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

Notice of Thanks / AcknowledgementGILLESPIE, Margaret PhyllisThe husband, sons, daughters and family of the late Margare...
12/01/2026

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

GILLESPIE, Margaret Phyllis

The husband, sons, daughters and family of the late Margaret Phyllis Gillespie wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Anna Williams for her prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to Dr Devlin, Montalto Medical Centre, also the staff in Ward 5C and I.C.U. Ulster Hospital 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 N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Finally, thanks to John Wallace and colleagues of Douglas Funeral Directors for all their support, care and professionalism throughout the funeral arrangements.

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

SMYTH, Edwin (Win) – 9th January 2026, peacefully at his home, Crossgar Road, Ballynahinch, aged 80 years. Beloved husb...
10/01/2026

SMYTH, Edwin (Win) – 9th January 2026, peacefully at his home, Crossgar Road, Ballynahinch, aged 80 years.

Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving and much-loved dad to William and Victoria. Dear father-in-law to Danielle and Graham. Loving papa to Reuben, Camille, Thomas and Win. Dear brother to Billy and wife Anne and the late Elizabeth Vance. Uncle to Elizabeth, Margaret, Neal, Adrian and Carolyn. Brother-in-law to Mark and wife Susan and the late Hilary. Dear friend and loyal companion Anne Young.

Friends and family welcome at the home.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in First Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 13th January at 2pm, preceded by a private interment.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to “Queen’s University Foundation” (to support research at the Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence at Queen’s University) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be forever loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, family and circle of friends.

Forever in our hearts.

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

BROWNLEE, Robert George (Robin) – 7th January 2026. Peacefully at his home, Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, in his 81st y...
08/01/2026

BROWNLEE, Robert George (Robin) – 7th January 2026. Peacefully at his home, Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, in his 81st year.

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

House strictly private.

Friends welcome to meet family at Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Friday 9th January between 6pm – 8pm.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Kilmore Presbyterian Church on Saturday 10th January at 2.00pm afterwards to the adjoining graveyard.

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

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

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

Gillespie, Margaret Phyllis (nèe Crawford) – 4th January 2026, peacefully at Hospital, aged 68 years. Late of Lisburn R...
06/01/2026

Gillespie, Margaret Phyllis (nèe Crawford) – 4th January 2026, peacefully at Hospital, aged 68 years. Late of Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch.

Beloved wife of Jim, loving mum to Emmeline, Lea, James and David, dear mother-in-law to Ned, Paul, Emma and Clair. Devoted Nanny to Stacy, Kirsty, Carter, Katy, Harry, McKenzie, Corey and Jessica. Much loved sister to Doris, Martin, Hugh, Roy and the late William, Gerald and Thomas and dear sister-in-law.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Magheradroll Parish Church, Ballynahinch on Friday 9th January at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

Family Home Private.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Phyllis will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters and entire family circle.

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 ThanksCLARKE, Leslie Maddocks (Les)The wife of the late Leslie Maddocks (Les) Clarke wishes to thank all those...
05/01/2026

Notice of Thanks

CLARKE, Leslie Maddocks (Les)

The wife of the late Leslie Maddocks (Les) Clarke wishes to thank all those who sympathised with her in her recent sad bereavement.

A special word of thanks to The Revd Canon Robert Howard for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service.

Thanks to the staff in Lisburn Intermediate Care Home for all 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 Annahilt Parish Church Building Fund c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Finally, thanks to everyone at Douglas Funeral Directors for all their help, support and professionalism throughout the funeral arrangements.

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

HALL, Raymond 2nd January 2026 at hospital in his 80th year. Will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by his s...
03/01/2026

HALL, Raymond 2nd January 2026 at hospital in his 80th year. Will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by his sorrowing son Nigel and Nigel’s girlfriend Laura. Rest in peace.

HALL, Raymond – 2nd January 2026, peacefully at Hospital, in his 80th year. Late of 5 Piney Hill, Ballynahinch.Beloved ...
02/01/2026

HALL, Raymond – 2nd January 2026, peacefully at Hospital, in his 80th year. Late of 5 Piney Hill, Ballynahinch.

Beloved husband of the late Philomena R.I.P. Loving and much-loved father to Declan, Nigel and Gareth. Dear father-in-law of Judith and Niccola. Proud Granda to Hannah and Ethan.

House Private.

