ENTREPRENEUR:Eastwood’s hard work and passion made him a success in various fields
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BERNARD JOSEPH EASTWOOD, better known as Barney Eastwood and one of Northern Ireland’s most successful business and sporting figures, sadly passed away on Monday (March 9) at the age of 87.
A spokesman for his family, confirming Eastwood’s death to the PA news agency, said: “BJ’s passing has brought great sadness to the family as well as the whole community in Holywood where he was a very visible resident for the past 50 years. All who knew him will miss his remarkable charm.”