CARLETON Derek, December 5, 2024. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family.

Beloved husband to Kathleen. Greatly missed father of Grainne, James and Matthew. Much loved father-in-law of Ciaran. Derek will be resting at home.

A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Derek will be held in St Bernard’s Church, 165 Antrim Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QR on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at 11.30am, followed by committal in Rashee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired made payable to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, 3 Churchfield Road, Ballycastle BT54 6PJ. Eternal rest grant to him O Lord.