‘You didn't deserve what happened to you': Mourners told woman killed in north Belfast home was devoted mother and grandmother
Marie Green – described as a devoted mother and grandmother – was found dead at her home in the early hours of last Tuesday morning.
Her son Lewis Green appeared in court last week charged with her murder.
Family and friends gathered as the 71-year-old's coffin left Wrays Funeral Home and passed her Shore Road home, before a service of thanksgiving at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.
During the service, mourners heard how Mrs Green, who was born in north Belfast and attended Lowwood Primary School, was devoted to her family.
'The family cannot thank everyone enough for the invaluable support through this extremely difficult time,' said Stephen Thompson, who led the service.
'Love will sit at the heart [of this service], because love can conquer all things."
During the service, Mr Thompson said Mrs Green's husband Ian was unable to attend due to bad health, but said he had 'emphasised he wants the day to be a celebration of Marie, whom he loves so dearly, and he will forever cherish the time they had together.'
Mourners also heard how Mrs Green was a devoted employee of NI Trucks in Mallusk, having worked for the company for nearly 30 years as a receptionist – a role in which she was described as 'perfect' due to her love of 'talking to everyone'.
'Marie was a natural mother... doing all the jobs a mother does... she would never complain and had the patience of a saint,' Mr Thompson added.
'Marie was just an amazing granny as she was a mother… always visiting or asking about her grandchildren any chance she could get.'
Mr Thompson also read a poem, written by Mrs Green's young granddaughter, which said: 'I love you from the bottom of my heart. We will never be far apart.
'I do not know what else to say, except I love you every single day.'
A portion of the song 'Days' by The Kinks was also played, as was 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.
Attendees also heard tributes from Mrs Green's two sons, Adam and Richard, who said their mother's memory lives on through their children.
'You were so selfless and gave everything in life for your family... I will miss your laugh so much; it was just so unique and made us all smile. You didn't deserve what happened to you,' they said.
'From her sisters and childhood friends in the 50s to her grandchildren in present day... she affected all of our lives in such a way that her memory and her essence will always be intertwined with our own lives.
'Objects get broken and lost. So even memories can fail with time. It is the shared connection and love that remain forever.
'Mum, you were loved, you are loved, and you will always be loved.'
A death notice said Mrs Green was a 'beloved wife", a 'much loved mum' and 'a loving granny'.
It said her death was 'deeply regretted by the entire family circle', adding: 'Marie, you are forever in our hearts.'
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