George Preston Funeral Director

29/05/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Jonah White.

WHITE (nee McCullough) (Bessbrook) Jonah, 29th May 2026 peacefully at hospital, late of 5 Maytown Road Bessbrook. Dearly beloved wife of Harry, much loved mother of Ronald. Dearest sister of Arlene, Beatrice, Freda, Gladys and the late Ceciley, loving sister-in-law and treasured aunt.

House private please.

Funeral Service in her late home on Sunday 31st May 2026 at 3.30pm, followed by burial in Bessbrook Presbyterian 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.

Lovingly remembered by her entire family circle and friends.

Ps 23 "The Lord is my Shepherd".

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Glenna Taylor (Newry).

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported us following the loss of our much-loved mum, Glenna, on 21st March 2026.

Your kindness, messages of sympathy, and presence — whether in person or in spirit — have brought us great comfort during a very difficult time.

We are especially grateful to all the friends, family, carers, and healthcare staff who helped care for Mum throughout the years of her illness, including the wonderful staff at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home for their compassion, kindness, and support.

We would also like to thank those who made donations in Mum’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society. This cause is close to our hearts, and your generosity will help support others affected by this illness.

Thank you for honouring Mum’s life in such a meaningful way.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Taylor Family

22/05/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Helen Clarke.

We the family of the late Helen Isobel Clarke (Banbridge) would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude for the kindness, sympathy and support extended to us by so many during our recent sad bereavement.

To everyone who attended the funeral on a really bad winters day we say a big thank you to you all. Your cards of sympathy, messages of condolences and social media posts were all of great comfort.

A very special thank you to the Rev Stuart Finlay from Sandy Street Presbyterian Church for conducting such a beautiful graveside service and tribute to our Mum.

We are deeply appreciative of the care Mum received from the staff at Iveagh Private Nursing Home (Banbridge), they cared for Mum this past year and were professional, attentive and very kind to us as a family.

Thank you to David Hanna for the music tribute at the graveside and to The Downshire Arms Hotel for the funeral tea.

We are further grateful for the donations in lieu of flowers for Newry Cancer Research.

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

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

The Clarke Family

18/05/2026

We're holding a drop-in event at Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Tuesday, May 19, 10am-4pm. Come along and find out more about dementia and the support available.

13/05/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Margaret Irwin.

IRWIN (nee Singleton) (Newry) Margaret, 12th May 2026 peacefully at hospital, formerly of Latt Villas Newry. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bertie, much loved sister of Tom and Maureen, dear sister-in-law, loving aunt and great aunt.

At Margaret's own request, the house and funeral will be strictly private please.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired payable to Alzheimer’s Society, and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends.

Ps23 "The Lord is my Shepherd ".

12/05/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Derek Hanna.

We the family of the late Dr Joseph Derek Hanna of Newry would like to express our deepest appreciation for the kindness, sympathy and support extended to us by so many during our recent bereavement.

Sincerest thanks to all who have shared their condolences and fond memories of Derek with us in person and in writing, who donated in lieu of flowers to Evora hospice, and who in the weeks since Derek’s passing have supported our family, and in particular Derek’s beloved wife Anna, with ongoing care and thoughtfulness.

We’d like to acknowledge and thank the Rev. Stuart Finlay who delivered a beautiful service of thanksgiving for Derek’s life at Sandy’s St Presbyterian Church, to Andrew Dalzell who facilitated the attendance and participation at the funeral of Derek’s family and friends overseas, to Evelyn Annett who provided music at the service, and to Sharon and William Conn who provided catering.

We are profoundly grateful to Gavin, Declan and all at George Preston Funeral Directors for their professionalism and care throughout.

Our final heartfelt thanks goes to all the wonderful health and social care professionals who cared for Derek with such compassion and kindness, especially the staff at Bessbrook Surgery, Ann’s Home Care, the community district nursing and palliative care teams, and the truly exceptional staff at Evora hospice. We are forever grateful.

22/04/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Noreen Wallace.

We, the sons and daughter of the late Noreen Wallace (Kingsmills) wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who offered sympathy and support during our recent sad bereavement.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who sent sympathy cards and messaged of condolence, who commented on social media, and to those who attended the funeral, close neighbours and others who helped in any way.

A special word of thanks to Rev Kenneth Henderson for conducting the Service of Thanksgiving and for his pastoral care and ministry to mum throughout her short time in Craigavon Area Hospital, and to Mrs Hanna for providing the music at the funeral service.

We would like to thank all of the various health care professionals who attended mum at her home during the past 3 years, and to the staff on Floor 1 South at Craigavon Area Hospital for their care and compassion shown to mum and us during her last weeks and days.

Thanks also to Simply Good Catering for the food provisions provided at the funeral tea.

Finally, thanks are also extended to George Preston Funeral Directors, especially Gavin, Declan, and Paul for the kind, caring and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and to all those who donated in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as token of our sincere appreciation.

The Wallace Family.

27/03/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the the late David Brown.

We, the sons and daughters of the late David Brown (Bessbrook) wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who offered sympathy and support during our recent sad bereavement.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who sent sympathy cards and messages of condolence, who commented on social media, and to those who called at the wake, attended the funeral, or helped in any way. Your kindness, generosity and prayers have been a source of great comfort and strength at this difficult time.

A special word of thanks to Rev. Keith McIntyre for conducting the Service of Thanksgiving and for his pastoral care and ministry to dad throughout his illness and to Mrs. Karen Kennedy for providing the music at the funeral service.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ellen McKernan and the staff of Bessbrook Surgery who cared for dad and all of the various health care professionals, especially Ann’s Home Care and Extra Care, who attended dad at his home during his illness. Also to the staff on Floor 5 North at Daisy Hill Hospital and to the staff of Iveagh House, Banbridge for their care and compassion shown to dad and to us during his last weeks and days.

Thanks are also extended to Bessbrook Butcher’s and Deli, Katie O’s (Hilltown) and Sweet Bites (Rathfriland) for the food provisions provided at the wake and funeral tea.

Finally, thanks are also extended to George Preston Funeral Directors, especially Gavin and Declan, for the kind, caring and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and to all those who donated in lieu of flowers for Bessbrook Presbyterian Church.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The Brown Family.