Funeral held for 'gas death' teenager

ONE of the teenagers who died last week at a holiday apartment in Castlerock has been laid to rest.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2010, 10:13 BST

The funeral service for 18-year-old Neil McFerran took place on Saturday at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission in Rathcoole, with burial afterwards at Carnmoney Cemetery.

During the service, Neil was described as a fun-loving and thoughtful young person whose life was cut short by a tragic accident.

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Aaron leaves behind his parents George and Katrina and sister Nicola.

Last week Aaron's father said the 18-year-old was a "wonderful son" who never gave him "one bit of bother".

Mr Davidson said it was "heartbreaking" to find the boys in such a way.

"I don't know how we are going to cope. We can hardly take it in at the minute. All I can say is that Aaron was a brilliant young lad and he did nothing but make me proud. I can't believe this has happened."

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Health and safety inspectors believe a gas appliance in the apartment was the potential source of the suspected leak.

The Public Health Agency is urging people to be vigilant for the signs

and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.