Funeral Notices

Please find below a list of current funeral announcements. If for any reason you cannot find the person you are searching for, it may be because we are waiting for the funeral arrangements to be finalised. You can call us at any time on 028 3833 8888.

• Mr Reggie Allen

  Aged 88 Years

  Reggie Allen, 21^st May 2025, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of Corcrain Drive, Portadown. Beloved husband of the late Olive and dear brother of Cecil and Joan and the late Bill Victor, Albert and Jean also a treasured uncle.

  House strictly private.

  Funeral service in St Columba’s Parish Church tomorrow Friday at 2pm with committal following in St Saviour’s Parish Church graveyard, The Dobbin.

  Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of Craigavon Cardiac Care and Cats Protection via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate.

  028 38 338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Abide with me

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• Mrs May Askin

  Aged 92 Years

  Mary Alice (May) Askin nee Black 4^th May 2025 peacefully in Lisnisky Care Home, late of Dorchester Park, Portadown.

  Beloved wife of the late Tommy, dearest mother of Jeff, mother-in-law of Sarah and a much-loved Granny of Sam and Charlie. 

  Family and friends are welcome at Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Tuesday 5pm – 7pm.

  Funeral Service on Wednesday at 12noon in Thomas Street Methodist Church with committal following in St. Saviour’s Parish Church, Graveyard, The Dobbin.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Dementia Research UK via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  “What a friend we have in Jesus…”

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• Mrs Joan Beezer

  Aged 96 Years

  Joan Beezer nee Taylor 31^st May 2025, peacefully at home, The Glade, Drumnacanvy, Portadown.
  Beloved wife of the late Dennis, cherished mother of the late Carolyn, treasured Nana of Michael (Maxine), Caroline (Victor) and Daniel (Kye) also a much loved Great Nana of Michael, Daniel, Jack, Taylor and Ebony.

  House Private.

  Funeral service on Wednesday at 11am in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) with committal following in Seagoe Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of Marie Curie and Battersea Cats and Dogs Home via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate  or 02838338888. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  “I vow to Thee, my Country..”

   

   

   

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• Mr William Brown

  William Thomas Brown 27th June 2025, peacefully in the Royal Victoria Hospital, late of Dundrum Road, Tassagh and formerly of Lurgan.

  Devoted husband of Sinead, loving father of Stephen, Aaron, Gareth and Kathy, father in law of Janet, Maria and Leah, a much loved Granda, also survived by sisters Rita and Noreen and brother Jim.

  Friends welcome in the family home daily from 3pm – 9pm.

  Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11am in the family home with committal following in Lakelands Crematorium.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of NI Chest, Heart and Stroke via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Ms Debbie Coleman

  Debbie Coleman nee Harvey 10^th June 2025 late of Lambeth Road, Liverpool and formerly of Portadown.
  Dearest daughter of the late Helen, a cherished sister of Gary, Jenny and the late Jackie also a much loved auntie and friend.

  Family and friends are welcome in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Sunday 4pm-6pm. For funeral arrangements please contact Gary or Jenny directly.
  
  Donations for the benefit of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 38 338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
  
  “Safe in the Arms of Jesus…”

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• Mrs Maureen Cunningham

  Aged 88 Years

  Maureen Cunningham (RIP) 30th May 2025 peacefully in Daisy Hill Hospital, late of Larchwood Court, Banbridge. 

  Cherished mother of Marie and Teresa, mother in law of Philip and Brendan, treasured Nanny of Peter, Christopher, Lisa, Adam, Rachel and Rebecca, a Great Nanny- Mo of Sarah-Jane, Eoighan, Monroe, Mia, Joshua, James, Christian, Jessie, Grace, Ceola and Theo also a beloved sister of Eugene, Charlie, Kitty, Alice and the Late Harry, George, Ann, Sean and Mary. 

  Funeral service on Tuesday at 2.30pm in St. Patrick's Church, Banbridge with committal following in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dromore Road.  Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of The Southern Area Hospice via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate   02840624999.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  "St. Theresa of Lisieux pray for her."

