UHRW pays heartfelt tribute following death of chairman Bertie Campbell
The charity Ulster Human Rights Watch (UHRW) has paid tribute to its chairman Robert Campbell, who died suddenly on Wednesday, April 8.
The Ulster Human Rights Watch supports families across Northern Ireland that have been bereaved or have had members physically and mentally injured as a result of terrorism.
Confirming the sad news, UHRW Advocacy Manager Axel Schmidt said: “Bertie was steadfast and unwavering in his fight to get justice for innocent victims of terrorism. He never stepped back or wavered.
“Bertie was a Champion for victims of terrorism for over 30 years and the driving force behind UHRW.
“He was enormously well respected and admired. He gave freely of his time and was our valued friend who was always available to our small team whenever they sought his advice or guidance.
“Above all, Bertie was a man who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was guided by His hand in everything that he did.
“In 2022, Bertie succeeded our first Chairman, Sir William Wright CBE, and from its inception in 2002, served as our Managing Director. He brought considerable experience and expertise from his previous career in Marketing and Public Relations whilst working with British Telecom at Board National level.
“His death is keenly felt by all at UHRW. "
A thanksgiving service will take place tomorrow (April 14) at Lurgan Baptist Church at 1.00pm.
A death notice reads: "Father of Mark, Ian, Alistair, Malcom and the late Jill also their late mother Diana, a loving Granda to Laura, Jill, Megan and Emily and Great-Granda to Kai, Leo, Bethany, Lydia and Miles.
“A much-loved companion of Joan, lovingly missed by Sonya (her husband Robert, Morgan and Mya) and Debbie (her husband David, Samantha, Matthew, Flynn, Rory and Darren and Emily).
"Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.”