BOWMAN Ernest (Ernie) – Called home January 16, 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, , 24 Parker Avenue, Castledawson. Dearly beloved husband of June, much loved and devoted father of Paul and Jayne, dear father-in-law of Valerie and John, cherished grandfather of Erin, Talitha, Selah, Emilie and Megan and dearest brother of Jean and the late Robert James, Evelyn, Matt, Ray and Lily.

House strictly private. Family and friends welcome in Garvin’s Funeral Home, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP on Sunday evening (January 19) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Funeral from his home on Monday (January 20) at 1:30pm for service in Castledawson Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The Faith Mission payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c). Will always be loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lam 3 v 22-23