Funeral arrangements released for man tragically killed in farming accident

A funeral notice said Samuel David (Sam) Maclean, late of 21 Ballymoyer Road, Newtownhamilton, was the dearly loved and cherished husband of Betty, much loved father of Ruth, dear father-in-law of Mark, devoted grandfather of Martha and beloved brother of Edwin.

Police received a report of the sudden death of a man aged in his 70s in the Dundrum Road area of Tassagh on Tuesday evening, 13th May.

Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from other emergency services.

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.

Speaking following the tragedy Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA said: “This is awful news and my sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Maclean family at this very sad time.

"There are risks in all types of industries and of course one fatality is one too many when we consider the huge loss Sam will be to the wider Maclean family. Farming has seen too many fatalities over the years and the risks are very real.

“I would re-emphasise amongst our farming community the importance of assessing risks and taking every reasonable step to ensure that activities are carried out safely on our farms across the Province for everyone’s sake.

"I trust that the Maclean family will know the comfort of the Lord and the support of the community and I will continue to remember them as they come to terms with this loss.”

Family and friends of Mr Maclean are invited to share their condolences at Jackson Stoops & Sons Funeral Home, 39 Portadown Road, Armagh, BT61 9HE on Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

The funeral will take place from the Maclean home on Saturday at 1.30pm to Second Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church for service at 2pm, followed by a private family committal in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Second Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church Repair Fund c/o Jackson Stoops & Sons, Funeral Directors, 44 Moy Road, Armagh BT61 8DL or online at jstoops.co.uk

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughter, brother, son-in-law, granddaughter, cousins, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and all the family circle.

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