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Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 23:10:03 +0000
From: Julie Smyth

The death has occurred of: JAMES GREGORY (GREG) MISKELLY

July 4, 2016 at his home, Woodside, Seymour Hill, Dunmurry, aged 58 years, dear father of Louise and Ruth, much-loved son of Doreen and Alex, loving brother of Robin and wife Anne and uncle to Cathy and Marc.

Funeral Service in Ronnie Thompson's Funeral Church, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF on Thursday at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke, cheques payable to Ronnie Thompson Donations Account, c/o address as above.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 05:57:24 +0100
From: Chris Swain

He was a character and as mad as a box of frogs. He was one of those people who we all remembered from our school days. Quite possibly the most brilliant multi talented person I have ever known but not without his troubles.

Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 06:04:40 +0100
From: George Munroe

Definitely a character we could never forget. From an amazing rendition of "Bridge over troubled water" on wee Mick's piano in the wooden huts, to setting off bangers holding them between his teeth in front of the assembly hall main outside entrance. Sad news.

Sent: 07 July 2016 08:30
From: Brian W Lavery

Very sad news to hear but thanks for telling me. I have fond memories of Gruk, from jumping off a roof with an umbrella parachute (landing bottom first), to getting into battles with me on the rugby field. Great guy, one of the best. He was a distant relation too, second cousin or something like that.

Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 11:00:58 +0100
From: Chris Swain

Hearing the stories is leaving me feeling a bit responsible for his reputation.

I dared him 50p that he wouldn't light the banger in his mouth and then was "bricking" it when he did it.

Also the umbrella stunt. It was my fishing umbrella. I told him I had jumped off our flat roof at home .... and Gruk being Gruk thought that sounds good ... bring it into school for me to have a go!!

Good memories

Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 14:37:12 +0100
From: Michael Snoddy

Definitely one of our characters, very sad, I expect there will be many more stories to be heard at our reunion.

Friends School Lisburn
Class of 1976
40 year anniversary reunion

Plans are now in place for our 40th anniversary reunion:

Saturday 1 October 2016
18:30 for 19:00 dinner
RAMADA PLAZA BELFAST
117 Milltown Road
Shaws Bridge
Belfast
BT8 7XP IE
www.ramada.com/hotels/ireland/belfast/ramada-plaza-belfast/hotel-overview

We have booked a room with a set dinner menu, including several choices, which will be forwarded closer to the time.

Those travelling from outside Northern Ireland may wish to book accommodation in this hotel. The venue is close to walks along the river Lagan, Barnett Demesne, Minnowburn, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon park, Belvoir forest park.

If there is enough interest we can meet on Saturday afternoon for a walk and coffee at the Lock Keepers Inn, or any other agreeable activities during the weekend. Please also feel free to prepare an address for the class on any relevant subject if so inclined -- our entertainment on the evening will be self served! The hotel bar will also be available.

If you would like to bring your partner then they are very welcome!

We've agreed a set cost for the event at £35 per person to cover dinner courses and room booking. To confirm your place all you need to do is pay the £35 as soon as possible. You may do this online at:

www.paypal.me/mungeo

(Or if you prefer get back to us about an alternative method of payment).

I hope as many of you as possible can make it. Looking forward to seeing you all again!