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

McKIBBEN, James (Jim) – 26th February 2026. Peacefully at his home, 93 Ballylone Road, Ballynahinch, in his 89th year. ...
26/02/2026

McKIBBEN, James (Jim) – 26th February 2026. Peacefully at his home, 93 Ballylone Road, Ballynahinch, in his 89th year.

Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Loving and much-loved father to Denise, James, Vivienne and her partner Girvan, dear father-in-law of Joanne and the late Martin (Phillips). Proud Granda to Jenny, Michelle, Kerry, Vicky, Martin, Jaime, Rachael, Jason, Lisa, Dylan and Caitlin and a very proud Great-Granda.

Funeral from his home on Saturday 28th February at 10.15am (Service in the home at 10am) to Edengrove Presbyterian Church for Service of Thanksgiving at 11am, afterwards to the adjoining graveyard.

Family and friends welcome at the home.

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

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, son, families, family circle and many friends.

No more suffering, at peace in God’s hands.

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

Acknowledgement / Notice of ThanksSCOTT, William John KennethThe family of the late William John Kenneth Scott wish to t...
25/02/2026

Acknowledgement / Notice of Thanks

SCOTT, William John Kenneth

The family of the late William John Kenneth Scott wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Leslie Patterson for his prayers and words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr McKee and team and to the staff in Ward 5F Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast 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 Cargycreevy Presbyterian Church, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Many thanks to all the team at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral.

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

Notice of Thanks / AcknowledgementBROWNLEE, Robert George (Robin)The family of the late Robert George (Robin) Brownlee w...
21/02/2026

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

BROWNLEE, Robert George (Robin)

The family of the late Robert George (Robin) Brownlee wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Mark Spratt for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr Whylie, Crossgar Surgery and staff for all their unfailing care and attention.

Thanks to the Kirk Session and Committee of Kilmore Presbyterian Church for preparing the Church and Church Hall for the funeral. Thanks to the staff of the Mulberry Tree Restaurant, for providing and serving refreshments after the funeral service.

Also, thanks to those friends and neighbours who sent cards, telephoned, made a donation via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com. or cheque payable to Air Ambulance N.I., attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Many thanks to Bill Reid and all the staff of Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral.

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

SCOTT, William John Kenneth – 14th February 2026, peacefully aged 80 years at hospital, late of Glenavy Road, Lisburn.Be...
16/02/2026

SCOTT, William John Kenneth – 14th February 2026, peacefully aged 80 years at hospital, late of Glenavy Road, Lisburn.

Beloved husband of the late Sadie. Much loved and loving dad to Laura and her husband John (Green). Proud and devoted granda to Nicole, Rebekah, Natasha and Rhys.

Funeral service in Cargycreevy Presbyterian Church on Friday 20th February at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

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

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

Faith, Hope, Love and the greatest of these is Love. 1st Corinthians 13 v 13

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

BANKS, Dr. Ian – 13th February 2026. Peacefully aged 75 years, at hospital. Late of Grove Road, Spa, Ballynahinch.Dearl...
14/02/2026

BANKS, Dr. Ian – 13th February 2026. Peacefully aged 75 years, at hospital. Late of Grove Road, Spa, Ballynahinch.

Dearly loved husband of Hilary.

Much loved father of Jen, John, Beth and Peter. Proud grandfather of Lorcán, Lasairíona, Cara and Aoibheann.

House strictly private.

Funeral arrangements private at his own request.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online via www. douglasfuneraldirectors.com or by cheque payable to Cystic Fibrosis Trust (N.I.) c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP.

Ian will be lovingly remembered by all the family.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

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 / AcknowledgementKIDNEY, MaureenThe family of the late Maureen Kidney wish to thank all those who sympa...
11/02/2026

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

KIDNEY, Maureen

The family of the late Maureen Kidney wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Canon Warren Russell for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to the doctors at Summer Hill Surgery, Warrenpoint and to the team at Evora Hospice, Newry 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 Cancer Fund to Children (for Daisy Lodge, Newcastle), c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Our thanks to David Browne and the whole team at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help and support throughout the funeral.

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

KIDNEY, Maureen – 1st February 2026Peacefully with family by her side, at Evora Hospice, Newry, aged 80 years, formerly ...
02/02/2026

KIDNEY, Maureen – 1st February 2026

Peacefully with family by her side, at Evora Hospice, Newry, aged 80 years, formerly of Seafields Court, Warrenpoint.

