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<\/p>\n‘You will always be one of us. You will always wear blue. You will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, Alex. Forever Blue’<\/p>\n
17:08, 28 Jun 2026Updated 21:04, 28 Jun 2026<\/p>\n
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Alex Magowan<\/p>\n
Tributes have been paid to a beloved Portadown<\/a> mother who passed away suddenly at home.<\/p>\n Alex Magowan passed away on June 25, breaking the hearts of her family, friends and teammates with the mother of two being an important member of Portadown Rugby Football Club<\/a> women’s team.<\/p>\n She has been described as a “beautiful soul whose kindness, warmth and smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.”<\/p>\n A notice on Funeral Times said: “Magowan 25th June 2026 At Home. Gillian Alexandra (Alex), Beloved Fianc\u00e9 Of Christopher And A Much Loved Mother Of Iveigh And August. Dearly Loved Daughter Of Amanda And Reggie. Beloved Sister Of Terri \u2013 Jane.<\/p>\n “House Strictly Private. “Funeral Service On Monday 29th June 2026 At 1 Deramore Drive, Portadown At 11:30am Followed By Interment In Kernan Cemetery. “Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired Payable To Little Princess Trust C\/o George McNabb & Co. 106 Bridge Street, Portadown BT63 5AP.<\/p>\n Alex Magowan<\/p>\n “Very Deeply Regretted By Her Sorrowing Fianc\u00e9, Daughter, Son, Mother And Father, Sister And All The Family Circle.”<\/p>\n Portadown Rugby Football Club said on social media: “There are no words that can truly express the heartbreak our Women\u2019s team and the entire Portadown Rugby Football Club family are feeling today.<\/p>\n “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved teammate and friend, Alex Magowan.<\/p>\n “Alex wasn\u2019t just someone who wore the blue jersey; she was a beautiful soul whose kindness, warmth and smile touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She filled our changing room with laughter, friendship and unforgettable memories that will stay with us forever.<\/p>\n “We had all been looking forward to welcoming Alex back to the squad after the birth of her beautiful son, August, alongside her precious daughter, Iveigh. We spoke about seeing her back in blue, making more memories together and sharing many more years as teammates and friends. It is heartbreaking that those moments will never come.<\/p>\n “Today, our hearts are with Alex\u2019s partner, her beautiful children, her family and everyone who loved her. We hope they know they are surrounded by the love and support of an entire rugby family.<\/p>\n “Rugby creates friendships that become family, and today our family grieves together.<\/p>\n “If today\u2019s news has affected you, please don\u2019t face it alone. Reach out to a teammate, a friend or a loved one. Our club chaplain, Jonny, is also available to anyone who needs someone to talk to.<\/p>\n “Alex, thank you for every memory, every smile and every moment we shared. It was a privilege to call you our teammate and our friend.<\/p>\n “You will always be one of us. You will always wear blue. You will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, Alex. Forever Blue.”<\/p>\n For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage <\/strong>here<\/a> and sign up to our daily newsletter<\/a> here.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"‘You will always be one of us. You will always wear blue. You will never be forgotten. 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