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Long-serving Derry Sinn Féin councillor Tony Hassan has died

Tribute paid to the former veteran councillor

Long-serving Derry Sinn Féin councillor Tony Hassan has died

The late Tony Hassan

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19 Feb 2024 2:11 PM

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Former veteran Derry councillor Tony Hassan has sadly died aged 78.
The former Sinn Féin councillor, was first elected to Derry City Council in the late 1990s before stepping down from the role in 2018.

Former mayor of Derry and party colleague Sandra Duffy, said Mr Hassan was a "stalwart and trailblazer" who had spent more than 50 years "standing up for people's rights".

Cllr Duffy expressed her deep sadness at the death of Tony Hassan.
She said:Duffy said “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of our dear friend and colleague Tony Hassan.
“My immediate thoughts are with his wife Christine, children Ciarán and Áine, and the entire Hassan family at this very sad and difficult time.
“A community activist and leader for over 50 years, Tony’s whole life was focused on standing up for people’s rights and making his community the best place it could be.
“Tony Hassan was a stalwart and a trailblazer who was key to the ongoing regeneration of the Greater Shantallow Area, from new homes, community facilities and better roads.
“First elected to the old Derry City Council in 1997, Tony helped build the foundations for the growth of Sinn Féin in Shantallow and across the city as the longest serving councillor.
“I had the pleasure of working with Tony and learning from him over many years. His experience, advice and friendship was invaluable. He will be dearly missed.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
His remains will be met at the Shantallow Monument at 4.30pm today where the Irish tricolour will be placed on his coffin.

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