KELLY, 10th June 2026, CONSTANCE ELIZABETH (CONNIE) nee HEALY, peacefully at Downe Hospital surrounded by her loving family, dearly beloved wife of Jeffery, much loved mother of Peter, dear mother-in-law of Shauneen, loving Granny of Charlene, Jodie, Dylan, Ben and Jack, Great-Granny of Ivy, Ada, Violet, Joy and Zak, dear sister of Clifford, Malcolm, Mildred, Sheila, Tom, Gwyneth, Olwyn and the late Noleen.
Funeral Service will be held in Killyleagh Parish Church on Saturday 13th June at 2:00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Family and friends are welcome to call at her late home on Thursday and Friday between 2:00pm – 9:00pm.
Family only on morning of funeral please.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
‘Forever In Our Hearts’
HUTTON, 7th June 2026, HUGH COULTER, at home, dearly beloved husband of Gertrude (Gertie), much loved father of Jill and Basil, father-in-law of Joyce, loving grandfather of Rebecca and Anna and dear brother of Billy.
Following a private family committal, A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 10th June at 11:00am.
House Private.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
‘Absent From The Body, Present With The Lord’ 2 Corinthians Ch 5 v 8
McMULLAN, 1st June 2026, JENNY nee Fryer, suddenly at home, much loved mother of Paul and Kirsty, dear sister of Clifford (Clicky), Bernard and Kitty.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Patricks Church, Downpatrick on Wednesday 3rd June at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in Struell Cemetery.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd June 5:00pm – 7:00pm with family present.
MOORE, 30th May 2026, MARGARET, peacefully at hospital, much loved mother of Thomas, Joanne, Karen, Alex, Helen, Brian and Alan, dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral Service will be held in Killyleagh Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd June at 3:00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Dementia NI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends.
STRAIN, 29th May 2026, JAMES, suddenly, dearly beloved son of Samuel and Joan, much loved brother of Catherine and Helen, brother-in-law of Bryan, much loved uncle of Michael, Laura and Alan and great-uncle of Heidi, Eboni and Charlie, Jack and Katie, Eden and River.
Funeral Service will be held in Seaforde Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 3rd June at 11:30am followed by a private family committal.
Friends are family are welcome to call at his parents’ home on Monday 3.00pm – 8:00pm and Tuesday 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Air Ambulance NI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
JOHNSTON 25th MAY 2026, MARY (nee Hay) peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Lewis and Lois-Jane, dear mother in law and grandmother.
Funeral Service will be held in Church of the Ascension, Annahilt on Friday 29th May at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends.
House private.
PATTERSON, 21st May 2026, IVOR, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved partner of Bronagh, much loved father of Alan, Richard and Anne, loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
Funeral Service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 27th May at 4.00pm.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends.
JOHNSTON, 12th May 2026, GLADYS (Eva), Nee Porter, peacefully at hospital, formerly of Ballylough Road and Newcastle, dearly beloved wife of the late Albert and much loved mother of Brenda, Carole, Heather, Gladys and David, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral Service will be held in Clough Presbyterian Church on Friday 15th May at 2.30pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Dementia N.I c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
‘Safe in the arms of Jesus.’
MARTIN, 12th MAY 2026, BRIDGET (BRIDIE) (Downpatrick), peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Pat, much loved mother of Patrick, Brian, Eugene, Kevin, Elaine, Pauline and the late Raymond, dear mother-in-law, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. May She Rest in Peace.
Funeral from her late home, 103 Stream Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6DF on Friday 15th May at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Downpatrick at 12.00noon. Interment afterwards in Struell Cemetery, Downpatrick.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends.
St. Anthony intercede for her.
Requiem Mass may be viewed online at https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-downpatrick
WALKER 12th MAY 2026, MALCOLM, peacefully at Kings Castle Nursing Home, dearly beloved husband of Carol, much loved father of Giles, Lise, Laura and Christy, father in law of Karl, Jonathan and Marie, loving grandfather of Harriet, Joshua, David, Rowan, Abigail, Luke, Clara, Lewis, Emily, Holly, Annabel, Imogen and Reuben. May he rest in Peace.
Malcolm will be reposing in Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Home, 51 Church Street Downpatrick, BT30 6EH, on Thursday 14th May between 5.00pm – 7.00pm, with the family in attendance.
