Sales – Stephen Robert, 3rd November 2020, suddenly at home, Cloughey Road, Portaferry, his loving wife Elizabeth by his side. Much loved dad to Mark, Lee, Marty, Stacey, William and James. Sadly, due to current Government Regulations, the funeral arrangements are private. No flowers please by request.  Donations in memory of Stephen, if desired, may be made payable to Heart Research UK c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. A beloved husband, dad, granda and friend. Sadly missed.

Hall – Martha, 28th October 2020, suddenly at home. Wife of the late Alfie.  Sadly, due to current Government Regulations, a private Funeral Service will be held for family and close friends only. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Martha, if desired, may be made payable to The Air Ambulance Service (N.I) c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  Very sadly missed by her children James, Sarah and Martha, daughter- in-law Miriam, son- in-law Clifford and her grandchildren Ivy and Simon.  “With Christ Which Is Far Better.” Phil 1 V23

Petrie-Armstrong – William (Billy), 12th October 2020, peacefully at home, late of Stratheden Heights, Newtownards. Beloved husband of the late Irene, dearly loved dad of  Paul, Susan, Treve, Toria, Alana and Adam, father-in-law of Ann, Brian and Paul,  and devoted granda of Owen, Faith, Sophie and Jude. Sadly, due to current Government Regulations, a private Service of Celebration for Billy’s life will be held for family and close friends only. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Billy, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  Will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. “At Rest.”

Muckle – Mary Ellen (Ella), 23rd September 2020, peacefully, late of Ballyboley, Carrowdore. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, devoted mother of the late Richard, cherished granny of Adam and Luke and proud great-granny of Daisy-May. Sadly due to current Government Regulations, a private Service of Thanksgiving for Ella’s life will be held for family and close friends only followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 11.00am on Saturday 26th September 2020. Flowers welcome.  Will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. “At Rest.”

Caughey – James, 20th September 2020, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Main Street, Greyabbey. Beloved husband of the late Brenda, devoted dad of Donna, Mandy, Sandra, Gary, Elizabeth and the late James, loving brother, granda and great-granda. A Graveside Service will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 in Greyabbey Cemetery. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will travel along Main Street, Greyabbey at approximately 10.45am en route to the cemetery. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of James, if desired, may be made payable to the Motor Neuron Disease Association NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  “We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care, in a special corner of our hearts, you will always be there. In life he lived for those he loved and those he loved remember.”

Bailie – Lilian, 9th September 2020, peacefully, late of Park Avenue, Ballywalter. Precious wife of John, adored mum of Karen and Gordon, dearly loved mother-in-law of Jonathan and Rebecca, loving nanny to Jennifer, Emily, Cameron and Benjamin, cherished sister and friend. Sadly, due to current Government Regulations, a Private Celebration for Lilian’s life will be held for family and close friends only. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ at 12 noon on Monday 14th September 2020 en route to Whitechurch Cemetery via Main Street and Dunover Road. No flowers please by request. “Time slips past but memories last.”

Gamble – John Sidney, died 17th August 2020. Beloved husband of Doreen, brother of Enid, Ken and David. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in memory of Sidney, if desired, may be made payable to Ailsa Lodge Nursing Home c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all his family. At home in the presence of his Lord and Saviour.

Bell – John Alan, 13th August 2020, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Gillian, dearest dad of Karen and David. A Committal Service will be held at 3.30pm on Tuesday 18th August 2020 at Roselawn Crematorium. A Celebration for Alan’s life will take place at a later date. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Alan, if desired, may be made payable to the R.N.L.I c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

Layland – Janet, 1st August 2020, suddenly, late of Lawson Park, Portavogie. Precious wife of Geoffrey, adored mum of Christopher, Stephen and Jonathan, dearly loved daughter of George and Barbara, cherished sister of Lorraine, Paul and Sam, much loved mother-in-law of Angie and Aideen, devoted gran of Connor, Chloe, Molly, Jessica, Ben, Sophie and Thomas. Sadly, due to current government restrictions, a private Service of Thanksgiving for Janet’s life will be held for family and close friends only. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Janet, if desired, may be made payable to NI Children’s Hospice c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all her family. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Dodds – Heather, 25th June 2020, peacefully, at her home, Manse Road, Kircubbin, her loving family by her side. Much loved wife of Alan and dear mum of Leah and Annie. Sadly, due to current regulations the arrangements are private. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family. “God has you in His keeping; we have you in our hearts.”