Heather, a beloved wife, sister, auntie and friend, sadly passed away from bone cancer on March 15, 2025.
As a way to cherish her memory, a charity coffee morning was held in Portadown Town Hall to raise vital funds for the Southern Area Hospice in Newry, the facility that provided compassionate care and support to Heather and her family during her illness.
Heather is fondly remembered for her generosity, strength and kindness which touched the lives of so many people. The coffee morning provided an opportunity for friends, family, and members of the wider community to celebrate her life and support this very worthy cause so that others can continue to receive the fantastic care and support Heather and her family experienced.
There was also a raffle with great prizes, generously donated by local businesses.
Photographer Tony Hendron dropped by to capture some of the atmosphere of the event.
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As part of the fundraising effort in memory of the late Heather Cole for the Southern Area Hospice, members of Clounagh LOL 9 took part in a sponsored walk along the Bann Towpath and raised an amazing £1,500 which was handed over at the coffee morning. Pictured at the cheque presentation are from left, Stephen Cole, widower of Heather, Shirley Lappin, Heather's sister, Richard Lappin, Clounagh LOL 9, and Mervyn Dowd, Heather's brother. PT23-222. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Cheers...Some of the guests who supported the coffee morning including from left, Winifred Fry, Wendy Frizzell, Sandra Tweedie and Pamela Hill. PT23-220. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Showing their support at the coffee morning are from left, Sara Martins, Jen Sampson, Ola Falat and Megan Cole. PT23-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Looking happy at the coffee morning are from left, Chloe Wilkinson, Eddie Tweedie, David McElroy and Geoffrey Frizzell. PT23-221. Photo: TONY HENDRON