The death of a well-known youth worker in Belfast has been marked by an outpouring of tributes from the local community.
Hugo Magee, from Ardoyne in North Belfast, died last week. In the days following his death, Hugo was described as "a leader, teacher, carer... but more importantly a friend".
He was the treasurer of Ardoyne Afterschool Club and longtime Leader-in-Charge of Ardoyne Youth Club.
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In a statement, a spokesperson AYC said: "Today is a sad day in our community and a sad day for anyone who has been involved in Ardoyne Youth Club. Hugo Magee, who devoted his life to Ardoyne Youth Club and the young people in our community has passed away.
"Hugo was a leader, father figure, and role model to so many people of over decades of service in AYC."
Ardoyne Afterschool Club said anyone who knew Hugo knew that he and his team in Ardoyne Youth Club "devoted decades of their lives trying to improve and positively impact the future of thousands of young people from the district, through the darkest days of The Troubles and beyond".
"Everyone will have their own stories and memories of Hugo, they added.
"But for us and many others he was a leader, teacher, carer, colleague, Committee Member, advisor, gentleman, role-model, memory-maker...all of these and more, but most importantly a friend."
Paul, who worked with Hugo, told Belfast Live that he will be sorely missed.
"Hugo worked in Ardoyne Youth Club for over 40 years." he said.
"His best years were given to the young people of Ardoyne. Hugo was considered to many as a mentor, leader, teacher, carer, role model and memory maker. He was a friend to all."
Hugo was reposing at O’Kanes Funeral Home, Donegall Street, until removal on Saturday April 22 at 11.15am, passing his late home, Holmdene Gardens at 11.30am travelling to Holy Cross Church for 12noon Requiem Mass - cremation followed at 2pm in Roselawn Crematorium.
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