BLACK Gertrude (Bessbrook) January 5, 2026, (peacefully) at Bannview House Care Home Banbridge, late of College Square East Bessbrook.

Gertrude, dearly beloved daughter of the late John and Martha, loving sister of the late Samuel, Tom, Ida (Kennedy), Sybil (Davies) and John; a treasured aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt and great-great-great aunt.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston’s Funeral Home Bessbrook on Tuesday between 4pm and 7pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Bessbrook Presbyterian Church at 12 noon, followed by committal in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Gertrude will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends.

Ps 23 “The Lord is My Shepherd”.