Sadness as funeral of popular Co Armagh woman takes place today

Claire died peacefully at her home at Seagoe Park on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family.

A mother of two, Joshua and Jamie, Claire is the dearest daughter of Jim and Jillian and much loved sister of Susan and William.

She is also the dear aunt of Morgan, Mason, Abigail, Billy and Poppy.

Claire had worked with her sister Susan at Cafe Casa in Richhill which is closed today as a mark of respect.

Claire’s home and funeral is strictly private today but the family has asked that donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be given for the benefit of Cancer Research N.I. c/o Milne Funeral Services, 59 Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5H.

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