Funeral details released for Samuel Holmes - one of two brothers killed in Frosses Road crash in Co Antrim

The funeral details have now been released for both tragic brothers who died as a result of a crash.

Today, the details of the service for Samuel Holmes, 75, were published.

He was one of two siblings killed in a crash on the Frosses Road in north Antrim, the other being Desmond, 82.

Desmond's funeral details had been released the previous day.

(L-R): Samuel and Desmond Holmesplaceholder image
(L-R): Samuel and Desmond Holmes

Both were from the Ballymoney area.

The crash happened at about 1pm on Friday, and involved a lorry and a car (with the deceased travelling in the latter vehicle).

Samuel lived in John Street in Ballymoney, and his funeral notice today describes him as "loving dad of Paul, Kevin, Danny, Samantha and Rebecca and devoted grandad of Amelie, Amber, Joshua, Layla, Lucy and Jude".

His funeral service will be in Murdock’s Funeral Home, 2a Windsor Avenue, Coleraine on Wednesday at 1.30pm followed by interment in Ballymoney Cemetery.

Friends and family are welcome at Murdock’s Funeral Home on Tuesday between 6pm and 9pm.

The notice adds: "Family flowers please only please. Donations in lieu if desired for RNLI (Portrush Branch) c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31 Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted by his loving family and entire family circle."

Desmond's funeral service will be at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Thursday at 10am.

He was from Vow Road, and was described as the "dearly beloved husband of Helen, proud father of Jenny, Danny, Alun, Eddie and Charlotte and a much-loved grandfather of Jack, Liam, Lizzy, Roisin, Isaac, Becky, Gwyn, Ellie, Patrick, Sophie Mae, Logan, Johnny and Harris".

His own funeral notice says: "Family and friends welcome at James McMullan and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday between 4pm and 6pm."

It adds: "No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com.

"His grandson Liam is running the Auckland Marathon in his memory. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family, beloved dog Coco and entire family circle."

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