THE funeral will take place today for talented Derry lad Jack Edgar.
Jack lost his life in tragic circumstances on Tuesday, December 27.
A family notice reads: “EDGAR, 27th December 2022, suddenly, JACK, beloved son of Tony and Sabrina, loving brother of Kayleigh, T.J. and Olivia, darling grandson of Jimmy and Donna Edgar and Siobhan and a dear Godson.
“Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his uncles, aunties, cousins, the wider family circle and his many friends.
“Funeral leaving his home, 274 Carnhill, on Friday, December 30 at 11:20am to St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
“Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
“Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for him.”
The Requiem Mass for Jack can be viewed here: https://www.funeraltimes.com/jackedgar578110305
The sudden passing of Jack has stunned the community across Derry, with many expressing their heartfelt condolences to his family.
A GoFundMe page has raised £4,500 for the heartbroken family of talented Derry lad Jack Edgar after his sad passing this week.
It has now raised more than twice as much as the original £2,000 goal to help the Edgar family with funeral and other unexpected expenses at this difficult time.
As of today, almost £6,00 has been raised.
Fund organiser Peter Roddy posted on the GoFundMe page: “Hi
“The Edgar family recently lost their eldest boy, Jack, in tragic circumstances.
“Their main source of income is from self employment.
“Things are going to be hard enough for them without the added financial pressures.
“Please donate, if you can.
“Thank you.”
And the people of Derry have responded to the appeal with people donating from £10 up to £150 towards the fund.
If you would like to support the Edgar family at this distressing time, you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-edgar-family?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
An employee of Premiair Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in the city, the company said Jack was “one of a kind”.
“Our hearts are very sore as we mourn the loss of our much loved colleague and friend Jack Edgar,” they said.
“Jack came to us as a young apprentice straight out of school and he quickly stole our hearts.
“Such a kind and gentle boy who never once complained about anything, he just got on with it.
“He was good looking and just had a beautiful energy, he was quite shy and could be easily embarrassed, but that was Jack and he would just laugh it off.
“He had passed his driving test earlier this year and was so proud to be given his own van to go out to work on his own.
“I remember him beaming with pride each time he brought in a jobsheet from a job he’d completed alone.
“He had just recently passed a number of exams in his final year and again he was so proud, as were we.
“He was a brilliant engineer and a highly valued member of our team.
“Everyone loved Jack, he was one of a kind, we do have many fond memories of him and we will keep them in our hearts forever.
“Thank you Jack for being you, many hearts are broken right now and you will never be forgotten. We love you.”
A student at the North West Regional College, the academic institution sent their sympathies to Jack’s family and friends.
The sudden passing of Jack has stunned the community across Derry, with many expressing their heartfelt condolences to his family.
Shantallow-based Strike Martial Arts Academy said in a post on Facebook: “It is with great sadness we have learned of the death of a much loved club member Jack Edgar.
“Thoughts and condolences go to Sabrina, Tony and the wider circle of the Edgar family
“A talented young lad with many friends in the club, you will be sorely missed Jack 💙🥊.”
These sentiments were expressed widely by those who knew Jack.
St Brigids Primary and Nursery school posted: “It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of our past pupil Jack Edgar.
“We offer our sincere condolences to his mum Sabrina, who is a member of our staff, her husband Tony, Kayleigh, TJ & Olivia & wider family circle.
“May Jack rest in peace.
“St.Brigid pray for him💚.”
Creggan-based Trojans Community and Youth Group said: “It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of past player Jack Edgar.
“Jack was a goalkeeper in our successful 2002 age group.
“To his mum Sabrina, her husband Tony, the wider circle of the Edgar family and Jack’s friends we offer our sincere condolences at this sad time.
“A great young man who will be sorely missed.
“Rest in Peace Jack💙🤍.”
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