Hunter – Leslie Wood, 27^th October 2023, peacefully, at home, in the care of his loving family, late of Brookfield Drive, Ballywalter. Only son of the late Thomas and Agnes, much loved husband of Carol, loving and proud dad of Karen, Paula and Gillian, highly respected father-in-law of William and the late Mark, devoted Pop of Craig, Gareth, Scott, Thomas and Carly, doting  great-grandpop to Lilly, Hudson, Ellie, Aria, Grayson and Bobby. A Service of Thanksgiving for Leslie’s life will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 1^st November 2023 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 1.00pm. House private please. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory of Leslie, if desired, may be made payable to Leukaemia Research N.I c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  So dearly loved. Will be so sadly missed. “The Lord’s My Shepherd.”

Ambrose – Elizabeth, Called Home 20^th October 2023, peacefully, in her 93^rd year, late of Portavogie. Beloved wife of the late Stewart, deeply loved mum of Barbara, Brian, Olive, Gillian and Shirley, mother-in-law of Hilary, Bruce, Ivan and Matthew, cherished sister, granny, great-granny and aunt. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elizabeth’s life will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 25th October 2023 in Cardy Gospel Hall, followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12noon. Family flowers only please. Callers welcome to join the family at her son Brian’s home, 14B Ballywalter Road, Greyabbey BT22 2RE. “But as it is written: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” I Corinthians 2:9 “Redeemed.”

Fitzgerald – Johnston James, 18^th October 2023, peacefully, at home, late of Dunleath Drive, Ballywalter. Much loved husband of Jean, devoted daddy of Wendy, Ruth and the late Ian, highly respected father-in-law of Ronald and Sam, cherished brother, granda, great-granda, uncle and friend. House and funeral arrangements strictly private, honouring Johnston’s personal wishes. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Johnston, if desired, may be made payable to MS Society c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

McRoberts – Annie Elizabeth (Anne) (née Donnan), 7^th October 2023, peacefully, late of Erindee Drive, Donaghadee. Beloved wife of the late Isaac, dearly loved sister of Kitty, Eleanor and the late Sidney , cherished aunt and a much loved friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Anne’s life will be held at 11.30am on Friday 13^th October 2023 in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Greyabbey, following a private family committal. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Anne, if desired, may be made payable to Air Ambulance NI c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Anne will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “At Rest.”

Stewardson – Dianne Michelle, 25^th September 2023, peacefully, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved wife of William, adored mum of Sarah, Jonathan and Rachel. A Service of Thanksgiving for Dianne’s life will be held at 11.00am on Saturday 30^th September 2023 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Flowers welcome. Dianne will be dearly missed but lovingly remembered. “Peace after suffering. At Home with the Lord.”

Bennett – Margaret (née Millar), 18^th September 2023, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late Nelson, deeply loved mum of Carol, Margaret, Nicola and the late Janice, highly respected mother-in-law, cherished sister and aunt, adored nanny and great-nanny and a loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s life will be held at 11.00am on Friday 22^nd September 2023 in Adair Funeral Home, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “Memories have such loving ways of bringing back our yesterdays.”

Craig – Beatrice (Bea), 12^th September 2023, peacefully, aged 92 years, her loving family by her side, late of Seymour Avenue, Bangor. Beloved wife of the late Ernie, devoted mum of Alan, Irene, Alison and the late Steven, much loved granny and great-granny. A Service of Thanksgiving for Bea’s life will be held at 1.00pm on Wednesday 20^th September 2023 in Bangor Abbey Parish Church, Newtownards Road, Bangor. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bea, if desired, may be made payable to Marie Curie c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Bea will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “Death leaves a heartache that no-one can heal. Love leaves a memory that no-one can steal.”

Coffey – Sharon, 11^th September 2023, suddenly, late of New Court, Portavogie. Loving partner of the late Noel Baird, devoted mum of Andrea, Amanda and Alan, adored sister, sister-in-law, aunt, granny and friend. Service from the family home at 10.00am on Monday 18^th September 2023, followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sharon, if desired, may be made payable to British Lung Foundation c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Callers welcome at the family home from Thursday. Sharon will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “At Peace.”

Jordan – Raymond, 8^th September 2023, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Stump Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved husband of Kaye, devoted dad of Percy and Gary, adored brother of Margaret, highly respected brother-in-law of Roisin, cherished granda (papa) and great-granda. A Service of Thanksgiving for Raymond’s life will be held at 1.20pm on Friday 15^th September 2023 in Roselawn Crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Raymond, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Raymond will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “Keep ‘er Lit!”

Steele – Elizabeth Bell, 7^th September 2023, peacefully, at Comber Care Home, formally of Thornleigh Gardens, Bangor. Much loved sister of Rachel, Agnes, Jean, Sheila and the late Edmund, highly respected sister-in-law, cherished aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elizabeth’s life will be held at 10.30am on Monday 11^th September 2023 in St Columbanus Parish Church, Ballyholme, followed by committal in Drumgooland Parish Churchyard, Ballyward at approximately 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth, if desired, may be made payable to Diabetes UK c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Elizabeth will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. “At home with the Lord.”