Douglas Funeral Directors

Douglas Funeral Directors Serving our local community during times of loss, since 1926 Available at all times, every day of the year. For assistance please contact: 028 97562366

Notice of Thanks / AcknowledgementKIDNEY, MaureenThe family of the late Maureen Kidney wish to thank all those who sympa...
11/02/2026

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

KIDNEY, Maureen

The family of the late Maureen Kidney wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Canon Warren Russell for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to the doctors at Summer Hill Surgery, Warrenpoint and to the team at Evora Hospice, Newry for their unfailing care and attention.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to Daisy Lodge, Newcastle, c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Our thanks to David Browne and the whole team at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

KIDNEY, Maureen – 1st February 2026Peacefully with family by her side, at Evora Hospice, Newry, aged 80 years, formerly ...
02/02/2026

KIDNEY, Maureen – 1st February 2026

Peacefully with family by her side, at Evora Hospice, Newry, aged 80 years, formerly of Seafields Court, Warrenpoint.

Loving wife of the late Desmond. Dear sister of Helen and Patricia, much loved Aunt of John, Derek, Taya and Lara.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February at 12.40pm.

House private. No flowers please, Donations if desired via online www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Daisy Lodge, Newcastle (for Children’s Cancer Care) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors (address as above.

Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

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PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

GAMBLE, Thomas George (Tommie) – 31st January 2026. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital.Family and friends are welcome to ...
02/02/2026

GAMBLE, Thomas George (Tommie) – 31st January 2026. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital.

Family and friends are welcome to view at 195 Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5LP on Tuesday 3rd February between 4.00pm and 8.00pm.

Funeral Service will take place in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Thursday 5th February at 1.00pm followed by burial in Lough Inch Cemetery. Service can be viewed online via http://www.youtube.com/

Will be lovingly remembered by nephew Jimmy, niece Irene and many good friends.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

CAMPBELL, MadgeThe daughters and family circle of the late Madge Campbell wish to thank all those who sympathised with t...
30/01/2026

CAMPBELL, Madge

The daughters and family circle of the late Madge Campbell wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. George Oluwagbemiga-Okikiolu for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr. Yvonne McGivern, Dromara Surgery and the carers from both Jark and Complete Homecare 24 for their unfailing care and attention.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to Alzheimer’s Research UK, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way. Finally thanks to, David Jess and Bill Reid, Douglas Funeral Directors for the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.Beloved son of the late C...
29/01/2026

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.

Beloved son of the late Claude and Sadie, Loving brother of Jim and the late Robin.

A thanksgiving service for Harold’s life will be held in Kilmore Presbyterian Church on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 2.30pm. A private burial having preceded.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Kidney Research N.I. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, sister-in-law Pearl, nephew Alan and niece Sandra and wider family circle and friends.

Ps 46 v1. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

A final update on our Christmas Memorial Tree. Recently a representative of Marie Curie attended our premises to allow u...
27/01/2026

A final update on our Christmas Memorial Tree. Recently a representative of Marie Curie attended our premises to allow us to hand over the monies raised through our Christmas Tree appeal.

As we’ve said previously, the Ballynahinch community has been extremely generous and we are delighted to announce that the final total raised by the public was just over £300 and as agreed the company has matched that, so the final total raised is ……. £604.40

When we first came up with the idea of a Memorial Tree, we genuinely never thought it would mean so much to so many, the love and support shown by the people of Ballynahinch has been truly wonderful and to raise such a huge amount of money over Christmas has shown us just how kind and close knit the local community is.

Again, we want to thank every single person who called in to see us and placed such lovely messages on the Christmas tree. It has been a truly special time for us to see and hear just how much this Tree has meant to people.

A special word of thanks to Audrey Slater, Sofia Crawford-Walker and Phil Kane from Marie Curie for helping to coordinate our efforts. Audrey came to visit us on a very wet and stormy day to receive the cheque and tell us about the wonderful work Marie Curie does in our local area. We hope the tea and buns warmed you up a bit.

To find out more about The Marie Curie Charity, how to donate or start your own fundraiser, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/hospices/belfast or call 0800 090 2309

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see”
Mark Twain

Photo No. 1: Bill Reid (Company Director), Audrey Slater (Marie Curie), David Browne (Funeral Director), David Jess (Funeral Director) and John Wallace (Funeral Director)

Photo No. 2: Audrey Slater (Marie Curie), Anne & Bill Reid (Company Directors)

Photo No. 3: Naomi Graham & Marina Galway (Office Administrators), Audrey Slater (Marie Curie) and Anne Reid (Company Director)

McKEE, Robert (Robbie) 25th January 2026. Peacefully at his home Clough, Co Down, after a short illness surrounded by h...
26/01/2026

McKEE, Robert (Robbie) 25th January 2026. Peacefully at his home Clough, Co Down, after a short illness surrounded by his family.