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• Mr Clifford Dillon

  Clifford Dillon 1st May 2025 late of Trough Lane, Gilford.  Treasured dad of Leanne, Katherine (Dwyer) and Christopher (Tina), much loved Granda of Rhianna, Justin, Callum, Kigh, Correy and Xander, dear son of Edmund and the late Angela also a loving ... Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mrs Elizabeth Gordon

  Aged 80 Years

  Elizabeth Sarah Gordon nee Murdock 5th May 2025 late of Abercorn Park, Portadown.  Beloved wife of the late Victor, treasured mum of Paul, Heather and Fiona, mother in law of Audrey, much-loved granny of Cameron and Sarah, also a dear sister of Margar... Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mr Cecil Gracey

  Aged 63 Years

  Cecil Gracey 7th June 2025, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital late of Burnbrae Court, Banbridge. 

  Beloved husband of Denise, treasured father of Natasha and Nicola, stepfather of Simon and the late Adam, much loved Granda Cecil of Ellia and Maddox, cherished son of Vine, also dear brother of Eddie, Wendy, Shirley and the late Geoffrey. 

  House private. 

  Funeral service in his late home on Wednesday at 11.15am with a celebration of life  committal at 12noon in Banbridge Cemetery. 

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Paws and People Banbridge and Tyrone Husky Rescue via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02840624999. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  "Fell asleep.."

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• Mr Mitchell Graham

  Aged 83 Years

  Mitchell Graham, 19th June 2025, peacefully at his daughter’s home after a short illness, late of College Grange, Portadown.

  Beloved husband of the late Rosemary, dearest father of Tim and Gillian, father-in-law of Jonathan and a devoted Papa to David, Richard and Katherine

  House strictly private.

  Funeral service in Armagh Road, Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 2pm with committal following in Seagoe Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of Marie Curie and Armagh Road Presbyterian Church via  www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate

  (028 38 338888)

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mr Morgan Henry

  Morgan Gareth Henry 6th April 2025, tragically as the result of a road traffic collision, late of Castle Rise, Tandragee.  Treasured son of Lauren and Gareth, loving brother of Reuben and Cherith, cherished grandson of Caroline and Colin Whitten and D... Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mrs Vera Hillis

  Aged 83 Years

  Vera Hillis nee McClean 3rd May 2025 peacefully in Laganvale Nursing Home, Moira formerly of Hillsborough Road, Lisburn.

  Beloved wife of Samuel, treasured mum of Moore and the late Gareth and James, mother in law of Elaine and Helen and a loving Granny of Scarlett, Matthew, Josh, Jassica and Jack.

  Family and friends are welcome at Moore and Elaine’s home (Gilford) on Wednesday 7pm – 9pm.

  Funeral Service on Thursday at 2pm in Milne’s Funeral Home followed by a private cremation.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Alzheimer's Society – Forget Me Not Appeal via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838322121.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mrs Doreen Hillman

  Aged 90 Years

  Doreen Hillman 30^th May 2025 peacefully in Bannview Care Home Banbridge, late of Bleary Road, Lurgan.

  Beloved wife of the late Ivor, cherished mother of Janet, mother in law of Roderick, much loved Nanna of Jonny and Kat also a great Nanna of Liam and Conal.

  House and funeral strictly private.

  Donations for the benefit of Guide Dogs, via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838322121.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

   

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• Mr Jim Hunniford

  Aged 81 Years

  Thomas James (Jim) Hunniford 28th May 2025 peacefully in Mahon Hall Care Home late of Hatfield Square, Portadown.  Beloved husband of Carol, treasured father of Aaron, Thomas, Mark, Robyn, Adam, Michael, Gary, Leslie and the late Hollie, also a much l... Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mr Norman Irwin

  Aged 88 Years

  Norman Irwin 24^th June 2025 peacefully in his daughter's home, late of Derrymacfall Road, Portadown.

  Devoted husband of the late Jean, treasured dad of Valerie, Rodney and Mark, father in law of Darwin, Sharon and Alison, a much loved Granda of Rachel, Amy, Sarah, Lauren, Rebecca, Matthew, Richard and Samuel also a loving Great-Granda.

  Family and friends welcome in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Wednesday 7pm – 9pm.

  Funeral service on Thursday at 2pm in Tartaraghan Presbyterian Church with committal following in the adjoining churchyard. 

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Revival Movement Association via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Philippians 1:23 "With Christ which is far better.."

   

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• Mr David Magee

  Aged 60 Years

  David Magee, 15th May 2025 passed away peacefully at home, Sandymount Road, Richhill, surrounded by his loving family.

  Beloved and devoted husband of Nelleke, cherished father of Antony (Deva) and Jonny (Jade), a much loved grandad of Michah, a dear son of Carol and the late Gordon also a treasured brother of Sharon (David).  

  Funeral Service on Sunday at 11am in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) with committal following in Kernan Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Action Cancer via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888.  

