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Douglas Funeral Directors

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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

11/11/2025

Acknowledgment of Thanks

TOTTEN, Rachel Phyllis

The family of the late Rachel Phyllis Totten wishes to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

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

Thanks to the staff in Glasswater Lodge Care Home, Crossgar and to Dr. Gunn, Saintfield Surgery for their unfailing care and attention.

Thanks to George Hanna for providing teas after 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 Motor Neurone Disease (N.I.) (M.N.D.N.I.) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Finally, thanks to Bill Reid, Douglas Funeral Directors for the caring and professional way in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

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

10/11/2025

CARLISLE, Ruth, (Nèe Devlin), 9th November 2025, peacefully at Fishbourne House Nursing Home aged 91 years. Formerly of Glebe Road, Annahilt.

Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bert) and a much loved sister-in-law and aunt.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in ‘The Church of the Ascension’, Annahilt on Tuesday 11th November at 2.00pm, followed by committal in the adjoining Churchyard.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to ‘Annahilt Parish Church’ c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Friends and family welcome to pay their respects at Douglas Funeral Home on Monday evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

Ruth will be lovingly remembered by all the family.

The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.

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

04/11/2025

HANNA, Albert (Bertie) 4th November 2025, peacefully at hospital aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Lily. Much loved brother of his late twin Brian, Alan and John. Loving Uncle of Margaret, David, Christopher, Markham, Ciara, Megan, Riley and Regan (Pickering). Also, Johanna, Mary, Samuel, Pearl and Carol (Hanna).

A funeral service will be held in Edengrove Presbyterian Church on Thursday 6th November at 11.00am, followed by committal in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at Douglas Funeral Home on Wednesday evening 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

Reunited in Eternal Peace.

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

03/11/2025

CREE, Nigel - 3rd November 2025.
Suddenly yet peacefully, aged 70 years at home, Kinedale Park, Ballynahinch.

Beloved husband of Heather. Much loved father to Emma, Keri and the late Ryan. Father-in-law to Garry and proud Granda to Ethan.

Funeral Service in Douglas Funeral Church on Thursday 6th November at 3pm followed by Committal at Roselawn Crematorium.

House private.
No flowers please.
Donations if desired online viawww.douglasfuneraldirectors.comor cheques payable to N.I. Air Ambulance c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.
Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandson, 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

03/11/2025

MASSEY, Rachael Pedlow (Rita) nèe Spratt - 1st November 2025 suddenly aged 76 years, at her home, Breda Terrace, Newtownbreda, Belfast.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Much loved mother of Colin, Nigel and Richard. Mother-in-law of Ruth and Michelle. Devoted Granny to Niall, Ellen, Seth, Freya and William.

Family homes private.

Reception for family and friends in Douglas Funeral Home on Thursday 6th November between 6pm and 8pm.

Thanksgiving Service in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Friday 7th November at 10am and afterwards to Roselawn Crematorium.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, (address as above).

Rita will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and wider family circle.

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

29/10/2025

Notice of Thanks

WHAN, Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Wilma)

The family of the late Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Wilma) Whan wishes to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

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

Thanks to Dr. McGivern and the staff at Dromara Surgery, to Rutledge Domiciliary Care Team, the Southern Trust Home Care Team, social workers and occupational therapist, to the Acute Care at Home Team, District Nurses and the Marie Curie Palliative Care Team 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 Douglas Donations Account for Alzheimer’s Research UK and Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Finally, thanks to everyone at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral arrangements.

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

28/10/2025

STREET, Evelyn Elizabeth (nee Douglas) 28th October 2025. Peacefully at Oakridge Care Home, aged 90 years. Formerly of Glenlough, Ballynahinch.

Cherished friend of Larry Burns. Much loved and loving mother to Heather, Dawn, June and Sharon. Proud granny to Barry, Steven, Adam, Karin, Patrick, Paul, Michael, Charlotte, Conor, Jordan and Max. great-granny to Nicole, Elijah, Kali, Paige and Sebastian.

Friends welcome to meet with family at 38 Main Street, Ballynahinch.

Service of thanksgiving in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Friday 31st October at 11am and afterwards to Lough Inch Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for Cancer Research and Air Ambulance NI, c/o address as above.

Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her friends and family circle.

God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

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

28/10/2025

DAVIDSON, Arthur James Bell – 28th October 2025. Peacefully at hospital in his 94th year, late of Broomhill Road, Spa.

Dearly beloved husband of Gwen. Much loved and loving father to Arthur and Janette, dear father-in-law of Fiona and Richard (Coey). Proud granda to Greg (Aileen) and Alex and great-granda to Aoife.

Service of thanksgiving in Douglas Funeral Church on Thursday 30th at 1.30pm afterwards to Magherahamlet Parish Churchyard. Service online later.

Home strictly private.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for Air Ambulance NI and British Heart Foundation, c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, family, 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

28/10/2025

McGRORY, Chris Noel – 25th October 2025. Peacefully at Downe hospital, aged 68 years. Late of Lecale Lodge, Downpatrick.

Much loved son of the late William and Mary. Loved brother of Carl, Hazel, Wilma, Terry, David and Lois. Dear brother-in-law to Ian, Rose, Richard and the late Noel.

Thanksgiving Service in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Thursday 30th October at 11am followed by burial in Killaney Parish Churchyard.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Child Brain Injury Trust c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, Address as above).

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his family and the wider family circle.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. 1 Corinthians 13 v 7 & 8.

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

20/10/2025

GLOVER, Robert (Bert) 19th October 2025. Peacefully at Spa Nursing Home, aged 76 years, late of 9 Dromara Road, Ballynahinch.

Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy and much loved and loving father to Susan.

House and funeral strictly private at his own request.

No flowers please

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing wife, daughter, family circle and friends.

18/10/2025

SEEDS, David, 7th October 2025. Suddenly aged 66 years in USA, late of Hillsborough, Co Down.

Dearly loved and devoted husband of Karen. Loving father to Charis and David, father-in-law of Gavin and Michelle. Devoted and proud Granda to Caleb, Lilah and Leonie.

House Strictly Private.

Service of Thanksgiving in St. Malachy’s Parish Church, Main Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6SD on Wednesday 22nd October at 11am. A strictly private burial having preceded.

No flowers please at family’s request. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable Douglas Donations Account (for Angel Wishes and Karen Morrison Memorial Trust) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be loved and remembered always. MIZPAH.

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

17/10/2025

NOTICE OF THANKS

PYE, Michael Richard

The wife and family of the late Michael Richard Pye wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Roisin McFadden for her words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Also, thanks to those friends who sent cards, telephoned, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to “Parkinson’s UK” c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP.

Finally, thanks to David Browne and colleagues at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral arrangements.

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

Address

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

Telephone

+442897562366

Website

http://www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com/

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