James Minnis & Son Funeral Directors

James Minnis & Son Funeral Directors An independent family run business providing compassionate and considerate funeral services. Headstones and grave markers available

We are members of The National Association Of Funeral Directors (NAFD).

06/11/2025

JOHNSTON – 6th November 2025, Hugh William peacefully at his late residence St Patrick’s Hall Banbridge formerly of Belfast. Much loved husband of Anne, devoted father of David and Carole, father-in-law of Rebecca and Claire and cherished grandfather of Keira, Morgan, Ben and Seren.

Funeral Service shall take place on Saturday 8th November at 1pm in James Minnis & Son, Funeral Home, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge BT32 4JQ followed by burial in Banbridge New Cemetery.

House strictly private.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Banbridge District Nursing Team (please make cheques payable to James Minnis & Son) address as above.

Hugh will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and the entire family circle.

FAMILY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MONTH’S MIND MALACHY WILSON The wife C...
05/11/2025

FAMILY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MONTH’S MIND

MALACHY WILSON

The wife Colette, sons Damian, Kevin and Michael, daughters Karen, Jolene and Leah, brothers Eamon, Mel and Seamus and the entire family circle of the late Malachy Wilson, wish to express their sincere thanks to all whom sympathised with them during their recent bereavement.
Thank you to all who called to the family home, attended the funeral mass, sent sympathy and mass cards, telephoned, sent messages or made donations in lieu of flowers.
Our grateful thanks to the staff in the Evora Hospice Newry for their dedicated care and attention and to Dr Ramsay and the Community Nursing staff who looked after Malachy during his illness.
Thank you to our cousins Bernadette Baird and Kiera Groves, sisters-in -law Tina and Deborah Wilson, brothers -in-law Jeff Ross and Aaron Gourley and son- in -law Niki Arnold for supporting all of us and helping with preparation and tea serving following dad's passing.
Thank you to Fr McMahon and all connected with Seapatrick Parish and the Belmont Hotel Banbridge for providing the refreshments.
A special thanks to James Minnis & Son funeral directors for their professionalism and attention to detail in carrying out the funeral arrangements.

Malachy’s month’s mind mass shall be celebrated on Sunday 16th November at 10.30am in St Patrick’s Church Banbridge.

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

The Wilson Family

01/11/2025

This morning, NAFD CEO Andrew Judd appeared on BBC Breakfast TV to discuss drivers cutting into funeral cortèges.

Andrew explained that while funerals have changed over 120 years, respect and dignity for the deceased never age. He reminded viewers that a cortège marks the final journey a person will ever take, and urged drivers to take a few moments to show empathy for grieving families.

He welcomed the chance to work with the Department for Transport so learner drivers understand why a procession moves slowly and that slowing down out of safety and respect, makes a real difference.

Andrew also noted that many motorists don’t realise they’re cutting into a cortège, and that plumes or flags, supplied by NAFD members, help identify these as special vehicles with a special purpose.

Watch the interview on BBC Breakfast (8:15am–8:25am) via https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer or catch the replay once uploaded.

31/10/2025

FERGUSON – 31st October 2025, Elizabeth Margaret Ann peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of Brooke Gardens Banbridge. Devoted mother of Mark and cherished grandmother of Kyle and Crory.

Funeral Service shall take place on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11.00am in Scarva Street Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to NI Kidney Research and Diabetes UK (please make cheques payable to James Minnis & Son) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

Elizabeth will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, grandchildren, brothers John and Cecil, sisters-in-law Dawn and Amelia and the entire family circle.

WILSON – 16th October 2025 , Malachy Joseph peacefully at Evora Hospice Newry, late of 30 Moorefield Banbridge.Much love...
16/10/2025

WILSON – 16th October 2025 , Malachy Joseph peacefully at Evora Hospice Newry, late of 30 Moorefield Banbridge.

Much loved husband of Colette, devoted father of Damian, Kevin, Michael, Karen and Jolene and loving brother of Eamon, Mel, Seamus and the late Terence.

Funeral service shall take place on Sunday 19th October at 1.30pm in St Patrick’s Church Banbridge followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery Dromore Road Banbridge.

Friends and family or welcome to attend his late residence on Friday and Saturday between 10am – 8pm. Day of funeral house private.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to Evora Hospice (please make cheques payable to the nominated fund) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House. 33 Castlewellan Road Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

Malachy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and the entire family circle.