House and funeral strictly private.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Kings Castle Patients Comfort Fund c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, address as above.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends.
MARKWELL- 2nd May 2026 DAVID, beloved husband of the late Joan, dear brother of William and the late Robert (Roy), brother-in-law of Jessie and Cynthia and a much loved uncle.
A celebration of David’s life will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 13th May at 2.00pm.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Cancer Research via https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org
Family home strictly private.
BELL, 5th MAY 2026, MARGARET (GRETTA) ISABELLA, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, dearly beloved wife of the late Canon Frank Bell, much loved mother of Pamela, Hilary and Lorna, mother-in-law of Gavin, Douglas and Drew, dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law.
Funeral service will be held in Kilmore Parish Church on Saturday 9th May at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in Kilmore Parish Graveyard.
No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Scottish Huntington’s Association c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH please make cheques payable to Charles Rourke and Sons or for card donation please telephone 02844613740.
House private.
Peace at the last.
SIMPSON, 5th MAY 2026, JIM, suddenly at home, dearly beloved husband of Christina, much loved father of Paula, Christopher, Carole and Nicki, father-in-law of Paul, Simon and Catherine, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Patricks Church, Saul on Monday 11th May at 10.00am. A private family cremation will be held at a later date.
St. Joseph intercede for him.
House private.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Barnardo’s online via this link – https://donate.barnardos.org.uk/
RICKARD 2ND MAY 2026 ANNE, unexpectedly, dearly beloved wife of the late Roger, much loved mother of Drew, Rory and Sarah, dear mother in law of Alison and Annette, loving grandmother of Sam, Toby, Imogen, Alice and Tom and great-grandmother of Ophelia.
Funeral Service will be held in Saul Parish Church on Thursday 7th May at 3.00pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard.
Family and close friends welcome to call at the family home.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Saul Parish Church and RNLI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street Downpatrick BT30 6EH. Please make cheques payable to Charles Rourke and Sons or telephone 02844613740 for card payment.
RUTLEDGE (Newcastle) 29th APRIL 2026, MARY CATHERINE (Kate) Nee Lowry, in her 108th year, beloved wife of the late Ernest, a dear sister, aunt and friend. May she rest in peace.
Funeral Service will take place in Roselawn Crematorium on Friday 8th May at 12.00noon.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends. Our Lady pray for her.
GARRETT, 29th APRIL 2026, SAMUEL (Sam) peacefully at Comber Care Home,
beloved husband of the late Lily and much loved father of Wanda, Keith and Maurice,
a devoted granda and great-grandfather and brother of Joe and Betty.
Funeral Service will be held in Killyleagh Presbyterian Church, Catherine Street,
on Saturday 2nd May at 11.00am. A private cremation shall take place at a later date.
No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Air Ambulance N.I.
c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH
Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family and friends.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus”
SAVAGE, 25th April 2026, BRIDGETTA (nee Blaney), passed away peacefully at the RVH, surrounded by her loving family, dearly devoted wife to Kieran, loving and proud mother to Anthea, Stephanie, Marti, Ciara, Janine, Bridgene and Sarah, cherished mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister and friend. May she rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Malachy’s Church Kilclief on Wednesday 29th April at 10.00am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.
Family and close friends may pay their respects at Bridgetta’s late family home on Monday 27th April from 6.00pm – 8.00pm and Tuesday 28th April from 4.00pm -7.00pm.
House private on morning of funeral please.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends. St. Jude Pray For Her.
Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu, if desired to Revive ICU via www.justgiving.com/charity/revive
NESBITT, 26th APRIL 2026. LYNNE (nee Jennings), peacefully at home, dearly beloved wife of Clifford, loving sister of Fiona, Lesley, Colin and Olwyn, daughter of the late Robb and Rae Jennings, a dear sister-in-law Auntie and great-Auntie.
Funeral Service will be held in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church on Thursday 30th April at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Cemetery.
Family and friends welcome to call at her late home, 50 Woodgrange Road, Downpatrick on Tuesday and Wednesday between 2.00pm – 9.00pm.
No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2nd Corinthians Ch.5 v 8
MAGILL 21st APRIL 2026, PAUL peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved father of Siánon, Trudie and Ellie, much loved son of Sheila and the late Brian, dear brother of Shane and Maria, brother-in-law of Helen and Shane, a special uncle and friend to many.
