BEST, David Thomas (Dessie) 15th April 2025, in his 83rd year, at his home 4 Castlewellan Road, Dromara, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved and loving father to Jenny, David and Debbie, father-in-law to Gary and Vicki. Proud Granda to Callum, Orla, Lily and Maisie. Dear brother-in-law to John and Joan Ervin.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Dessie’s life will be held in St. John’s Parish Church, Dromara on Friday 18th April at 1.30pm, afterwards to the adjoining churchyard.

No flowers please. Donations in memory, if desired, online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Marie Curie c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, son, grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and all who knew him.