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A5 horror crash: Tragic siblings to be buried together

written by cassoscoop April 30, 2023
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Siblings Christine and Dan McKane to be buried together on Monday

Siblings Dan and Christine McKane, who lost their lives in Thursday’s Aughnacloy road tragedy, will be buried together on Monday.

Christine McKane, her brother Dan McKane and their aunt Julia McSorley from nearby Newtownstewart died when their minibus collided with a lorry on the A5 Tullyvar Road, Aughnacloy on Thursday morning past.

The family had been returning home to Strabane, from another aunt’s Funeral in England when the accident happened.

The funeral of their aunt Julia McSorley will take place this morning, Sunday, April 30.

A family notice reads: “Mc Sorley (nee Mc Kane) Newtownstewart.

“Suddenly as the result of a road traffic accident 27th April 2023, Julia R.I.P.

“Beloved wife of Patsy and the much-loved mother of Patsy, Maria, Shane, Colin and Julie, dear sister of Ina and the late Mary, Anne, Danny, Don, Margaret and Bridie R.I.P.

Much loved Julia McSorley who tragically died in A5 collision

“Funeral will take place on Sunday 30th April 2023, leaving her late residence, 1 Avery Park, Newtownstewart, at 10.45am for 11.30am Requiem Mass at St. Eugene’s Church, Glenock, with Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

“Mass can be viewed on the link here: www.youtube.com/dergmedia

“Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband, Son’s, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Sister and entire family circle.

“Sacred Heart Of Jesus have Mercy on Her Soul.

“Car Parking available at Parochial Hall, Dublin Street, Newtownstewart.

Christine McKane (aged 49) was a much-loved mum of three, and a doting grandmother to her grandchildren Danny and Róise.

Dan (aged 54) was a father of two.

Arrangements: Dan and Christine’s remains will repose at the McKane Family Home, 29, Innisfree Gardens, Strabane.

Funeral from there on Monday (May 1) at 11.15 a.m. for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam at: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-strabane

Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director, Castlederg.

A5 horror crash: Tragic siblings to be buried together was last modified: May 1st, 2023 by cassoscoop

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