BALMER, Rodney – 5th June 2026. Peacefully at hospital, in his 87th year, late of Clontara Park, Lisburn. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, much loved and loving father to Judith and Michael. Dear father-in-law to Paul. Devoted grandfather to Ryan and Adam.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in Derryvolgie Parish Church, Belsize Road, Lisburn on Tuesday 9th June at 11.00am, followed by a committal at Magheragall Parish Churchyard.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Cancer Research c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

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