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Funeral of nurse Jayne Toal Reat killed on Christmas Day takes place in Banbridge

Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell  Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 

THE funeral of a nurse stabbed to death on Christmas Day has taken place in Banbridge.

Jayne Toal Reat (43) died in the attack at a house on Mornington Lane in Lisburn early on Christmas morning.

Funeral Mass for the nurse, who had worked in Craigavon Area Hospital, was held at St Patrick's Church in Banbridge followed by a private cremation.

Her 21-year-old daughter Charlotte Reat, who lives in Comber, was also injured in the attack, along with male victim Joseph Tweedie. Mr Tweedie is understood to be Ms Toal Reat's partner.

The funeral of Jayne Toal Reat was held in Banbridge today 
The funeral of Jayne Toal Reat was held in Banbridge today  The funeral of Jayne Toal Reat was held in Banbridge today 

The nurse's family had asked mourners to wear small tokens in her favourite colours of powder blue or baby pink.

Nathan Ward (19), who is Mr Tweedie's son, has already appeared in court charged with Ms Toal Reat's murder and the attempted murder of Charlotte Reat and Mr Tweedie.

Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell  Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell  Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today 
Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today  Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell  Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell  Jayne Toal Reat's daughter Charlotte who was wounded in the incident in which her mother was murdered. Picture by Hugh Russell 
Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today 
Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today  Mourners at the funeral of Jayne Toal Reat in Banbridge today