ALFORD, Rev. William Laird – 28th January 2026. Peacefully at hospital, aged 98 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Muriel, loving father to Ian, Stephen and Philip. A dear father-in-law to Ali, Florence and Zewen. Devoted Grampa to Liam, Siobhan, Ben, Harry, Lawrence and great-grampa to Jesse, Nancy and Dylan.

A service of remembrance and thanksgiving will be held in Belfast South Methodist Church, Lisburn Road on Monday 2nd February at 12 noon, following a private committal.

To view service via YouTube, please use the following link: https://youtube.com/live/akuOorSTtFk?feature=share

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

Billy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sons and wider family circle.

The Lord is my Shepherd.