QUINN. (Portaferry). Died 4th October 2021, peacefully at Nursing Home. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Tom, dear sister of the late Charlie, Kitty, Alex, Bill, John and Owen and a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. R.I.P. Margaret’s remains will be reposing in John Smith’s funeral home (viewing strictly by appointment Tel. 02842728379). Funeral will leave her home, 19 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry on Wednesday 6th Oct. at 10.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research or Alzheimer’s Society c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all the family circle.

MILLS. (Kircubbin). Died 29th September 2021, peacefully. Lila, beloved wife of the late Hubert, loving mother of Hubert, Leonard, and the late Brian, dear mother-in-law of Siobhan, much loved Granny of Danielle, Jenny, Ryan, Chris, James Alex, Brian, Shelby and Colleen, devoted great-granny of Bentley, Archie, Lilah, Grace and Cara, dear sister of Willie, Tom and the late Eddie and Rhoda and a dearly loved Aunt. Lila’s remains will be reposing in John Smith’s funeral home (viewing by appointment Tel. 02842728379).
Funeral will leave the Funeral home on Saturday (2nd Oct.) at 10.30am to Holy Trinity Church, Kircubbin for Service at 11am, which will be restricted to family and close friends followed by burial in Kircubbin Cemetery. No flowers please, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family circle. RIP

Mawhinney, (Kircubbin) died 26th September 2021, peacefully at his home, 96 Shore Road, Kircubbin. Hugh, dearly loved husband of Nell, loving and devoted father of Bill and Jimmy, dear father-in-law of Michele, much loved grandfather of Hannah, Chloe and Sophie and great grandfather of Ethan, Samuel and Norah. A family Service will be held on Wednesday 29th September in John Smiths’ Funeral Home, Portaferry followed by burial in Kircubbin Presbyterian Churchyard, arriving at 12 noon approx.. Family flowers only, donations if desired to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his wife, sons and extended family circle.

McGrattan (Ballygalget). 17th September 2021. Michael died at home. Beloved son of Eamonn and the late Geraldine, much loved brother of Kellie and Claire, dear brother-in-law of Barry and Philip and much loved uncle of Niamh, Roisin, Sophia and Conor.
Michael’s remains will be reposing at his home 20 Tullymally Road, Portaferry until his removal on Monday, 20th September at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. For anyone unable to attend the Mass it may be viewed on St Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget webcam. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke.
Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Saint André Bessette pray for him and all with learning disabilities. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family circle. RIP

Donnelly. (Portaferry). Died 16th September 2021, peacefully at nursing home. Sarah (Sally), beloved wife of the late Billy, devoted mother of Kieran, Siobhan, Adrian and the late Damien, dear mother-in-law of Marie, Matt and Debbie, much loved granny of Claire, Conor, Glenn, Lauren, Liam, Victoria and Blaine and a dear great-granny. Sally’s remains will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, Portaferry on Saturday at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, via Ashmount Drive, Steele Dickson Avenue and Shore Road to St Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Full Service can be viewed live on Ballyphilip Parish webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

Johnston, William Hunsdale (Billy). Died 8th September 2021, peacefully at his home, 6 Stanwell Road, Newtownards. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, loving father of Stephen, Mark and Lindsey, dear father-in-law of Wendy, Leona and Mike and much loved granda of Simon, Nathan, Zach, Elliot, Amelia and Jack. Funeral from his home on Tuesday (14th September) at 12.30pm to Movilla Presbyterian Church, Newtownards for Service at 1pm. and afterwards to Kirkistown Cemetery, Cloughey arriving approximately 2.30pm. For anyone unable to be present at the Church the Service can be viewed by going to https://youtu.be/ngzLXdU9o1l House private, family flowers only. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and family circle.