Reid – Jacqueline (Jackie), 19th December 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully, at hospital, late of Stump Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved wife of Paul, devoted mum of Paul (Jnr) and Lee, dearly loved sister of Anne and lifelong friend of Gill. House and funeral arrangements strictly private. Jackie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“You fell asleep with no good-byes but memories of you will never die.”
Gray – Francis William (Frankie), 4th December 2024, peacefully, at home, his loving family by his side, late of Westland Drive, Ballywalter. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, dedicated and loving dad of Colin and Heather, highly respected father-in-law of Geoff, devoted granda of Ashleigh, Jamie, Owen, Aaron, Ryan, Rebecca and the late Adam. A Service of Reflection for Frankie’s life will be held at 2.40 pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024 in Roselawn Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Frankie’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the wonderful carers from the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust for their kindness and dedication afforded to Frankie. Frankie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Peacefully sleeping.”
Dunn – David Harold, Called Home 22nd November 2024, late of Westland Drive, Ballywalter. David will be greatly missed by his loving wife Sally, daughter Nicola and her partner Joe, son Peter, daughter-in-law Karen and his grandchildren Aoife, Niamh and Cara. A Service of Thanksgiving for David’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday 30th November 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David, if desired, may be made payable to Air Ambulance NI directly below. David’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the First Responders, Paramedics, Cardiac Team, Ballywalter Fire & Rescue Service, Air Ambulance NI and the P.S.N.I for their rapid responses and services.
“Forever with his Lord.”
McVea– Elizabeth Jean, 21st November 2024, peacefully, at home, late of Meadow Close, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mum of John and the late Shirley, adored granny and great-granny and a loyal friend too many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elizabeth Jean’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday 26th November 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. Flowers welcome. Elizabeth Jean will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Reunited with Bob in the presence of the Lord.”
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.”