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

   

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• Ms Helen McAfee

  Aged 67 Years

  Helen McAfee 12th May 2025 peacefully at home, Legion Court, Banbridge formerly of Ballyhome.

  Cherished mum of Sarah-Jayne, mother-in-law of Keith, much-loved nanny of Josh and Ben also a dear sister and sister-in-law and daughter of the late James and Mary McAfee (Ballyhome).

  House strictly private.

  Funeral service on Thursday at 2pm in Milne’s Funeral Home (Banbridge) please wear bright colours.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Marie Curie via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02840624999.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mrs Tess McFarland

  Aged 69 Years

  Teresa (Tess) nee Carragher McFarland, 22^nd May 2025, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of Breagh Lodge, Portadown.
  Beloved and devoted wife of Tom, cherished mother of Ryan mother-in-law of Sarah, also a much love Nanny of Alfie and Maia.

  House strictly private.

  Funeral service on Monday at 11am in Edenderry Memorial Methodist Church with committal following in Kernan Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of Southern Area Hospice via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 38 338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mr Ernest McKitterick

  Aged 98 Years

  Ernest McKitterick 22^nd May 2025, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, recently of Laganvale Care Home, Moira and previously of Cedar Park, Bleary.
  Dearest partner of Anna, cherished brother of Joe, Kathleen, Lawson and the late Willy, Annie, James, Bella, Richard and Frederick, also a much loved uncle.

  Family and friends will be made welcome between in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Friday 7pm - 9pm.

  Funeral Service in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Saturday at 2pm with committal following in Annaghmore Parish Church Graveyard.

  Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of the Southern Area Hospice via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 38 338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  ‘Shall we gather at the River?’

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• Miss Kathleen McKitterick

  Aged 88 Years

  Kathleen (Kitty) McKitterick 14th June 2025, peacefully in Sandringham Nursing Home Portadown formerly of Stramore Road Gilford. Cherished sister of Joe, Lawson and the late Willy, Annie, James, Bella, Richard, Frederick and Ernest, a dear sister in law of Hilda and Doreen also a much loved auntie.
  
  Family and friends will be made welcome at her Brother Lawsons Residence 110 Mullahead Road Tandragee.
  
  Funeral Service in Knocknamuckley Parish Church on Monday at 2pm with committal following in Annaghmore Parish Church Graveyard.
  
  Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Society N.I. via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 38 338888.
  
  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
  
  Blessed Assurance Jesus is mine.

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• Mr Ashley Moore

  Ashley Moore R.I.P. 10th June 2025, surrounded by his loving family in The University Hospital, Coventry, late of Little Harrowden, Wellingborough and former of Bodel Place, Seapatrick, Banbridge.

  Cherished partner of Yvonne, devoted dad of Adam and Amy, loving Granda of Isla, treasured son of Colin and the late Sheila, dear brother of Wendy, Allison and Heather also a special nephew of Jackie.

  Family homes private.

  Family and friends are welcome in Milne’s Funeral Home (Banbridge) on Monday 30^th June 7pm-9pm and Tuesday 1^st July 6pm-9pm.

  Funeral Service on Wednesday 2^nd July at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Banbridge with committal following at 2pm in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

  The service may be viewed via https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-Banbridge.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02840624999.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Oh sweet Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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• Mr David Niven

  Aged 81 Years

  David Niven 1^st May 2025 peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of New Forge Road, Magheralin and formerly of Carlisle, Cumbria.

  Beloved husband of Gwen, treasured father of Sacha and Tanya, father in law of Bernie and Stephen also a loving grandfather of Matthew, Philip, Anna and Joseph.

  House strictly private.

  Funeral private.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Diabetes UK via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838322121. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  “With Christ which is far better…”

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• Mr David Prentice

  David Prentice 1st July 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Lurgan Road, Dromore. 

  Beloved husband of Valerie, precious, loving father of Lynda, Joanne and the late Alison, father in law of Peter, a much loved grandfather of Rachel, James and Charlotte and survived by his brother Brian and sister Annette. 

  House strictly private.

  A private funeral service has taken place. 

  Donations in lieu of flowers for the benefit of Marie Curie via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838322121.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Peace, Perfect Peace.

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• Mr James Rice

  Aged 87 Years

  James Rice 29^th April 2025 peacefully at home, Parkmore, Craigavon. 

