Byers. (Portaferry). Died 27th December 2020, suddenly at his home.  George (Junior) dearly loved husband of Jean, loving and devoted father of Anita, Stephen and Susan, dear father-in-law of John, Linda and Hugh Pat, much loved granda of Emmett, Brendan, Emma Jane, Aislinn, Niamh, Niall, Orna and Cliodhna and devoted brother of Mary, Kathleen, Bessie and the late Willie R.I.P.  In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral service and committal will be private. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave George’s home, The Square, Portaferry on Tuesday evening (29th Dec.) at 6pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via Ferry Street, Shore Road and Cook Street.  Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am that can be view via the parish webcam by the following link  https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam .   St Martha and St Anthony pray for him.  Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his loving family and extended family circle.

McCullough (Ballywalter) Died 26th December 2020, peacefully at her home. Gillian, loving wife of Derek, loving and devoted mother of Gavin and partner Jennie, Conor, Ryan and partner Rhiain, dear granny of Grace Gillian, much loved daughter of Ann and David (Heron), dearly loved sister of Kathy, Stephen and Michael, sister-in-law to Davy and Kim, aunt to Sinead, David, Anna, Archie and Sam, dear daughter-in-law to Eileen and the late Hugh McCullough. In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral service and committal will be private. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Gillian’s home in Demesne Drive, Ballywalter on Tuesday 29th December at 11.15am via Springvale Road, Kircubbin Road, Inishargie Road, Main Street (Kircubbin), Rowreagh Road and Gransha Road to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran. Family flowers only, donations if desired, made payable to Marie Curie, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her loving family and the McCullough and Heron extended family circles.

Robinson, (Portavogie). Died 18th December 2020. Peacefully at hospital.  Jean, dearly loved daughter of the late Greta and dear partner of John – late of Lemons Road, Portavogie. In line with current guidelines the home and funeral service will be private, restricted to family and close friends only. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, Portaferry on Monday morning (21st Dec.), passing through Cloughey at 10am and continuing to Main Road and Warnock’s Road (Portavogie) to her home at Lemons Road before proceeding to St. Andrew’s Parish Churchyard, Ballyeasborough. Will be sadly missed by John and the extended family circle. Redeemed.

Brown (Kircubbin) Died 4th December 2020. Peacefully at her home, 46 Rubane Road, Kircubbin. Margaret (Peggy) dearly loved wife of William, loving mother of Hugh, Anne, Margaret, Catherine and Pauline, much loved granny of Mark, Louise, Jamie, Adrian, Brendan, Daniel, Sean and the late Karl Brown and dear great granny of Emily-Jane, Molly, Fionn, Sarah, Charlie, Harry and Dylan. For those wishing to pay their respects, Peggy’s cortege will leave her home on Sunday at 11am to Mt St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran via Rubane Corner, Rubane Road and Blackstaff Road, for a Service at 11.30am. In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral service and committal will be strictly private. Donations if desired to Marie Curie 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 William and all the family and family circle.

Campbell, William James (Billy). (Newtownards) Died 21^st November 2020, at hospital. Dearly loved husband of Joan. A private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday (25th) in line with current guidelines.  Lovingly remembered by his wife Joan, sisters Maureen and Jean, brothers Alan, Harold, Noel, Samuel, Douglas, Raymond and families.

CULLY. Called home 17th November 2020, peacefully at Rocky Acres Care Home. Elizabeth Patricia (Patsy) beloved daughter of the late Hubert and Hannah Cully formerly of Harbour Stores Portavogie. Dear sister of the late Jean, John & Nanna dear Aunt of Patricia, Margaret, Rachel, Jean, Hubert, Ambrose, Linda, Joy and the late Hugh and Hannah and families.

Sadly due to the current Covid restrictions the funeral service will be private.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.” 2 Timothy 4:7- 8.