Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors

24/04/2026

Duddy, Geraldine

The sisters of the late Geraldine Duddy wish to express their deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement.

Sincere thanks to family, friends and to all who sent Mass Cards, Sympathy cars, attended the wake, were present at the funeral or helped in any way at this very sad time.

Thank you to Father Vincent for his kindness, support and attending to Geraldine in her final days.

Thank you to the all the staff of Kings Castle Nursing Home. A special thanks to all her kind neighbours and friends and the wonderful carers who helped Geraldine over the last few years.

Thanks also to Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Our sincere thanks to everyone.

The Duddy Family

23/04/2026

Stepping back in time to the early 1920s.

We were recently honored to receive this incredible photograph of the altar from the former convent chapel: the very space that Trinity Columbarium calls home today.

This piece of history was kindly shared with us by a local historian from a well-respected family in our community, and it offers a rare glimpse into the building's sacred past.

For over a century, these walls have been a sanctuary for prayer, reflection, and peace. While the chapel has transitioned into its new role as a columbarium, that sense of sanctity remains unchanged.

We are deeply committed to preserving this local heritage and ensuring that it continues to be a dignified place of rest and remembrance for generations to come.

There is something truly special about knowing the deep roots of the ground we stand on. We are so grateful to be part of this community’s story.

22/04/2026

Eugene Blaney

We, the family of the late Eugene Blaney wish to pass on our sincere thanks and gratitude to family, friends and neighbours who sympathised with us during our sad loss of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.

A special thank you to everyone who called at the house, sent Mass and sympathy cards, telephoned, sent messages or helped in any way. Thank you to Fr Brown for conducting the Requiem Mass and his words of comfort.

Thanks also to Finbarr Keaveney for the beautiful singing at the Requiem Mass. Thank you to Ciaran Fitzpatrick and staff at Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everyone please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude from all the Blaney Family. Eugene’s months mind mass will take place on Thursday 30th April at 10am in Church of St.Patrick, Ballynahinch.

21/04/2026

Magee (Ballyhossett) (nee Magorrian)

Helen RIP

Died 20 April 2026 peacefully at her late residence.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Maureen Rodgers, Geraldine Mageean, Angela Casey, Teresa McAteer, Jacqueline Gracey and Patrick. Dear mother-in-law, cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Much loved sister of Martin and the late Allen. Dear Sister-in-law and aunt.

Funeral from her late residence 221 Ardglass Road, Ballyhossett, Downpatrick BT30 7ED on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11.30 am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Nicholas’ Church Ardglass . Interment afterwards in St Malachy’s Cemetery Kilclief.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at her late residence to 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday 12 Noon - 10pm.

House Private on morning of the Funeral.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Pray For Her.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on churchservices.tv/ardglass

20/04/2026

John Doherty

We, Veronica, Stephen, Gerard, Colm and families would like to express our deep appreciation to all those who have supported us during the sad loss of a loving husband, father, grandad, brother and friend. Your kindness, thoughts, kind words, prayers and visits to the house have been a great comfort.

Our deepest gratitude to Father Eugene O’Neill for the mass and his words of comfort. Thanks to Matthew Campbell for his beautiful singing.

To all those who attended the wake, funeral, removal and mass, sent mass and sympathy cards, flowers, made a donation and online messages, thank you it means a lot.

A special thanks to Father Toland and Betty Byrne who visited John on a monthly basis.

Sincere thanks to his nephew Oliver Curran and his niece Carol Flanaghan for all your help. Thanks to Nuala Rogan, Mary-Rose Foster, Shauneen McCartan and Anne-Marie Kelly for all their help. Thanks to Roy and staff (Frenches Bistro) for providing the food after the funeral.

We thank Ciaran, Damian and Diane at Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors for their guidance and professionalism. Thanks to James Barton the limo driver and also thanks to the grave diggers. The respect and compassion shown to us throughout the wake, funeral service and burial is deeply appreciated.

It is not possible to thank everyone individually. However, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

John's Months Mind Mass is on Saturday 2nd May at 5pm in St Patrick's Church, Downpatrick.

