Doherty (Kircubbin) Died 5th August 2020, suddenly at her home in Boyd Avenue. Muriel, dearly loved wife of Joe, devoted mother of Claire, dear sister of Robert, Violet, William, Lorna, Arthur, Lawrence, Brian, Ian, Deborah and the late Hector and Caroline and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. In line with current guidance the family home will be strictly private and the funeral will be restricted to a small family gathering. For anyone wishing to pay their respects the funeral cortege will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, Portaferry at 11.30am on Saturday 8th August, passing through Kircubbin via Boyd Avenue, Church Avenue and Shore Road at approx. 11.45am  on route to Roselawn Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and family circle.

CRAWFORD,  (Kircubbin) Died 4th August 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Daniel Joseph (Josie), beloved husband of the late Ann-Marie, dearly loved father of Ursula, Agnes, John, Mary, Elizabeth, Paula, Sarah, Breige, Denis and Suzanne, adored father-in-law of Jon, Ciara, Allan, John, Joe, Peter, Paul, Geraldine and Tomás,  much loved Grandfather of Niamh, Connor, Abigail, Sean, Clodagh, Rose, Maria, Oscar, Anna, Lorcán, Isabelle, Dara, Grace, Cara, Alice, Meabh, Aoife , Patrick, Sorchá, Finnian and Eva-Marie, loving brother uncle and cousin.  For those wishing to pay their respects while observing social distancing guidance, Josie’s remains will leave John Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday 5th August at 10:15am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycran via Lisbane Road, for Funeral Service at 11am in the Chapel Car park, followed by private burial restricted to immediate family only.   Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in thee.  Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his family and extended family circle.

Thompson, Joan, called home 23^rd July 2020, late of New Court, Portavogie. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh John (Cecil) and much loved mother of Geraldine, Jim, Angela and Sarah. Mother-in-law of Alison, Adrian and Jonathan. Grandmother to Robert, Joanne, Roanna, Bradley, Jordan, Aaron, Aimee, Kurtis, Charlotte, James, Lee and great-grandmother to Noah, Sienna, Levi, Joshua and Lydia.  House and funeral strictly private. The cortege shall pass through Portavogie on Saturday at 11.40am via New Road, Main Road and Cloughey Road to Kirkistown Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to support the work of Mr Chris Killen FPC Mission Board c/o John Smiths Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT221QU

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.   John  3: 16          

Fitzsimmons (Portaferry) Died 22nd July 2020, peacefully at home. Margaret (Mamie), RIP, dearly beloved wife of the late Davy, devoted mother of Geordie, Christine, Lynda, Patricia and Martina, much loved Granny of Kieran, Ryan, Luke, Paul, Harry, James, Rachel, Katie, Amy, Ciara, Mary Jo, Molly and Hannah and dear sister of Anne and Jean.  House strictly private. Mamie’s cortege will leave from 30 Ann Street, Portaferry on Saturday at 9.30am via High Street, The Square, Church Street and Ballyphilip Road to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 10am (Limited numbers permitted in Church, or view on Parish webcam). Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society, c/o John Smith Funeral Director’s, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and family circle.

Savage, ( Kircubbin) Died 17^th July 2020. Rachel, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Patsy, Rachel, Andy and Mandy, dear mother-in-law of Bernadette and Bertie, much loved grandmother of Siobhan, Patricia, Carmel, Andrea, John, Andrew, Stephen, Kevin and Gavin a dear great-grandmother and loving sister. RIP.

In accordance with current guidelines the house and funeral will be private and restricted to a small family gathering.  For those wishing to pay their respects while observing social distancing guidance, Rachel’s remains will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, Portaferry on Sunday at 11am to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran via Gransha Road and Blackstaff Road.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.  Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her family and extended family circle.