Gunning – Ann (née Carpenter), 30th November 2025, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Edgewater Lodge Care Home, formerly Ballyhalbert and Ballywalter.  Beloved wife of the late Bertie, devoted mother of Helen, highly respected mother-in-law of David, dearly loved grandmother of Sarah-Louise, Christine and husband Karl, great-grandmother of Mia and Ella, cherished sister of Agnes, Jean and the late Sammy, Barbara and Stanley, a loving sister-in law, aunt and loyal friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving for Ann’s life will held at 11.00 am on Thursday 4th December 2025 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ann, if desired, may be made payable to Angel Eyes N.I directly below. Ann will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

“We shared so much together, laughter, joy and tears, now all we have are the memories, of those happy, happy, years.”

Thompson – Rachel, 22nd November 2025, late of Portview Court, Portavogie. Beloved wife of Robert, loving and deeply loved mother of Laura, cherished sister, aunt and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Rachel’s life will held at 10.30 am on Saturday 29th November 2025 in Portavogie Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Rachel, if desired, may be made payable to (Ward 27) Mental Health – Ulster Hospital, Dundonald directly below. Rachel will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Till we meet again.”

Thompson – Robert (Ronald), Called Home 16th November 2025, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side, late of Bangor, formerly of Portavogie. Beloved husband of the late Beth (née Devoy), devoted father of Sandra, highly respected father-in-law of Martin, dearly loved grandfather of Charlotte and Dane. A Service of Thanksgiving for Ronald’s life will be held at 9.30 am on Saturday 22nd November 2025 in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Church Street, Bangor, followed by burial in Clandeboye Cemetery at 11.00 am. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ronald, if desired, may be made payable to Cancer Research N.I directly below. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Psalm 16 v11 “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand, there are pleasures for evermore.”

Martin – Margaret (Rita), 14th November 2025, peacefully, at home, her loving family by her side, late of Donaghadee Road, Millisle. Beloved wife of Robert, deeply loved mother of Pamela and Sharon, highly respected mother-in-law of Michael, cherished grandmother of Nicola, Martin, Zoe and Alex. A Service of Thanksgiving for Rita’s life will held at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025 in Millisle & Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Ballyvester Cemetery. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Rita, if desired, may be made payable to Aware NI or Marie Curie directly below. Rita will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“At Rest”

Webb – Jordan Victor Foster (Wolfy), tragically taken, 3rd November 2025, late of Portavogie. Deeply, deeply loved son of Victoria and Stuart, adored big brother of Jessica and her husband Jack, Sophie and Grayson, cherished grandson of Victor and Mara, dearly loved grandson of Raymond and Frances and doting uncle of Eva. A Celebration for Jordan’s life will held at 11.00 am on Wednesday 12th November 2025 in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Jordan, if desired, may be made payable to Air Ambulance NI directly below. A Book of Condolence will be available in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballywalter, between 2.00 & 4.00 pm and 7.00 & 8.30 pm on Tuesday 11th November 2025 for members of the community wishing to pay their respects. Jordan’s family extend a warm invitation to join them for refreshments in Ballywalter Bowling Club from 1.00 pm following the Service and Committal. Jordan will be sorely missed but lovingly remembered.

“Peace, perfect peace.”

Denkowski – Tony, 2nd November 2025, peacefully, at hospital, his loving family by his side, late of Main Street, Ballywalter. Cherished son of the late Stanislaw and Ellen, dearly loved brother of Kitrina, Marie and the late Stanley and Bertie, highly respected brother-in-law of Shirlene, adored uncle of Andrea, Keri, James, Jervis, Helena and Katy. A Service of Thanksgiving for Tony’s life will held at 11.00 am on Saturday 8th November 2025 in Ballywalter Presbyterian Church, followed by committal in Whitechurch Cemetery at 12 noon. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tony, if desired, may be made payable to Parkinson’s NI directly below. Tony will be sadly missed by his entire family circle, friends, neighbours and the community of Ballywalter.

“At Peace”

Johnston – John Clarke, 31st October 2025, peacefully, his loving family by his side, late of Cloughey Road, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Norma, dearly loved brother of Philip and his partner Jane and cherished uncle of Karha. A Celebration for John Clarke’s life will held at 2.30 pm on Thursday 6th November 2025 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of John Clarke, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support directly below. John Clarke will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.

 

Robinson – Jeannie (née Orr), 30th October 2025, peacefully, at Green Isle Residential Home, late of Bog Road, Portavogie. Devoted wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Ruth and the late Agnes, highly respected mother-in-law of Stephen and dearly loved grandmother of Laura and her husband Stephen. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jeannie’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Wednesday 5th November 2025 in St Andrew’s Parish Church, Ballyeasborough, followed by committal in the adjoining Churchyard. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jeannie, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support directly below. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“Re-united with her loved ones.”

Gibney – Robert (Bob), 25th October 2025, suddenly, at home, late of Hawthorn Meadow, Ballywalter. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted dad of Martin and the late Andrew, loving grandad of Oliver, Alex and Grace, highly respected father in-law of Katie and Liz and brother-in-law of James Bothwell. A Celebration for Bob’s life will held on Monday 3rd November 2025 in Roselawn Crematorium at 2.00 pm. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Bob, if desired, may be made payable to Guide Dogs NI directly below. Bob will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

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

Greer – Rebecca (Becky), 15th October 2025, peacefully, her loving family by her side, late of Cuan Gardens, Greyabbey. Precious daughter of Stanley and Elaine, deeply loved fiancée of Aaron, devoted mummy of Oliver, adored sister of Lawrence, Marina and Darren, special auntie and friend to Abbie, Atlanta, Casey, Darcy, Riley, Carter, Bobby, Brooklyn, Meah and wee James, cherished sister-in-law, niece and cousin and dearly loved god-daughter of Lee and Marcia. A Service of Thanksgiving for Becky’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday 18th October 2025 in St Saviour’s Parish Church, Greyabbey, followed by committal in Greyabbey Cemetery at 12 noon. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Becky, if desired, may be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support directly below. Becky will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered.

“Peace, Perfect Peace.”

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