GIBSON, Lydia. Died 21st March 2022 peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late William James (Billy) and devoted Mother of Robert and Victoria, Mother In-Law of Jonty, Grandmother of Becky, Steffie, Gemma, Jorja, Joel and Jessi and a loving great-grand mother.

A private family service will be held at her daughters home 1 Adela Gardens, Ballystockart, Comber on Wednesday 23rd March followed by interment in Kirkistown Cemetery, Cloughey at 2pm.

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

Gilmore. (Kircubbin, formerly Belfast) Died 15th March 2022. Peacefully at hospital. Carmel, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Carla, Eoin and Desmond, dear mother-in-law of David and Pauline and a much loved grandmother of Natasha, David, Stuart, Nichola, Ciara, Laura, Manus, Aoife, Tomás and Dearbhla and dearly loved great-grandmother of Conor, Cormac and Cillian, Amirah and Keilidh. Carmel’s remains will leave her son Desmond’s home, 18d Manse Road, Kircubbin at 10.30am on Friday 18th March to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

Donaldson (Portaferry). Died 26th February 2022, peacefully at his home, 34 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry. David (Davy), dearly loved husband of the late Rose, loving and devoted father of Anne Marie, Agnes, Bernadette, Michael and Leonard, dear father-in-law of Marianne and Gavin and much loved granda of Ruairi, Roisin, Sean and Claire. His remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Monday (28th) at 12noon until 5pm by appointment (phone 02842728379). Funeral on Tuesday at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving family.

Emerson (Portaferry) Died 24th February 2022, peacefully at hospital. Henry, beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving father of Aidan, Barry and Tracey, much loved grandfather of Charlotte, Joshua, Louis, Ella, Holly, Chloe and Natasha, great grandfather of Kelli-Anne, dear father-in-law of Mary and Paul and dear brother of Anne.

The funeral cortege will leave his home 13 Laurelbank Park, Portaferry on Sunday 27th Feb. at 12.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

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

Brown, (Portaferry) Died 17th February 2022, peacefully at home. Rita, beloved wife of the late Cecil, loving and devoted mother of Margaret, Linda and Christine. Dearly loved nanny of Terry, Lisa, Debbie and Jenny and much loved great granny and dear sister of Bridget, Lily, Maureen and the late Kathleen, Sadie, Peter, Michael and Jimmy.
Funeral will leave her home, 35 Cuan Avenue, Portaferry on Sunday 20th Feb. at 12.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Donations if desired to Air Ambulance NI c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

Ledlie, (Portavogie) Died 11th February 2022, peacefully at hospital. Gordon, dearly loved husband of Lynn, loving and devoted father of Jacqueline, Lynda and Gordon, dear father-in-law of Lawrence and Angela, much loved granda of Steven, Daniel, Lynda, Scott, Carter and Keir, great granda of Jacob, Jack, Ally, Sam, Flynn and Faith, loving brother of Anna, Eleanor, William and the late Margaret and late of 6 Westlea Gardens, Portavogie. Due to covid restrictions the home will be private. Family Service in John Smiths Funeral Home, Portaferry on Monday (14th) at 11am and funeral afterwards to St Andrew’s Parish Churchyard via Main Road, Portavogie, arriving at 12.15 approx. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society N.I. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family. At Rest.