Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors

Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors Charles Rourke & Sons are an independent family run Funeral Directors in Downpatrick.

MAURA CASEMENTMaura’s family would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who supported us during the sad ...
13/01/2026

MAURA CASEMENT

Maura’s family would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who supported us during the sad loss of our loving wife, mother and grandmother.

To everyone who sent mass and sympathy cards and messages , paid their respects at the family home or attended Maura’s Requiem Mass , we are eternally grateful, this has been a great comfort to us all.

To Father Derek Kearney for the beautiful and heartfelt Requiem Mass and his words of comfort during this very difficult time. We extend our thanks to Terry Andrews for prayers at Maura’s home. We are very grateful for your prayers and pastoral support .

The beautiful Requiem Mass was made more special by the wonderful singing and music by Finbar Keaveney.

We also wish to thank the doctors and staff in Crossgar Surgery, District Nursing Team, Palliative Care Team, Marie Curie, Lydian carers and The Doctors and Staff in The Downe and Ulster Hospitals for their care and support to Maura in recent times , we truly appreciate your compassion and kindness.

Thanks to Teconnaught GAC for the use of their facilities and Frenchs for providing the refreshments following Maura’s Requiem Mass.

We are very grateful to all those who made a donation to Marie Curie, in Maura’s memory.

The family thank Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors for their care, compassion and professionalism during this difficult time.

It’s impossible to thank everyone individually. However, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude at this time.

Maura’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday 18th January at 10:30am in Church of The Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, Crossgar.

13/01/2026

GIBSON, 13th JANUARY 2026, ALLEN, peacefully at home, dearly beloved husband of Lilian, dear brother of Joan Graham and uncle of Julie Rainey.

Sadly missed.

House and funeral strictly private.

MARTIN 12TH January 2026, JEAN (nee Caughey), peacefully, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Rod...
13/01/2026

MARTIN 12TH January 2026, JEAN (nee Caughey), peacefully, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Rodney, Ann, Jenifer, John and the late Terry, loving mother in law of Fiona, Alan and the late Tom, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service will be held in Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Church, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH on Saturday 17th January at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in Lough Inch Cemetery, Ballynahinch BT24 8JB (arriving at 12.15pm approx).

No flowers please, donations may be in lieu if desired to Dementia NI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, address as above.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends.

Darryll Walker RIP The family of the late Darryll Walker wish to pass on their sincere thanks and gratitude to their fri...
12/01/2026

Darryll Walker RIP

The family of the late Darryll Walker wish to pass on their sincere thanks and gratitude to their friends, family and all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad unexpected loss.

Thank you to all those who sent messages, letters, phoned and attended Darryll's wake and funeral.

Special thanks to all those who have supported us during such a difficult time along with those who donated to the JustGiving fund, your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the K9 Search and Rescue Team for their support in trying to find Darryll.

To those who have paid tribute to Darryll, it's been so lovely to see. I his Mother have taken great comfort in reading them and the wonderful memories you have each shared of Darryll. Your kindness and support were greatly appreciated and brought us great comfort.

Thank you to Fr Eugene O’Neill for conducting the Requiem Mass and to Dominic Breen for officiating at the graveside.

To Bernie and Marty Campbell for providing the beautiful music at the Requiem Mass.

Thanks to Mary and Patricia at The Owenbeg Bowling Club for organising the venue and to all at The Coffee Dock, Castlewellan for the delicious food.

We extend our thanks to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified manner in which Darryll’s funeral arrangements were carried out.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Darryll's Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 5:00pm in St. Patrick's Church, Downpatrick.

McDERMOTT, 11th January 2026, PEARL, beloved wife of the late John, dear sister of Ann and a much loved aunt. Funeral Se...
12/01/2026

McDERMOTT, 11th January 2026, PEARL, beloved wife of the late John, dear sister of Ann and a much loved aunt. Funeral Service will be held in Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Church, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH on Friday 16th January at 11.00am. Interment afterwards in St. Colman’s Churchyard, Tullybrannigan, Newcastle.

No flowers please. Donations may be made in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart and Stroke NI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons, Funeral Directors (address as above)

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and friends.

BYRNE, 11th January 2026, JAMES PATRICK (Jim), peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, beloved husband of Gail, much loved fa...
12/01/2026

BYRNE, 11th January 2026, JAMES PATRICK (Jim), peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, beloved husband of Gail, much loved father of Louise and Mark, father-in-law of Ray and grandfather of Mia, Frankie and Chloe. May he rest in peace.

Funeral Service will be held in Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Carryduff, BT8 8EU, on Wednesday 14th January at 11.30am followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie
c/o Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EH

NELSON (nee Jordan), MARY (Marie), 7th January 2026, peacefully in Hospital, recently of Domnall House Care Home, Dundon...
09/01/2026

NELSON (nee Jordan), MARY (Marie), 7th January 2026, peacefully in Hospital, recently of Domnall House Care Home, Dundonald, formerly Springhill Avenue, Bangor, Co Down. Dearly loved wife of the late Rennie, much loved sister, sister in law, aunt and great aunt.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 16th January 2026 in Roselawn Crematorium at 3:20 pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to The British Heart Foundation
c/o Charles Rourke & Sons, Funeral Directors, 51 Church St, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.

Greatly loved and remembered by her entire family circle.

ALTHEA McCULLENThe family of the late Althea McCullen wish to offer their heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised ...
06/01/2026

ALTHEA McCULLEN

The family of the late Althea McCullen wish to offer their heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with and supported us during our recent bereavement.

Sincere thanks to all who visited, sent messages, cards, and donations, and to everyone who attended the funeral. Your kindness and support were greatly appreciated and brought us great comfort.

Special thanks to Mary Peake and all the caring staff at King’s Castle, Dr McMullan, the staff of Ward 2 at the Downe Hospital, and Marie Curie, in particular Oliver, for the kindness, care, and compassion shown to Althea and our family.

Thank you to Rev. Owen Patterson for his beautiful funeral service and to Duffy’s for providing the tea and refreshments, and to the friends who assisted with serving.

We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to Charles Rourke & Sons for the kindness, professionalism, and compassionate manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Your kindness and support will always be remembered.

05/01/2026

Fountain Foodbank is open again taking referrals this week and open for collection of food parcels from 10 to 12noon this Friday 9th January. Please be brave and ask for help if you need it. 07444 015 883 or email fountainfoodbank@gmail.com

PAULINE HAZARD Pauline’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s  Church, Downpatrick on Saturday 10th Janua...
05/01/2026

PAULINE HAZARD

Pauline’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Downpatrick on Saturday 10th January 2026 at 6.30pm.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Paula, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and families.

Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for her.

TONEY, Ann RIPThe family, friends and neighbours of the late Ann Toney would like to thank everyone who paid their respe...
05/01/2026

TONEY, Ann RIP

The family, friends and neighbours of the late Ann Toney would like to thank everyone who paid their respects at the Funeral Home, attended Requiem Mass, sent cards and messages of condolences on the sad passing of a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother.

We would like to thank the doctors, staff and district nursing team of Ardglass Surgery for their care to Ann in recent years. We extend our thanks to all the staff in Cedar Court, Downpatrick for their kindness and support.

Thank you to Fr Vincent McKay for his prayers and celebrating Requiem Mass.

Sincere thanks to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for their advice, support and professionalism during this difficult time.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

05/01/2026

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51 Church Street
Downpatrick
BT306EH

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