George Preston Funeral Director

George Preston Funeral Director Our experienced team of Funeral Directors offer a caring, considerate 24 hr personalised service. Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Mena McConville.The Family of the late Mena McConville would like to ...
29/11/2025

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Mena McConville.

The Family of the late Mena McConville would like to express their heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude to the friends, neighbours and wider community who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

To everyone who attended the funeral, called at the wake, brought and prepared refreshments, sent cards, telephoned or helped in any way, we say a big thank you to each and every one of you.

A very special thanks you to the Rev Keith McIntyre for conducting such a beautiful Memorial Service and tribute to our Mother.

A special thank you to William and Sharon from Simply Good Catering for the lovely tea served both in the funeral Home and in the Church Hall afterwards.

We as a family, are deeply appreciative of the care mum received from the Ann's Care Home carers, who called and cared for her in the months leading to her passing, they were professional, very caring and very kind to us as a family.

Finally our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors, for their thoughtfulness and professionalism, especially Gavin and Declan who ensured all the arrangements were carried out with both dignity and respect.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude to everyone.

The McConville Family.

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Raymond Copeland.The Family of the late Raymond Copeland would like t...
24/11/2025

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Raymond Copeland.

The Family of the late Raymond Copeland would like to express their heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude to the friends, neighbours and wider community who sympathized with them in their recent sad bereavement.

To everyone who attended the funeral, called at the home, brought and prepared refreshments, sent cards, telephoned or helped in any way, we say a big thank you to each and every one of you.

A very special thank you to the Rev Brian Colvin for conducting such a beautiful Thanksgiving Funeral Service and poignant tribute to Raymond. We would also like to thank the organist Keith Faloon, and the members of Downshire Road Church choir for their beautiful singing during the service.

A special thank you to the Box & Brew Garden for the lovely tea served in the Church Hall.

We as a family, are deeply appreciative of the care Raymond received in Carlingford Lodge Care Home in the short time he was there. The staff were both professional and very caring and very kind to us as a family.

Finally our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors for their thoughtfulness and professionalism especially Gavin, Declan and Paul who ensured all the arrangements were carried out with both dignity and respect.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude to everyone.

The Copeland Family.

19/11/2025

UPDATED NOTICE - The funeral and wake arrangements for the late Bert McIlroy (Newry), have now been updated in the main notice below.

We regret to inform you of the death of Bert McIlroy (Newry).McIlroy (Newry) 18th November 2025 peacefully at hospital, ...
18/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Bert McIlroy (Newry).

McIlroy (Newry) 18th November 2025 peacefully at hospital, William Robert (Bert), late of 1 Springhill Drive, Damolly, Newry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Christina, loving father of Robert, Christopher and Alison, father-in-law of Ciara, Laura and Richard. Treasured grandfather ("Nanda") of Dylan, Josh; Michael, Jude; and Isabelle, dear brother of Ivor and the late Eleanor.

Family and Friends welcome at his late home on Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and on Thursday from 2pm to 10pm.

Funeral Service in St Patrick’s Parish Church Newry on Friday 21st November 2025 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Bert will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and friends.

17/11/2025

Funeral Planning

To have an informal, confidential chat with Gavin or Declan about Funeral Plans or to make your personal wishes known, for yourself or a relative, contact 028 30265108. We are Appointed Representatives for Ecclesiastical Planning Services Funeral Plans.

28/10/2025

UPDATED NOTICE - The funeral and wake arrangements for the late Norah Smyth (Bessbrook), have now been updated in the main notice below.

We regret to inform you of the death of Norah Smyth.SMYTH (Bessbrook) (nee Little) 28th October 2025 peacefully at Carli...
28/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Norah Smyth.

SMYTH (Bessbrook) (nee Little) 28th October 2025 peacefully at Carlingford Lodge Care Home Warrenpoint, Norah, late of 6 Cotter's Bridge, Bessbrook. Dearly beloved wife of the late Earl, loving mother of Edward and Kathryn, a dear sister-in-law and a loving cousin.

House private please.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston's Funeral Home Bessbrook, on Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral Service on Saturday 1st November 2025, in Bessbrook Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Burial Ground.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired payable to Bessbrook Presbyterian Church and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Norah will be lovingly remembered by all of her family circle and friends.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the Family of the late Albert Jones.Janet and Colin Jones, would like to express their sinc...
27/10/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the Family of the late Albert Jones.

