Keenan. (Portavogie) Died 22nd December 2021, peacefully at nursing home. Hugh, beloved husband of the late Eleanor, loving father of Alan and partner Caroline, Agnes and Lynette, much loved grandfather of Amy, Benjamin and Adam and dear brother of Mavis, Ellen, Margaret, Jim, Thomas, Kenneth and the late Jean.

Funeral from his home 23 Brandon Park, Portavogie on Friday (24th Dec.) at 1.10pm to St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Ballyeasborough, via Harbour Road, New Road and Main Road, for service at 1.30pm. The service will also be relayed to the adjoining McVeigh Hall for those unable to enter the Church. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Portaferry Lifeboat c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Denvir, (Kircubbin) Died 18th December 2021, peacefully at hospital. Michael, dearly beloved husband of the late Ruby, loving father of Karen, Paula and the late Brian, much loved granda of Rebecca, James, Grace, Scott and Abbie, great granda of Poppy, dear father-in-law of Robert and Stephen and devoted brother of Robert, Marie and the late Seamus, Willie, Bernadette, Frank, Pat, Brendan, Elizabeth and Teresa. Funeral from his home 97 Parsonage Road, Kircubbin on Wednesday (22nd Dec) at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11:00am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The service will be relayed to the carpark area for those unable to enter the church due to Covid restrictions. In line with current guidelines the home will be private. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family, family circle and friends.

Young, (Portaferry) passed away 18th December 2021. Peacefully at Residential Home. Betty, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving and devoted mother of Jim, Gerard, Michael and Joanne, dear mother-in-law of Paula, Joanne and Brenda and much loved granny of Gerard, Connor, Steven, Ryan, Amy, Jamie, Evan, and Zoe and great great granny to Emmalee, Sophia and Niko. Her remains will repose at John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Sunday at 5pm to 7pm and Monday 10am to 5pm. Visiting times by appointment only by calling 02842728379. The cortege will leave the Funeral Home on Tuesday 21st Dec. at 12.00 noon via High Street, Ashmount Drive and Windmill Hill to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm which can be viewed live on the parish webcam St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com) . Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only, donations greatly appreciated to The Alzheimers Society. www.alzheimers.org.uk Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her sister Pat, her loving family and family circle.

Braniff (Rubane, Kircubbin) Died 11th December 2021, peacefully at hospital. Noel, loving and devoted husband of the late Anne, loving brother Patrick, Geraldine and Damien, dear brother-in-law of Teresa, Richard, Jane, Jim, Rosemary and Jackie and a much loved uncle and great uncle. Funeral from his home 94b Rubane Road, Kircubbin on Wednesday (15th Dec) at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11:00am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The service will be relayed to the carpark area for those unable to enter the church due to Covid restrictions. In line with current guidelines the home will be private. Family flowers only please donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. St Jude and St Peregrine pray for him. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all the family, family circle and friends.

Wedge (Portaferry). Died 10th December 2021, peacefully at nursing home. Mary, dearly loved wife of James, devoted mother of Jim, Eilish, Kathleen, Nuala, Anna and Mary and much loved granny and great-granny. R.I.P.

Her remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 11th Dec. from 10am to 5pm visiting times strictly by appointment by calling 02842728379. Funeral will leave the Funeral Home on Sunday 12th Dec. at 12.30pm via High Street, Ashmount Drive and Windmill Hill to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live on the parish webcam St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com) . Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her loving family and extended family circle.

Frost. (Portaferry) 8th December 2021, peacefully at Seaview House Nursing Home, Ballyholme, late of Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry. Patricia (Paddy) beloved wife of Ian, sister of Ronnie, sister-in-law of Hazel and Heather, devoted mother of Paula, Gwenda, Elaine and James, mother-in-law of Jeff, Mark and Leon, aunt of Catherine and a much-loved Gran and Great-Gran of Emily, Alicia, Christina, Holly, Jonathon, Paul, Eoghán, Amelie, Katie, Aurora, Matthew, George, Max and Megan. House and cremation strictly private. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired made payable to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.