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 / AcknowledgementFULLERTON, Dr Mary (Helen) Elizabeth M.B.E.The family of the late Dr Mary Helen Elizab...
03/04/2026

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

FULLERTON, Dr Mary (Helen) Elizabeth M.B.E.

The family of the late Dr Mary Helen Elizabeth Fullerton M.B.E. wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Julie Craythorne and Rev. Thomas Clarke for their prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr Yvonne McGivern and staff at Dromara Surgery for all 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 Cancer Research (Hillsborough Branch) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Thank you to Bill Reid and colleagues of Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help, support and compassion, when carrying out the funeral arrangements.

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

Acknowledgement / Notice of ThanksMcKIBBEN, James (Jim)The family of the late James McKibben wish to thank all those who...
24/03/2026

Acknowledgement / Notice of Thanks

McKIBBEN, James (Jim)

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

A special word of thanks to Rev. Scott Woodburn for his prayers and words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to all the Doctors and nurses of Saintfield Health Clinic who looked after our father, and to carers Sharon and Shannon and the team for all 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 Marie Curie, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

A sincere thanks to Bill Reid and colleagues at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their caring help and support. This was very much appreciated by the family.

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

Acknowledgement / Notice of ThanksHASLEY, Robert James Terence (Terry)The family and friends of the late Robert James Te...
24/03/2026

Acknowledgement / Notice of Thanks

HASLEY, Robert James Terence (Terry)

The family and friends of the late Robert James Terence (Terry) Hasley wishes to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to The Revd Canon Robert Howard for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to the staff in Lisadian Nursing Home for all their unfailing care and attention.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Many thanks to David Browne and all the staff of Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support with the arrangements.

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

PENTLAND, Richard – 22nd March 2026. Peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 84 years. Late of Abbeyview Road, formerly of ...
24/03/2026

PENTLAND, Richard – 22nd March 2026. Peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 84 years. Late of Abbeyview Road, formerly of Barnamaghery Road, Crossgar,

Beloved husband of Elma. Loving and much-loved dad to Colin, Sharon and Stephen. Father-in-law to Hazel, Robin and Linda. Proud Granda to Philip (Catherine), David (Rachel), Anna (Mark), Alexander, Emily and Thomas. Great-Granda to Lily.

Family and friends welcome at the home daily after 2.00pm.

Service of Thanksgiving in Kilmore Presbyterian Church, Drumaghlis Road, Crossgar, BT30 9JR on Thursday 26th March at 2.00pm.

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

Richard will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter and wider family circle.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

DALZELL, Robert Desmond (Desi) – 21st March 2026. Peacefully at Downe Hospital, aged 81 years. Late of 83 Tollymore Roa...
21/03/2026

DALZELL, Robert Desmond (Desi) – 21st March 2026. Peacefully at Downe Hospital, aged 81 years. Late of 83 Tollymore Road, Newcastle.

Dearly beloved husband of Margaret. Loving and much-loved father to Francene and Robin and dear father-in-law of Andrew. Proud Pop to Richard, Kathryn and her fiancé Nathan.

Family and friends welcome to call between 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

Service of Thanksgiving in Newcastle Presbyterian Church
on Wednesday 25th March at 2.30pm afterwards to Drumee Cemetery.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for Air Ambulance N.I. and Parkinson’s Society c/o, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughter, son, son-in-law, grandchildren and family circle.

Until the Day Dawns.

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

ERVIN, Samuel (John) – 21st March 2026. Peacefully at Lagan Valley Hospital, in his 88th year. Late of 36 Barclay Manor...
21/03/2026

ERVIN, Samuel (John) – 21st March 2026. Peacefully at Lagan Valley Hospital, in his 88th year. Late of 36 Barclay Manor, Dromara.

Dearly beloved husband of Joan.

Service of Thanksgiving in St. Johns Parish Church, Dromara on
Tuesday 24th March at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjacent churchyard.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to “Douglas Donations Account” for Cancer Research UK (Dromara Branch) and St. Johns Parish Church Restoration Fund, c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, nephews and nieces Jennifer, Helen, Adam, James, Jenny, David and Debbie, family 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

HASLEY, Robert James Terence (Terry) 17th March 2026. Peacefully at Lisadian Nursing Home.Loving husband of the late Eve...
17/03/2026

HASLEY, Robert James Terence (Terry) 17th March 2026. Peacefully at Lisadian Nursing Home.

Loving husband of the late Evelyn.

