Tragic Ollie Simmons-Watt who tragically died in collision
Family and friends of Ollie Simmons-Watt are expected to gather at Christ Church in Limavady for the service.
The little boy had been on his bike when he was hit by a van on Thursday afternoon in the Irwin Avenue area of the Co Derry town.
The ambulance service and Air Ambulance attended and Ollie was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries.
A family notice reads: “Ollie passed away as the result of a tragic accident, surrounded by his loving family.
“Much loved son of Stacie and Gareth.
“Adored brother of Freddie and Bella.
“Loving Grandson of Allen and Lorraine and David and Diane.
“Nephew of Robert (Hannah), Gemma, Mandy, Rachel and Owen and the late Kyle.
“Great Grandson of Daisy Willie, Freda and Raymond.
“Also loved by his dear Cousins, Great aunts and great uncles.
“Funeral will start from his home at 84 Broighter Gardens, Limavady on Tuesday, October 4, at 12pm leaving at 12:15pm for a service at Christ Church Limavady for 1pm service, followed by burial in Enagh cemetery immediately after.
“Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Air Ambulance N.I C/o Browns funeral Directors, Limavady, Unit 21 Aghanloo ind est, Aghanloo Road Limavady BT49 0HE.”
Tributes have described the young boy’s “infectious smile” and how he was “full of character”.
A family friend described Ollie as “the funniest little boy ever” and said he “made everybody smile”.
Another friend added that he was a “beautiful wee boy”. She said “life is so cruel” and that she “can’t imagine the pain” Ollie’s family is in.
Ollie attended Roe Valley Integrated Primary School in Limavady with his older twin siblings.
He also partook in events with the Roe Valley Residents Association, who said they heard of his passing “with great sadness”.
“Ollie’s smile was infectious and he was full of character. He kept everyone entertained at any activity he participated in, and he will be dearly missed by his friends, management, staff and volunteers at RVRA,” the association continued.
“We pass on our sympathies and condolences on to Ollie’s mammy and daddy; his brother Freddie and sister Bella and the wider family circle at this very difficult time.”
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