Janet and Colin Jones, would like to express their sincere thanks to those that supported them following the recent death of their father, Albert.

They would like to express a heartfelt appreciation to neighbours, family members, the PSNI, the doctors and staff of Meadowlands Surgery who provided immediate assistance.

Thank you to all who visited us at George Preston Funeral Home, those that sent cards and messages of sympathy, brought gifts of food and made donations in lieu of flowers, to Evora Hospice, Newry.

They are very grateful to those who attended the funeral service at home, particularly to those that travelled long distances. They are exceptionally appreciative to their cousin, Rev Geoffrey Jones, for conducting the service in accordance with Albert’s express wishes.

Thanks also to George Preston Funeral Directors, for their dignified professionalism, willingness to accommodate and guidance throughout.

They trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our profound appreciation to all.

Newry, London and Epsom.

Those wishing to view the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Raymond Copeland (Newry), may do so for free, via the...
23/10/2025

Those wishing to view the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Raymond Copeland (Newry), may do so for free, via the attached Church link:
https://youtu.be/wgmJs2-F4gk

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from The Hanna Family:The family of the Late Sylvia Hanna, would like to express their heartfelt ...
21/10/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from The Hanna Family:

The family of the Late Sylvia Hanna, would like to express their heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude to the relatives, friends, neighbours and wider community who sympathised with them and supported them in their recent sad bereavement.

To all who attended the funeral, called at the home, brought and prepared food, sent cards, flowers, donations, telephoned or helped in the smallest way we say a huge Thank You to each and every one of you.

We deeply appreciate your prayers, expressions of sympathy, kindness and thoughtfulness to our family.

Thank you to all who kindly gave or sent donations in lieu of flowers. Your giving is appreciated by us all.

A special Thank You must go to Rev Keith McIntyre for all his pastoral care and love to Mummy over the years.

A very special thank you must go to Rev Nigel Reid for conducting such a beautiful funeral Service, and poignant tribute to our Mummy in Mr McIntyre's absence. We are very grateful also for his pastoral care to Mummy in the last few weeks of her life.

To the staff at Enable Care, especially Hanna, Katie and Emily who first cared for Mummy with such love and dignity, we say a heartfelt Thank You.

Special thanks to Lorna, Caroline and team for all the support and love they you showed to Mummy during her illness.

To the Southern Trust Home Care who supplied the wonderful team of angels that came into our home daily, we say a massive heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you.

We trust that you will all somehow know how much we value your love, care and support for both Mummy and us as a family.

To all the Doctors and staff at Bessbrook Surgery, Bessbrook Pharmacy, The Bessbrook/Newry District Nurses and all the staff from the Palliative Care Team who made it possible for mummy to stay in her own home, we say a heartfelt Thank You.

Many thanks go to the church organist, Mrs Olive Brown for providing the music. Also, our sincere thanks to William Conn, Simply Good Catering for the lovely refreshments in the church hall.

Our deepest thanks must also go to George Preston Funeral Directors, for their thoughtfulness and professionalism; especially Gavin McCullough, and Declan Treanor who ensured all the arrangements were carried out with both dignity and precision.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our profound gratitude.

The Hanna Family Bessbrook and Ahorey.

We regret to inform you of the death of Raymond Copeland.COPELAND (Newry) 16th October 2025 peacefully at Carlingford Lo...
17/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Raymond Copeland.

COPELAND (Newry) 16th October 2025 peacefully at Carlingford Lodge Care Home Warrenpoint, Raymond, late of “Sunnybrae” 17 Fullerton Road Newry. Dearly beloved husband of Valerie, loving father of Ian, dear father-in-law of Alison; much adored Granda of Faith and Jessica, brother of Maurice.

Family and Friends welcome at his late home on Friday from 6pm and on Saturday from 11am.

Funeral Service on Sunday 19th October 2025 in Downshire Road Presbyterian Church Newry at 3pm, followed by a private burial in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Armagh Road Newry.

Family flowers only please.

Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and many friends.

Ps 23 “The Lord is My Shepherd”.

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