Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing in an accident of the former Lord Lieutenant for Co.Antrim, Mrs Joan Christie CVO.
“Mrs Christie gave remarkable service and her engaging personality brought presence and impact to every event she attended. She was a great friend of ex-service personnel, regularly attending the UDR services in Kells & Connor and elsewhere.
“She will be greatly missed by all whose lives were enriched by knowing her. I express my sincere condolences to her son and daughters at this time of great loss.”