George Preston Funeral Director

George Preston Funeral Director Our experienced team of Funeral Directors offer a caring, considerate 24 hr personalised service. Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Bill Donnelly (Killowen).The family of the late Bill Donnelly wish to...
10/03/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Bill Donnelly (Killowen).

The family of the late Bill Donnelly wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all family, friends, and neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

To everyone who attended the funeral, both inside and outside the church, called to the home, sent cards or messages of sympathy, or supported the family in any way, your kindness and thoughtfulness were greatly appreciated. A special word of thanks to those who placed flowers on Bill’s grave, which meant so much to the family.

Our sincere gratitude to Father Des Mooney, who knew Bill personally and shared so many kind and comforting words about him during the service. His care and support were a great comfort to the family, and we are especially grateful for the months mind that was dedicated to Bill, making it a truly memorable occasion in his honour.

The family would also like to thank everyone who kindly donated in Bill’s memory. A total of £3,122.50 was raised for N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke, and the family are deeply grateful for the generosity shown.

Thanks are also extended to CLYC for providing refreshments after the service.

Finally, our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors, especially Gavin and Declan, for carrying out the funeral arrangements in such a dignified and professional manner.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Gertrude Black (Bessbrook).The family of the late Gertrude Black, Col...
06/03/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Gertrude Black (Bessbrook).

The family of the late Gertrude Black, College Square Bessbrook, would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who offered sympathy and support to them in their recent bereavement. Gertrude was a much loved aunt, great aunt, great great aunt and great great great aunt who played an important role in so many lives. She was dearly loved and is missed by everyone.

Sincere thanks to all extended family members, friends and neighbours who called at the wake or attended the funeral service. All sympathy cards, letters, telephone calls, text messages and social media comments were greatly appreciated. The family is also very thankful for the donations in lieu of flowers to Evora Hospice Care, Newry.

A special thanks is due to Dr Ellen McKernan and the entire medical team, past and present, in Bessbrook Surgery for the utmost care and respect shown to Gertrude over many years. Thanks is also expressed to the many Health Care professionals who cared for Gertrude during her long life and the staff and residents of both Bannview House Nursing Home and Seapatrick Nursing Home Banbridge for all their care and attention during her final illness.

The family would like to express particular thanks to Rev. Keith McIntyre and Rev. Stephen Kennedy for conducting the Service of Thanksgiving and for the pastoral care and ministry to Gertrude over many years. The family is also grateful to Mr. Stephen Furphy for providing the music at the funeral service and to ‘Simply Good Catering’ for the refreshments which were prepared and served to all those who attended the funeral.

Finally, the family is indebted to the staff of George Preston Funeral Directors for their advice and compassion at such a difficult time. The funeral arrangements were arranged in the most dignified and professional manner.

Trusting this will be accepted as an acknowledgement of our sincere thanks.

If planning ahead for your own funeral wishes or that of a relative, is something you are considering....our plans are a...
03/03/2026

If planning ahead for your own funeral wishes or that of a relative, is something you are considering....our plans are all bespoke to individual requests.

For a confidential, no obligation chat to discuss your needs, please ring 028 30265108 to make an appointment or email gavin@georgeprestonfunerals.co.uk

We are Appointed Representatives for Ecclesiastical Planning Services Funeral Plans. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

We regret to inform you of the death of Noreen Wallace.WALLACE (nee Robinson) (Whitecross) 27th February 2026 peacefully...
27/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Noreen Wallace.

WALLACE (nee Robinson) (Whitecross) 27th February 2026 peacefully at Craigavon hospital, Edith Noreen, late of Rathcarbery Road Whitecross. Dearly beloved wife of the late Danny, loving mother of Robert (Rue), David and Lynda; loving mother-in-law of Teresa, Birte and Malcolm. Treasured Grandmother of Nathan and Alvin; Lian, Jamie, Sophie and Pippa and great-grandmother. Dearest sister of Eric, Sandra, the late Kenneth and her late twin Bertie.

At Noreen’s own request, the house will be strictly private please.

Funeral Service on Sunday 1st March 2026 in Kingsmills Presbyterian Church at 3pm, committal afterwards in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Cancer Research and forward to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Noreen will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle and friends.

Ps23 “The Lord is my Shepherd”.

We regret to inform you of the death of David Brown (Bessbrook).BROWN (Bessbrook) 18th February 2026, peacefully at Ivea...
18/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of David Brown (Bessbrook).