Dearly loved son of Lois and the late Victor and loving brother to Stephen, Arty and Jacqueline. Dear brother-in-law to Astrid, Mel and David and devoted uncle to David, James and Mark.

A graveside service will be held in St Andrew’s Church of Ireland, Killaney, Carricknaveigh Road, BT27 6UB (opposite Temple Golf Club) on Thursday 29th January at 2.15pm following a private service at the family home.

Family home private.

No flowers please.

Robbie will be forever loved, sadly missed and always in the hearts of those who knew and loved him best.

CAMPBELL, Madge (nee McIlroy) 26th January 2026. Very peacefully, aged 94 years at her home Rathfriland Road, Dromara.M...
26/01/2026

CAMPBELL, Madge (nee McIlroy) 26th January 2026. Very peacefully, aged 94 years at her home Rathfriland Road, Dromara.

Much loved and loving mummy to Doreen (McAteer), Linda (Fitzpatrick) and the late Mark. Dear mother-in-law to Joe. Cherished granny of Adrian, his wife Amanda, Colin, his partner Daniel, Terry, his wife Emma. Proud great-granny to Lauren, Jenna, Holly and Harry. Loving sister to Billy, Rhoda (Stewart) and the late Hubert. Beloved aunt and great-aunt.

House strictly private, until day of funeral.

Funeral from her daughter Linda’s home 26 Barclay Manor, Dromara on Wednesday 28th at 10.30am to St. John’s Parish Church, Dromara for service of thanksgiving at 11am, burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Alzheimer’s Research c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Madge will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by all the family.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

JESS, Desmond 23rd January 2026. Peacefully aged 82 years at Beechill Care Home, Belfast and late of 55 Lisnastrean Roa...
24/01/2026

JESS, Desmond 23rd January 2026. Peacefully aged 82 years at Beechill Care Home, Belfast and late of 55 Lisnastrean Road, Lisburn.

Dearly loved husband of Ruth, much loved father of Stephen, Lorraine and Andrew. Dear father-in-law of Damien, proud granda and great-granda.

All welcome at his home on Sunday 25th and Monday 26th between 2pm-4pm and 6.30pm-9pm.

Service of Thanksgiving in Newtownbreda Gospel Hall, 96a Newtownbreda Road, Belfast BT8 7BP on Tuesday 27th January at 11.30am and afterwards to Second Boardmills Presbyterian graveyard, Church Road, Lisburn BT27 6UP for burial.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Parkinson’s UK (Lisburn Branch) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Desmond will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ.
1 Peter ch 1 v 18 & 19

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PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

MONTGOMERY, Gwendolene Agnes (nèe McKee) – 20th January 2026 peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 54 years. Late of Drum...
20/01/2026

MONTGOMERY, Gwendolene Agnes (nèe McKee) – 20th January 2026 peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 54 years. Late of Drumnaconagher Road, Crossgar.

Beloved wife of Stephen. Only daughter of Vera and the late Dickie McKee. Daughter-in-law of Joyce and the late Jackie Montgomery. Much loved sister to Thomas and Noel.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Friday 23rd January at 11 am, followed by a private family burial. Service can be viewed online via http://www.youtube.com/

House Private.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for Macmillan Cancer Support and Child Evangelism Fellowship c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, mother, brothers, wider family circle and friends.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.Beloved son of the late C...
18/01/2026

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.

Beloved son of the late Claude and Sadie, Loving brother of Jim and the late Robin.

House and funeral strictly private with a reception for family and friends at Douglas Funeral Home, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Monday 19th January between 6pm and 8pm. A thanksgiving service for Harolds life to be announced later.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Kidney Research N.I. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, sister-in-law Pearl, nephew and niece Alan, Sandra and wider family circle and friends.

Ps 46 v1. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

Acknowledgement / Notice of Thanks SMYTH, Edwin (Win)The wife, son, daughter and family circle of the late Edwin (Win) S...
17/01/2026

Acknowledgement / Notice of Thanks

SMYTH, Edwin (Win)

The wife, son, daughter and family circle of the late Edwin (Win) Smyth wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev David Henry for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr Devlin, Montalto Medical Centre for all his unfailing care and attention and the community district nurses and carers.

To Prof J. O’Sullivan, and Sciensus nursing team, special thanks to Kathleen, Helen and Sandra.

Also, thanks to Douglas Funeral Directors for the specialized care and attention throughout the funeral.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to “Queen’s University Foundation” (to support research at the Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence at Queen’s University) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

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20 Dromore Road
Ballynahinch
BT248HP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday 8:45am - 5pm
Friday 8:45am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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