Family and friends are welcome to call and pay their respects at his sister’s home, 4 Demesne Close, Kennel Road, Seaforde, BT30 8NF on Wednesday 22nd April between 6.00pm – 8.00pm and Thursday 23rd April between 4.00pm- 6.00pm.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held in Charles Rourke & Sons’ Funeral Church, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH on Friday 24th April at 12noon, followed by burial in Struell Cemetery.
Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and friends.
Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors [Address as above]
CASEMENT, 19th April 2026, BERNADETTE (Bernie), peacefully at Corriewood Nursing Home, Castlewellan, dearly beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and William Casement, much loved sister of Celia (Laverty) and dear aunt. May she rest in peace.
Bernie will be reposing at her sister Celia’s home on Tuesday 21st April 3.00pm – 8.00pm and Wednesday 22nd April 2.00pm – 8.00pm.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Macartan’s Church, Loughinisland on Thursday 23rd April at 10.00am followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sister, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and dear friend Gerard. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for Her.
McMULLAN, MARTIN JAMES, 19th April 2026, passed away peacefully at the Ulster Hospital, after a short illness surrounded by his family, son of the late Bridget and James, brother of Marie and the late Kevin and Patrick, uncle to Michael, Karen and Laura, and husband Stephen. Cherished great uncle to Ryan and Charlie. May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmannon on Wednesday 22nd April at 11.00am.
Interment afterwards in The Good Shepherd Cemetery, Kilcairn.
Martin will be reposing in Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Home, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH with family present on Tuesday 21st April from 7.00pm – 8.00pm.
Loved and missed by his entire family circle at home and abroad. While he is no longer with us, his spirit and soul will remain with us forever.
St. Martin de Porres, pray for Him.
Grief never ends; it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.
FERRIS, 17TH APRIL 2026, JAMES (Jim) peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved husband of the late Davena, much loved father of Kim and David, father-in-law of Michael and Siobhan, papa of Katie, Ruairi, Angus, Tori and great-grandfather of Sabrina.
Funeral Service will be held in Rademon NS Presbyterian Church (BT30 9JE) on Tuesday 21st April at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family and friends are welcome to call and pay respects at his late home on Sunday 19th April between 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to RNLI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
GREER, 11TH APRIL 2026, BLAKE, suddenly, dearly beloved son of Gerard and Julie, much loved brother of Rhys and Chelsea, loving boyfriend of Elizabeth, dear grandson of Kathleen & Brendan Dowd and Maria and the late Bobby Greer, a dear nephew, cousin and good friend to many.
Funeral Service will be held is Lissara Presbyterian Church, Crossgar on Wednesday 15th April at 11.00am.
Interment afterwards in Lissara Presbyterian Cemetery.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Charles Rourke & Sons’ Funeral Home, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH on Tuesday 14th April between 6.00pm – 8.00pm, when the family will be in attendance.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Cardiac Risk in the Young [CRY] c/o Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors, address as above. Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends.
Livestream will be available from 10.30am Wednesday on
WATSON 12th APRIL 2026, SARAH, peacefully at Oakridge Care Home, Ballynahinch, (late of Kerry Drive, Killyleagh) beloved mother of Stephen, Mark and Karen, and a dear grandmother.
Funeral Service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Thursday 16th April at 4.40pm.
Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family and friends.
House strictly private.
McCAMLEY, 7th APRIL 2026, The Venerable Gregor Alexander, peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Rosemary, much loved father of Andrew and Colin, dear father-in-law of Emma, devoted granda of Charlie, Jack, Conor and Evie.
Funeral Service will take place in Down Cathedral, Downpatrick on Friday 10th April at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Christian Aid Sudan Crisis Appeal c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
Funeral Service may be viewed online at – https://www.downcathedral.org/
ROURKE, 4th APRIL 2026, BARRY, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, devoted dad to Aimée (Ross) and Nicola, much loved partner of Noleen, beloved brother of Martin and Alison, cherished son of Connie and the late Charlie, brother-in-law of Claire, loving uncle and friend to many.
Funeral Service will be held in Down Parish Church, Church Street, Downpatrick on Tuesday 7th April at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at Barry’s home on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
Be Still, My Soul.
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