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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sean Murphy

Mother of assault victim Russell Forde comforted at funeral after losing husband in previous tragedy

Assault victim Russell Forde’s devastated mother was comforted at his funeral and told her son’s death was “in no way God’s will”.

Russell Forde, 39, died in hospital last Thursday, two days after he suffered head injuries in Sligo town on April 19.

The family priest told his mum Eileen how hard and unfair it is to have lost her husband Eugene in 2006 and now their son Russell, so tragically.

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