Douglas Funeral Directors

Douglas Funeral Directors Serving our local community during times of loss, since 1926 Available at all times, every day of the year. For assistance please contact: 028 97562366

COCHRANE, Thomas William (Tom) - 3rd September 2025, Peacefully at hospital, aged 84 years. Late of Windmill Lane, Ball...
03/09/2025

COCHRANE, Thomas William (Tom) - 3rd September 2025, Peacefully at hospital, aged 84 years. Late of Windmill Lane, Ballynahinch.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved and loving dad to Sonya and proud granda to Jordan.

House Strictly Private with a reception for family and friends at Douglas Funeral Home, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Thursday from
6pm – 8pm.

Funeral service in Douglas Funeral Church on Friday at 2pm afterwards to Lough Inch Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke and MacMillan Cancer Support c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, Address as above.

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing daughter, grandson, family circle and friends.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

CARLISLE, Robert Thomas (Bert) – 29th August 2025, peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital aged 86 years, late of 14 Glebe...
30/08/2025

CARLISLE, Robert Thomas (Bert) – 29th August 2025, peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital aged 86 years, late of 14 Glebe Road, Annahilt.

Dearly loved husband of Ruth. Much loved brother to Muriel (Alastair Rendall), Ireen, Eric (Hilary) and the late Lindsay and David.

Friends welcome to meet with the family in Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Sunday 31st August between 3pm and 6pm.

Service of reception in Church of the Ascension, Glebe Road, Annahilt on Monday at 6.30pm

Service of thanksgiving on Tuesday at 12 noon, afterwards to the adjoining Churchyard.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Annahilt Parish Church c/o address as above.

Lovingly remembered by all the family.

The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.

Elizabeth “Liz” Magee (née Bailie)Passed away peacefully on 27th August 2025, following an illness bravely borne, surrou...
28/08/2025

Elizabeth “Liz” Magee (née Bailie)

Passed away peacefully on 27th August 2025, following an illness bravely borne, surrounded by her devoted family and under the exceptional care of the staff of Ward 3B at the Ulster Hospital.

Predeceased by her cherished parents Jack and Ena, her brother Ronnie, her precious daughter Lisa, and infant granddaughter Hannah. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband and lifelong companion John, her treasured son Stephen, loving daughter-in-law Claire, and her loved and forever loving granddaughter Carrie.

Remembered with deep affection by her sisters Sadie and Annette, brother John, sisters-in-law Helen and Phyllis, and many nieces and nephews.

Service of thanksgiving in Ballynahinch Congregational Church on Friday 29th at 3pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Elizabeth will be missed by her wide circle of family and friends, and by all who had the great privilege of knowing her.

WHITESIDE, Joseph (Joe) 21st August 2025. At City Hospital, Belfast after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by h...
21/08/2025

WHITESIDE, Joseph (Joe) 21st August 2025. At City Hospital, Belfast after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Late of Ballymackilreiny Road, Ballyward.

Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth. Much loved and loving father to David and Ellen. Dear brother to Ooleen, Ruth, Avril, Tom and James and a much loved son-in-law of Eva.

Service of thanksgiving will be held in Drumgooland Presbyterian Church, Drumgooland Road, Ballyward on Sunday 24th August at 3.30pm followed by private committal in the adjoining graveyard.

House private. Family and close friends welcome.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for Friends of the Cancer Centre and Drumgooland Presbyterian Church c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, family circle and friends.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants. Psalm 116 v 15

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

Gordon-Baker, James - 19th August 2025. Peacefully at Oakridge Care Home, Ballynahinch.Dearly loved brother of Sue Fern...
20/08/2025

Gordon-Baker, James - 19th August 2025. Peacefully at Oakridge Care Home, Ballynahinch.

Dearly loved brother of Sue Fern and brother-in-law David Fern. Son of Gordon and Joan Gordon-Baker (deceased) and brother of the deceased Charles Gordon-Baker.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in Douglas Funeral Church on Friday 29th August at 11am, committal private.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to British Heart Foundation c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

James will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family and friends.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

McCLELLAND, Doreen Annie Mary (nee Morton)The sons and daughters of the late Doreen Annie Mary McClelland (nee Morton) w...
12/08/2025

McCLELLAND, Doreen Annie Mary (nee Morton)

The sons and daughters of the late Doreen Annie Mary McClelland (nee Morton) wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to rev Fiona Forbes for her prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr Glover, Lisburn Primary Community Care Centre, the palliative care team at NI Hospice, all connected health with a special mention to Morgan and Anna for their unfailing care and attention.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

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

HYZA, Elzbieta Maria (Ella) 8th August 2025. Peacefully at hospital, late of Croob Park formerly of Poland.Much loved a...
11/08/2025

HYZA, Elzbieta Maria (Ella) 8th August 2025. Peacefully at hospital, late of Croob Park formerly of Poland.

