Warm tributes to 'dedicated and loyal' Orangeman Billy Thompson
Tributes have been paid to the County Secretary of County Antrim's Grand Orange Lodge following his death after contracting Covid-19. William (Billy) Thompson (74) from Lurgan, died peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday. He had been in intensive care since January 9. He is survived by his wife Hilda, sons Ian, Clive, Karl and Lee, and the wider family circle. Mr Thompson's family praised the support and pastoral care given by the staff in Craigavon's ICU and said they recognised that they went above and beyond what was expected of them. Originally from Ballymena, Mr Thompson was t...