Raymond’s remains will be removed from his late home on Monday 5th January at 10.30am (prayers at 10.15am) to St. Patrick’s Church (Church Road, Ballynahinch) for 11am Requiem Mass, afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.

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

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing sons’, family and the family circle 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

JOHNSTON, Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Nee Shaw – 30th December 2025, suddenly yet peacefully at hospital. In her 75th yea...
31/12/2025

JOHNSTON, Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Nee Shaw – 30th December 2025, suddenly yet peacefully at hospital. In her 75th year, late of 201 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough.

Dearly beloved wife of Owen. Much loved and loving mother to Elaine (Victor), Paul (Kirsty), Andrew (Adelaide) and Sarah (Gerard). Loved sister of Linda (Quinton) and the late William (Marion), devoted granny to Fraser, Tristan and Josh. Sophie. Oisin, Bella and Phoebe.

House strictly private.

Service of thanksgiving in Loughaghery Presbyterian Church on Saturday 3rd January at 2.30pm, afterwards burial in the adjoining graveyard.

No Flowers Please. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, their partners, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

In heavenly love abiding.

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

CLARKE, Peter James 23rd December 2025. Suddenly, as a result of an accident, aged 35 years, late of 80 Creevy Road, Lis...
24/12/2025

CLARKE, Peter James 23rd December 2025. Suddenly, as a result of an accident, aged 35 years, late of 80 Creevy Road, Lisburn.
Dearly beloved son of Sam and Ruth. Dear brother of Rodney (Vicki) and their children Mia, Ella and Amy, John (Zara) and John’s children Robbie and Jessica. Loving fiancé of Katherine.

Funeral service in Edengrove Presbyterian Church, Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Saturday 27th at 11.30am afterwards to Garvary Parish Churchyard, Tempo Road, Enniskillen, BT94 3BZ for 3.15pm-3.30pm arrival approximately.

House private.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Revive ICU and Friends of the Cancer Centre via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or by cheque payable to Douglas Donations Account, c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP.

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing mum, dad, brothers, fiancée, family circle and friends.

Funeral Service will be livestreamed via Edengrove Presbyterian Church YouTube.

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

RHODES, Susan Mary – 18th December 2025, peacefully at Spa Nursing home, after a long illness, surrounded by her family....
18/12/2025

RHODES, Susan Mary – 18th December 2025, peacefully at Spa Nursing home, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Formerly of Loughview Close, Loughinisland (with her daughter).

Beloved and much-loved mum of Caroline and Jonathan, dearly loved mother-in-law to Martin and Amanda. Devoted sister to Margaret, sister-in-law of Matteo.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Douglas Funeral Church, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP on Monday 29th December at 10.00 am. Private committal at Roselawn Crematorium.

No flowers please, donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Parkinsons U.K. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, address as above.

Susan will be sadly missed by all who knew her, a special thanks to all her carers over the years, especially to all at Spa Nursing Home, Ballynahinch for their recent care and dedication.

It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home.

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 / AcknowledgementSPRATT, ElizabethThe family of the late Elizabeth Spratt wishes to thank all those who...
18/12/2025

Notice of Thanks / Acknowledgement

SPRATT, Elizabeth

The family of the late Elizabeth Spratt wishes to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

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

Thanks to Dr Whiteside, Comber Health Centre and the staff in Ward 3E, ulster Hospital, Dundonald for all 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 Diabetes U.K., c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP, attended the funeral service or helped in any other way.

Thanks go to Farmhouse Treats for providing the lovely refreshments after the service.

Sincere thanks to John Wallace and colleagues, Douglas Funeral Directors for all their care, help and professionalism when carrying out the funeral arrangements,

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

Just a quick update on our Christmas tree, the response from the community has been absolutely incredible. We are so ple...
12/12/2025

Just a quick update on our Christmas tree, the response from the community has been absolutely incredible. We are so pleased that our Tree has given so many people an opportunity to remember their loved ones at such a special time of the year.
It has really touched the hearts of our staff.

Lots of people have been asking about online donations if they can’t make it into our office, so with the help of Marie Curie we now have a QR code that will take you directly to a Just Giving page.

Or you can use the following link and it will take you to the same Just Giving Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/douglasfuneraldirectors?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

And of course, our collection bucket will continue to be beside the Tree for those that are passing by or calling in to the office.

And now Faith, Hope and Love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is Love
(1 Corinthians 13.13)

Address

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

Telephone

+442897562366

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