GORDON (née Weatherall) Rita. Passed away on 27th November 2024, peacefully at hospital, in her 96th year.

Beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of Esther, Pamela, Roberta, Alan and the late Trevor. Mother-in-law of Michael, Alan and John. Cherished grandmother of Judith, Christopher, Deborah and Scott and loving great-grandmother of Otis and Micah.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Rita’s life will take place on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 1.00 p.m. in Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Carrickfergus.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Concern Worldwide 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 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Dearly loved by the entire family circle.

“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord”. (2 Corinthians 5v8)