BROWN (Bessbrook) 18th February 2026, peacefully at Iveagh House and late of Millvale Road Bessbrook, David William Robert. Dearly beloved husband of the late Carrie, loving father of David, Valerie, Janice and Derrick, dear father-in-law of Evelyn,Trevor and Jennifer; devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and brother of Eileen, Edwina, Margaret, Leslie, Ronald, Anne and the late Glennis.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston’s Funeral Home Bessbrook, on Thursday 19th February 2026 from 5pm to 9pm.

Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for David’s life will take place in Bessbrook Presbyterian Church on Friday 20th February 2026 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of desired, payable to Bessbrook Presbyterian Church and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late June Lundy.The family of the late June Lundy (Glenanne) wish to expre...
14/02/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late June Lundy.

The family of the late June Lundy (Glenanne) wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the entire family circle, friends and neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

To all who attended the funeral, called at the wake, brought and prepared refreshments, sent cards, telephoned, or helped in any way, a big thank you to each and every one of you.

A special thank you to the Rev Kenneth Henderson for his pastoral care and for the lovely funeral service and tribute.

Thank you to the organist Mrs Dorothy Hanna for playing at the service. Thanks also to Simply Good Catering for the lovely tea served in the church hall.

To the Doctors and nursing of staff of A&E at Daisy Hill Hospital and the Acute Stroke Unit, Ramone House, Craigavon Area Hospital, we are deeply appreciative of the excellent care she received.

We would also like to express our thanks to everyone who so kindly donated money to the N.I. Chest Heart and Stroke Unit and Kingsmills Presbyterian Church.

Finally, our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors, especially Gavin and Declan, who carried out the arrangements in a dignified and professional manner.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude to everyone.

Those wishing to make a donation to EVORA Hospice Care Newry, in memory of the late Maureen Kernaghan (Bessbrook), can ...
13/02/2026

Those wishing to make a donation to EVORA Hospice Care Newry, in memory of the late Maureen Kernaghan (Bessbrook), can do so via the attached link created by the family:
https://maureenkernaghan.muchloved.com/

06/02/2026

The wake and funeral arrangements for the late Maureen Kernaghan (Bessbrook) have now been updated on the main notice.

We regret to inform you of the death of Maureen Kernaghan.KERNAGHAN (nee Clayton) (Bessbrook) 5th February 2026 peaceful...
06/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Maureen Kernaghan.

KERNAGHAN (nee Clayton) (Bessbrook) 5th February 2026 peacefully at hospital and late of Derramore Road, Maureen. Dearly beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John, Ivy and George, dear mother-in-law of Alison and Soraya. Treasured grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister of Betty, Carol, the late Stanley, Ivy, Winston, Johnny, David and Barbara.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston’s Funeral Home Bessbrook, on Friday from 7pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Service on Sunday 8th February 2026, in Christ Church Bessbrook at 2pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ or via this link https://maureenkernaghan.muchloved.com/

“Jesus Loves me This I Know”.

MONTH'S MIND and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Gavin Corkey R.I.P.The family of the late Gavin Cork...
28/01/2026

MONTH'S MIND and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Gavin Corkey R.I.P.

The family of the late Gavin Corkey, wish to thank all those who supported us during our recent sad bereavement.

To our family, friends and neighbours who paid their respects at the wake, sent messages of sympathy, attended the funeral, or offered support in any way, we truly appreciate it.

Our sincere thanks to those who cared for Gavin during his short illness: Dr Wesley Wright and the staff of Markethill Health Centre, and the nurses and Doctors at the Cancer Centre in Belfast City Hospital. Thanks to the Bessbrook District nursing Team, the community palliative care team and the Marie Curie team who cared for Gavin with such dignity and compassion throughout his illness and whose support allowed us to care for Gavin at home in his final days. Special thanks to our cousin Dr Sandra Young whose support and love we will always cherish.

The funeral Mass was a fitting tribute to Gavin and we are forever grateful to everyone who contributed in any way: to Very Rev Canon John Kearney who celebrated the Requiem Mass, to Ronan, Niamh, Rachel and Rosie for the beautiful music, to those who read, presented gifts and the Church Sacristans.

To the staff and pupils of St Ronan’s College Lurgan and St Mark’s High School Warrenpoint who provided the guard of honour.

Thanks also to Patsy and Kathleen McLogan for providing the refreshments during the wake and to The Flagstaff Lodge for the beautiful meal after the Requiem Mass.

We are very grateful to all those who donated to Evora Hospice in memory of Gavin.

Our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors for their compassion, and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere thanks and appreciation.

Gavin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Chapel Street Newry at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

Michele

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