Greeves – Yvonne (née Meenagh), 1st February 2018, peacefully, her loving family by her side,  late of Portavogie, formerly of Donaghadee. Deeply loved partner of Rodger, devoted mum of Phillip, Carol and Gareth, cherished mother-in-law of Jade, loving granny and great-granny. A Service of Thanksgiving for Yvonne’s Life will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday 6th February 2018 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in St James’ Parish Churchyard, Moy, Dungannon. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be made payable to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Adair Funeral Directors (address as above). “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.”

Thompson – Margaret (née Bailie), 20th January 2018, peacefully at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Park Avenue, Ballywalter. Deeply loved wife of Norman, devoted mum of Adrian and Romayne, loving mother-in-law of Gillian and dear sister of Marie and brother-in-law Ernest. A Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Wednesday 24th January 2018 in Glastry Methodist Church, followed by committal in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to Glastry Methodist Church c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Burns – John (Burnsy), 15th January 2018, suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident, late of Ballywalter, formerly of Belfast. Deeply loved son of Margaret and Billy, cherished brother of Paul, Eddie, Jo and Lyndsey, loving fiancée of Stephanie and devoted dad to Lakoda, Paige, Cameron and future son, Baby John. Funeral from John’s sister Jo’s home, Moltke Street, Belfast at 1.00 pm on Monday 22nd January 2018, followed by interment in Movilla Cemetery, Newtownards. Flowers welcome. “No farewells were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before we knew, and only God knows why.”

Eccles – Beatrice, 29th December 2017, peacefully, at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, late of Main Street, Ballywalter. Loving and much-loved sister of Ruby and Ivan, cherished aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Beatrice’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Beatrice, if desired, may be made payable to Holy Trinity Parish Church c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “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.”

McMillan – Dorothy Margaret, 21st December 2017, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Quarry Court, Carrowdore. Beloved wife of Reg, dearly loved mum of Tanya, Darron, Mark and Paula. A Service of Thanksgiving for Dorothy’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 26th  December 2017 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Dorothy, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “Safe in God’s keeping.”

Glendinning – James (Jim), 3rd December 2017, peacefully, at Belfast City Hospital, his loving family by his side, formerly of Cookstown, late of Portview Heights, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Olive, dearly loved father of Ron, Norman and Joan, devoted grandfather and great grandfather. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jim’s life will be held at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 6th December 2017 in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Main Road, Portavogie, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Jim, if desired, may be made payable to Ward 2A (Cancer Centre), Belfast City Hospital c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “Redeemed by the Precious Blood of Christ.”

Brown – Brian, called home, peacefully, 30th November 2017 at his lifelong partner Edna’s home, Moss Road, Millisle. Dearly loved  brother, uncle and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Brian’s Life will be held at 10.00 am on Saturday 2nd December 2017 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. No flowers please by request. “Be still and know that I am God.”

Smith – Carole Lesley (née Kelso), 17th November 2017, peacefully, late of Ballywalter. Beloved wife of Syd, devoted “Ma” of Alan, Colin, Stephen and Derek, dearly loved sister of Marie, cherished aunt and grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for Carole’s life will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday 21st November 2017 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. Flowers welcome. “We shared so much together, laughter, joy and tears, now all we have are the memories, of those happy years.”

August 17 2017, (suddenly), formerly of Ballyboley , late  of Bangor. Father of Adam and Luke, son of Ella  and the late Eddie Muckle. Funeral Service in Adair Funeral Home,  78 Main Street, Ballywalter  BT22 2PJ on Friday 25th August 2017 at 11.00 a.m , followed by interment in Millisle and Ballycopeland Churchyard.

Walker – Mary-Ann (May) (née McCready), 11th August 2017, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Glasgow and formerly of Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Walker, adored sister of Irene, cherished aunt and great-aunt. A Service of Thanksgiving for May’s life will be held at 2.00 pm on Monday 14th August 2017 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of May, if desired, may be made payable to Motor Neurone Disease Association (NI) c/o Adair Funeral Directors (address as above). “At home with the Lord.”