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Heartbreaking first picture of dad-of-two who ‘always had smile' after horror Monaghan motorbike crash as tributes pour
THIS is the heartbreaking first picture of a man "who always had a smile or a wave" following his tragic death in a motorcycle collision.
Les Reyburn was sadly
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Les Reyburn sadly passed away following the collision on Monday
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Les has been remembered as someone who 'always had a smile' by mourners
The dad-of-two, who was aged in his 40s, was from the Bawn area of Co
A notice online read: "Tragically following an accident on Monday, 16th June 2025. Pre-deceased recently by his beloved Father Leslie Snr.
"Les will be dearly missed by his heartbroken family, his treasured children Kayleigh and Callum, his loving mother Mary, partner Pamela and her sons Rhys and Tyrion, brother Alan and sister-in-law Sandra, the entire family circle and his many good friends."
Tributes have been pouring in for Les as news of his sad passing continues to devastate the local community and his wider group of friends.
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A Bawn community group said: "Will be sadly missed in the Bawn area, always had smile or a wave when passing by, condolences to all the family and friends. RIP Les."
Bad Examples Motorcycle Club said: "Would like to pass on our sincere condolances to the family of Les Reyburn on his sad and untimely passing. May he Rest In Peace."
Another motorbiking club added: "Throttle Mad MCC would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of Les Reyburn on his sad and untimely passing. May he Rest In Peace."
A mourner said: "We are so incredibly sad to hear of your heartbreaking loss and we send you all of our absolute love and support right now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
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"Pamela, Rhys and Tyrion, our hearts are broken for your loss and for the pain that you are going through right now.
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"May Les ride high, surrounded by the angels on his journey to heaven."
Another added: "There are no words to express how incredibly sad the untimely passing of Les is."
A third said: "So sad to hear Leslie has been taken so suddenly. My condolences to his mother Mary, his children, partner and all his family."
FUNERAL DETAILS
Les will be reposing at his home from 12pm until 8pm on Friday. His family has requested that the house remains private at all other times.
His funeral will take place in Crossduff Parish Church at 2pm on Saturday.
And Les will be laid to rest alongside his father in the adjoining churchyard following the mass.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses of the fatal crash on Monday to come forward.
A garda spokesperson said: "Road users who may have relevant camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 1:30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 9747900, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
