PALMER, William Frederick (Rodney) – 31st October 2026. Peacefully at hospital in his 96th year. Late of Ballyskeagh Road, Drumbeg. Beloved husband of the late Olive. Much loved father of Graham and Alan. Dear father-in-law to Jo-Ann and Janice. Dearly loved Papa to Stephanie, Colin, Greg, Natasha and Joanna. Great Grand Papa to Louis, Henry, Charlotte and Evelina. Loving brother to Derek and the late Harry.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in Ronnie Thompson’s Funeral Church, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF on Saturday 14th November at 11am; followed by committal in Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris Extension.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, (address as above).

Rodney will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sons and entire family circle.