Moore – William Andrew (Bill), 30th October 2023, peacefully, in his 90th year, at Croagh Patrick Nursing Home, Donaghadee, late of Shuttlefield Fold, Newtownards. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, dearly loved brother of Anne, highly respected brother-in-law of Tom, cherished uncle, great- uncle and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving for Bill’s life will be held at 11.00 am on Tuesday 7th November 2023 in Adair Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Bill, if desired, may be made payable to The Not Forgotten Association N.I c/o Adair Funeral Directors. Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered for the character that he was. “At Rest.”

Gamble – Doreen, 27th October 2023, peacefully, late of Bangor, formally Portstewart. Beloved wife of the late Sidney, dearly loved sister of Janet, sister-in-law of Enid, Kenneth and David, much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt. A Service of Thanksgiving for Doreen’s life will be held at 12.30 pm on Thursday 2nd November 2023 in Hamilton Road Baptist Church, Bangor. No flowers please by request. Donations in memory of Doreen, if desired, may be made payable to Dementia N.I c/o Adair Funeral Directors, 78 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PJ.  “At home with her Lord and Saviour.”

 

Hunter – Leslie Wood, 27th 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 1st 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 20th October 2023, peacefully, in her 93rd 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, 18th 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), 7th 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 13th 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, 25th 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 30th 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), 18th 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 22nd 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), 12th 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 20th 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, 11th 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 18th 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.”