Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘one of the nicest and most genuine lads I've ever met’ Adam Frazer

A post on Funeral Times says the Newtownhamilton man died on September 14. He is the ‘dearly loved son of Iris and Ivan, much loved brother of Amy (her boyfriend Andrew) and Nicole’.

The death insertion adds ‘House Strictly private’ and ‘funeral arrangements later’.

A message of sympathy from a friend says: “Words cannot begin to describe how the heartbreaking news yesterday will affect everyone who knew Adam Frazer

“I for one am devastated and shocked to hear of the loss of a young, caring and passionate young man, always a pleasure to speak to about goats or sheep or general chit chat and catch up with at the shows, always willing to lend a hand if you needed it.

“The work he put in over the years with the Pygmy Goats and setting a high standard for others to follow never went unnoticed.

"From what I have seen he has done the same with the Valais Black Nose Sheep.

"He was always one for giving 100% effort for everything he got involved with.

“My thoughts are with his Mother, Father, Sisters and wider family circle at this sad time.

“Rest In Peace Adam. You will be sorely missed.”

Another friend wrote, also on social media: “Can't believe I am writing these words...

“Adam was one of the nicest and most genuine lads I've ever met through the dancing scene. He will be sadly missed by us all.

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family on what would have been his birthday today.

“Matthew 5:4.”

Another message from the Northern Ireland Pygmy Goat Club added: “It is with heavy hearts the Chairperson, committee and members of The Northern Ireland Pygmy Goat Club, learn of the sad passing of our dear friend and colleague, Adam Frazer.

Anyone that knows or has had any interactions with Adam will be well aware of his passion, in-depth knowledge & hard working devotion towards Pygmy Goats. Knowledge & advice that he was always willing to share.

Adam has been a member of the club for many years, as well as a past Chairperson, and will be very sadly missed by NIPGC and other clubs.

He was very successful in the show ring, a result of his dedication to going the extra mile in his research, care and breeding of Pygmy Goats.

We are all thinking of Adams Mother, Father, Sisters, Family & Friends at this very sad time.

You are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.

RIP Adam

NIPGC”

And another message from the N.I. Valaisblacknose Club says: “It is with great sadness we learn of the devastating loss of our good friend and founding club/committee member Adam Frazer.

“Adam helped get the club started with Diane, Emma and Irene and was there to welcome all the committee members we now have who were blessed to call Adam a friend.

“Adam was very passionate about the Valais breed and was key to the success of the club we have today.

“He loved meeting and talking to people about all things sheep, and held an amazing knowledge for a young man.

“It is a devasting loss to Adams wonderful , supporting family and to the club and the wider Valais community.

“Our condolences and deepest sympathies go to Adams family and friends at this very sad time.

RIP Adam

N.I. Valais Blacknose Club”

And Lurgan Show also posted: “It is with great sadness we learn of the devastating loss of Adam Frazer. Adam was very passionate about the Valais breed and asked Lurgan Show to introduce classes at our 2022 Show for the breed. Our condolences and deepest sympathies go to Adams family and friends at this very sad time.

RIP Adam

Lurgan Show”

Another post from the Brucklay Pygmy Goats online said: “It is very sad news I have heard we have lost Adam Frazer from Newry NI.

"I met Adam a few years ago when he was adding to his flock and I don't think I have every met such an enthusiastic young man re goats and sheep - such a loss to our community.”

Mountview Pygmygoats group added: “We are so sorry to hear of Adams passing.

"He was such a genuine fella, he had so much passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the Pygmy Goat breed.

"He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Adams parents, sisters, wider family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and this very sad time. May his soul Rest In Peace”

Others added: “Such a lovely young man who will be very sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him . Thoughts are with his family at this very sad time”, “So sorry to hear this. I bought my last ram from him and a gentleman he was”, “Adam was a True Gentleman in the making. Lovely young lad. It was a pleasure to have known him and my thoughts are with the whole family at this sad time. Geoffrey”, “Awful news. Such a nice fella thoughts and prayers are with Amy and the rest of his family” and “Such sad news. So sorry for your loss.”

Meanwhile other tributes online say: “Devastating news. How very sad. Our thoughts go to the family at this very difficult time”, “We are so very sorry to hear about this devastating news. Adam was only on the phone to us on Sunday evening discussing sheep. We just can’t believe it. Thinking of all his family and friends and sending love at such a very very sad time”, “So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news.. thoughts and prayers with Adam’s family and friends”, and “Never met Adam but we exchanged many messages on here nice chap very knowledgeable and he turned out some great sheep my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time”.