MOURNERS will gather in Killadeas this afternoon for the funeral of Ivan Bradshaw, the much loved businessman who died on Friday.

Mr. Bradshaw, who owned Drumhoney Caravan Park in Lisnarick, was well known in Fermanagh.

Ulster Unionist MP Tom Elliott said he was “deeply shocked” at the death of “a great friend.”

In a statement, Chairman of Lisnarick Football Club Steven Ormsby said: “Deepest sympathies from the committee, players and members of Lisnarick FC. You are in all our prayers.”

Democratic Unionist Councillor Raymond Farrell said Mr. Bradshaw was a “very forward thinking man who devoted his life in offering a service and promoting our district.”

“He was a man of purpose and a visionary,” he said.

“Ivan was a big man with an even bigger personality,” said Ulster Unionist MLA Rosemary Barton.

“He gave of his time generously in raising much needed funds whether for local causes or national charities.”

Mr. Bradshaw is survived by his wife Evelyn and the couple's three children, Jonathan, Stuart and Peter.

His funeral takes place at Priory Church in Killadeas today (Tuesday) at 2pm with burial afterwards at Sydare Cemetery.