Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors

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

IVOR PATTERSONThe family of the late Ivor Patterson wish to thank all those who sent messages, cards and offered support...
16/06/2026

IVOR PATTERSON

The family of the late Ivor Patterson wish to thank all those who sent messages, cards and offered support in any way and those who attended the cremation.

Special thanks to the Hospital at Home team who were exceptionally kind and the staff of Ward 1 Downe Hospital for their compassion and care.

To Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for their guidance, care and professionalism in providing a thoroughly dignified service.

Thanks also to Louise McKeag and her mother for their help with refreshments at Killyleagh Football Club and Cafe Velo for the food.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this gesture is acceptable as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Bronagh & The Patterson Family

MARGARET MOOREThe family of Margaret Moore would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us dur...
15/06/2026

MARGARET MOORE

The family of Margaret Moore would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during our recent bereavement following the loss of a loving mum, sister, auntie, granny, great-granny and friend.

We are deeply grateful to the staff of Killyleagh Doctors Surgery, Killyleagh Chemist, Lydian Care, Tullywest Manor Residential Home, and Ward 1A at Lagan Valley Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown throughout. Your dedication meant so much to mum and our family.

Our sincere thanks go to Reverend Eben Grobbelaar for his comforting words and for conducting such a meaningful service, and to Laura Patterson for the beautiful organ music. Our thanks also go to the ladies of St John’s Parish Church for their help, support, and refreshments.

We thank everyone who attended mum’s funeral, sent cards and messages of sympathy, and offered support in so many ways during this difficult time. We are especially thankful to those who generously made donations to Dementia NI in her memory.

A special word of thanks to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance, and compassionate care. Their support and attention to every detail helped us give mum the dignified farewell she deserved.

The kindness shown to our family will never be forgotten. Thank you all for helping us honour her life and cherish the many happy memories we hold of her.

KELLY, 10th June 2026, CONSTANCE ELIZABETH (CONNIE) nee HEALY, peacefully at Downe Hospital surrounded by her loving fam...
10/06/2026

KELLY, 10th June 2026, CONSTANCE ELIZABETH (CONNIE) nee HEALY, peacefully at Downe Hospital surrounded by her loving family, dearly beloved wife of Jeffery, much loved mother of Peter, dear mother-in-law of Shauneen, loving Granny of Charlene, Jodie, Dylan, Ben and Jack, Great-Granny of Ivy, Ada, Violet, Joy and Zac, dear sister of Clifford, Malcolm, Mildred, Sheila, Tom, Gwyneth, Olwyn and the late Noleen.

Funeral Service will be held in Killyleagh Parish Church on Saturday 13th June at 2:00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Family and friends are welcome to call at her late home on Thursday and Friday between 2:00pm – 9:00pm.

Family only on morning of funeral please.

No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.

‘Forever In Our Hearts’

BRIDGET (BRIDIE) MARTINThe family of the late Bridie Martin would like to express their deep st and heartfelt thanks and...
10/06/2026

BRIDGET (BRIDIE) MARTIN

The family of the late Bridie Martin would like to express their deep st and heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with them during our recent bereavement.

Thanks to all staff and nurses of Ulster Hospital and Downe Hospital Ward 2 and Community Care for caring for mum during her illness.

A special thanks to Fr. Jim Conway for celebrating Requiem Mass. Thanks to Deacon Jackie Breen for co-celebrating alongside Fr. Conway and for officiating at the burial and for visiting mum in hospital and for your support and prayers in the house.

Thanks to Matthew Campbell for wonderful music. Sincere thanks to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for their support, dignity and professionalism in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks to McCarthy’s Crossgar for the lovely food and refreshments and to Owenbeg Bowling Club for excellent services following the Funeral Mass.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this small gesture will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Bridie Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 13th June 5pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Downpatrick.

- The Martin Family

EVA JOHNSTONThe family of the late Eva Johnston would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them i...
10/06/2026

EVA JOHNSTON

The family of the late Eva Johnston would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement.

