GRIFFIN, Richard Cowan (Dickie) – 28th October 2022. Peacefully in his 92nd year at his home, 1 Knockburn Park, Lisburn.

Dearly beloved husband of Myrtle. Much loved and loving father to Denise, Deborah, Martin, Tanya, Angela and Richard. Loving brother to Jean and the late Martin. Dear father-in-law of Tom, Harry, Debbie, Glen, John and Catherine. Proud Granda to Carrie, Christopher, David, Cassey, Matthew, Jamie, Tyler, Bethany, Ashleigh, Courtney, Brodie, Jack, Hollie, Morgan and Myles. Great-Granda to Noah, Emily-Rose and Caolán.

Funeral from his home on Tuesday 1st November at 1.15pm (family service in the home at 1pm) to St Columba’s Presbyterian Church for service at 2pm. Afterwards to Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris Extension. House private.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF or online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk.

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, families and family circle. You did not want to leave us, you did not go alone but part of us went with you, the day God called you home.