Parish priest tells mourners it was 'a sad, dismal, dark, August Tuesday' for Clonoe community
Mourners attending the funeral service of the teenager who died following a scrambler bike collision with a lorry in Co Tyrone, have heard him described as “very likeable”.
Sixteen-year-old Connor Magee Campbell, who was on the scrambler, died following the crash on the Derryloughan Road, Coalisland, last Thursday evening.
Speaking at his Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Clonoe, on Tuesday the parish priest Canon Fr Benny Fee said it was “a sad, dismal, dark, August Tuesday morning” for the local community who have come to pay their respects.
He said Connor was “a joy and a delight” to his parents and other family members and was liked by people because he was fun and kind.
The priest said he had spoken to a parishioner who told him that Connor was “very likable” and showed respect for her when he met her out walking on his scrambler bike, slowing down and letting her walk past before “revving up again.”
Fr Fee referred to Connor’s boxing and football jerseys at the altar, saying he had “a great fun of life” and, sadly, his life was all too short.
He said Connor was also well liked at school and his principal told him that he was never rude, and lived to be a mechanic.
Following the service, Connor was laid to rest in the adjourning churchyard.
Police say their inquiries are ongoing and they have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of the incident at Derryloughan Road, Coalisland, on July 30 to come forward.