I will never forget the fun we had…………….Emma making us some sandwiches, crisps and two bottles of coke to go for a picnic to the waterfalls near Clonmany……………I never laughed as much…………….

“I have many happy memories…………..

“Sadly we never got to have that coffee and catch up in the Sandwich Company we promised ourselves after the lockdown ……….

“So so sad……………glad I knew you Corky……………

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr Curry’s funeral will be restricted to immediate family only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made out to Western Health and Social Care Trust Altnagelvin Hospital A&E department via Ruth Hay funeral director, Altnagelvin.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time of the accident or who may have dashcam footage to call the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 211 of 22/02/21.

Tributes paid to motorcyclist tragically killed in crash was last modified: February 28th, 2021 by cassoscoop

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