Fleming – Robert, 25th September 2026, suddenly, at home, late of Balloo Road, Bangor. Precious son of Robert and Freda, much loved partner of Amanda, cherished brother of Mark and Julie, brother-in-law of Stephen, uncle of Joseph, Jennifer and Katie, nephew of Sylvia and Howard. House and funeral arrangement’s strictly private. A Memorial Service for Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Robert, if desired, may be made payable to The Joey Dunlop Foundation directly below. Robert will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by Sarah, his extended wider family circle and friends on the Isle of Man and Rathlin Island.
“Robert had a smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, he was never selfish and always kind, these are the memories Robert has left behind.”
Gilkinson – Nigel, 22nd September 2026, suddenly, at home, late of Newcastle Road, Cloughey. Deeply loved and devoted husband of Anthea, precious son of Sandy and Betty, cherished brother of Ian and his wife Hazel, Lynne and her husband Jimmy and Aaron, highly respected brother-in-law of Patricia and her husband Mervyn and Roger, adored uncle and great-uncle. A Service of Thanksgiving for Nigel’s life will be held at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Nigel, if desired, may be made payable to either Air Ambulance N.I or Tearfund directly below. Nigel will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“You fell asleep with no good-byes but memories of you will never die.”
Hamilton – David, 8th September 2026, peacefully, his loving wife and daughter by his side, late of Lemons Road, Portavogie. Devoted husband of Valarie, deeply loved dad of Martine and the late Mark. A Celebration for David’s life will be held at 2.00 pm on Thursday 17th September 2026 in Roselawn Crematorium. No flowers please by request. David will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“In silence he suffered, with patience he bore, till God called him homeward to suffer no more. He fell asleep with no good-byes but memories of him will never die.”
Carter – Bill, 7th September 2026, peacefully, at hospital, his caring family by his side, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Deeply and dearly loved brother of Jean and the late Evelyn, cherished uncle of Peter, Karen, Lee and Clare, great uncle of Ali, Ryan, Alfie and Lexi, great-great uncle of Archie and Freddie. A Celebration for Bill’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 15th September 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter, BT22 2PJ, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Bill will be sadly missed by his entire family circle and remembered by his friends and neighbours for his calm and pleasant nature.
“The quiet man.”
McCutcheon – Kathryn June (née Molloy), 3rd September 2026, peacefully, at hospital, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, late of Castle Street, Bangor. Devoted wife of the late Will, deeply loved mum of Wendy, John and Alan, treasured sister of Diane and the late Jack, mother-in-law of Alan, Susan and Sarah, cherished granny of her 5 grandsons, doting great-granny of her great-granddaughter and loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for June’s life will be held at 12.30 pm on Thursday 10th September 2026 in 1st Presbyterian Church (City Church), Bangor, followed by a private family committal. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of June, if desired, may be made payable to N.I Chest, Heart & Stroke directly below. June will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. Re-united with her beloved Will.
“At home with the Lord.”
Palmer – Margaret, Called Home 1st September 2026, peacefully, at hospital, her loving family by her side, late of Shore Road, Ballyhalbert. Devoted wife of the late Samuel, cherished mother of Derek, John and David, highly respected mother-in-law of Claire and Liz, adored grandmother of Craig, Robyn, Natasha, Aimee and their families, great-grandmother of Felix and Caleb. Burial will take place in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground on Friday 4th September 2026 at 1.00 pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for Margaret’s life at 2.00 pm in Ballyhalbert Gospel Hall. No flowers please by request. Callers are welcome anytime at Derek and Claire’s home, Harbour Road, Ballyhalbert and John and Liz’s home, Magheralave Court, Lisburn on Thursday between 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm. Donations in memory of Margaret, if desired, may be made payable to MS Society NI directly below. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
Psalm 116:15 – “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Armstrong – Evelyn, Called Home 18th August 2026, in her 105th year, late of Stewart Crescent, Ballywalter. Devoted wife of the late Willie James, cherished mother of Hubert and the late Robert, highly respected mother-in-law of Marjorie and Iris, adored grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for Evelyn’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Thursday 27th August 2026 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter, BT22 2PJ followed by committal in Roselawn Cemetery (Section R) at 1.00 pm. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Evelyn, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Connect NI directly below. Evelyn will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“The Lord’s my Shepherd.”
Bailie – John, 6th August 2026, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Ballyhalbert. Son of the late Guy and Elma Bailie, partner of the late Sharon, deeply loved and devoted father of Robert, highly respected father-in-law of Stephanie, doting granda of Robbie, cherished step-father of Lorna and the boys, dearly loved brother of Eileen and a loyal friend to many. A Graveside Service will be held at 1.00 pm on Monday 10th August 2026 in Ballyhalbert Family Burial Ground. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of John, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Focus N.I directly below. Callers welcome at John’s son Robert’s home, Park Avenue, Ballywalter, between 6.00 pm & 9.00 pm each evening. John will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“Tired and weary you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us, God closed your eyes and gave you rest, for He alone knows what is best.”
Palmer – Goodwyn, 27th July 2026, peacefully, at Beverly Lodge Nursing Home, Newtownards, formerly of Westlea Drive, Portavogie. Cherished dad of Goodwyn, Johnathan, Aaron and Emma-Jean, highly respected father-in-law of Kirsten, granda of Casey, Paige, Scarlett, Harry, Elliot, Zach and Calvin, dearly loved brother of Wendy, Albert, Faith, Jennifer and the late Sam and Davy-Hugh, son of the late Albert and Eileen Palmer and a loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Goodwyn’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Saturday 8th August 2026 in Portavogie Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Goodwyn, if desired, may be made payable to R.N.L.I (Donaghadee Branch) directly below. Goodwyn will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered for the character that he was.
From “The Fisherman’s Hymn”: (Composed by Goodwyn’s mother, Eileen Palmer)
“The Lord loves the fishermen; He’ll go with them all the way.”
Beattie – William (Willie), 24th July 2026, peacefully, at home, his loving family by his side, late of Well Road, Ballywalter. Deeply loved husband of Anna, devoted and loving daddy of Lynne and Sandra, highly respected father-in-law of Raymond and Jim, adored granda of William, Dean, Leanna and Jemma, doting great-granda of Lily-Anna, Lucas, Freddie, Myla, Laynie and Emelia, cherished brother of Sandra and Samuel, dearly loved uncle and a loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Willie’s life will be held at 10.30 am on Wednesday 29th July 2026 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Willie, if desired, may be made payable to The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity (RVH) directly below. Willie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.
“The day Thou gavest, Lord, hath ended.”