A celebration for the life of the young Ballyclare mother who died in a double road tragedy in the Glens of Antrim is to be held later this week.

Natasha (Tash) Gove, who was 31, lost her life as a result of a single-vehicle collision involving a van on the Glenariffe Road outside Ballymena.

Ms Gove and a 41-year-old man, who had both been occupants in the van, sadly died at the scene of Saturday evening’s crash.

Details of Ms Gove’s funeral have been announced, with her family saying she “grew her wings 18th July 2026 suddenly as a result of an accident”.

placeholder image — Natasha Gove. Picture: released by PSNI

She is fondly remembered as “loving and proud mummy of S-Jay. Dearly beloved daughter of Claire and Dad David. Much loved sister of Nathan, partner Becca, sisters Kathryn and Penny. Beloved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Granddaughter to Noelle and Noman Doyle and the entire family circle.”

A service of celebration for Ms Gove’s life will be held in S & J Irvine’s Funeral Home, Rashee Road, Ballyclare, on Friday, July 24 at 2.30 pm followed by committal at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium at 4pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, are welcome for Links Counselling Service c/o S & J Irvine.

Ms Gove’s family said she “will be lovingly remembered and held in our hearts forever by all her family circle”.

News of the weekend tragedy has shocked Ms Gove’s family and friends, with many posting their condolences on social media.

One person posted: “She really was a lovely girl inside and out … not a bad bone in her body”

Another friend added: “Tash was one of a kind. So full of life and fun.”

Police said their enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm of a collision involving a silver Ford Transit Custom van in the Glenariffe Road area.

“Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended.

“The occupants of the van, a 41-year-old man, and 31-year-old woman, were both sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation, including dashcam or other footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1423 18/07/26.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Or, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/