SANDS John, died December 25th 2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Anita R.I.P. Devoted father of Maeve, Raymond, Sean, Kevin and the late Brian R.I.P. and treasured brother to Mickey, Patsy, Susie and the late Philomena R.I.P.

His remains will repose at his late residence, 9 Derrycraw Road, Newry, tomorrow (Thursday) from 12 noon.

Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated on Saturday at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church, Barr, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Queen of The Most Holy Rosary pray for him.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Suzanne and Aideen, grandchildren Niamh, Ciara, Anita, Katie, Enda, Ruairi, Caragh and the late Rachael R.I.P. great grandchild Eabha, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ‘Marie Curie’ c/o the family or Paul McEvoy Funeral Directors, 80 Canal Street, Newry, BT35 6DX.