Planck – Pearl (née Cromie), 19th January 2025, peacefully, at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Park Avenue, Ballywalter. Devoted wife of Bill, cherished mother of Jason and Gareth, highly respected mother-in-law of Pauline and Carolyn, adored granny of William, Charlie and Oliver, sister-in-law of Ken and the late Elizabeth, a loyal friend, auntie and neighbour. A Service of Thanksgiving for Pearl’s Life will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 23rd January 2025 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pearl, if desired, may be made payable to Friends of the Cancer Centre directly below. Pearl touched many lives and will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Webb – Elizabeth (Bette), née McMaster, 12th January 2025, peacefully, at hospital, in her 103rd year, her loving family by her side, late of Scrabo Isles Nursing Home, Newtownards, formerly of Ballywalter. Devoted wife of the late Les, cherished mother of Raymond and Carole, highly respected mother-in-law of Frances and Allen, adored granny of Lorraine, Stuart, Ryan and Sian, great-granny of  Jordon, Amy, Jessica, Gary, Sophie, Grayson and Felix and great-great-granny to Evie, Archie and Eva. A Service of Thanksgiving for Bette’s Life will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 16^th January 2025 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Bette, if desired, may be made payable to The Royal British Legion (Ballywalter Branch) directly below. Bette will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Time slips past but memories last.”

McDowell – John, 2^nd January 2025, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side, late of Seahaven Road, Groomsport. Beloved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Helen and Andrew, doting gramps of Megan, Alice and Lucas. Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for John’s Life will be held at 12 noon on Monday 13^th January 2025 in Ballyholme Presbyterian Church. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of John, if desired, may be made payable to British Heart Foundation directly below. John will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At Peace”

Hastings – Eileen Mary (née Corry), passed away peacefully, 4^th January 2025, late of Saltwater Close, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of James and Lynn, highly respected mother-in-law of Helen and Gary, adored grandmother of Jonathan, William, Samuel, Rebecca and Alex and great-grandmother of Athena. Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for Eileen’s Life will be held at 12.30 pm on Thursday 9^th January 2025 in Newtownards Baptist Church, 47 Frances Street, Newtownards BT23 7DX. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Eileen, if desired, may be made payable to either Seafarers Christian Friend Society or MAF UK (Mission Aviation Fellowship) directly below. Eileen will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At home with the Lord.”

Ringland – Sarah Winifred (Sadie), 31^st December 2024, peacefully, late of Forthill Close, Bangor. Beloved wife of the late William and much loved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. House and funeral arrangements strictly private honouring Sadie’s personal wishes. Sadie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At Rest”

Dorrian – Sarah Ann (Sandra), née Mearns, 29^th December 2024, peacefully, at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Andrew and Heather, mother-in-law of Fran and Harry and proud granny of Holly and Jade. House strictly private. A Service of Thanksgiving for Sandra’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Monday 6^th January 2025 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Sandra will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At Rest”

Robson – Adrian (Robbo), 28^th December 2024, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Hawthorn Rise, Ballywalter. Beloved husband of Sandra, devoted and adored father of David, Stuart and Robert, deeply loved  son of Andrew and Jean, cherished brother of Michelle and Ken, doting grandad to Poppy, Bobby and Lucas. A Celebration for Robbo’s Life will be held at 10.30 am on Saturday 4^th  January 2025 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by burial in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Robbo will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Lest we forget.”

Jamison – Robert (Bobby), 27th December 2024, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side, late of Shore Road, Ballyhalbert. Beloved husband of Nina, deeply loved father of Eileen, Robert and William, highly respected father-in-law of Cathy and Lindsay, doting granda and great-granda to Leigh-Ann, Megan, Daniel, Robbie, Evie, Gracie, Eva and Noah.  A Celebration for Robert’s Life will be held at 11.00 am on Friday 3^rd January 2025 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by burial in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Robert, if desired, may be made payable to either Diabetes NI or NI Chest Heart & Stroke directly below. Robert will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At Peace.”

Walker – Thomas David (Tommy), 22^nd December 2024, peacefully, late of Ashford Drive, Bangor. Beloved husband of the late Roberta May, dearly loved step-father of Tania and cherished brother of Margaret. Following burial in Kernan Cemetery, Portadown at 10.00 am, a Service of Thanksgiving for Tommy’s Life will be held at 12 noon on Monday 30^th December 2024 in St Columbanus Parish Church, Ballyholme. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tommy, if desired, may be made payable to Guide Dogs for the Blind NI directly below. Tommy will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At home with the Lord.”

Reid – Jacqueline (Jackie), 19^th December 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully, at hospital, late of Stump Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved wife of Paul, devoted mum of Paul (Jnr) and Lee, dearly loved sister of Anne and lifelong friend of Gill. House strictly private please. A Celebration for Jacqueline’s Life will be held on Tuesday 24th December 2024 at 12 noon in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. Jackie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“You fell asleep with no good-byes but memories of you will never die.”