The couple passed away hours apart in hospital this week
Tributes have been paid to a Co Antrim husband and wife, after they died just hours apart this week.
Eileen (nee Hannon) and her husband Henry Lavery both passed away peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital, surrounded by their loving family.
Eileen passed away, aged 90, on Tuesday, October 28, while Henry died on Wednesday, October 29, aged 88.
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Late of Orken Lane, Aghalee, a death notice said their passing is deeply regretted by sons Aidan, Gerard, Andrew and Barry and daughters-in-law Rosemary, Martina, Patrina and Jeanie.
They were also proud grandparents of Ryan, Niall, Ciaran, Cormac, Coilin, Owen, Ronan, Laura and Clodagh.
Eileen is predeceased by her brother Josie and sister Phyllis. And lovingly remembered by siblings Betty, Angela, Bernie, Teresa, Eamon and Seamus. Henry is predeceased by his brothers Willie-John, Patrick, Peter, Malachy and sisters Mary, Cecilia and Sarah.
The couple will repose at their home with friends and family welcome from 6.30pm on Thursday and 1.30pm on Friday.
Their funeral will be from their home on Saturday, November 1, at 9.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Aghagallon for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family has asked for no flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Marie Curie c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.
There has been a huge outpouring of sympathy for the family circle since news of the double loss emerged.
One person wrote: “So sad, but so very sweet also. It’s how I’d want to go, not living a day more than the love of my life so I didn’t have to miss them.”
“Absolutely heartbreaking for the family. In our thoughts and prayers. May they both Rest In eternal peace,” said another.
Another said: “Really sad news that they passed hours apart. Thoughts and prayers with all the Hannon & Lavery Families.”
And one wrote: “God bless. Two beautiful souls departing this earth together. Rest in peace.”
Another shared their fond memories of the couple, adding: “Oh my goodness that is so sad losing mum and dad at the same time. Your mum was such a lovely woman I used to go to Imelda Truesdale craft class with her.
“She was a kind, smiling, adorable lady. I also met your dad too. He was such a character and your mum just adored him. They are at peace together. God bless.”
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