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Funeral details announced for Newtownhamilton father who died on Turkey holiday

The funeral for a young Co Armagh father-of-one, who died in a tragic accident while on holiday in Turkey, will take place on Saturday.

Conor Lennon, from Newtownhamilton, was holidaying with friends when the devastating incident occurred last Saturday, June 22.

His passing sent shockwaves throughout the rural south Armagh community – and beyond – as friends and, in particular, his family, come to terms with their heartbreaking loss.

Related: Shock as young Co Armagh dad dies in tragic holiday accident in Turkey

A funeral notice described Conor as the beloved and cherished son of Tony and Paula, devoted daddy to Georgia and loving brother to Megan and Sian

His remains will repose at his late residence, 7 Armagh Road, Newtownhamilton, BT35 ODG from Thursday evening (June 27) until removal on Saturday to arrive at St Michael’s Church Newtownhamilton for 2pm funeral mass. Burial afterwards in St Malachy’s Cemetery, Ballymoyer.

Family welcome visitors to their home but ask for privacy to family, close friends and neighbours on Saturday morning please.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents, daughter, sisters, girlfriend Siofra and his extended family and many friends.

“On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.”

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