  Beloved husband of the late Marlene, cherished father of Dennis, Alan and the late David, father in law of Sally, much loved grandad of Victoria (David), Megan (Stefan), Rheannon (Dean), Hannah, Alfie, Stacey (Michael), Nicola (David) and great-grandad of Mabel, Owen, Madelain and Chloe.

  Funeral service in his late home on Friday at 10am with committal following in Kernan Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Lighthouse via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  Please click here to DONATE and to see the full funeral service details.
• Mr Leonard Robinson

  Aged 57 Years

  Leonard Robinson 1st June 2025, tragically on holiday, late of Princess Way, Portadown. 

  Treasured son of Margaret and the late Leonard, cherished brother of Lorraine and Conrad also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. 

  House strictly private (close family welcome). 

  Funeral Service on Saturday at 11am In Margaret’s home with committal following in Kernan Cemetery. Those attending are encouraged to wear Liverpool Football Club colours.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

   

  "You'll never walk alone..." 

   

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• Mr Colin Sanderson

  Aged 82 Years

  Colin Sanderson 5^th May 2025 late of Castlewellan Road, Banbridge. Beloved husband of the late Nan, dear brother of the late Kathleen. 

  Funeral Service on Wednesday 14^th May at 12noon in Milne’s Funeral Home (Banbridge) with private committal following in Roselawn Crematorium.
  No flowers please, donations for the benefit of Action Cancer via www.milnefuenralservices.co.uk/doante 02840624999.

  Deeply regretted by his sister in law Mary, her children Richard, Karen, Jonathon, Aaron and their families and his neighbours and many friends in Banbridge and further afield.

   

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• Mrs Hazel Skelly

  Aged 85 Years

  Hazel Skelly nee Lyons 6^th June 2025, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital, late of Edenvale Avenue, Banbridge. Treasured mother of Alison and Pamela, mother-in-law of David and Adrian also a much loved Grandma of Rebecca and Joshua and a cherished sister of Margaret, Davida, Valerie, Jo and the late Gertie, Elizabeth, Olive and Robert.

  Funeral service on Monday at 12noon in Ballydown Presbyterian with committal following in the adjoining churchyard.

  Family and friends will be made welcome at her late home from 2pm until 8pm on Sunday.

  Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of The Salvation Army via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate or 02840624999.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus The Nazarene

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• Mrs Kate Spence

  Aged 72 Years

  Katherine (Kate) Spence nee Brady, 14th May 2025 peacefully in The Southern Area Hospice, late of Carrick Eden Fold, Portadown.

  Beloved and cherished mother of Orla and the late Nina also a treasured granny Moos of Katie, Ryan, Tyler, Jay and Sian.  

  Family and friends are invited to pay their respects in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) on Saturday from 10am. 

  Funeral Service on Saturday at 12.30pm in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) with committal following in Kernan Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of The Southern Area Hospice via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888.  

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

  "With Christ which is far better.." 
  
  

   

   

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• Mr Derek Thompson

  Aged 74 Years

  Alexander Frederick (Derek) Thompson 19^th June 2025 late of Rose Garden, Laurelvale.
  Beloved husband of Elena, loving father of Chris and Alexander (Sasha), also a much loved brother of Anne. House private.
  Funeral service on Wednesday at 1.30pm Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) with committal following in Kernan Cemetery.
  Donations for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Society via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 028 38 338888.

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.
  
  
  

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• Mr Robert Thompson

  Robert (Bert) Thompson 29^th June 2025, suddenly at home, Churchill Place, Waringstown, formerly of Gilford.

  Cherished son of Emma and the late Robert, loving brother of Sarah and Abigail, treasured partner of Hanna also a dear grandson of Agnes and the late Raymond McBurney.

  Family and friends welcome in Robert’s home daily on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm – 8pm.

  Funeral Service on Thursday at 2pm in Milne’s Funeral Home (Lurgan) with committal following in All Saints Parish Church graveyard, Tullylish.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of PIPS via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838322121. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

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• Ms Janice Waller

  Aged 0 Years

  Janice Waller nee Shenton 4^th May 2025 suddenly at home, Mullabrack Road, Gilford.

  Cherished mother of Hazel, Amy and Ryan also a much loved Nanny of Alfie and Harry.

  Family and friends are welcome at Janice’s late home on Wednesday and Thursday 1pm – 8pm.

  Funeral Service on Friday at 11am in Holy Trinity Church, Banbridge with committal following in Banbridge Cemetery.

  Family flowers only please donations for the benefit of Autism NI via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02840624999. 

  Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

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