Strong (Portaferry, formerly Belfast) Died 1st May 2020, peacefully at her sister Kathleen’s (Gilmore) home, Cloughey Road, Portaferry. Maureen, dearly beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mary Strong, loving sister of Kathleen, Oonagh and the late Rita, Phyllis, Bernie and Charlie, dear sister-in-law of Gemma and a dear aunt and great-aunt.

In line with current guidance the House, funeral and burial will be strictly private.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Saturday (2nd May) at 11am. on St. Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip webcam using the following link:
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/came…/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip

Finnegan, (Ardkeen). Died 26^th April 2020, peacefully at hospital.  Sean, dearly beloved son of the late William John and Una, dear partner of Anne, devoted brother of Marie, Elizabeth and Nuala, brother-in-law of James, Sammy and the late Gerry, loving uncle of Melanie, Nicola, Gary, Una, David and Mark, much loved great uncle of Stephen, Brian, Heather, Rose, Emma, Chloe, Erin and Cara and great, great uncle of Caitlin and Jake. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday (28th) at 11am., viewable only on St. Patrick’s Church Ballygalget webcam on the following link:

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-ballygalget-parish-portaferry

Sean’s funeral cortege will pass his home on Deerpark Road, Ardkeen at approximately 12.15 on its way to a private family committal.  Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Moffett, Francis George (Portavogie) Died 22nd April 2020, peacefully at hospital. Husband of Wilma, devoted father of Francie, much loved granda of Zech and a dear brother and uncle. His funeral cortege will pass by his home, Lawson Avenue, Portavogie on Saturday (25th) at 10.45am before continuing on to the family burial ground for a private committal. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Hamilton, (Kircubbin). Died 13th April 2020, suddenly at hospital. Irene, dearly loved wife of the late Martin Hamilton, loving and devoted mother of Alan, dear mother-in-law of Christine, much loved granny of Amelia and Sophia and loving sister of John, Debbie, Darren, Robert and the late Billy. Funeral and house strictly private in line with current restrictions. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and all the extended family circle.

Shanks, (Kircubbin). Died 8th April 2020, at her home.  Esther (Hessie) nee Murray, dearly loved wife of Desmond, loving mother of Michael and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Paula and Marcus and much loved granny of Rachel, Hannah, Clare and Ciara.  On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.  Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family, sisters Rita and Maureen and family circle.