Cully – Margaretta Anne (née Rusk), 12^th July 2024, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Bog Road, Portavogie. Beloved wife of the late James, devoted mum of Suzanne, Andrea, Julia, Nicola and James, highly respected mother-in-law, dearly loved sister, adored granny, cherished aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Anne’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Friday 19th July 2024 in Portavogie Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. House strictly private please. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Anne, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie directly below. Anne 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.”

Clint – Lana, 15th June 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Ashbury Road, Bangor, formerly of Cloughey. Devoted and deeply loved wife of Billy, treasured aunt of Joy and faithful friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Lana’s life will be held at 3.30 pm on Thursday 20^th June 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Roselawn Crematorium at 5.20 pm. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Lana, if desired, may be made payable to either Marie Curie or the Stroke Unit – Ulster Hospital, Dundonald directly below. Lana will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“God saw her getting weary and cure was not to be, He put His arms around her and whispered come to me.”

Boyd – Ian, 8^th June 2024, suddenly, late of Stump Road, Ballywalter. Darling husband of Pauline, wonderful brother of Tracey and Jim, highly respected brother-in-law of Joe, adored uncle of Bradley and Rebecca, much loved nephew of his uncle Jim and aunt Lyn, cherished cousin and faithful friend to many. Ian’s Farewell Service will be held at 3.30 pm on Thursday 13^th June 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Ian, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie directly below.  Ian will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Until we meet again.”

Kerr – Margaret, Called Home 9^th June 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Main Street, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late William, devoted mum of Marlene, Billy, Gordon and the late Ruth, adored granny, great-granny, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s  life will be held at 11.30 am on Thursday 13^th June 2024 in Ballywalter Gospel Hall, followed by burial in Whitechurch Cemetery at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to Ballywalter Gospel Hall directly below.  Callers welcome at Margaret’s home between 6.00 pm & 8.00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At home with the Lord.”

Baby Adam Colwell, slipped away on the 1^st June 2024, in his mummy and daddy’s arms. Deeply loved son of Thomas and Ameeleigh, little brother of Thomas (Jnr), adored grandson, nephew and cousin. A Service of Thanksgiving for Baby Adam’s short life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 4^th June 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Baby Adam, if desired, may be made payable to the Neonatal Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, directly below.  

“Sleep tight Little Angel.”

McMillan – Paula, 29^th May 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, following a long illness bravely fought, late of Quarry Court, Carrowdore. Much loved daughter of Reg and the late Dorothy, deeply loved sister of Tanya and Mark, highly respected sister-in-law of Daron, doting aunt to Furbabies – Dotty and Brennie and wonderful friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Paula’s life will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 7^th June 2024 in Carrowdore & Ballyfrenis Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. Paula 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. God saw you getting weary and cure was not to be, He put His arms around you and whispered come to me.”

McDowell – Margaret (née Knox), 29^th May 2024, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Ballynoe Gardens, Bangor. Much loved daughter of George and the late Ann, loving sister of the late Leslie, cherished niece, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s life will be held at 10.00 am on Thursday 6^th June 2024 in West Church Kilcooley, Drumhirk Drive, followed by committal in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

 “At Rest.”

Robinson – Violet (née Calvert), 11^th May 2024, peacefully, at Mullaghboy Private Nursing Home, Donaghadee, formerly of Main Road, Cloughey. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving and deeply loved mother of Billy and Janet, mother-in-law of Ronnie, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for Violet’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Wednesday 15^th May 2024 in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Main Road, Portavogie, followed by interment in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Violet, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie directly below. Violet will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Burch – Albert, 1^st May 2024, peacefully, at hospital, late of Main Street, Carrowdore. Dearly and deeply loved husband of Pearl,  adored daddy of Tracy, highly respected and loved father-in law of Edwin, devoted grandad to Lana and Lois. A Service of Thanksgiving for Albert’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Wednesday 8^th May 2024 in Christ Church, Carrowdore, followed by committal in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Albert, if desired, may be made payable to Diabetes N.I directly below. Albert will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

“To know him was to love him.”

Donnan – Coffey Andrew (Andy), 29th April 2024, peacefully, late of Brandon Park, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Lorraine, deeply loved dad of Mark and the late Lynda, adored granda of Hugh and Andrew. A Graveside Service will be held at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 7^th May 2024 in St Andrew’s Parish Churchyard, Ballyeasborough. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Andy, if desired, may be made payable to N.I Chest Heart & Stroke directly below.  Andy will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.