GARDNER John. Died 12th October 2024. Late of Knockwood Crescent. Beloved husband of Jane, loving father of Mark and partner David, devoted grandfather of John and fiancée Nicola and a cherished great-grandfather of Mason and Mollie.

Funeral service to be held at Stephen McCosh Funeral Church, 248-250 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HD on Friday 18th October at 11:15am and afterwards to Roselawn Cemetery for 1pm.

The family wish to welcome everyone to the H&W Welders Club, Dee Street afterward.

Flowers may be sent or donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society NI, c/o Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors, address above.

Will be sadly missed by his loving family circle.

God called your name so softly that only you could hear,

and no one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near.

It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone,

for part of us went with you the day God called you home.