MOURNERS will gather on Thursday for the funeral of the young man who was tragically killed in a road accident.
Aaron Friel (21) died and three people were hospitalised following the collision of two cars at Kinnego Cross in Ballymagan outside Buncrana last Saturday around 9pm.
Aaron, from the Buncrana area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Porter Funeral Directors released the arrangements and said: “The tragic death has taken place as the result of a road traffic accident in Kinnego of Aaron Friel, Lisnakelly Buncrana, F93 HD92.
“Heartbroken by his untimely passing are his loving parents Breda and Emmet, cherished brothers Shane, Oisín, Darragh & Ruairí; his grandparents Anne and Hugh, Mary and Liam, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.”
Aaron Friel.
The notice added: “Aaron will be leaving Mornings Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny this afternoon (Monday) at 4pm travelling to his late residence. Family and friends only tonight, please.
“Aaron will be reposing from his late residence from 11am tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7) where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
“Funeral leaving there at 10am on Thursday July 9, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, for 11am Reqieum Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
“Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to Crumlin Children’s Hospital. House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral, please.”
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the churchservices.it/cockhill website.