Funeral service for murdered pregnant mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery to take place today
Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Co Down later for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery.
The 27-year-old, who was killed last month, will be laid to rest after a service in Donaghadee this afternoon.
Ms Montgomery, a mother-of-two, was heavily pregnant with a son she had named Liam Arthur.
The funeral service will be held in Donaghadee Parish Church from 3pm.
A family notice described how relatives have been left 'with precious memories of our beautiful Sarah Montgomery and unborn baby Liam Arthur'.
It added: 'Both are now safe in the arms of Jesus.'
Crowds at the vigil for mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery
A man appeared in court last week charged with her murder. Zak Hughes (28), of Ardglen Place, north Belfast, was remanded in custody.
After Ms Montgomery's death, Rev Ian R Gamble and Rev Kathy Couchman from Donaghadee Parish Church said the clergy and congregation were deeply saddened by Ms Montgomery's death.
"Our parish has a strong connection to her family and one of her children was baptised in our congregation. We offer to her family our condolences, prayers, love and support over these difficult days,' they said.
'It was always a joy to see Sarah at church events, especially at our Mums & Tots group. She was a familiar and friendly part of our local community, a young mum who would stand with other mums at the gate of Donaghadee Primary School at pick up time, a school which she herself had attended.
'The tragic nature of Sarah's death, compounded with the loss of her unborn child, can only add to the immense sense of grief that her family and friends will be feeling.
"Sarah was a very loving daughter to her late parents, a caring and devoted mother to her own children and a great support to her brothers and elderly grandparents.'
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