Claudia Jaczyk: Funeral details for 'bright and compassionate' young student nurse who died in Templepatrick road crash
Funeral details have been announced for the “bright and compassionate” young student nurse who died following a two-vehicle collision near Templepatrick on Saturday morning.
Claudia Jaczyk died after a collision between her Citroen C1 car and a double-decker Airport Express bus on the Ballyrobin Road.
The 23-year-old lived in the Hightown Road area of Newtownabbey.
A celebration of Claudia’s life will be held on Thursday, February 19 in Newtownabbey crematorium at 10am.
She is fondly remembered as the “beloved daughter of Damian and Marzena, devoted sister of Kuba, cherished partner of David, adored granddaughter of Krzysztof and Zofia, much loved niece of Grzesiek, Piotr and Marlena, loving cousin of Alan, Oliver and Nathan."
Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery colleagues spoke of their “tremendous shock” on hearing of the tragedy.
"Claudia was a valued member of our September ’25 Adult Nursing cohort,” the School of Nursing and Midwifery posted on social media.
"She was bright, compassionate, and deeply committed to fulfilling her passion for nursing. Her kindness and dedication left a lasting impression on staff and fellow students alike.
"This news has come as a tremendous shock to our community, and our heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Claudia’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
"We will remember Claudia for her warmth, her dedication to her studies and the care she brought to her chosen profession. She will be deeply missed.”