QUINN, 27th July 2026 – ISOBEL (Nee Madine), dearly beloved
wife of Hugh and much loved mother of Siobhan, Chrissie,
Elaine, Colm and the late Briege, mother-in-law of Noel, Robbie,
Calvin and Debbie, loving granny of Eimear, Clodagh and Flynn
and a dear sister and sister-in-law. May she rest in peace.
HOUSE and FUNERAL STRICTLY PRIVATE.
No flowers please.
Our Lady intercede for her.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered.
All enquiries to Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors,
Tel: 02844613740
PORTER, 21ST JULY 2026, JIM, peacefully, dearly beloved son of the late James and Margaret Porter, loving brother of David, brother-in-law of Anne and a much loved uncle. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Charles Rourke and Sons’ Funeral Church, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH on Monday 27th July at 1.00pm preceded by a private family committal.
Those wishing to pay their respects to Jim will be welcome at Charles Rourke & Sons’ Funeral Home [address as above] on Friday 24th July from 1.00 – 3.00pm when the family will be present.
No flowers please, donations in memory of Jim may be made, if desired to Royal National Institute for the Blind, directly below.
MATTHEWS, 22nd July 2026 BRIAN, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved husband of Netta and much loved father of Melanie and Natalie, loving grandad of Brandon and Sienna and a dear uncle.
Funeral Service will be held in Down Parish Church, Downpatrick on Saturday 25th July at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.
Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family and friends.
House strictly private.
HOOD (Killough) 21st July 2026 MICHAEL, formerly of Whiteabbey, Belfast dearly beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Colette, Christian and Ciarán, father-in-law of Kate and Emma, devoted grandfather of Lauren, Zoe, Danielle, Dominic, Matthew, Scarlett and the late Corrie and great-grandfather of Caleb, Bodhi, Esmee and Lottie and a dear brother. May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Killough on Thursday 23rd July at 12 noon followed by interment in Star of The Sea Cemetery, Rossglass.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at his family home, 71 Ballylucas Road, Downpatrick BT30 8SY.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends.
St. Carlo Acutis pray for him.
CALVERT 18TH JULY 2026, IVAN, peacefully at Silverbirch Nursing Home, dearly beloved son of the late May, much loved nephew and cousin.
Funeral Service will be held in Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Church, 51 Church Street Downpatrick, BT30 6EH on Thursday 23rd July at 2:00pm followed by interment in Raffrey Presbyterian Churchyard (arriving approx. 3:00pm).
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu, if desired to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland directly below.
House strictly private.
‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’
McCABE 18TH JULY 2026, ROSALEEN, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, dearly beloved wife of the late Gerald, much loved mother of Geraldine, Anthony and Lorna, mother-in-law of William, Carmel and Paul, loving grandmother of Victoria, Ryan, Malachy, Aaron, Shane, Dan, Paige, Roisin, Finn and the late Gerald, a great-grandmother and a dear sister of Sean, Maureen and Eddie. May she rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Patrick’s Church, Ballynahinch on Wednesday 22nd July at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends. St Anthony intercede for her.
House Strictly Private.
BELL 17th July 2026 EMILY, peacefully at home, dearly loved sister of Iris (Australia), much loved aunt of Ashley and dear friend to many at DRP, Downpatrick.
Funeral Service will be held in Charles Rourke & Sons’ Funeral Church, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH on Wednesday 22nd July at 2.00pm followed by interment in Magherahamlet Parish Churchyard.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects to Emily at Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Church [address as above] on Tuesday 21st July from 1.00-2.00pm.
Donations in memory of Emily may be made, if desired to Mainstay DRP directly below.
HARDING, (ARDGLASS), 15TH JULY 2026, ROD, at hospital, dearly beloved husband of Deirdre, much loved father of Claire and Dominic, father-in-law of Sean, loving Granda of Jake and Zara and much loved, dear friend of Thomas Bell (Tucker). May he rest in peace.
Funeral from his late home, 16A Kildare Street, Ardglass on Saturday 18th July at 11:30am to St. Nicholas Church for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family and friends welcome to call at his late home from Thursday afternoon onwards.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu, if desired to The Fishermen’s Mission directly below.
CONNOLLY, 12TH JULY 2026, BOB, peacefully, dearly beloved husband of Ita, much loved father of Dean, Joanne, Sharon, Amanda, Ciarán and Sinead. Father in law, loving grandad and great-grandad, and a dear brother of Martina and the late Kevin.
May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Patrick’s Church, Downpatrick on Thursday 16th July at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in Struell Cemetery.
Bob will be reposing at his late home, 3 Rathkeltair Park, Downpatrick. Those wishing to call may do so on Tuesday & Wednesday between 4.00pm – 8.00pm.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI directly below.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends. St Pio pray for him.
