PURVIS Richard, May 23 2024, (suddenly) at his home, 31 Lough Road, Magherafelt.

Richard, much loved and devoted daddy of Leo and Freddy, dearly loved son of Jean and Alastair, loving brother of Roger and Nicola, much loved partner of Jessica, cherished grandson of Maryrose and the late Alvan, dearest uncle of Danny, Reuben and Jude and a dear brother-in-law of Catherine and David.

Family and friends welcome at his home on Wednesday (May 29)and Thursday (May 30). Richard’s Funeral cortège will leave from the bottom of Broad Street, Magherafelt, on Friday (May 31) at 11:30am for a service of thanksgiving in St Swithin’s Parish Church at 12noon. Richard’s family would ask that red be worn, if possible. A private cremation will take place afterwards.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Mid Ulster Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MACP) and The Olive Branch (Counselling service in Magherafelt) payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.

“When you walk through a storm hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark, at the end of a storm there’s a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark.