Maud Kerr: Funeral details released for tragic 85-year-old Macosquin woman who died in serious road collision

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “At approximately 12.30pm, we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the Windyhill Road.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services, but sadly Mrs Kerr died at the scene. A man, aged in his 80s remains in a stable condition in hospital."

A funeral notice on Ivan Murdock & Sons published an ‘Obituary notice for Mrs Margaret (Maud) Kerr’.

It adds that the Macosquin woman died on September 12 ‘suddenly as the result of an accident’ and is the ‘dearly loved wife of William, loving mother of Thomas, Jonathan and David, dear mother-in-law of Helen and Louise, and devoted grandmother of Rachel’.

It adds that her funeral service will be held in 2nd Dunboe Presbyterian Church (date and time tbc).

‘Deeply regretted by her loving family and entire family circle,’ it adds.

Many tributes have been paid online, including one from the Rural Support organisation who said: “Rural Support are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Maud Kerr on Saturday afternoon.

"Maud and her wider family circle, through their involvement with the Ballinrees Charity Tractor Run, were great supporters of the work that we do.

"We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Maud’s family and friends at this difficult time and offer support to anyone affected by this loss.

"If you need someone to talk to call our support line on 0800 138 1678. All calls are confidential and the support line operates from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday.

"Or for 24/7 counselling support you can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000”.

Claire Sugden MLA also posted: ‘Very sad to hear of the death of Maud Kerr following a road traffic collision in Coleraine this weekend.

‘My thoughts are with her family, friends and all those who knew her at what will be an incredibly difficult time.

‘Sadly, this comes after a number of lives have been lost on our roads recently. Every one is a tragedy and another family left dealing with a devastating loss.

‘My thoughts are also with everyone affected by this weekend’s collision’.

And DUP Councillor for Bann in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Dawn Huggins said: “Everyone in the Macosquin area is very shocked at what happened on the Windyhall Road over the weekend.

"We are all thinking about Maud Kerr’s entire family circle at this time".

And another post on Castlerock Bowling Club said: “Thinking of our club member, William Kerr, who was injured in a RTC, on Saturday, in which his wife sadly passed away!!

"Thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time!!”