VICTIMS OF THE BOMB
Victims of the bomb
Compiled by Julie Toudic
FRED WHITE
Fred White (60) had worked in the accounts department of the Western Education and Library board in Omagh. On August 15 last year he had
gone into Omagh with his son Brian to do some shopping. Both father and son were killed in the bomb blast. Although the family had moved to Omagh several years ago they continued to worship at the tiny Creevan Presbyterian Church in Drumlins. His body was buried in the Old Drumragh graveyard. His financial expertise had not only been used at work, but had also been placed at the disposal of his church and the local branch of the Ulster Unionist Party. A close friend said: "Mixed in Fred were the Christian graces such as goodness, kindness,
thoughtfulness for others and a great love for God and the things of God.
BRIAN WHITE
Brian White had been shopping with his father when the Omagh bomb atrocity happened. His future looked bright as he was due to start a new job at Omagh Council as a horticulturist. Also like his father he was a conscientious and committed member of his congregation. A keen photographer, he had a great love of the outside life and the Boys Brigade. The two coffins were conveyed from their family home in Knockgreenan Avenue after a private family service to Creevan church where hundreds of people flocked to pay their respect. After the service the funeral returned to Omagh where father and son were laid to rest side-by-side at the Old Drumragh graveyard.
VEDA SHORT
Veda Short (56) worked at Watterson's clothes shop and was another member of staff to be killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity on August 15.
She also took an active part in community life, particularly the Seskinore Church. The former clergyman Rev Rankin returned to the small church to pay tribute to Veda. He said she was a "sincere and supportive friend and a person who gave so much to so many". At the service, her husband William and children Alison, Frances and Ian clutched handkerchiefs as they wiped away tears. She was buried in the adjoining cemetery at Seskinore Church, a small church in the middle of the Tyrone countryside.
ANN MCCOMBE
Ann McCombe (48) was fleeing Watterson's clothes shop when she was killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity along with her best friend Geraldine.
She was married to Stanley for 25 years and had two sons, Clive (22) and Colan (18). She was also a committed and enthusiastic member of the choir at Mountjoy Presbyterian Church, a few miles outside Omagh. Her funeral was held in the local Mountjoy Presbyterian Church where hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respect. She was buried in the adjoining cemetery. At her funeral Reverend Ian Mairs said: "Ann had what Peter described as 'the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is of the greatest value in God's life".
GERALDINE BRESLIN
Geraldine Breslin (43) was killed fleeing Watterson's clothes shop where she also worked. She was described as a woman of kindness who doted on her son. In the blast she died along with her best friend Ann McCombe who also worked at Watterson's. Hundreds of people followed Geraldine's coffin from the family home in Drumanon Close in Omagh to St Joseph's parish hall where a service was held. She was buried at St Mary's cemetery in Drumragh.
Compiled by Julie Toudic
FRED WHITE
Fred White (60) had worked in the accounts department of the Western Education and Library board in Omagh. On August 15 last year he had
gone into Omagh with his son Brian to do some shopping. Both father and son were killed in the bomb blast. Although the family had moved to Omagh several years ago they continued to worship at the tiny Creevan Presbyterian Church in Drumlins. His body was buried in the Old Drumragh graveyard. His financial expertise had not only been used at work, but had also been placed at the disposal of his church and the local branch of the Ulster Unionist Party. A close friend said: "Mixed in Fred were the Christian graces such as goodness, kindness,
thoughtfulness for others and a great love for God and the things of God.
BRIAN WHITE
Brian White had been shopping with his father when the Omagh bomb atrocity happened. His future looked bright as he was due to start a new job at Omagh Council as a horticulturist. Also like his father he was a conscientious and committed member of his congregation. A keen photographer, he had a great love of the outside life and the Boys Brigade. The two coffins were conveyed from their family home in Knockgreenan Avenue after a private family service to Creevan church where hundreds of people flocked to pay their respect. After the service the funeral returned to Omagh where father and son were laid to rest side-by-side at the Old Drumragh graveyard.
VEDA SHORT
Veda Short (56) worked at Watterson's clothes shop and was another member of staff to be killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity on August 15.
She also took an active part in community life, particularly the Seskinore Church. The former clergyman Rev Rankin returned to the small church to pay tribute to Veda. He said she was a "sincere and supportive friend and a person who gave so much to so many". At the service, her husband William and children Alison, Frances and Ian clutched handkerchiefs as they wiped away tears. She was buried in the adjoining cemetery at Seskinore Church, a small church in the middle of the Tyrone countryside.
ANN MCCOMBE
Ann McCombe (48) was fleeing Watterson's clothes shop when she was killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity along with her best friend Geraldine.
She was married to Stanley for 25 years and had two sons, Clive (22) and Colan (18). She was also a committed and enthusiastic member of the choir at Mountjoy Presbyterian Church, a few miles outside Omagh. Her funeral was held in the local Mountjoy Presbyterian Church where hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respect. She was buried in the adjoining cemetery. At her funeral Reverend Ian Mairs said: "Ann had what Peter described as 'the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is of the greatest value in God's life".
GERALDINE BRESLIN
Geraldine Breslin (43) was killed fleeing Watterson's clothes shop where she also worked. She was described as a woman of kindness who doted on her son. In the blast she died along with her best friend Ann McCombe who also worked at Watterson's. Hundreds of people followed Geraldine's coffin from the family home in Drumanon Close in Omagh to St Joseph's parish hall where a service was held. She was buried at St Mary's cemetery in Drumragh.
Further Information
Publisher: THE IRISH NEWS
Ref: IN/0303
Published Date: 12-Aug-99
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