HALES Desmond – 3rd March 2024, peacefully at home, 34 Ferndale Avenue, Portstewart, surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved husband of Virginia, precious father of Kristin, Sharon, Tanya and Mark, loving father-in-law of Terry, Brian, Chris and Susan and a devoted grandpa and great-grandpa; also dear brother-in-law of Cheryl and Brian.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Desmond’s home during afternoons. Service of Thanksgiving in Portstewart Baptist Church on Thursday at 3.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, to Africa Inland Mission c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com

Lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. “Well done good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Lord” Matthew 25 v 23.