Much loved and loving mum to Anna and Dariusz. Proud granny to Dorota, Natalia, Beata, Kasia, David, Sebastian and an even prouder great-granny

Funeral service in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch on Wednesday 13th August at 2pm followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Ella will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family.

Twoja miłość była fundamentem naszej rodziny.
Your love was the foundation of our family.

CARLISLE, Julia (nee Mills) 10th August 2025. Peacefully aged 91 years at Greenvale Nursing Home, Castlewellan. Former...
10/08/2025

CARLISLE, Julia (nee Mills) 10th August 2025. Peacefully aged 91 years at Greenvale Nursing Home, Castlewellan. Formerly of Church Avenue, Dundrum.

Dearly loved wife of the late Eric. Loved and loving mum to Roberta and the late Geoffrey. Mother-in-law to Kenny and Lynne. Cherished granny to Stacey and her husband Rodney, Neil and his wife Natalie. Proud great-granny to her 6 much loved great-granddaughters.

Funeral service in Kilmegan Parish Church, Kilmegan Road, Dundrum, BT33 0NP on Tuesday 12th August at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

House strictly private.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Kilmegan Parish Church c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Julia will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

BROOME, Susan ElizabethThe brothers and sister of Susie would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with the...
08/08/2025

BROOME, Susan Elizabeth

The brothers and sister of Susie would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.

To everyone who called at the home, brought gifts of food, sent sympathy cards, kindly made donations to NI Grove House, online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or helped in any way – your support has been deeply appreciated.

Special thanks to the doctors in Dundrum and Clough, especially Dr Ashleigh Martin, the district nurses, and Oliver from Hospice Care. We are also profoundly grateful to the carers in the Seaforde area, whose outstanding care and compassion for both Susie and Ann will never be forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to Rev. Alan Wilson for his pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service at the home, the church, and the graveside. We also wish to thank the members of Magherahamlet Church for their assistance in preparing the church before, during, and after the service.

Sincere thanks to Douglas Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

From the Broome Family – with heartfelt thanks.

NOTICE OF THANKS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTHAMILTON, Arthur EdwardSheila Anderson and Joy Locke, daughters of the late Arthur Edw...
07/08/2025

NOTICE OF THANKS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

HAMILTON, Arthur Edward

Sheila Anderson and Joy Locke, daughters of the late Arthur Edward Hamilton, and their families wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to John Greaves of Glen Road Hall, Castlereagh and Arthurs’s friend Roger Price for taking part in the funeral service and for their care of Arthur during his later years.

Another special thanks to each member of staff on Murlough Unit at Oakridge Care Home, especially Collete and Ethel, for all the wonderful, supportive care given over the last two years.

And thanks to all the community carers and Home Instead carers who previously supported him in his own home.

Thanks also to Jackie Poland and team of Whitehorse Catering for providing wonderful refreshments after the service.

Thank you to the pastors and elders of Ballynahinch Baptist Church and all our church family, friends and neighbours who visited, sent cards or gifts, phoned us and supported us at the funeral or made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to Oakridge Care Home for Patients Comforts c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Our heartfelt thanks to Bill and Anne Reid, David Browne and all the staff at Douglas Funeral Directors who were so kind and sensitively supported us with all the funeral arrangements, we are so grateful.

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

Dickey, Fiona – 4th August 2025. Peacefully at the Oaklands Suite, Strangford Court, Downpatrick.A much-loved sister an...
05/08/2025

Dickey, Fiona – 4th August 2025. Peacefully at the Oaklands Suite, Strangford Court, Downpatrick.

A much-loved sister and daughter of the late Trevor Dickey.

Funeral service private.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to The Beeches Residents Comfort Fund c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Lovingly remembered.

FAKE FUNERAL SCAMS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY RECEIVE UNSOLICITED MESSAGES FROM INDIVIDUALS POSING AS THE FAMILY.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE ‘FRIEND REQUESTS’ AND REMEMBER, DONATIONS TO THE NOMINATED CHARITY CAN ONLY BE SENT VIA www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com

NOTICE OF THANKS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTGARNHAM, Sylvia SarahThe family of the late Sylvia Sarah Garnham (nee Patterson) wish...
05/08/2025

NOTICE OF THANKS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

GARNHAM, Sylvia Sarah

The family of the late Sylvia Sarah Garnham (nee Patterson) wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Dr. George Speers for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service. Thanks to Dr Gunn and team from Saintfield Health Centre and to all the staff at Glasswater Lodge, Crossgar for all their unfailing care and attention.

Also, thanks to George Hanna, Mulberry Tree for refreshments following the funeral, those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, called at the family home, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheques payable to Douglas Donations Account for S.D.H.S. (The Society for distributing Hebrew Scriptures) and C.E.F. (Child Evangelism Fellowship) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Sincere thanks to Bill and Anne Reid, John Wallace and staff at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their kindness and help with all the funeral arrangements.

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

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20 Dromore Road
Ballynahinch
BT248HP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday 8:45am - 5pm
Friday 8:45am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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+442897562366

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