Requiem Mass may be viewed online here.
HUTTON, 12Th JULY 2026, Gertrude (Gertie), peacefully at home, dearly beloved wife of the late Hugh Coulter Hutton (recently deceased) much loved mother of Jill and Basil, mother-in-law of Joyce, loving grandmother of Rebecca and Anna.
Following a family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church on Friday 17th July at 11.30am. Family and friends welcome to call at her late home 221 Derryboye Road, Crossgar, BT30 9DL, on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th from 3pm-8pm.
No flowers please donations may be made in lieu if desired to Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors Downpatrick. 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH.
‘Absent from the body, Present with the Lord’ 2 Corinthians Ch 5 v 8
STOCKDALE, 3rd July 2026, Mark, peacefully at home, dearly beloved son of Charlie and the late Veronica and a much loved brother.
Funeral Service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 10.40am.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Home, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick on Tuesday 7th July from 6.00pm – 8.00pm when the family will be present.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
St. Francis Pray For Him.
McCONNELL (nee Lennon), 28th JUNE 2026, SOPHIA JEAN, peacefully at home in her 102nd year, late of Ballywillin, dearly beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Ann and Shirley, loving mother-in-law of Billy and Robin, devoted grandmother of David (Lynsey), Lynn (James) and Gillian (Matthew), adored great-grandmother of Sophia, Pippa, James, Hugo, Caleb and Charlotte.
Funeral from her late home 94 Ballywillin Road, Crossgar, BT30 9LF on Wednesday 1st July (Service in the home 1:30pm) to Raffrey Presbyterian Churchyard for burial at 2:00pm approx.
Family and friends are welcome to call at her late home on Monday and Tuesday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Raffrey Girls’ Brigade c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
You only have one mother, Patient, kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be as true to you.
I have loved you with an everlasting love – Jeremiah 31 v 3
GROVES, 27th JUNE 2026, PAT, peacefully at his son’s home, 40 Main Street, Killough, husband of Maggie, much loved father of Patrick and Caoimhin, father-in-law of Scarlett and Rebecca, loving grandfather of Roman, Bruno, Beau and Georgia, a dear brother of Jane, Rita, Brenda, Edna, Roisin, Deirdre, Katrina, Bronagh and the late Danny, Moira and Bill and a friend to many.
Funeral Service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Friday 3rd July at 2:00pm.
Family and friends are welcome to call at 40 Main Street, Killough on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 3:00pm – 8:00pm.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
LACKEN, 22nd June 2026, Stevie, peacefully at hospital following a short illness, dearly beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Damian, dear brother of Tony, Sandra, Yvonne and Jason, loving uncle to his nieces & nephews, son-in-law of Marie and dear brother-in-law. May he rest in peace.
Funeral from his sister Yvonne’s home, 9 Rathkeltair Park Downpatrick, on Thursday 25th June at 10.30am, arriving at St Patrick’s Cemetery Killough Road, for a graveside service at 11.00am. Those wishing to call may do so on Tuesday and Wednesday until 10.00pm.
Family flowers only, 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.
Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and friends.
DEGAN, 21st June 2026, ANNE (nee O’Prey), formerly Dougherty, dearly beloved wife of the late Joe and Jim, much loved mother of Annemarie, Joey, David, Cal and the late Martin, dear mother-in-law of Mel, Peggy, Bernie and Clodagh, loving Granny of Orla, Laoise, Donal, Connor, Callum, Fiona, Caitlin, Sophie and Moira. May she rest in peace.
Funeral from her late home 16 Lislea Drive, Crossgar, BT30 9BD on Wednesday 24th June at 9:30am to Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph, Crossgar for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in Holy Family Cemetery, Teconnaught. Our Lady of Knock Intercede For Her.
Family and friends welcome to call at her late home on Tuesday from 2:00pm – 8:00pm.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Cancer Focus c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
WHAN, 20th June 2026, IVAN, at hospital, surrounded by his loving family, dearly beloved husband of the late Ellen and much loved step-father and grandfather.
Funeral from his late home, 15 Braeside Gardens, Killyleagh, BT30 9QE to Killyleagh Parish Church on Thursday 25th June at 2.30pm. Interment afterwards in Down Parish Churchyard, Downpatrick.
Friends welcome to call to pay their respects at his late home from 2:00pm on Wednesday 24th June.
No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.
LLOYD 18th JUNE 2026, EDDY, peacefully at home, dearly beloved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Julie and Paul, father-in-law of Stephen, loving grandfather of Holly, Erin and Chloe, dear brother of Vivienne and Wendy.
Funeral Service will be held in Downpatrick Presbyterian Church on Saturday 20th June at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
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
House private please.
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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