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Ards FC 'devastated' following death of club director John Heron

Ards Football Club has paid tribute director John Heron, who has sadly passed away.

The club said it was "devastated" to announce Mr Heron died on Thursday following a short illness, aged 64.

A lifelong supporter of the club, Mr Heron joined the board of directors in 2019, and served the club with "diligence and enthusiasm".

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Ards chairman Warren Patton led the tributes saying: "John's death has come as terrible shock to everyone at the club.

"He had a deep love and knowledge of all things Ards FC. He was also a keen artist and his fantastic painting of famous players from down the decades hangs in the home of most Ards fans.

"Our thoughts at this time are with John's wife Mary and the entire Heron family. Everyone connected with the club will miss John dearly."

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