Heartbreak as 'power house of a woman' Lynn Murray whose sister-in-law was murdered in Shankill bomb dies from cancer
A man whose sister was murdered in the Shankill bomb has now also seen his wife ‘pass away peacefully’ on New Years Day.
In a message on social media, heartbroken Gary Murray from Bangor – whose 13-year-old sister Leanne was murdered in the 23 October 1993 bombing – told of his enormous loss.
‘I really don't know how to say this,’ he says.
‘As most of of all our friends know.
‘My wee wife Lynn Murray has passed away peacefully at the ulster hospital over this weekend’.
He adds: ‘I’m so so sorry I have not got back to anybody.
‘Myself and my wee family just needed time to process what was going on.
‘We the Murray/Brown family's would like to thank each and every one of our friends who have put up on our walls on social media and sent us all private messages on Facebook.
‘My Lynn was a power house of a woman who will never be forgot. Thank u everyone once again xxxxxx’.
It is understood that 52-year-old Lynn died from a form of cancer.
A death notice on funeraltimes.com says that Lynn ‘died peacefully surrounded by family on 1st January 2026’
She is described as the ‘loving wife of Gary, devoted mother to Ashley, Toni, Brandon & Courtney’ and ‘cherished daughter of Joe & Ethne Brown’.
She is also described as a ‘much loved granny to Emilia, Kayla, Zara, Hollie, Kelsey, Avaya & Oscar’.
A service of Thanks Giving will take place at Melville Morgan Funeral Directors on Monday 12th January at 10am, followed by committal at Clandeboye Cemetery.
Other tributes on social media to Lynn Murray include: ‘Our hearts go out to you at such a sad time Gary. My goodness, I didn’t think I know anyone who has been through so much heartache as you in your young life. Keep strong. Sending you all our love x x’, ‘I am so sorry to read this Gary. You have experienced so much heartache in life, you certainly didn't need this trauma. Thinking of you all at this difficult time’ and ‘A power house of a woman describes her perfectly hearts broke for use all think of use’.