McKIBBEN, John Desmond – Born 6th June 1933. Passed away after a short illness on 1st September, aged 91 years, in the care of Ward 6E in the Ulster Hospital.

Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, devoted and loved dad of Rhoda and the late Ruth, brother of the late Gordon McKibbin, and father-in-law to Rhoda’s husband Paddy.

Following a private cremation on Friday 13th September, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Saturday 14th September in Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ballyhackamore, East Belfast at 11:00am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie.

Desmond leaves an amazing legacy from his teaching career and service in Church, he will be remembered with love by his family and friends. “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” John 11:25