Disappeared victim Ruddy is laid to rest
Tributes to man killed by INLA in 1985
which Seamus’ family had endured. He said: “His death represented the snuffing-out of a life that had many wholesome qualities.
“In the years since his death, Seamus’
Mourners at the funeral Mass family and friends kept a long vigil. They grieved and prayed, they appealed for public support, which they hoped would lead to the recovery of his remains.
“They were finally able to do what Ruddy Seamus Ruddy’s sister Anne Morgan carries his coffin in Newry yesterday they always wanted to do – have a wake, celebrate a funeral Mass for Seamus and say a personal and dignified farewell to him.
“And in the months and years ahead they will be able to visit the grave where Seamus lies.”
Mr Ruddy’s sister Anne Morgan said that she was “forever grateful” to everyone who had been involved in the search.
Three of the 16 Disappeared victims – Columba Mcveigh, Joe Lynskey and Robert Nairac – have yet to be found.
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