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Sadness as body of Portadown dad-of-three recovered from Mourne Mountains

Gareth Prideaux

The body of a man recovered from the Mourne Mountains on Tuesday was that of Portadown dad-of-three Gareth Prideaux.

Mr Prideaux had been reported missing, prompting a large-scale search, which sadly ended in tragedy on Tuesday night.

The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team, following a request for assistance from the police, sent 12 members into the mountain, near Annalong, around 7pm. The operation was stood down just after 11pm.

The 41-year-old, from Glendinning Way in Portadown, was the devoted husband of Julie-Anne and a treasured father of Ashton, Tom and Jamie-Lee.

The home house strictly private. Family and friends will be made most welcome at Milne’s Funeral Home on Saturday 4pm – 6pm.

Funeral service on Wednesday at 12.30pm in Thomas Street Methodist Church, followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit the Royal British Legion and the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate or cheques made payable to Milne Funeral Services donations account c/o59 Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5HS.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

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