Shay Toman: Funeral details released by family of Co Armagh man who was 'a pure gentleman with a heart of gold' after his tragic death in Spain
Funeral details have been released for popular Lurgan native, Shay Toman, who tragically died in Spain.
Mr Toman, the son of Sean and Helen Toman, had owned the Subway in Lurgan. It is understood he was also a generous benefactor to many local charities.
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An online death notice revealed a funeral for Seamus (Shay) Toman will take place in Lurgan on Friday.
Shay was the loving brother of Shauneen (Stephen), Ruairi (Lisa), as well as a devoted uncle to Daire, Caoimhghin, Paige, Oisin, Eoin, Odin and Cian.
Shay will be reposimg at his parents Helen Sean’s home at Downshire Avenue, Lurgan on Wednesday between the hours of 4pm & 9pm and Thursday between 1pm & 9pm for family and friends to visit and pay their respects.
His funeral will leave his parents home on Friday at 9:15am to St Paul’s Chapel, Lurgan for Requiem Mass at 10am with interment afterwards in St Coleman’s Cemetery, Lurgan.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust C/o of Jack McLearnon & Son funeral directors or via Donation box in the home.
Hundreds of people shared their shock and grief at Shay’s death, describing their heart break and sadness for his family.
An avid fan of the Eurovision, Shay travelled to Vienna in Austria to be part of the audience in 2015.
A friend remarked online: “Seamus was definitely one of life's gentlemen and such a wonderful character. I have so many fond memories of you from our Ashburn nights to the endless entertainment you provided during Eurovision. You will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to your family at this difficult time.”
Another said: “I’m so sorry to hear this. Such a lovely person.”
And another friend said: “Seamus was a pure gentleman with a heart of gold.”
Taghnevan Community Development Association (TCDA) said: “The TCDA committee and the entire Taghnevan community send our sincere condolences to our dear friend and committee member Helen on the passing of her son Seamus (Shay) Toman.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen, Sean, Shauneen, Ruairi and the entire Toman and Towe families at this heartbreaking time. May Shay’s gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.”