Milne Funeral Services

10/02/2026

An article about Funeral trends in 2025.

We often see media outlets sharing UK wide surveys regarding general funeral trend statistics, as 2025 finished and we entered January 2026, I thought it

10/02/2026

Olive Ann Hart (Portadown) Martin, Peter and the family circle wish to thank all those kind relatives, friends and neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.
A word of thanks to Rev. William Orr for his pastoral support and conducting the funeral service, Orly Watson the organist and the Seagoe Hotel for providing the refreshments.
The doctors, nurses and staff of Craigavon Area Hospital for their care.
Milne Funeral Services for their professionalism and their attention to detail during the funeral arrangements.
To all who sent letters and cards of sympathy, telephoned, attended the funeral, gave donations or helped in any way, thank you. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation

10/02/2026

Anne Lewis (Craigavon) Sarah, Jacqui, Eileen and the family circle wish to thank all those kind relatives, friends and neighbours who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.
A word of thanks to Rev. Stu Armstrong for his pastoral support and conducting the funeral service and the organist.
The doctors, nurses and staff of The Lakes Surgery for their care.
Milne Funeral Services for their professionalism and their attention to detail during the funeral arrangements.
To all who sent letters and cards of sympathy, telephoned, attended the funeral, gave donations or helped in any way, thank you. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

09/02/2026

Thomas John (Tom) McDowell 6th February 2026, suddenly in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of Twinem Court, Portadown.
Beloved husband of Isabel, cherished father of Nina and Tommy, a much loved granda of Darien, Thomas, Abbie, great granda of Bernie, also a dear brother of James, Nina, Bob and Charlie.
Funeral service in Friday 13th February at 11am in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.
Donations for the benefit of Alzheimer's Society NI and British Heart Foundation via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

09/02/2026

We, the family of the late William (Ray) Moffett, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all those who extended their sympathies and support following our recent sad bereavement .
We have been deeply touched by the generosity of all who attended the wake and funeral, sent sympathy cards, offered messages of comfort and helped throughout the funeral.

A special word of thanks to MacMillan Nurses (Bessbrook) and District Nurse, Eileen Moan, Banbridge for their exceptional and outstanding care and companionship shown to Ray. To the doctors and staff at Loughbrickland Surgery and all the staff in Loughbrickland Pharmacy for their help and support.

A sincere thanks to Dr Mark Gray for his kind ministration, prayers and words of comfort and also, to Maeve Farrell for her beautiful singing.

A special word of thanks to Milne Funeral Services for the professional way in which they conducted the funeral; their respect and support throughout this difficult time was very much appreciated.

Thanks also to the Bannville House Hotel staff for the provision of refreshments after the funeral service.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s gratitude to all who helped in any way during this sad time.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

06/02/2026

Edith Florence Isobel Patterson, 4th February 2026, peacefully in her niece’s home, formerly of Drumcarn Gardens, Portadown. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt.
Family and friends are welcome to visit her niece’s home, 24 Glenmahon Park, Portadown on Friday 2pm – 8pm.
Funeral Service on Saturday at 11.30 in St Columba’s Parish Church with cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Wednesday at 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of Evora Hospice via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate (02838338888)
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters, brother, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.
1 John 4:19 “We love him, because he first loved us”

06/02/2026

Meta Mildred Fulton 4th February 2026 peacefully at home Festival Road, Portadown loving wife of Cedric, a devoted mum of Paul (Sandra), Gary (Joanne), a much loved Nanny to Carla and Robbie and great granny to Rowan
Family and friends are welcome to visit in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Friday 5pm-7pm and Saturday 2pm-4pm.
Funeral Service on Sunday at 2.30pm in Seagoe Parish Church with committal following in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of Marie Curie via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate (02838338888).
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
The Lord is my shepherd

06/02/2026

Kenneth George Alexander Liggett, 5th February 2026, peacefully in Belfast City Hospital, late of Banbridge and formerly of Poyntzpass. A devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, also a much loved brother.
Family and friends are welcome to visit Milne’s Funeral Home (Banbridge) on Friday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 11am-1pm. Funeral Service on Sunday at 2.30pm in Acton Parish Church with committal in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of Macmillan Cancer Support via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate (028 406 24999)
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’

03/02/2026

Emill Dover, passed away 27th December, 2025.

Late of Westland Road, Portadown.

Committal on Wednesday 4th February, 2026, at 11am Kernan Cemetery.

02/02/2026

Air Ambulance presentation in memory of Ian Milne

Stuart and Rebecca had the privilege of visiting the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland team last Monday.

31/01/2026

Thomas Gray “T.G.” Hawthorne 28th January 2026, peacefully in Daisy Hill Hospital, late of Halfway Road, Banbridge.

Beloved husband of the late Phil, much loved dad of Rhonda and Gray, an adored grandfather of Sophie, Lucy, Lilly, Iris and Lennart, also a dear brother of Eddie, Margaret, Adelaide, John, Robert and the late Sam.

Friends and family are invited to visit his late home on Sunday 1st February 2pm - 5pm.

Funeral strictly private.
No flowers please, donations for the benefit of USPCA via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02840624999.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
"Keep it Country"

31/01/2026

Thomas Eric Allen 2nd January 2026 formerly Mourneview Street, Portadown.
Husband of Claire, daddy of Paige, brother of Roger, son of the late Eric and Edna.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a committal service on Sunday 1st March 2026 at 1pm in Lurgan Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers for the benefit of Soldiers Off The Street via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888.
‘Faugh a Ballagh’