David Gilmore: Tributes paid to highly respected Lurgan builder who will be 'a big loss to the community'
Tributes have been paid to well know and highly respected Lurgan builder, Mr David Gilmore, who has tragically died.
Mr Gilmore, late of Dromore Road, Lurgan, died peacefully at hospital on April 28.
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Hundreds of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to the father of three who was a prominent builder who owned D Gilmore Developments Limited.
He was the dearly loved husband of Ann, cherished father of Lynn (Shane), Richard and Jonathan, loving grandfather of Corey, Chloe and Emily.
A Funeral Service will be held in St. Saviours Church, Dollingstown on Thursday 30th April at 2pm followed by interment in Magheralin Parish Churchyard.
The family has asked for family flowers only please. However donations, if desired, may be made for Friends of the Cancer Centre and Air Ambulance NI c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE. (Cheques made payable to Malcomsons Donation Account please).
One person said: “I’m so sorry to read this. A true gentleman in any dealings I had with him.”
Another said: “Davy built our house in Dollingstown many years ago. A great builder and great craic. Sincere sympathy to all the family.”
And another man said: “David a highly respected man in all aspects of life, you will sorely missed.”
A fourth said: “An absolute gentleman and never passed me. Very well thought of and respected. Prayers to the family.”
Another said: “So sad to hear this, he was one of the best.. and a great businessman. A big loss to the community.”