Claudia Jaczyk: Funeral details confirmed for ‘a truly lovely young person’
Funeral details have been confirmed for a 23-year-old woman who tragically died following a collision between a car and bus in Templepatrick on Saturday.
Claudia Jaczyk, 23, from the Newtownabbey area, was driving the car, a black Citroen C1.
The crash took place on the Ballyrobin Road, Templepatrick, at around 8am on Saturday.
A celebration of Claudia’s life will be held on Thursday, February 19 in Newtownabbey Crematorium, Doagh Road at 10am.
A death notice reads: “Beloved daughter of Damian and Marzena, devoted sister of Kuba, cherished partner of David, adored granddaughter of Krzysztof and Zofia, much loved niece of Grzesiek, Piotr and Marlena, loving cousin of Alan, Oliver and Nathan. She will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and all her many friends.”
Ms Jaczyk had recently started nursing studies at Queen’s University in Belfast and was a former pupil at Glengormley Integrated Primary School and Ballyclare Secondary School.
A statement on social media by Queen’s University School of Nursing and Midwifery reads: “Claudia was a valued member of our September ’25 Adult Nursing cohort. She was bright, compassionate, and deeply committed to fulfilling her passion for Nursing. Her kindness and dedication left a lasting impression on staff and fellow students alike. This news has come as a tremendous shock to our community, and our heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Claudia’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We will remember Claudia for her warmth, her dedication to her studies and the care she brought to her chosen profession. She will be deeply missed.”
Glengormley Integrated PS labelled Ms Jaczyk as “a kind, thoughtful and hard-working pupil”, with Ballyclare Secondary School adding that she was “a truly lovely young person - full of life, always chatty, enthusiastic, and friendly.”
Meanwhile, an online fundraiser which was set up to help the family cover expenses and other unforeseen costs is close to hitting a target of £16,000.
The online appeal stated how Ms Jaczyk had “her whole life ahead of her” and how it was “her dream to help others”.
The posts adds: “She was a wonderful, kind, and warm-hearted person who always thought of others.”
As of 5pm on Monday, a total of £15,590 has been donated.