Ferris– Elizabeth (Liz), née McChesney, 19th November 2024, peacefully, at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Windrush, Groomsport. Beloved wife of the late Sander, deeply loved mum of John and Suzanne, highly respected mother-in-law of Jennifer and Brad, adored granny of Glenn, Kelly, Carson, Alex and Katie, great-granny of Bailey, Poppy, Olly, James, Freddie and Zander and a cherished aunt and friend. Following committal in Ballyvester Cemetery, Donaghadee at 12 noon on Friday 22nd November 2024, a Service of Thanksgiving for Liz’s life will be held at 1.00 pm in Groomsport Presbyterian Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Liz, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Unit- Ulster Hospital directly below. Liz will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Silent thoughts of times together, hold memories that will last forever.”
Paterson – Rachel (Ray), 12th November 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Cypress Park, Donaghadee. Beloved wife of the late Joe, devoted and deeply loved mum of Betty, Isabel, Patsy, Roy and Heather, highly respected mother-in-law, cherished sister of Bobbie and a much loved nanny and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Ray’s life will be held at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 19th November 2024 in Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee, followed by committal in Ballyvester Cemetery at 2.00 pm. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ray, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest Heart & Stroke directly below. Ray will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.”
McIntyre – Thomas (Tom), 5th November 2024, peacefully, at home, late of Westland Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved husband of Gail, devoted and adored dad of Andrew and Greg, highly respected father-in-law of Cara and Alex, doting grandad of Max, Anna and Emmy, cherished brother of Joe and Florence. Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for Tom’s life will be held at 1.30 pm on Tuesday 12th November 2024 in City Church, Main Street, Bangor. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tom, if desired, may be made payable to the Macmillan Unit – Ulster Hospital directly below. Tom will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“God saw him getting weary and cure was not to be, He put his arms around him and whispered come to me.”
Planck – Elizabeth (née Adair), 31st October 2024, peacefully, at hospital, following a short illness, her loving family by her side, late of Westland Drive, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of Kenneth, cherished sister of Wilma, Jim and the late Alice and Margaret, highly respected sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elizabeth’s life will held at 1.00 pm on Monday 4th November 2024 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth, if desired, may be made payable to Friends of the Cancer Centre directly below. Elizabeth will be sorely missed but lovingly remembered.
“Safe in Thy keeping O Lord.”
Stewart – Margaret (née McFarland), 27th October 2024, peacefully, at Marie Curie Hospice, her loving family by her side, late of Lynne Road, Bangor. Beloved wife of Trevor, cherished mother of Claire and Ashley, adored granny of Joshua, Ethan, Rebecca, Jessica and Alex, great-granny to Oscar and Oliver, precious sister of Gwennie. Requiem Mass will be held at 10.00 am on Thursday 31st October 2024 in St. Comgall’s Church, Brunswick Road, Bangor with refreshments afterwards in The Stables, Groomsport between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm. Committal will follow at 4.00 pm in Roselawn Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to Friends of the Cancer Centre directly below. Margaret will be sorely missed but lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.
“St. Jude pray for her.”
Denvir – Jennifer (née Gunning), 2nd October 2024, suddenly, at home, late of Shore Road, Ballyhalbert. Beloved wife of Francis, cherished mother of Jane, Robert and James, mother-in-law of Seamus, Mary and Laura, adored nanny of Bailey, Ava, Connie and Brodie, sister of Frank, Mildred and the late Bertie and Betty, highly respected sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, friend and neighbour. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jennifer’s life will be held at 2.00 pm on Sunday 6th October 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by burial in St Andrew’s Parish Churchyard, Ballyeasborough at approximately 3.30 pm. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Jennifer, if desired, may be made payable to N.I Chest Heart & Stroke directly below. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Jennifer are welcome to join the family at Adair Funeral Home, between 3.00-5.00 pm or 7.00-9.00 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Jennifer will be sorely missed but lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.
“Time slips past but memories last.”
Gwynne – Dorothea (née Warnock), 25th September 2024, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Abbeymount, Greyabbey. Beloved wife of the late Morgan, deeply loved mum of Monica, Stephen and Gary, highly respected mother-in-law of Colin, Heather and Karen, adored nana of James, Lauren, Christopher, Miley and Matthew. A Service of Thanksgiving for Dorothea’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Monday 30th September 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Greyabbey Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Dorothea will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts”
Bell – Thomas (Tom), Called Home 10th September 2024, peacefully, at hospital, his loving son by his side, late of Ardvanagh Road, Conlig. Beloved husband of the late Shona, cherished father of William, dearly loved brother of William and Colin, highly respected brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Tom’s life will be held at 11.30 am on Monday 16th September 2024 in West Church, Bangor, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 2.00 pm. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tom, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke directly below. Tom will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Reunited with Shona in the presence of the Lord”
Calvert (née Robinson) – Elizabeth (Bertha), Called Home 6th September 2024, in the loving care of Rocky Acres Residential Care Home, Ballyhalbert, formerly of Bog Road, Portavogie. Beloved wife of the late George Hughes Calvert, dearly loved mother of Gina, Violet and the late Robert and Eddie, highly respected by her son-in-law and daughters-in-law, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, deeply regretted by her sisters Sadie, Evelyn and their family circles. A Service of Thanksgiving for Bertha’s life will be held at 12.30 pm on Tuesday 10th September 2024 in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Main Road, Portavogie, followed by interment in Kirkistown Cemetery at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please. Bertha will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Redeemed.”
White – Fergie, 21st August 2024, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side, late of Fairways, Cloughey. Deeply loved husband of Edith, devoted dad of Jim and Chris, highly respected father-in-law of Alison and Debbie, adored grandad of Emma, Ross and the late Adam, doting pappy of Rebecca and Matthew, cherished brother of Morris and his wife Maureen and loyal friend to many. A Celebration for Fergie’s life will be held at 1.30 pm on Thursday 29th August 2024 in Hillmount Garden Centre, 56-58 Upper Braniel Road, Belfast BT5 7TX. The family would appreciate, if possible, attendees wearing bright ties or colourful accessories, reflecting Fergie’s personality. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Fergie, if desired, may be made payable to either Children’s Heartbeat Trust or Dementia NI directly below. Fergie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“At Peace.”