Gary Irvine (21 Jul 1989 - 3 Apr 2025)

Gary, we all never thought we'd be dealing with losing you so unexpectedly. Ironically, we were actually all coming together as one again and we didnt even know it, including us from the Donegall Road, as we were on our way to Granny's which reminded me of our childhood growing up making countless memories with both Lorraine & Naomi from kids to teenagers with Halloween times being a particular favourite. And even when we had all grown up, through every family get-together from birthday celebrations to dinners you were always there lending a hand of support or having a friendly chat showing your one true self and kindhearted character. Even up until the end your caring personality continues to live on as you were able to help save the lives of others through your invaluable gift of organ donations.

However, it was your time to go and I hope you have truly found peace now. Hopefully you'll get to see our wee Granda Ronnie again! Please look over us all especially your mum and sister, you've no idea how well thought of you were to everyone around you!

As the sun sets upon this life
And your body is layed to rest
I know you'll be up in Heaven
Because God only takes the best

Our family is a little darker
Now that you're apart
But the memories are shining brightly
Within our broken hearts

I know you're watching over us
And it takes away the pain
We will carry you in our hearts
Until we all meet again!

Goodbye for now Gary, alright mate!
UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN 💙

Gary it was a pleasure being your grandmother, watching you grow from a little boy to the most pleasant, loving, caring young man who was so very well thought of. You made my heart burst with pride and I don't think I will ever get over the fact that you're gone. You have left a massive hole in our family that will always be empty. Although I'm sad, I'm glad you're at piece now with Granda. Until we meet again, God Bless. I love you always. Granny ❤️ 💙

While all our hearts ache through the pain of losing you, our memories are locked away safely. I am so proud to call you my nephew, not only did you have a heart of gold and cared for everyone around you while you were here with us, even after you're gone you're still giving to other through organ donation, another reason to be proud of you. As I lay here with my eyes full of tears and my pillow wet thinking of you, I'm touched that you thought of me as the father you never had. There is no one in the world like you Gary, your were as kind as an angel on earth and now heaven has gained a new one. So as we get ready to send you on your final journey the gates of heaven are being unlocked, our loved ones waiting for your arrival to welcome you home. I know they will look after you and love you just the way we did when we had you here with us, all I hope is that you're happy and will watch over us all each day. As the light shines down I know it's time for you to go, as hard as it is, I made you a promise to look after your mum and sister and I will fulfil that promise till the day I see you again ❤️ love always, until we meet again.

Uncle Rab xxx

From the day I met you I knew you had a heart of gold. Just a complete and utter genuine fella that would do anything for anyone and that sums you right up no matter who crossed your path you were a gentleman and regardless of how you were feeling you’d have prioritised their needs over your own. Really were one in a million Gary I don’t know anyone else out there with as big of a heart as you. I know you’d be as proud as punch knowing how your family have all come together to support each other and give you the best send off. The world will be a lot lighter without you. I will look out for your mum sister and cousin naomi uncle Robert and granny lily as much as I can Lots of love big fella until we meet again xx

No words can ever express the pain I feel. You weren’t suppose to go yet. You were suppose to be with me until we were old and grey. You have left a massive hole in my heart that can’t ever be healed. Throughout all your struggles you put everyone first. You always said you didn’t want to burden anyone with your problems that I had enough going on and no matter how many times I told you that that’s what I was here for you always said I don’t want to hurt you that you’d be ok. We tried so hard to get you the help and you truly wanted help but unfortunately there wasn’t enough help and that makes me so angry. No matter what you faced in your head you would never ever hurt anyone because you didn’t want anyone to feel how you did. You were one of gods true gentlemen and with the biggest heart of gold there was. We’ve so many memories that I will forever cherish. I know I always told you I loved you but I never told you how proud I was of you but I hope you knew. Our last conversation was you asking how Nick was and telling him to look after himself literally days before this happened and although you were going through so much you continued as always to look after others. I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you. That I will carry until my death. I love you so much as does my girls. Kiara is heartbroken. She’s broke her heart over the picture we found that you had drew for her. I don’t think you knew how much of an impact you made on everyone’s lives. My only comfort is your now at peace. No more pain or suffering. Thank you for giving us that last week with you. You will forever live on not just in our memories but in the 4 lives you saved with your organ donation. Until we meet again please watch over me and be waiting at those gates when it’s my time to come ❤️

Heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Anne, Lorraine and the entire family circle.
Rest in Paradise Gary x

Gary Irvine will be truly missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this difficult time. Love from Hazel and the late Tommy Michelle sharon Lorraine and louise.

The lord is my shepherd. Xx

Rest in peace beautiful boy 💙

To my son
With every breath I take
I miss you
With every day I live,
I remember you
With every tear I cry,
I,long to see you and With my whole heart
I,will honour you
Until we meet again, I will always and continue to remember everyone of you, and how special you are to us all.
Gary this world just wasn't for you and you couldn't cope, but God I am so proud of you, you took your life because it was hard for you but you are giving 4 families life and you will live on through these people. I love you so much it breaks my heart but I know you are at peace. Look over your sister Lorraine cause she needs you more and your nieces kiara, leia and Sophia. Your unlces Robert and Mark ,,Mary , Curtis and Nathan will miss you terrible but the one person who will moss you loads is your grannie lily she told me to tell you she loves you . Naomi and Rachel , Nick all have been the biggest supporters to me and Lorraine, it's never good bye its see you again love m

Gary from the moment I meet you, you showed your true warmth and caring nature. You always give the best hugs and loved your family very much. Heaven has gained a true Angel 😇. Sending hugs and much love to Anne, Lorraine and the rest of the family xx

Where do I start you where my best friend from primary school until now.we have so much memories & laughs over the years I’m going miss our phone calls talking nonsense & putting the world to right’s lol I’m going miss you calling in to see me and the kids & our wee drives out in the car with the music pumping bust most of all I’m going miss that big smile & laugh when it comes to friends I know I had one in a million there isn’t a nicer more pleasant caring fella I have met you always thought of others. I love you mate always will it just doesn’t seem real.

I couldn’t bring myself to say our goodbyes the other night my big mate as I told you its just see ya later 🩵💔

Sleep tight Gary. Watch over your mummy, sister, nieces and all the family 💙 brightest star in the sky tonight ⭐

You wear a great friend growing up a poor gentleman can’t believe your gone I’ll see u on the other side