Loving wife of the late Desmond. Dear sister of Helen and Patricia, much loved Aunt of John, Derek, Taya and Lara.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February at 12.40pm.

House private. No flowers please, Donations if desired via online www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Cancer Fund to Children (for Daisy Lodge, Newcastle) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors (address as above.

Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her 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

GAMBLE, Thomas George (Tommie) – 31st January 2026. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital.Family and friends are welcome to ...
02/02/2026

GAMBLE, Thomas George (Tommie) – 31st January 2026. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital.

Family and friends are welcome to view at 195 Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5LP on Tuesday 3rd February between 4.00pm and 8.00pm.

Funeral Service will take place in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Thursday 5th February at 1.00pm followed by burial in Lough Inch Cemetery.

Will be lovingly remembered by nephew Jimmy, niece Irene and many good 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

CAMPBELL, MadgeThe daughters and family circle of the late Madge Campbell wish to thank all those who sympathised with t...
30/01/2026

CAMPBELL, Madge

The daughters and family circle of the late Madge Campbell wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. George Oluwagbemiga-Okikiolu for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr. Yvonne McGivern, Dromara Surgery and the carers from both Jark and Complete Homecare 24 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 Alzheimer’s Research UK, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Finally thanks to, David Jess and Bill Reid, Douglas Funeral Directors for the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

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

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.Beloved son of the late C...
29/01/2026

BROWNLEE, Samuel William Harold – 17th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 83rd year.

Beloved son of the late Claude and Sadie, Loving brother of Jim and the late Robin.

A thanksgiving service for Harold’s life will be held in Kilmore Presbyterian Church on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 2.30pm. A private burial having preceded.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Kidney Research N.I. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother, sister-in-law Pearl, nephew Alan and niece Sandra and wider family circle and friends.

Ps 46 v1. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

A final update on our Christmas Memorial Tree. Recently a representative of Marie Curie attended our premises to allow u...
27/01/2026

A final update on our Christmas Memorial Tree. Recently a representative of Marie Curie attended our premises to allow us to hand over the monies raised through our Christmas Tree appeal.

As we’ve said previously, the Ballynahinch community has been extremely generous and we are delighted to announce that the final total raised by the public was just over £300 and as agreed the company has matched that, so the final total raised is ……. £604.40

When we first came up with the idea of a Memorial Tree, we genuinely never thought it would mean so much to so many, the love and support shown by the people of Ballynahinch has been truly wonderful and to raise such a huge amount of money over Christmas has shown us just how kind and close knit the local community is.

Again, we want to thank every single person who called in to see us and placed such lovely messages on the Christmas tree. It has been a truly special time for us to see and hear just how much this Tree has meant to people.

A special word of thanks to Audrey Slater, Sofia Crawford-Walker and Phil Kane from Marie Curie for helping to coordinate our efforts. Audrey came to visit us on a very wet and stormy day to receive the cheque and tell us about the wonderful work Marie Curie does in our local area. We hope the tea and buns warmed you up a bit.

To find out more about The Marie Curie Charity, how to donate or start your own fundraiser, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/hospices/belfast or call 0800 090 2309

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see”
Mark Twain

Photo No. 1: Bill Reid (Company Director), Audrey Slater (Marie Curie), David Browne (Funeral Director), David Jess (Funeral Director) and John Wallace (Funeral Director)

Photo No. 2: Audrey Slater (Marie Curie), Anne & Bill Reid (Company Directors)

Photo No. 3: Naomi Graham & Marina Galway (Office Administrators), Audrey Slater (Marie Curie) and Anne Reid (Company Director)

McKEE, Robert (Robbie) 25th January 2026. Peacefully at his home Clough, Co Down, after a short illness surrounded by h...
26/01/2026

McKEE, Robert (Robbie) 25th January 2026. Peacefully at his home Clough, Co Down, after a short illness surrounded by his family.

Dearly loved son of Lois and the late Victor and loving brother to Stephen, Arty and Jacqueline. Dear brother-in-law to Astrid, Mel and David and devoted uncle to David, James and Mark.

A graveside service will be held in St Andrew’s Churchyard, Killaney, Carricknaveigh Road, BT27 6UB (opposite Temple Golf Club) on Thursday 29th January at 2.15pm following a private service at the family home.

Family home private.

No flowers please.

Robbie will be forever loved, sadly missed and always in the hearts of those who knew and loved him best.

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20 Dromore Road
Ballynahinch
BT248HP

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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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