Trae Keenan has been remembered as a ‘dearly beloved son’
A man in his 20s who sadly died after becoming unwell at a property in South Belfast on Sunday has been named locally as a “cherished father” and “dearly beloved son”.
Police were called to Victoria Place apartments on Wellwood Street following a call to support colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Trae Keenan, from Newcastle, Co Down was taken to hospital and, tragically, was later pronounced dead.
Tributes for the young man and condolences for his loved ones have poured in across social media.
A family notice describes him as “dearly beloved son of Pamela and John and cherished father of Mason, loving brother of Shanice, Tyler, Claire, and Toni and loving partner of Tiffany, uncle to Harper and Fiadh, grandson of Gerry and Geraldine”.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended an address in the Wellwood Street area of Belfast city centre on Sunday morning, in support of colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
“A man aged in his 20s was taken to hospital, and later died.
“Enquiries are ongoing and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.”
Funeral details have yet to be confirmed but the family have requested donations in lieu of flowers to be directed to The Emergency Services c/o Cunningham Bros 53 Main Street, Castlewellan.
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