‘A gentleman, an angel’ : Your tributes to Dr Tom McGinley

AS people across Derry, the North West and even further afield learned of Dr McGinley’s passing, many took to the Journal’s Facebook page to pay their own tributes. These are just some of them:
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Charlene Magee: The loss of a legend. He was such an amazing man with a big heart! Will be sorely missed. Many’s a day we had with his and Bishop Daly’s stories. RIP Tom, you will always be in many of my happy memories.

Breige Allen: Rest in peace Dr Tom. I worked in the Aberfoyle surgery for over 5 years as his secretary. He was a brilliant and hardworking doctor who went out of his way for patients. His dream was the Foyle Hospice. He will be sadly missed by his children and family. RIP TOM.

Liz McCorkell: Such an inspirational man.

2007: Group pictured at the launch of the Foyle Hospice Male Walk/Run 2007 in association with Seagate, from left, front, William O'Kane, Dr. Tom McGinley, Director of the Foyle Hospice, Noel McMonagle, Harry McNulty, Eamon Baker and Gerry Kindlon, back row, Hugo Hegarty, Micky Clifford, Ciaran McGinley, Andy Breslin, Paul Harkin jnr and Paul Harkin snr. LS30-130KM2007: Group pictured at the launch of the Foyle Hospice Male Walk/Run 2007 in association with Seagate, from left, front, William O'Kane, Dr. Tom McGinley, Director of the Foyle Hospice, Noel McMonagle, Harry McNulty, Eamon Baker and Gerry Kindlon, back row, Hugo Hegarty, Micky Clifford, Ciaran McGinley, Andy Breslin, Paul Harkin jnr and Paul Harkin snr. LS30-130KM
2007: Group pictured at the launch of the Foyle Hospice Male Walk/Run 2007 in association with Seagate, from left, front, William O'Kane, Dr. Tom McGinley, Director of the Foyle Hospice, Noel McMonagle, Harry McNulty, Eamon Baker and Gerry Kindlon, back row, Hugo Hegarty, Micky Clifford, Ciaran McGinley, Andy Breslin, Paul Harkin jnr and Paul Harkin snr. LS30-130KM
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Carole Darby: A wonderful man who saw what was needed in the City... his legacy...RIP.

Helen Walton: He was not only a doctor to my daddy in the hospice he was his friend and a great comfort to our family. RIP Tom you were a legend and an absolute gentleman.

Jean Rodgers: Foyle Hospice was his Dream and it‘s now his legacy. RIP DR TOM.

Paul McEleney: Rest in peace Doctor Tom McGinley, another great loss for Derry.

2011: Dr. Tom McGinley, receiving a cheque for €10,210.00 from Foyle Rowing Club Moville members, during the Colmcille Challenge. Local people have organised thousands of fundraisers down the years to support the hospice.2011: Dr. Tom McGinley, receiving a cheque for €10,210.00 from Foyle Rowing Club Moville members, during the Colmcille Challenge. Local people have organised thousands of fundraisers down the years to support the hospice.
2011: Dr. Tom McGinley, receiving a cheque for €10,210.00 from Foyle Rowing Club Moville members, during the Colmcille Challenge. Local people have organised thousands of fundraisers down the years to support the hospice.
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Anne Coyle: Rest In Peace Dr Mc Ginley. Was our family doctor from childhood and always remembered us. A gentleman.

Julie Spence: Condolences to the family of Dr Mc Ginley. May he rest in peace.

Bridie Doherty: R.I.P. Dr Mc Ginley.

Val Harrigan: A Beautiful gentleman, helped my Dad when he was in the hospice. So sad News RIP Dr McGinley.

The late Dr. Tom McGinley, founder, Foyle Hospice.The late Dr. Tom McGinley, founder, Foyle Hospice.
The late Dr. Tom McGinley, founder, Foyle Hospice.

Liam Bradley: So sad to hear of the passing of this great man. You have delivered so much for this City with care and compassion. Rest easy Dr Tom, your work is well and truly done, it was a privilege for myself and Mary to have known you.

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Barry Maguire: An outstanding gentleman that made so many peoples lives so much better, even in the most difficult times.

Tanya Ní Dheorain; Rip Dr Mc Ginley, what a man. He has done so much for the people of our city and further afield.

Valerie McGaughey: RIP DR McGinley.

Kath Gurney: An amazing man.

