TAYLOR, Norman (Portavogie) Died 22nd September 2023, late of 12 Seahaven Drive, Portavogie. Beloved husband of Corina, devoted father of Andrew, Thomas, Stephen and Jonathan, dear father-in-law of Jennifer, Danielle, Alexandra and Zara, much loved grandad of Jordan, Bethany, Joshua, Joseph, Evie, Faith, Harry, Albie and Hugh, dear brother of John and brother-in-law of Barbara.

Norman’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am -12noon and 2pm-4pm.   Funeral Service on Friday 29th September at 12 noon in the Funeral Home followed by committal in Kirkistown Cemetery at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made directly to Alzheimer’s Society below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and extended family circle.

McVea (Croydon, formerly Portavogie). Died16th June 2023. James (Jim) son of the late James and Mable (Mary Ann) McVea and dear brother of Ann, Irene and Jean Rogan.
A service of remembrance will be held in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry at 11am on Saturday 23rd September followed by a private family committal. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his extended family circle.

Coffey (Portavogie) Died 4th September 2023, peacefully at Ard Cuan Nursing Home. Agnes (Nana), beloved wife of the late Hugh Robert, devoted mother of John and James, dear mother-in-law of Fustina and Joan, much loved grandmother of Emma, Erin, Adam and Andrew and dear sister of Jackie, Isobel and Wilma.

Nana’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Thursday 7th September from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service on Friday 8th September at 12.30pm in Ebernezer Gospel Hall, Portavogie followed by interment in Glastry Presbyterian Churchyard.

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

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her loving family and extended family circle.
At home with the Lord

Adair, (Portavogie) Died 30th August 2023, peacefully at Hospital with his loving family by his side. Victor, devoted husband of Eleanor, loving father of Jonathan, Matthew, Natalie and Scott, dear father-in-law of Irene, Louie and Laura, much loved grandfather of Matthew, Maisie, Corey, Greer, Darcie and Kit.

House strictly private. Funeral Service in Trinity Free Presbyterian Church, Portavogie on Tuesday 5th September at 11.30am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made directly to Ward 3A Ulster Hospital, Dundonald below

Will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
“Passed on to calmer seas”

McNamara, Kircubbin) Died 30th August 2023, peacefully at Nursing Home. Betty, beloved wife of the late Hugh, devoted mother of Paula, Louise and the late Liam, dear mother-in-law of Derek, much loved grandmother of Catherine, Victoria, Chloe, Lucy, Harry, Ben and Isabella, great-grandmother of Quinn and Riley, dear sister of Brian, Olive, Eleanor and Christopher and the late Dennis and Joan and dear sister-in-law of Jim and Pat.

Betty’s remains will be reposing in John Smiths Funeral Home on 31st August from 10am – 12 noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. The funeral will leave the Funeral Home on Friday 1st September 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 directly to Dementia N.I. below

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

Simpson, nee Young (Newtownards formerly of Kircubbin) Died 23rd August 2023, peacefully at hospital. Rosemary, devoted and loving mother of William, much loved granny of Jasmine and Jamie, Poppy Rose and Zach, dear mother-in-law of Donna and much loved sister of Alec, Denis, Peter, Liam, Dolores, Catherine and the late James and Chris.

Rosemary’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 25th August 10am – 12 noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. Funeral will leave John Smith Funeral home on Saturday 26th August at 1.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg, for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Action Cancer at below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family and the extended family circle.