Funeral details announced for the English family

The funeral arrangements for the four members of the English family who perished in a fire at their home on Birch Avenue on Tuesday morning have been announced.

Philip English, his wife Kim (née Companjen), and their sons Jayden and Callum will be laid to rest after their funeral Mass, which will be held on Monday afternoon, October 19, at 1pm, before burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.

Philip was predeceased by his mother, Bridget, daughter, Rachael, and sister, Catherine. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Elliot, Nadia, Lynsey, Claire, Philip, John, Daniel, Nathan, James, Gillian and Anne; his father Paddy; brothers Jason and Patrick; sisters Jackie, Sarah and Breda; his grandchildren; extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Kim was predeceased by her mother Joke Voets. She will be fondly remembered by her children Elliot and Nadia; her stepchildren Lynsey, Claire, Philip, John, Daniel, Nathan, James, Gillian and Anne; her father Richard; stepmother Teresa; stepfather Marc Voets; sisters Charlene, Chantal and Petra; brothers Ronan, Jan and Jerome; and her extended family and friends.

Jayden and Callum will be forever cherished by their brother Elliot, sister Nadia, stepbrothers and stepsisters, grandparents Paddy, Richard, Teresa and Marc, as well as their wider family, classmates, neighbours and many friends.

The remains of the four will repose at the Parish Centre of Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford, on Sunday, October 18, from 2pm until 5pm before their funeral Mass on Monday.

The family has requested family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital.