Dad of boy, 6, found dead in car pays heartbreaking tribute at funeral
The dad of a six-year-old boy who was found dead in a car has paid heartbreaking tribute to the youngster at his funeral.
Little Matthew Healy was found in a car near a seaside cove in the Rathmoylan area, Co Cork, in the early hours of Friday morning. A woman has since been charged with murder and appeared in court since.
People lined the streets as his body was brought from his home in Watergrasshill to his funeral. Among those attending the funeral included Matthew's father, James, grandparents, as well as aunts and uncles. His father James wept as he told them of his excruciating sorrow at losing his beloved son.
He said: "Matthew - it has been the greatest honour in my life and an absolute pleasure to be your Dad. I am so sorry I could not save you, chief. I love you. Matthew touched the lives of many. He was a popular little boy at school and much loved by family and friends. His tragic passing has had a devastating impact on all who knew and loved him.
"It is an incomprehensible loss to his little school pals, friends and cousins who should not know such grief so young. We are all utterly heartbroken but so privileged to have known and loved such a wonderful little lad.
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"Matthew had a promising future - he was so bright and far beyond his six years. Many thought he was much older than he actually was, particularly when he was so tall. I know that he would have grown into a most decent and capable man had he been given the chance. However, now he will be forever six years old."
The beloved six-year-old schoolboy
The youngster's mum has been charged with murderLego cars, jellies, arts and crafts, and Matthew's cycling helmet were brought to the altar by his uncles and cousins. Parish priest Father Christy Fitzgerald told mourners: "We are where no one wants to be today."
"Though springtime beckons, and the daffodils are above ground, Matthew's death leaves us all encircled by pain, sadness and overwhelming grief. We seek light to give us hope, to point us in a better direction, to lift some of the burden that grief brings and though for some, faith may be severely challenged and tested at this time," BelfastLive reported.
Mourners attending the funeral at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the rural parish of Watergrasshill, Co. Cork (PA)"We do what we do best at this time. As a community, we come together to offer support, share our condolences and prayers. We pray for Matthew's parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family.
"We are very mindful of Matthew's classmates from senior infants in Faithlegg National School, his teammates in Park Rangers under-7s. May God's peace touch your broken hearts, may He surround you in His great love, and may Matthew rest in his eternal peace."
On Tuesday, Ruth Purcell Healy appeared in court charged with Matthew's murder. The 37-year-old, of Bishop's Field, Williamstown Road, Waterford, appeared at Waterford District Court.
She was charged with the murder of Matthew in Rathmoylan, Co Waterford, on February 8 or 9. She was remanded in custody at Limerick prison.
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