Service of Thanksgiving in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Friday 20th March at 10am, followed by committal in The Church of the Ascension Churchyard, Annahilt.

No flowers please.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

RUSSELL, Grace Elizabeth 16th March 2026. Peacefully at King’s Castle Private Nursing Home, Ardglass aged 81 years.Dear...
17/03/2026

RUSSELL, Grace Elizabeth 16th March 2026. Peacefully at King’s Castle Private Nursing Home, Ardglass aged 81 years.

Dear mother to Michael (his fiancée Margaret). Loving sister to Victor.

Friends welcome to meet the family at Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Thursday 19th March, 5.30pm-8pm.

Funeral Service in Garvaghy Parish Church on Friday 20th March at 2pm afterwards to the adjoining graveyard.

House private. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Dementia NI c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing son, his fiancée Margaret and her brother Victor.

Forever 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

BLAKELY, Johnston Errol – 11th March 2026, peacefully at hospital, aged 81 years, surrounded by his loving family.Much l...
12/03/2026

BLAKELY, Johnston Errol – 11th March 2026, peacefully at hospital, aged 81 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Much loved husband of Eunice, loving dad to Linda (James), Angela (Dean), Ruth (Darren) and Heather (David). Devoted Granda to Bethan, Zoe, Frazer, Lewis, Curtis, Harvey, Mia, Sophie, Coby and Evie, Great-Granda to Cody, Emilia, Haisley and Luca. Loving brother to Rosemary and the late Jim and Greta.

Funeral Service will be held in St. Ignatius Parish Church, Carryduff on Saturday 14th March at 11.00am followed by committal at Killaney Parish Churchyard.

No Flowers Please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Prostate Cancer U.K. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at the family home, Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm and Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

‘When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.’

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

CONWAY, Hugh Francis RIP – 9th March 2026. Peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 66 years. Late of Windmill Gardens, Ball...
09/03/2026

CONWAY, Hugh Francis RIP – 9th March 2026. Peacefully at Ulster Hospital, aged 66 years. Late of Windmill Gardens, Ballynahinch.

Beloved brother of Pat (Mary), Jimmy (Maureen), Mary, Bridíe (Paddy), Teresa, Paul (Paula). Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

House strictly private. Friends welcome to meet the family at Douglas Funeral Home, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Tuesday 10th March, 5pm-8pm.

Francis’s remains will be received in St. Patrick’s Church, Church Road, Ballynahinch on Wednesday 11th March at 5pm with Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s on Thursday 12th March at 10am, afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke N.I. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, (address as above)

Will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, in laws, nephews, nieces and friends.

Along the road of suffering, he found a little lane, that took him up to heaven and ended all his pain.

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

DAVIDSON, Margaret Gwendoline (Gwen) – 8th March 2026. Peacefully at hospital in her 92nd year, late of Broomhill Road,...
08/03/2026

DAVIDSON, Margaret Gwendoline (Gwen) – 8th March 2026. Peacefully at hospital in her 92nd year, late of Broomhill Road, Spa.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur. Much loved and loving mother to Arthur and Janette, dear mother-in-law of Fiona and Richard (Coey). Proud granny to Greg (Aileen) and Alex and great-granny to Aoife.

Service of thanksgiving in Douglas Funeral Church on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 at 2 pm, afterwards to Magherahamlet Parish Churchyard. Service will be available online later via douglasfuneraldirectorsyoutube.

Home strictly private.

No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, can be made online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or by cheque payable to “Douglas Donations Account” for Air Ambulance NI and Cancer Focus, c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be loved and remembered always by her sorrowing 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

FULLERTON, Mary (Helen) Elizabeth (Dr) Nee Kirkpatrick M.B.E. – 6th March 2026. Peacefully at her home, Orrfield, Trenc...
06/03/2026

FULLERTON, Mary (Helen) Elizabeth (Dr) Nee Kirkpatrick M.B.E. – 6th March 2026. Peacefully at her home, Orrfield, Trench Road, Hillsborough.

Dearly beloved wife of the late W.E.S. (Willie) Fullerton. Dearest mother to Andrew and his partner Leeanne and Kay and her partner Derek, devoted Granny Helen to Andrew, Chris, Scott, Kerry, Jess, Jamie and Becky, and the 4 Great-Grandchildren.

Service of Thanksgiving in Priesthill (Zion) Methodist Church, 66 Kesh Road, Hillsborough, BT27 5RR on Wednesday 11th March at 12noon. A private cremation having taken place earlier.

House Private.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research (Hillsborough Branch) cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 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

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

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