A CLABBY man who died from cancer will be remembered as a "loving and devoted husband" and a "wonderful brother".

Cecil Andrew Bryans, of Main Street, Clabby, passed away on Tuesday, August 13 and was laid  to rest two days later following a Service of Thanksgiving at Tempo Presbyterian Church.

Mourner's gathered to pay their final respects to Mr. Bryans, who served in both the UDR and the Royal Irish Regiment, where he attained the rank of Sergeant Major.

He was a much-loved husband of Muriel, a beloved brother of Violet and Florence, and a dear uncle and great-uncle.

Mr. Bryan's sister, Florence described her late brother as a "man of many interests", including dogs, fishing and pipe bands.

"He always had a real fondness for dogs, including his two Labradors," Mrs. Little said.

"He also had a huge passion for fishing. He would have fished in Fermanagh, England, and Spain.

"Spain was his favourite holiday destination; he would have travelled there often with his wife, Muriel."

She continued: "He also had a great interest in Pipe Bands, and was a member of Killadeas Pipe Band at the time they won the Grade Three World Championships.

"That was a really proud moment for him".

Mrs. Little added that her brother was also a member of all three loyal institutions, including the Orange Order, Royal Black Institution, and the Apprentice Boys' of Derry.

The 60-year-old was also a "deeply devoted" member of Fermanagh Christian Fellowship, Mrs. Little added.

"Above all, I would describe Cecil as a loving and devoted husband, and a wonderful brother,” Mrs. Little added.

"His loss has been deeply felt, and we miss him desperately. He had battled cancer for the last four years, and passed away at just 60. 

"He will be sadly missed by each and every one of us."