Magennis (Kircubbin). Died 18th January 2023, peacefully at his home, Shore Road, Kircubbin. John, beloved husband of the late Vera, loving and devoted father of Kevin, Eamonn, Geraldine and Brian, dear father-in-law of Paul and Deborah and much loved granda of Callum, Ross, Christopher, Paul and Connor.

John’s remains will leave his home on Saturday 20th January at 9.30am to St. Josephs Church Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, can be made directly to Action Cancer below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all the family.

McGrattan (Portaferry) Died 13th January 2024, peacefully at hospital. Bernard Patrick, devoted husband of Catherine (Kitty) loving father of Anne, Aidan, Brian, Peter, Gerald, Mary Katrina and Dominic and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. RIP.

Bernard’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Monday 15th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Tuesday 16th from 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Tuesday 16th at 6pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 17th at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Holy Family Maternity Hospital, Bethlehem below. Information on the work of the hospital can be found on this link /https://holyfamilyhospital-bethlehem.org/

Sacred heart of Jesus and St. Joseph pray for him. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and extended family circle.

Niblock (Donaghadee). Died 30th December 2023, peacefully at hospital. Alfred John (Jack), beloved husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Gail, loving son of the late Jack and Daisy, dear brother of the late Jim and Ivan and a dearly loved Uncle.

Funeral Service will be held in Groomsport Parish Church on Monday 8th January at 12.30pm followed by burial in Clandeboye Cemetery at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made directly to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his all his family and friends.

Toner (Kircubbin) Died 30th December 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Celine, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving and devoted mother of Deirdre, Eamon, Brian, Kevin, Helen and Michelle, dear mother-in-law of Richard and Raquel, cherished nanny to Niall, Sarah, Ciara, Hannah, Sean, Matt, Rosie, Aimee and Mila and great-nanny to Leo and Maya.

Celine will repose in her home, 11 Quarter Road, Kircubbin on Tuesday 2nd January from 1pm until 10pm and on Wednesday 3rd January from 10am until 10pm. Funeral from her home on Thursday at 10.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie below

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and family circle

Beattie (Dooey, Cloughey) Died 27th December 2023, peacefully at hospital. Reubina Mayre, beloved wife of the late William (Billy) Beattie, loving and devoted mother of Harold and David, much loved nanny of Jonathan and Christopher and nana of Georgia, Ollie, Rhys and Mila.

Mayre will be reposing at John Smiths’ Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Tuesday 2nd January and Wednesday 3rd January from 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm each day.

Funeral Service on Friday 5th January at 11am in Ardquin Parish Church, Abbacy, Portaferry, followed by a Service of Committal at 1.20pm in Roselawn Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Target Ovarian Cancer below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Dorrian, (Ballygalget) Died 16 December 2023, peacefully at hospital. Hugh, dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Pauline , loving father of Fionnbarr, Conor, Orla, Declan, Emmett and Garrett, dear brother of Frank and the late Johnny, Mary, Theresa, Liam, James and Sarah, much loved grandfather to Caolán, Tiarna, Oisín, Ruirai, Saoirse, Hugh, Niamh, Bronagh, Oran, Kiera, Aileen, Michael, Eoin, Caoimhe, Cliodhna, Aaron, Darragh, Ita, Moya and Laoise. Father-in-law to Rebecca, Sheila, Noreen, Karen and Sara.

Hugh’s cortege will leave his home 44 Tullymally Road, Portaferry on Thursday 21 December at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballgalget for Requiem Mass at 11am which can be viewed live on the parish webcam St Patrick’s Church Ballygalget Webcam (portaferryparish.com) Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made directly to Chest Heart and Stroke below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed, by the entire family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.