Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors

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

NOELINE HALLORAN The family of the late Noeline Halloran would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised w...
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.

The family of the late Jim Simpson wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to support the ...
29/05/2026

The family of the late Jim Simpson wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to support the family during this difficult time. From the heartfelt condolences messages & cards to the generous donations in Jim's memory, your kindness has touched our hearts.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Simpson Family.

JOHNSTON, 25th May 2026, (nee Hay) MARY, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved moth...
27/05/2026

JOHNSTON, 25th May 2026, (nee Hay) MARY, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Lewis and Lois-Jane, a dear mother-in-law, and grandmother.

Funeral Service will be held in Church of the Ascension, Annahilt on Friday 29th May at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

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

House private.

SAMUEL GARRETTThe family of the late Sam Garrett wish to pass on their sincere heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who...
27/05/2026

SAMUEL GARRETT

The family of the late Sam Garrett wish to pass on their sincere heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who sympathised and offered support during their recent bereavement.

A special thanks to all those who attended the family home, funeral, sent cards, messages and helped in any way.

Thanks to the staff of Premium Care, Comber Care Home, Downe and Ulster Hospitals and both Killyleagh and Comber Health Centres who all cared for Sam through the last months of his life.

Thanks to Rev. Jonathan Boyd for the comforting words and conducting Sam’s funeral service. Thank you to Jocelyn for playing the music at the funeral service and the Elders of Killyleagh Presbyterian Church for their help on the day of the funeral.

Thanks to Claire and all the staff from Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of deepest gratitude from all the Garrett Family.

LYNNE NESBITTClifford and the family circle of the late Lynne Nesbitt wish to express their gratitude to all those who c...
26/05/2026

LYNNE NESBITT

Clifford and the family circle of the late Lynne Nesbitt wish to express their gratitude to all those who came to the home, brought gifts, sent cards, attended the funeral and sent donations to Marie Curie.

Thanks and sincere appreciation to the dedicated team of community and palliative care nurses, also doctors and nurses of Clough Surgery.

Thanks also to Lydian Care Nurses and Marie Curie Nurses who attended Lynne, and especially those ladies who cared for Lynne night and day, so she could remain at home.

Special thanks to Rev. R. McLernon and Pastor W. Creighton who conducted the service at home and at the church. Also many thanks to Francis Strain for piping at the church and graveside.

Many thanks to Daphne Scott and her catering team and the members of the church who helped to serve tea to a vast number of people.

To Tom Edgar for digging the grave, we send our thanks.

A special thanks to the staff of Charles Rourke and Sons Funeral Directors who carried out their duties very professionally.

As it is impossible to thank everyone please accept this as an acknowledgment of our sincere appreciation.

PATTERSON, 21st May 2026, IVOR, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved partner of Bronagh, much loved father of Alan, Ri...
21/05/2026

PATTERSON, 21st May 2026, IVOR, peacefully at hospital, dearly beloved partner of Bronagh, much loved father of Alan, Richard and Anne, loving grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral Service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 27th May at 4.00pm.

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

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

MARTIN McMULLANThe family of the late Martin McMullan would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who offered k...
21/05/2026

MARTIN McMULLAN

The family of the late Martin McMullan would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who offered kindness,sympathy and support during our recent sad bereavement.

Thanks to Fr McHugh for the Requiem Mass and words of spiritual comfort. Many thanks to Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors for the caring manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Martin’s months’ mind Mass will be held in Mary Mother of The Church, Saintfield, on Friday 22 May 2026
at 7.30pm

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51 Church Street
Downpatrick
BT306EH

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