McCormick.  Helena May (nee Palmer) Died 28th February peacefully at her home Victoria Gardens, Ballyhalbert.  Beloved wife of the late Tom McCormick and dear mother of Audrey and Samuel.  Funeral Service in Ballyhemlin Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 4th March at 2pm. followed by committal at the family burial ground, Ballyhalbert.  Deeply regretted by her daughter, son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mizpah. No flowers by request donations in lieu if desired to the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society c/o John Smith Funeral Directors 91a High Street, Portaferry or can be made online at http://helena.mccormick.muchloved.com

O’Neill (Portaferry)  Died 9th February 2014 peacefully at his home 4 Ballyfounder Road, Portaferry.  Patrick dearly loved husband of Margaret  loving and devoted father of Paul, Gerard, Noel, Patricia, Mark and Sandra and much loved grandad.  R.I.P.  His remains will leave his home  on Wednesday at 11.30am to St. Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.  House Private.  Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Kathleen, brothers Barney and Tom and extended family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Balmer (Kircubbin)  Died 5th February 2014 – peacefully.  Charles,  loving and devoted father of James and Matthew and late of Blackhall Street, Kircubbin.  His remains will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, Portaferry BT22 1QU, tomorrow Saturday at 9.30am to Holy Trinity Church, Kircubbin for Service at 10 o’clock.  Interment afterwards in Kircubbin Cemetery. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and family circle.

McCarthy (Portaferry)  Died 5th February 2014 peacefully at his home 1 Windmill Heights, Portaferry.  Eamon loving husband of Ann and loving and devoted father of Nicole, Donal and Niall.  R.I.P.  His remains will leave his home Saturday at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.   Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Gilmore (Kircubbin)  Died 1st February 2014 peacefully at her home, 20 Tubber Road, Kircubbin. Jean, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Denise, Dermot, Una, Catherine, John Gerard, Paul and Kieran, dear sister of Lily Boyle and much loved granny. R.I.P.  Her remains will leave her home Tuesday at 10.30am to St. Mary Star of the sea church, Nunsquarter for Requiem Mass at 11 am.  Interment afterwards in Lisbane graveyard. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.