A special thanks to Andrea and Angela from Donard Fold Newcastle, the Lydian Care team, Downe Hospital, Kings Castke Ardglass, Innisfree Residential Home, Antrim Area Hospital, Clough and Dundrum GP surgeries, Newcastle Baptist Church and Clough Presbyterian Church.

We are very grateful to those who attended the funeral, sent cards, letters and text messages. To those who made donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia NI, thank you, £635 was raised.

Thank you to Rev. David Bingham for conducting the funeral service.

Thank you to the Mulberry Tree, Seaforde for the catering.

A very sincere thank you to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for the professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

We trust that if we have omitted to thank anyone, that you are aware we have really appreciated your input.

Many have been remembering the family in prayer and that has been a particular blessing.

Thank you,
Eva Johnston’s family

HUTTON, 7th June 2026, HUGH COULTER, at home, dearly beloved husband of Gertrude (Gertie), much loved father of Jill and...
08/06/2026

HUTTON, 7th June 2026, HUGH COULTER, at home, dearly beloved husband of Gertrude (Gertie), much loved father of Jill and Basil, father-in-law of Joyce, loving grandfather of Rebecca and Anna and dear brother of Billy.

Following a private family committal, A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 10th June at 11:00am.

House Private.

No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.

‘Absent From The Body, Present With The Lord’ 2 Corinthians Ch 5 v 8

NOELINE HALLORAN The family of the late Noeline Halloran would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised wi...
02/06/2026

NOELINE HALLORAN

The family of the late Noeline Halloran would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. A special thanks to the Doctors and nurses from Killyleagh Surgery, the Lydian Care team and Jark who attended Mum at home.

We are also grateful to those who attended the funeral, sent cards, letters and text messages and called at the family home, and to those who sent donations in lieu of flowers to St. John’s Parish Church.

We are deeply grateful to the Rev Eben Grobbelaar for conducting the Funeral Service; to the choir and to the gravedigger Mr Tom Edgar. Thanks to the ladies of St. John’s Parish Church for the tea and refreshments after the funeral. To the PSNI for their help with traffic control on the day. Sincere thanks to Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors for the professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The Halloran and Healy families.

McMULLAN, 1st June 2026, JENNY nee Fryer, suddenly at home, much loved mother of Paul and Kirsty, dear sister of Cliffor...
01/06/2026

McMULLAN, 1st June 2026, JENNY nee Fryer, suddenly at home, much loved mother of Paul and Kirsty, dear sister of Clifford (Clicky), Bernard and Kitty.

May she rest in peace.

Requiem Mass will be held in St. Patricks Church, Downpatrick on Wednesday 3rd June at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in Struell Cemetery.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd June between 5:00pm - 7:00pm when family will be present.

MOORE, 30th May 2026, MARGARET, peacefully at hospital, much loved mother of Thomas, Joanne, Karen, Alex, Helen, Brian a...
01/06/2026

MOORE, 30th May 2026, MARGARET, peacefully at hospital, much loved mother of Thomas, Joanne, Karen, Alex, Helen, Brian and Alan, dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service will be held in Killyleagh Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd June at 3:00pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

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

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

STRAIN, 29th May 2026, JAMES, suddenly, dearly beloved son of Samuel and Joan, much loved brother of Catherine and Helen...
01/06/2026

STRAIN, 29th May 2026, JAMES, suddenly, dearly beloved son of Samuel and Joan, much loved brother of Catherine and Helen, brother-in-law of Bryan, much loved uncle of Michael, Laura and Alan and great-uncle of Heidi, Eboni and Charlie, Jack and Katie, Eden and River.

Funeral Service will be held in Seaforde Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 3rd June at 11:30am followed by a private family committal.

Friends are family are welcome to call at his parents’ home on Monday 3.00pm - 8:00pm and Tuesday 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

No flowers please, donations may be made in lieu if desired to Air Ambulance NI c/o Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors, 51 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EH.

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51 Church Street
Downpatrick
BT306EH

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