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.

McCance – James Stanley (Jimmy), 10^th April 2024, peacefully, late of Springwell Drive, Groomsport. Beloved partner of the late Muriel Thompson, adored brother of Meryl, Helen, Derek and the late Betty, Ruth and Nora, cherished uncle and friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jimmy’s life will be held at 10.45 am on Saturday 13^th April 2024 in Lisnabreen Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Clandeboye Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jimmy, if desired, may be made payable to Parkinson’s UK directly below. Jimmy will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“It’s not just football. It’s life. Glory, Glory, Man Utd!”

Gilmore – Edward, 5^th April 2024, his loving family by his side, late of Shore Road, Kircubbin. Beloved husband of Margaret, deeply loved dad of Gail, Gillian and Christopher, highly respected and loved father-in-law of JP and Nigel, adored Papa of Christopher, Luke, Calum, Ross and Finn. A Celebration for Edward’s life will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 10^th April 2024 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Edward, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie directly below.  Edward 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.”

Wallace – Hazel, 4^th April 2024, peacefully, late of Brookfield Drive, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Archie, deeply loved mum of Audrey and the late Alisdair, cherished grandmother, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Hazel’s life will be held at 5.20 pm on Thursday 11^th April 2024  in Roselawn Crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Hazel, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie directly below. Hazel will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Abide with me.”

Green – Connie, 23^rd March 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Meadow Park, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of Billy, deeply loved mum of Martin, Andrew and Carolynne, highly respected mother-in-law of Karen and Robert, adored nanny of Robert, Stuart, Abbie, Caley, Braden and Natasha, cherished sister, aunt and friend. Service in Roselawn Crematorium at 4.40 pm on Friday 29^th March 2024. No flowers please by request. Connie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Silent thoughts of times together, hold memories that will last forever.”

Cully – Catherine (Kathleen), Called Home 17^th March 2024, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Portavogie. Beloved wife of the late Eric, devoted mother of Eric, Fiona and Roy, highly respected mother-in-law of Jean, Andrew and Astra, loving granny to Gina, Catherine, James, Jenny, Miriam, Rebecca, Samuel and the late John, cherished sister, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Kathleen’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 21^st March 2024 in Trinity Free Presbyterian Church, Portavogie, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Kathleen, if desired, may be made payable to Air Ambulance NI directly below. Callers welcome at the family home, Springfield Gardens, Portavogie, between 1.00 pm and 8.00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday. Kathleen will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Two tired hands are resting, the voice we loved is still, the one who did so much for us, is resting at God’s will.”