Geraldine McElhinney: RIP. Long time since I lived in Derry but I remember this man clearly.

Theresa McSorley Finlay: So sad... Thinking on his family. X

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Brenda Coyle: Dr McGinley is surely now reaping his so well deserved eternal reward! A truly wonderful and remarkable man! May he rest in peace.

Anne Bradley: Rest in peace Dr McGinley. Your support and guidance to myself and my colleagues will always be remembered.

Alan Walker: A great man... his spirit will live on in the hearts of all those families he helped. RIP

Anne Holmes: Great man. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

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Rita Porter: So, so sad to hear this news, Dr, McGinley was an amazing anaesthetist (I had the pleasure of working with him for many years in Altnagelvin). Wonderful GP and worked endlessly to establish and open the Foyle hospice, just the most caring, selfless person. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Caroline McLoughin: So very sorry to hear this. He was a great man in many ways. Rest in peace Doctor Tom McGinley.

Marie Hassan: RIP Dr McGinley. Never will be forgotten He left a great legacy behind.

Monica Sherry: Ah so, so sorry to read this I worked with Dr Mc Ginley in the 80’s when he was an anaesthetist at Altnagelvin Hospital, a lovely caring gentleman. Many a great night we had fundraising for the Foyle Hospital which was his dream back then. Rest In Peace, Good & Faithful Servant Now. Condolences to his family, friends & the Foyle Hospice Family at this sad heartbreaking time.

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Fiona O’Doherty: RIP Dr Tom Mc Ginley. Such a kind man and a great doctor.

Noreen Quigley: So sad to hear the news of a wonderful and caring Doctor Tom McGinley may he rest in peace Remember the family in thought and prayer at this very sad time.

Helen McLaughlin: Sad to hear of his passing. An amazing legacy left in his wake. RIP.

Dawn Duffy: Rest in peace, my mum was in the hospice, such a beautiful place,

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Neil Murray: God rest you Dr. McGinley - you will be remembered for your gift of our Foyle Hospice ......a good man.....your reward awaits you in Paradise ....

Ros Doherty: Sad news. RIP Dr McGinley.

Marian O’Neill: RIP. Dr Tom McGinley, a true Legend.

Charlie Gallagher: Condolences to the family from Australia.

Margaret Clarke: I remember Dr McGinley well. Lovely man to work with. Rest In Peace.

Sinead Hughes: It’s so sad that people like this can’t get the send off they deserve. May he rest in peace, what a wonderful man.

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Lorraine Camp: Rest In Peace Dr. McGinley, a true gent and an amazing doctor.

Paul Doherty: RIP Dr Tom. Condolences to The McGinley Family.

Joan Hunter Galbraith: Sad to read this. Remember him well from Altnagelvin Hospital in the 60s. R.I.P. Dr Tom.

Ceara Glackin: A wonderful man, RIP Dr Mc Ginley.

Eddie Doherty: Oh no, not another! Great man!

Geri McKinney: R.I.P. Dr Mc Ginley.

Brian Kelly: Another of Derry’s finest gone to heaven. RIP.

Teresa Ward: A sad day for Derry. Thinking of his family at this sad time. May he R.I.P.

Mary Dooher: RIP Dr Mc Ginley.

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Dermot Doherty: RIP Doctor! Wonderful Man! Up there with the great men of Derry!

Celine Bell: God rest him.

Ann Kirkup: So sad heaven has gained another angel, rest in peace DR.

Edel McConnell: Derry owes a lot to this man, a pillar of Derry, may he RIP.

Husten Glenn: A giant of a man for Derry RIP.

Elizabeth Ann Curry: A very caring gentleman.

Brenda Mathews: Such a great person, you were my family doctor. RIP.

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Margaret Langasco: Rest in peace Dr Tom, very sad news - it was a pleasure working with him. Condolences to all the family.

Anne Sweeney: Very sad news. A remarkable man. He reached out to all of Derry. God have mercy on his soul. Condolences to the family.

Shirley Kerr: R.I.P. Tom you were a beacon of hope to all that entered your hospice, God bless you.

Alice Sweeney: RIP Dr Tom.

Raymond Stewart: Another great man. RIP.

Majella Ramsiagh; RIP Dr Tom may your memories be blessings.

Amanda O’Doherty: Very sad news. May he rest in peace.

Marion Tully Doherty: On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Amen.

Catherine Campbell: God bless you rest in peace Dr McGinley.

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