Gallaher – Myrtle, 30th October 2021, peacefully, at home, late of Linnet Drive, Ballyhalbert. Beloved wife of Jack, loving mum of the late Michael, adored granny of Lisa and devoted great-granny to Jaxon. House and funeral strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Myrtle, if desired, may be made payable to NI Children’s Hospice c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. You will always be in our thoughts.

Watson – William Harding, 23rd September 2021, peacefully, at Bramblewood Care Home, late of Rodney Park, Bangor. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, loving father of Andrew, Jonathan, Neil and Louise, grandfather of Louise, Catherine, Harry, Emma, Sophie, Ben, Michael and Faye and great- grandfather of Amelia and Sophia. A short graveside service open to all will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 2nd October 2021 at Clandeboye Cemetery, Old Belfast Road, Bangor, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for Harding’s life at 1:00pm in Bethany Baptist Church, Gransha Road, Bangor. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Harding, if desired, may be made payable to Baptist Missions c/o The Baptist Centre, 19 Hillsborough Road, Moira, BT67 0HG. Lovingly remembered by his whole family circle. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Tate – Michael Alan (Jnr), late of Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter. Funeral arrangements strictly private. “At Rest.”

Ashe – Phyllis, 17th September 2021, peacefully, late of Inishargy Road, Kircubbin. A Service of Thanksgiving for Phyllis’s life will be held at 10.00am on Thursday 23rd September 2021 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. No flowers please by request. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. ”At Rest.”

Maginnis – Christina (Chrissy), 13th September 2021, suddenly, late of Stewart Crescent, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Cecil, devoted mother of Angela, adored grandmother of Chantelle and partner Kevin, great-grandmother of C.J (Cecil Junior), Carson, Wee Kevin, Mya, Katie and Jacob, cherished sister of Eileen. A Service of Thanksgiving for Christina’s life will be held at 11.00am on Monday 20th September 2021 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. No flowers please by request. “Safe in God’s keeping.”

Kirkpatrick – Thomas Johnstone (Jaunty), 5th September 2021, peacefully, late of Shore Road, Ballyhalbert. Deeply loved son of Anne, brother of Samuel, Carol, Linda and Rodney, dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend. A Celebration for Jaunty’s life will be held at 12 noon on Friday 10th September 2021 in Adair Funeral Home, followed by The Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory Jaunty, if desired, may be made payable to Beyond The Battlefield c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ .Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. “In life he lived for those he loved and those he loved remember.”

Steele – Harry Samuel, 30th August 2021, suddenly, late of Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin. Precious son of Samuel and Naomi, much loved brother of Alexander, Annie and Arthur. Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 10.30am on Friday 3rd September 2021 in Cardy Road Gospel Hall, Greyabbey, followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery, Cloughey, at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Harry, if desired, may be made payable to Air Ambulance NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.“The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1 V21

Kirkpatrick – Irene (née McCready), 30th August 2021, peacefully, late of Stewart Crescent, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, adoring sister of the late May (Walker), loving mum of May and Ross, highly respected mother-in-law of David and Sonia, devoted nanny to Matthew, Rebecca and Evan, cherished cousin and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Irene’s life will be held at 11.00am on Saturday 4th September 2021 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground at 12.15pm. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Irene, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Research NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, friends and extended family circle. “Tired and weary you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us, God closed your eyes and gave you rest, for He alone knows what is best.”

Lemon – Janetta (Etta), 13th July 2021, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Johnny, deeply loved mum of Elaine, Anne and James, highly respected mother-in-law of Michael, Robert and Pamela, devoted grandmother to Leanne, Gary, Nicola, Jessica, Keira, Thomas and Alycia, great-grandmother to Riley, Ollie, Johnnie, Lyla, Jenson and Maisie, cherished sister, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Etta’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday 17th July 2021 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. Sadly, in order to adhere to current Government Covid-19 Guidelines the number of attendees permitted access will be limited. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in memory of Etta, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Research NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.Will be sadly and sorely missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and extended family circle.

Pickering – Margaret, 10th July 2021, peacefully, at Marie Curie Hospice, her loving family by her side, late of Moyle Hill, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of Edward, deeply loved mum of Colleen and Edward, highly respected mother-in-law of Derek and Mary-Catherine, devoted granny to Finn and Jack, cherished sister, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s life will be held at 10.00 am on Friday 16th July 2021 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. Sadly, in order to adhere to current Government Covid-19 Guidelines the number of attendees permitted access will be limited. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to Holy Trinity Parish Church c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “Your restless days are over, your sleepless nights are past. God put His arms around you and gave you peace at last.”