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14/09/2011
Poots Offers Condolences At Death Of Couple
Health Minister Edwin Poots has expressed his sadness at the death of the couple near Ravernet at the weekend.
The bodies of Phyllis and Cyril Gardner, in their 50s, were found in their car at a field on Green Road near the village on Sunday.
Mr Poots said: "This a terrible tragedy which has left their community reeling.
"Like many people in the Hillsborough area, my family and I knew Mr and Mrs Gardner and news of their deaths has saddened us deeply. I want to offer my condolences to their two daughters and to their extended family who are no doubt grieving at this time.
"It is an awful loss, however, I know the local community will want to offer its support to Mr and Mrs Gardners' family at this difficult time."
(GK)
The bodies of Phyllis and Cyril Gardner, in their 50s, were found in their car at a field on Green Road near the village on Sunday.
Mr Poots said: "This a terrible tragedy which has left their community reeling.
"Like many people in the Hillsborough area, my family and I knew Mr and Mrs Gardner and news of their deaths has saddened us deeply. I want to offer my condolences to their two daughters and to their extended family who are no doubt grieving at this time.
"It is an awful loss, however, I know the local community will want to offer its support to Mr and Mrs Gardners' family at this difficult time."
(GK)
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