Bailie – John, 6th August 2026, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Ballyhalbert. Son of the late Guy and Elma Bailie, partner of the late Sharon, deeply loved and devoted father of Robert, highly respected father-in-law of Stephanie, doting granda of Robbie, cherished step-father of Lorna and the boys, dearly loved brother of Eileen and a loyal friend to many. A Graveside Service will be held at 1.00 pm on Monday 10^th August 2026 in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of John, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Focus N.I directly below. Callers welcome at John’s son Robert’s home, Park Avenue, Ballywalter, between 6.00 pm & 9.00 pm each evening.  John will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.               

“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.”

Palmer – Goodwyn, 27^th July 2026, peacefully, at Beverly Lodge Nursing Home, Newtownards, formerly of Westlea Drive, Portavogie. Cherished dad of Goodwyn, Johnathan, Aaron and Emma-Jean, highly respected father-in-law of Kirsten, granda of Casey, Paige, Scarlett, Harry, Elliot, Zach and Calvin, dearly loved brother of Wendy, Albert, Faith, Jennifer and the late Sam and Davy-Hugh, son of the late Albert and Eileen Palmer and a loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Goodwyn’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Saturday 8^th August 2026 in Portavogie Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Goodwyn, if desired, may be made payable to R.N.L.I (Donaghadee Branch) directly below.  Goodwyn will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered for the character that he was.

From “The Fisherman’s Hymn”: (Composed by Goodwyn’s mother, Eileen Palmer)

“The Lord loves the fishermen; He’ll go with them all the way.”

Beattie – William (Willie), 24^th July 2026, peacefully, at home, his loving family by his side, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved husband of Anna, devoted and loving daddy of Lynne and Sandra, highly respected father-in-law of Raymond and Jim, adored granda of William, Dean, Leanna and Jemma, doting great-granda of Lily-Anna, Lucas, Freddie, Myla, Laynie and Emelia, cherished brother of Sandra and Samuel, dearly loved uncle and a loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Willie’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Wednesday 29^th July 2026 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Willie, if desired, may be made payable to The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity (RVH) directly below. Willie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“The day Thou gavest, Lord, hath ended.”

Anderson – George, 27^th June 2026, peacefully, late of Cootehall Park, Crawfordsburn. Beloved husband of Louise, devoted dad of Peter, Jennifer and Philip, highly respected father-in-law of Roslyn, Brendan and Kelly, loving granda of Caroline, Caitlyn, Rose and Isla, cherished brother of Betty, Doreen and the late Jean. A Celebration for George’s life will be held at 12 noon on Monday 6^th July 2026 in Roselawn Crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of George, if desired, may be made payable to either Alzheimer’s Society or British Heart Foundation directly below.  George will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“To the world you are Dad, to your family you are the World.”

Murphy – Patricia (Patsy) – (née Gourley), 14^th June 2026, peacefully, at Edgewater Care Home, Donaghadee, her loving family by her side, formerly of Harbour Road, Ballyhalbert. Beloved wife of Victor, devoted mum of Angela, Philip and Eleanor, highly respected mother-in-law of Stephen, Rachel and Jean, cherished nanny of Adam, Carla, Aimee, Katie and Leo, adored sister of Sammy, Terry and the late Ann and Philip. A Celebration for Patsy’s life will be held at 2.00 pm on Monday 22nd June 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Roselawn Crematorium at 4.00 pm. Everyone is warmly invited to join Patsy’s family for refreshments afterwards at the La Mon House Hotel. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Patsy, if desired, may be made payable to Dementia N.I directly below. Patsy will be so sadly missed but so lovingly remembered.

“Life goes on.”

Patton – Derek Anthony, 12^th June 2026, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Ballywalter. Beloved husband of the late Grace, loving father of Iain, Julian and Melanie, cherished brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, teacher, elder and friend. Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for Derek’s life will be held at 1.00 pm on Wednesday 17^th June 2026 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Derek, if desired, may be made payable to Dementia N.I directly below. Derek will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Always in our thoughts”

Montgomery – John (Johnnie), Called Home on the 1st of June 2026, peacefully, at Manor View Care Home, Bangor, his loving family by his side, formerly of Main Road, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Edna, deeply loved father of Bruce, Jacqueline and Philippa, highly respected father-in-law, adored granda and proud great-granda. Following a private family burial, a Service of Thanksgiving for Johnnie’s life will be held at 1.00 pm on Friday 5^th June 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Family home strictly private.  No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Johnnie, if desired, may be made payable to Dementia N.I directly below. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Johnnie are warmly invited to join the family at Adair Funeral Home between 7.00 pm & 9.00 pm on Thursday 4^th June 2026.  Johnnie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Redeemed”

Manley – Heather, 12^th May 2026, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Stump Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved and devoted wife of Derek, dedicated mum of Charlotte, Robin and Richard, highly respected mother-in-law, doting granny of Joe, Skye, Jackson and Billy, proud great-granny of AJ, dearly loved sister, aunt and loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Heather’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 19^th May 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Heather, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support directly below.  Heather 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.”

Reid – Jasmine, 5^th May 2026, peacefully, her devoted family by her side, late of Beechvale Nursing Home, Newtownards, formerly Springvale Road, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late George, deeply loved mother of Shirley, Stephen, Derek, Janice, Belinda and Julie, highly respected mother-in-law of Thomas, Heather, Jane, Daniel, Mark and Norman, dearly loved and cherished by her 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Committal will take place in Colebrooke Parish Churchyard, Fermanagh BT94 4DU on Monday 11^th May 2026 at 12 noon. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jasmine’s life will be held on Tuesday 12^th May 2026 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church at 11.00 am, after which all are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments in the Church Hall. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Jasmine, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest Heart & Stroke directly below.  Jasmine will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.

 “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”

Yeates – Fran (née Galloway), 1^st May 2026, peacefully, at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Barnagh Park, Donaghadee. Deeply loved wife of John, loving and devoted mum of Emma, Christopher and Jordan, cherished sister of Brian and the late George, highly respected sister-in-law of Valarie and a wonderful aunt, cousin and loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Fran’s life will be held on Wednesday 13^th May 2026 in Christ Church Carrowdore at 11.00 am followed by committal in Roselawn Crematorium at 12.40 pm. Attendees are welcome to wear casual dress and no black attire. House private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Fran, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest Heart & Stroke directly below. Fran will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her entire family and her little dog Buddy.

 “I’m fine.”