Maddern, Patricia (Paddy), died 17th November 2021, after a long struggle with dementia, arthritis and other illnesses. Born April 27th, 1927, and survived by her only child, Paul. He wishes to thank all those who have expressed their sadness and support at this time and would reassure everyone that his mother’s passing was very peaceful. The funeral service will be held at Groomsport Parish Church (Church of Ireland), BT19 6GH, on Tuesday 23rd November, at 10.30am. In accordance with Covid guidelines, masks will be mandatory. Interment will follow at Clandyboye Cemetery, Old Belfast Road, Bangor, BT19 1RH. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Samaritans, for which Paddy had been a volunteer: https://www.samaritans.org/donate-now/

Singleton, Peter (Ardkeen, Kircubbin) died 13th November 2021, suddenly. Dearly loved partner of Yvonne, devoted son of Don and Jill, dear brother of Carol and David, loving father of Liam, Natasha, Yasmine and Jack and a dear grandfather. In line with current Covid guidelines the house and funeral will be private. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation via

Peter Singleton (bhf.org.uk)

Lovingly remembered as will be sadly missed by all his family and extended family circle. “Always look on the bright side of life”

McMaster Robert (Bert) – (Portavogie). Called home November 13th 2021, Peacefully at Ulster Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father to Billy, dear father-in-law of Tracey, devoted granda to Nicola and her husband Charlie and much loved brother to Carole. Funeral from his home 2 Westlea Gardens, Portavogie on Wednesday 17th at 11.30am to Glastry Methodist Church for service at 12 noon followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Glastry and Portaferry Methodist Church via
https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20030513
Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. “The Lord is my Shepherd”
Psalm 23

Dynes, (Portaferry) Died 6th November 2021, peacefully at his home, 14 Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry, surrounded by all his loving family. John, dearly beloved husband of Catherine, much loved and devoted father of Catherine, Sean, Luke and Paul, loving son of the late Mary and Val Dynes and dear brother of Valerie and the late Patricia, Marie and William and brother-in-law of James R.I.P. John’s cortege will leave his home on Wednesday (10th Nov.) at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via Ballygarvigan Road and Ballyblack Road, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip webcam. In line with covid guidelines the home will be restricted to family and close friends. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family. St Pio pray for him.

Ritchie, (Portaferry) Died 6th November 2021, peacefully at Nursing Home. Kathleen nee Mullan, R.I.P. dearly loved and devoted mother of Geraldine, Michael, Dominic, Denise, Paddy, David, Elizabeth, Margaret, Karen, Francesca and Paul, much loved Granny and Great-Granny and dear sister of Mary, Roy, Nan and Seamus. Kathleen’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Monday (8th Nov.) to Wednesday (10th Nov.) when her cortege will leave at 1.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, Steel Dickson Avenue, Shore Road and Cook Street, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. In line with covid guidelines viewing will be strictly by appointment only by phoning 02842728379. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip webcam. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimers Society, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered by the family and extended family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

McGauran (Portaferry). Died 23rd October 2021, at hospital. Hugh Patrick, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving and devoted father of John and Denise, dear father-in-law of Geraldine and Freddie, much loved granda of Declan, Aidan, C.J. and Betsy, dear brother of Mary, Bridget, Thomas, Elizabeth and the late John and Margo and late of 7 Elmgrove Crescent, Portaferry R.I.P. His remains will repose in John Smiths’ Funeral Home, High Street, Portaferry on Monday (25th Oct) from 3pm. – 6pm. and on Tuesday from 10am – 6pm. Viewingstrictly by appointment – call 02842728379. Hugh’s cortege will leave John Smiths’ Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, Ashmount Drive and Windmill Hill, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ch. Ballyphilip webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his sorrowing family.