Family and friends of Leonard Robinson gathered in Killicomaine Community Centre for the tea, coffee and food fundraiser in aid of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
The Newry-based charity assisted in bringing home the remains of Mr Robinson, who lived at Princes Way, following his death on June 1, 2025.
The Trust was set up following a family tragedy in June 2013 when Kevin Bell died suddenly in New York.
Following an outpouring of support from the young man’s friends, family and colleagues, a significant amount of funds were raised to repatriate his remains back to Ireland. As a permanent legacy to Kevin, the Bell family decided to use the funds to establish a charity to help other families who find themselves in a similar situation.
Assistance comes in the form of financial support as well as advice and guidance on getting the remains of loved ones home as soon as possible.
Since 2013, the charity has repatriated the remains of more than 1,600 people back to their families.
13. Charity fundraiser
Posing for the camera at The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust fundraiser are from left, Mark Uprichard, John Hyde, Stephanie Uprichard and Suzie Hyde. Photo: TONY HENDRON
14. Charity fundraiser
Working hard behind the scenes to keep guests fed are from left, Katie Brown, Jemma Harte, Lynsey Kerr, Bernie Mulholland and Catherine Bennett. Photo: TONY HENDRON