{"id":158031,"date":"2025-11-02T01:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T01:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/158031\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T01:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T01:43:11","slug":"a-true-everlasting-love-tributes-pour-in-as-husband-and-wife-who-died-just-hours-apart-are-laid-to-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/158031\/","title":{"rendered":"‘A true everlasting love’: Tributes pour in as husband and wife who died just hours apart are laid to rest"},"content":{"rendered":"

There has been a huge outpouring of sympathy for the family circle since news of the double loss emerged<\/p>\n

18:52, 01 Nov 2025Updated 00:16, 02 Nov 2025<\/p>\n

\"EileenEileen and Henry Lavery<\/p>\n

Tributes have poured in for a husband and wife from Co Antrim<\/a> who died just hours apart as they were laid to rest on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Eileen (nee Hannon) and her husband Henry Lavery passed away peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital this week surrounded by their family.<\/p>\n

Eileen, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 28 while Henry, 88, died the following day on Wednesday, October 29.<\/p>\n

Late of Orken Lane, Aghalee, a death notice shared by the couple’s family stated: “Deeply regretted by sons Aidan, Gerard, Andrew and Barry. Daughters-in-law Rosemary, Martina, Patrina and Jeanie. Proud grandparents of Ryan, Niall, Ciaran, Cormac, Coilin, Owen, Ronan, Laura and Clodagh.<\/p>\n

“Eileen is predeceased by her brother Josie and sister Phyllis. Lovingly remembered by siblings Betty, Angela, Bernie, Teresa, Eamon and Seamus.<\/p>\n

“Henry is predeceased by his brothers Willie-John, Patrick, Peter, Malachy and sisters Mary, Cecilia and Sarah.”<\/p>\n

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Tributes have been paid to the couple, who were married for decades, with Eileen’s niece writing in a message shared online: “Hours apart \u2026. my lovely auntie & godmother Eileen Lavery and her devoted husband Henry. Thank you both for all the wonderful childhood memories. Rest in Eternal Peace.”<\/p>\n

Another family member said: “May Uncle Henry & Auntie Eileen\u2019s beautiful souls now forever be at Peace with the Prince of Peace & as they are laid to rest today may they be reunited in Heaven with all their cherished family & friends who have gone before. Sending all our love & heartfelt sympathies to Aidan & Rosemary, Gerard & Martina, Andy & Patrina, Barry & Jeanie and all their families & family circle. May the fond memories you hold dear bring a little solace & comfort in the days & months ahead. T\u00e1 t\u00fa in\u00e1r gcuid smaointe agus paidreacha. Ar dheis D\u00e9 go raibh a n-anamacha d\u00edlse.”<\/p>\n

Another mourner added: “So sorry to hear this sad news tonight thinking of all the family at this time such a lovely couple.”<\/p>\n

A nurse who cared for Eileen said: “The sweetest lady with the biggest heart and a pleasure to nurse in ramone. The love she had for her family was unmeasurable . She only ever looked forward to getting home to her hubby! May they both rest together in peace.”<\/p>\n

While another person said: “How beautiful! One will not know life without the other! A true everlasting love and bond ! So very hard for the family, but take comfort that are at eternal rest together.”<\/p>\n

A joint funeral for Eileen and Henry was held on Saturday at St Patrick\u2019s Church, Aghagallon, with the couple buried alongside one another in the adjoining cemetery.<\/p>\n

Donations have been requested for Marie Curie in lieu of flowers.<\/p>\n

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