GARDINER, Joseph (Joe) – Passed away peacefully at hospital on 23rd January 2024. Late of St. Patrick’s Avenue, Whitehead and formerly the greater Shankill area, Belfast.

Loving and devoted husband of Sophia. Loving and proud father of Michael, brother to Bessie and the late May, Richard, Billy and Annie.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Joe’s life to be held in Whitehead Methodist Church on Thursday 1st February 2024 at 10:30am and afterwards to Newtownabbey Crematorium for 1pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to British Red Cross c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors, 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL. (Cheques made payable to the above charity please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5pm. Cash donations also welcome.)

Joe will always be loved and sadly missed by the entire family circle. Romans 15 verse 13.