John will be deeply and sadly missed by all but will always be remembered in our hearts.

St Padre Pio pray for him.

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

Cunningham (Nee Moss)

Catherine RIP

Died 16th April 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving sons.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Terence and loving mother to Paul, Damian and Martin. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt.

Catherine's remains will arrive at St Patrick's Church, Downpatrick on Monday 20th April 2026 at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 21st April at 10am. Burial strictly private.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

House strictly private.

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to NI Hospice c/o seamusfitzsimons.co.uk/donations

17/04/2026

McMullan (Downpatrick) nee (Steele)
Mary RIP

Died 16 April 2026 peacefully at Wood Lodge Nursing Home.

Dearly beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother to Colette, Harry, Veronica, Phil, Mary, Martin and the late Lily. Dear mother-in-law, cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Much loved Sister of Anne, John, Pat and Philomena.

Removal from her late residence 82 Ardglass Road, Downpatrick BT30 7DX on Sunday 19 April at 5:30 pm for 6 pm arrival at Saint Patrick’s Church Downpatrick. Requiem Mass on Monday 20 April at 11 am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's, Cemetery, Killough Road.

Everyone welcome to pay their respects at her late residence on Saturday 18 April 2026 between 3pm - 8pm.

Saint Martin de Pores, pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to MND or Dementia NI c/o Seamusfitzsimons.co.uk/donations.

16/04/2026

Sean Kelly
The wife and family of the late Sean Kelly wish to pass on our sincere thanks and gratitude to family, friends and neighbours who sympathised with us during our sad loss. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and carers in Clough GP Surgery, Ulster and Downe Hospitals, the Palliative Care Team and the Homecare Service who cared for Sean and all who attended him during his long illness.
A special thank you to those who attended the funeral and the house and to those who sent cards, telephoned, sent messages or helped in any way during the wake. Thank you for your comforting words and kindness.
Special thanks to Fr Brian Brown for his spiritual guidance and support offered to Sean and Mary over the years and throughout his illness and for the Requiem Mass. Thank you to Slieve Croob First Responders for their support during Sean's illness and an especial thanks to those who donated to them.
Thank you to Ciaran Fitzpatrick and staff at Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everyone please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude from all the Kelly Family.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up for your intentions.

16/04/2026

Months Mind and Acknowledgment.

Patsy (Saddler) McMullan

We, the family of the late Patsy McMullan (Saddler), wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to all our family, friends, and neighbours who offered their support and sympathy during the sad loss of a dearly cherished Husband, Father, Granda, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Father-in-Law, and friend.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who called to the house, attended the funeral, or sent Mass cards, messages, and expressions of sympathy. Your kindness, comforting words, and support have been a great source of strength to us at this difficult time.

Thank you to Fr Ciaran Dallat for such a meaningful and comforting Requiem Mass.

A heartfelt thank you to Lydian Care (Home Carers), Greenvale Nursing Home, and Ward 3E at Ulster Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Patsy in his final days.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ciaran Fitzpatrick and his team at Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors for the dignity, care, and professionalism with which they carried out the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude, from all the McMullan family.

Patsy’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Thursday 30th April at 7:30pm in St Macartan’s Church, Loughinisland.

13/04/2026

Smyth (Ballykinlar) (nee McAnulty)

Dympna RIP

Died 13th April 2026 peacefully at the Ulster Hospital.

Dearly beloved wife of James.
Much loved sister of Mary, Bridie, Kathleen, Bernie, Veronica and the late Rita. Dear sister-in-law aunt and great aunt.

Dympna’s remains will be reposing at her late residence from 2pm on Tuesday 14th April 2026. Family and friends welcome.

Funeral from her late residence, 3 Tyrella View, Ballykinlar, BT30 8BP on Wednesday 15th April at 1pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass at St Patrick and Saint Joseph Church Ballykinlar. Interment afterwards at Saint Patrick’s Church cemetery Ballygalget.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

St Dympna pray for her.

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Chest Heart and Stroke Association
C/o Seamusfitzsimons.co.uk/donations.