CROTHERS, Edward Leslie – 26th April 2026, at Lisburn Intermediate Care Home, aged 82 years. Late of Grove Park, Culcavy. Dearly beloved husband of the late Annette, much loved dad of Jennifer and Michael, father-in-law to Patrick. Devoted granda to Jack and Ella. Loving brother to Marina, Joan, Colin and Gillian.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in Broomhedge Methodist Church on Thursday 30th April at 11.30am; afterwards to Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris Extension.

House closed. Family and friends welcome to pay their respects at Ronnie Thompson’s Funeral Home, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF on Wednesday evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Broomhedge Methodist Church c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors.

Leslie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter, son and entire family circle.

He died as he lived, ‘everyone’s friend.’