Williamson – Edith (née Brown), 19th April 2017, peacefully, at Monklands Hospital, Lanarkshire, Scotland, late of Bellshill, Airdrie, formerly of Ballywalter. Beloved  wife of the late David, loving and much loved mum of Colin, devoted nanny and great nanny. A Service of Thanksgiving for Edith’s life will be held at 12 noon on Thursday 27th April 2017 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. No flowers please by request. “Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever.”

Palmer – Samuel, 1st April 2017, peacefully, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, after a short illness, late of Shore Road, Ballyhalbert. Beloved husband of Margaret, dear father of Derek, John and David, cherished father-in-law of Claire, Liz and Paula, devoted grandfather of Craig, Robyn, Natasha and Aimee. Funeral Service strictly private. Friends welcome to the interment in Ballyhalbert Family Graveyard at 2.30pm on Tuesday 4th April 2017 and afterwards to Harrison’s of Greyabbey for refreshments at 3.30pm. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Samuel, if desired, may be made payable to the MS Society c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “Be still and know that I am God.”

Williamson – Zillah (née Lemon), 28th March 2017, suddenly, late of Meadow Park, Ballywalter. Adored wife of Hugh, devoted mum to Gary and loving granny of Kyle, Gary and Gavin. A Service of Thanksgiving for Zillah’s life will be held at 10.00 am on Saturday 1st April 2017 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. Flowers welcome. “Till We Meet Again.”

Cowan – Agnes Bell (Nance), 28th March 2017 at Edgewater Lodge Care Home, Donaghadee, formerly of Portavogie.  Adored and cherished mum of Glyn, Rachelle and Joanne and a devoted nanny. A Service of Thanksgiving for Nance’s life will be held at 10.00 am on Monday 3rd April 2017 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. House private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Nance, if desired, may be made payable to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o Adair Funeral Directors (address as above). “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

Keenan – James Hagan, 25th March 2017, peacefully at home, late of Harbour Road, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Mavis, dearly loved daddy of Yvonne, Shirley-Anne and Amanda, much loved father-in-law of George, Mark and Simon, cherished granda of Glenn, Mark and Jamie. A Service of Thanksgiving for James’s life will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 28th March 2017 in St Andrew’s Parish Church, Ballyeasborough, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Flowers welcome. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “Anchored Safe in the Haven of Rest.”

Calvert – Florence Theodora (née Little), 6th March 2017, peacefully at home, in her 93rd year, late of Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, mother of Barry, Michael, Sheelagh, Peter and the late Denis, nana of Aaron, Róisin, Robert, Julie, Deborah and Nicola, great-nana of Alisha, Daniel, Benjamin, Shannon, Robbie, Charlotte and Ellie. A Service of Thanksgiving for Florence’s life will be held at 3.30pm on Thursday 9th March 2017 in Roselawn Crematorium. House private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Florence, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Research NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. “At Rest.”

Pyper – Elsie, 1st March 2017, peacefully at home, late of Movilla Road, Newtownards. Cherished wife of Raymond, devoted, loving and deeply loved mum of Louise and the late Julie. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elsie’s life will be held at 12 noon on Monday 6th March 2017 in Ballygrainey Presbyterian Church, following a committal service at 10.30 am in Roselawn Crematorium. House strictly private. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Elsie, if desired, may be made payable to either Cancer Research NI or Segal House (Mencap Children’s Centre) c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “Mizpah.”

Muckle – Edith, called home, peacefully, 18th January 2017, her loving family by her side, late of Main Street, Carrowdore. Beloved wife of David, loving and much loved mum of Samuel, Adam, Audrey and Belinda, cherished grandmother and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Edith’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday 21st January 2017 in Carrowdore & Ballyfrenis Presbyterian Church, followed by interment in Whitechurch Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Edith, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Newman – Florence Mary (May), 14th January 2017, late of Harbour Road, Ballyhalbert. Beloved wife of the late George Newman, dearly loved mum of Yvonne, Brian, Helen and Michael, devoted grandmother and great grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for May’s life will be held at 3.30 pm on Friday 20th January 2017 in Roselawn Crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of May, if desired, may be made payable to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Eccles – Annie, née Starrett, B.E.M., 25th December 2016, peacefully at home, her loving family by her side, late of Briar Park, Ballywalter, formerly of Baden Powell Street and Cliftondene Crescent, Belfast. Beloved wife of the late James Eccles, dearly loved mum of Jim, Ray, David, Anne, Joy, Ian and the late Yvonne, devoted grandmother and great grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for Annie’s life will be held at 9.30 am on Friday 30th December 2016 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by interment in Dundonald Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Annie, 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.”