Well known Armagh locksmith passes away
He had been fighting a battle against cancer
WELL known Armagh locksmith Noel Dillon has passed away.
The sad news was confirmed last night (Wednesday, November 4) in a family death notice.
The notice stated he had passed away peacefully ) at his home, Breezemount Manor, Hamiltonsbawn.
He had been fighting a battle against cancer and he had recently closed the locksmith shop at Scotch Street, Armagh, due to his failing health.
He was the dearly loved husband of Lynette, loving father of Cori, Oby, Casey and Charlie.
His funeral service will take place in Richhill Elim Church on Saturday 7th November at 11-00am followed by a private cremation.
Family and friends welcome to call at the family home on Thursday and Friday 6-9pm.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired for Bowel Cancer UK c/o K G Cheevers and Son, Funeral Directors, 58F Hamiltonsbawn Road, Armagh, BT60 1HW or online at kgcheevers.co.uk.
The notice stated: “Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, family and the entire family circle.
"Gone but not forgotten, Forever in my Heart, Your spirit lives within us,
“We will never be apart"
Among those paying tribute was Markethill Swifts Football Club where Noel had played a ‘massive part’.
The club said, “Everyone at the club is devastated to hear the sad news of the passing of Noel Dillon.
“Noel was a massive part of the club as a 2015 coach in the past, a regular match sponsor with Armagh Locksmith and an all-round supporter with two of his sons, Cori and Charlie, and three of his nephews playing and coaching for the club over the years.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with the entire Dillon family at this difficult time.”