Sadness as wife of Markethill crash victim becomes third person to die

A funeral notice said Ceira Grimley was the “dearly beloved” wife of the late Patrick, who predeceased her seven days ago in the same tragedy.

The collision occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am on Saturday, November 4.

The notice described Ceira as a “devoted mummy to Tadhg, Mya and Cadhla. Loving daughter of Eugene and Bridie and cherished sister to Donna (Young), Sarah-Jane (McCombe),Julie (Grant) and Paul. Loving daughter in law of Brian and Frances.”

It added that her death was “deeply regretted by her heartbroken son, daughters, parents, sisters, brother, parents in law, brothers and sister in law, nieces nephews and the entire family circle and many friends, and the wider Madden and Armagh community”.

Her husband was laid to rest on Wednesday while a funeral was held for the second victim of the accident, Ciara McElvanna, on Saturday.Funeral arrangements for Mrs Grimley will be announced later.