“Rest In Peace”

06/10/2025

WEIR – 5th October 2025, Evelyn suddenly at her late residence, Huntly Road Banbridge.
Dearly loved wife of the late Walter, devoted mother of Robert and Carol.
A Service of Thanksgiving shall take place on Wednesday 8th October at 12.30pm in Tullylish Parish Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House strictly private.
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Salvation Army (Please make cheques payable to the nominated fund) c/o James Minnis and Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge BT32 4JQ.
Evelyn will sadly missed by her son, daughter, son-in-law Tony, grandchildren David (Kelsey) and Lynsey, great-grandchildren Ryan, Olivia, Callum, Chloe, Alan and Ella
and the entire family circle.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”

23/09/2025

FAMILY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SIMON GLENN

We, the partner, sons, parents, brothers, sisters and wider family circle of the late simon Glenn, died 3rd August 2025 wish to thank all those who sympathised with us in our recent bereavement.
Thank you to all that called at our home, sent cards and messages of sympathy and support, attended the funeral and helped in anyway, it was all greatly appreciated.
To Rev. Raymond Mcclure for his pastoral care and for the lovely service. Also thanks to the ladies of the church for helping with the refreshments after the funeral.
A heartfelt thank you to South Ulster Drumming Association for drumming Simon out of the village, also at the church and for forming a guard of honour tor Simon’s last journey.
Finally, a special thanks to John Minnis and staff of James Minnis and Son funeral directors for their professional service, care, support and dignified manner in which they conducted the funeral arrangements.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually tor their love, help and sympathy, so please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.

MAGEE – 17th September 2025, Malachy peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of 9 Kensington Avenue Banbridge. Devot...
17/09/2025

MAGEE – 17th September 2025, Malachy peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of 9 Kensington Avenue Banbridge. Devoted father of Kelvin, Malachy, Jodie and Shelley and cherished grandfather of Brandon, Lauren, Shane, Katelyn, Jessica, Mark, Jayden, Alexander, Malachy óg and Rosie.

Funeral Service shall take place on Saturday 20th September at 11.30am in All Saints Church, Ballela Road, Banbridge BT32 3TF, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Friends and Family are welcome to attend his late residence on Thursday and Friday between 3pm-9pm. Morning of the funeral house private.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Children’s Hospice NI and Pretty in Pink (please make cheques payable to James Minnis & Son) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

Malachy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters, grandchildren and the entire family circle.

12/09/2025

LYTTLE – James Alexander (Jim) called home 11th September 2025, peacefully in Daisy Hill Hospital, late of Church Street Banbridge.

Dearly loved husband of the late Lena, devoted father of Stephen Lyttle (Diane) and Ruth Skelly (Walter), much loved grandfather of Claire, Jonathan, Katie, Rebecca and Rachel, much loved great-grandfather and cherished brother of Bill.

House strictly private.

Funeral Service shall take place on Sunday 14th September at 1pm in Banbridge Gospel Hall followed by burial in Banbridge New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Lord’s Work Trust (please make cheques payable to the nominated fund) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

Jim will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother and the entire family circle.

John 14 v 1 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”

12/09/2025

LYTTLE- James Alexander (Jim) called home 11th September 2025 peacefully at Daisy Hill hospital late of Church Street Banbridge.
House strictly private.
Funeral arrangements to follow all enquiries to James Minnis & Son Funeral Directors Banbridge 02840625985.

10/09/2025

BEATTY - 9th September 2025, Elizabeth (June) peacefully at her late residence , Tudor Grange Waringstown.

Dearly loved wife of Ivan, devoted mother of Darrell and mother-in-law of Roberta and loving Nana of Rebekah and Jessica.

At June’s own request house and funeral strictly private.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Marie Curie and MacMillan Cancer Support (please make cheques payable to James Minnis & Son) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

June will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughter-in-law, granddaughters and the entire family circle.

03/09/2025

SALLEY- 3rd September 2025, Douglas peacefully at his late residence, The Tudors, Castlewellan Road Banbridge.
Dearly loved husband of Freda.
House and funeral strictly private. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie and SHSCT (please make cheques payable to James Minnis & Son) c/o James Minnis & Son, Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge BT32 4JQ.

Douglas will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and the entire family circle.

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Banbridge
BT324JQ

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