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William James (Liam) BURNS

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Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, 13th January 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Mary (Nell) RIP, and loving father of Cathy RIP, Liam, Brian and Helen, much loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Visitors welcome at the family home from 12.00noon on Thursday 15th January.

Liam’s remains will leave his late residence, 65 Riverdale Park Drive BT11 9DN, on Friday 16th January to arrive at St Michael the Archangel Church, Finaghy Road North for 1pm Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Blaris Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Lieu if so desired to Gaza Genocide - Medical Aid C/o O’Kanes Funeral directors 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX (02890 243129)

Our Lady Queen of Fátima, pray for him

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Liam.
We were so sorry to hear your Dad passed. The kids at school always loved meeting him on their Belfast Trip. it is one of the standout memories for them of that week. May peace be with you and your family at this tough time.
Evelyn, Lars and Katie (Franck) Evelyn, Lars and Katie Franck, St Fintans Road Sutton Friday 23 January 2026
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your beloved father. His spirit lives on in the lives he touched so deeply. Sophia, Julia, Daniel and Xingméi from Sutton Park School community Monday 19 January 2026
Dear Liam,
Ian, Karin, Teagan and Sean McIlwain extend their deepest sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of your father.
We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time and hope you feel surrounded by the love and support of the Sutton Park community. McIlwain Family, Sutton Park School Monday 19 January 2026
Liam, on behalf of the Sutton Park Parent Teachers Association, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. From Yvonne and the PTA Committee. Friday 16 January 2026
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16 January 2026, 1:00PM

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St Michael the Archangel, 327 Finaghy Road North, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT11 9EH

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Family flowers only, please. Donations in Lieu if so desired to Gaza Genocide - Medical Aid C/o O’Kanes Funeral directors 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX (02890 243129)

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The death has occurred of:
William James (Liam) BURNS

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, 13th January 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Mary (Nell) RIP, and loving father of Cathy RIP, Liam, Brian and Helen, much loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Visitors welcome at the family home from 12.00noon on Thursday 15th January.

Liam’s remains will leave his late residence, 65 Riverdale Park Drive BT11 9DN, on Friday 16th January to arrive at St Michael the Archangel Church, Finaghy Road North for 1pm Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Blaris Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Lieu if so desired to Gaza Genocide - Medical Aid C/o O’Kanes Funeral directors 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX (02890 243129)

Our Lady Queen of Fátima, pray for him

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Service Date & Time

16 January 2026, 1:00PM

Service Location

St Michael the Archangel, 327 Finaghy Road North, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT11 9EH

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Liam.
We were so sorry to hear your Dad passed. The kids at school always loved meeting him on their Belfast Trip. it is one of the standout memories for them of that week. May peace be with you and your family at this tough time.
Evelyn, Lars and Katie (Franck) Evelyn, Lars and Katie Franck, St Fintans Road Sutton Friday 23 January 2026
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your beloved father. His spirit lives on in the lives he touched so deeply. Sophia, Julia, Daniel and Xingméi from Sutton Park School community Monday 19 January 2026
Dear Liam,
Ian, Karin, Teagan and Sean McIlwain extend their deepest sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of your father.
We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time and hope you feel surrounded by the love and support of the Sutton Park community. McIlwain Family, Sutton Park School Monday 19 January 2026
Liam, on behalf of the Sutton Park Parent Teachers Association, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. From Yvonne and the PTA Committee. Friday 16 January 2026
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