“It is difficult to find words that could adequately express what Taylor and his family mean to our club.”
A GAA club has led tributes to their much loved former player following his death.
Taylor Hill passed away in hospital on Saturday, August 15, bringing much sadness to his family, friends and teammates in the Banbridge area. He has been described as a talented gaelic football player with his club saying they were “incredibly fortunate” to have him as a player.
A notice on Funeral Times said: “Treasured son of Anna and Rory, adored brother of Cathal, Conál and Ollie also a cherished grandson of Kenny and Patricia McGrath and George and Geraldine Hill. Funeral arrangements later.
“Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of the Intensive Care Unit, Craigavon Area Hospital via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 406 24999.“Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends and the entire family circle. St. Padre Pio pray for him.”
A book of condolences was opened at Clann na Banna CLG in memory or Taylor, with the Co Down club paying tribute to the “much loved” former player saying that club activities would be suspended.
It paid tribute to Taylor on social media saying: “It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that Clann na Banna mourns the passing of our much loved senior player and clubman, Taylor Hill.
“It is difficult to find words that could adequately express what Taylor and his family mean to our club.
“Taylor was a valued member of our Senior Men’s team, a teammate and a friend, and a kind and much loved young man who was so well thought of by everyone who knew him. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had him as part of the Clann.”
It continued: “Our hearts are with Rory and Anna, Cathal, Conál and Ollie, his grandparents Patricia and Kenny McGrath, Geordie and Geraldine Hill, all his aunts, uncles and cousins, the entire McGrath and Hill families, Taylor’s teammates and friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know and love him.
“At times like this, football becomes completely insignificant and what matters is being there for one another. In the days, weeks and months ahead, we ask our members to keep Taylor’s family close, to look after his teammates and friends, and above all, to look after each other.
“Taylor was deeply loved, and he will always have his place in the story of our club. Rest easy, Taylor. Always one of our own. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”
Taylor’s place of work, Alternative Heat LTD paid tribute to the young man saying: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the very sad news of the passing of our colleague and friend, Taylor Hill.
“Taylor was a much-loved member of the Alternative Heat family. He was kind, funny, unassuming and simply a pleasure to be around. He had a quiet nature, but a wonderful sense of humour, and those who worked alongside him will remember the laughter and the good times shared with him.
“Taylor made a lasting impression on so many people. He was a talented GAA player and had a passion for the things he loved, but to us, he was first and foremost a valued colleague and a friend. His absence will be felt deeply across our team.
“Our thoughts, love and deepest condolences are with Taylor’s parents, Rory and Anna, his brothers Cathal, Conál and Ollie, and all of his wider family, friends and Clann na Banna teammates. We cannot begin to imagine the heartbreak they are experiencing. We hope, in some small way, that knowing how loved Taylor was, how highly regarded he was by those around him, and how many happy memories he leaves behind will bring them some comfort in the days ahead.
“Rest easy, Taylor. You will always be remembered with great affection by everyone at Alternative Heat, we feel incredibly fortunate to have known you.”
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