STRAIN (née Rice) Marian (Newry) died 19th September 2026. Marian RIP. Wife of the late Peter and much-loved mother of Jim, Darren, Cara and Emma. Sister of John, Brendan, Eileen, Eamon, and the late Pat, Marguarita and her twin sister Maureen. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Her remains are reposing at her home, 25 Ashfield Avenue, Damolly Road, Newry, on today Wednesday from 11.00am. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 12noon in St Patrick & Colman’s Cathedral, Newry. Private cremation to follow.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Malvin and Paddy, daughters-in-law Cathy and Keran, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends.