HILLAND, John (Raymond) – 1st April 2024 peacefully at hospital, in his 88th year surrounded by his loving family, late of Harmony Fold, Skyline Drive, Lisburn. Formerly of 230 Lisburn Road and Monaville Avenue, Lisburn.

Beloved husband of the late Rose, loving father of Stephen, Michael and Julie, father-in-law of Paula, Joanne and Terry and a devoted granda to Catherine, Jamie, Adam, Scott, Abby and Neve and great-granda to Matthew.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Raymond’s life will be held in St. Nicholas Parish Church, Lisburn Road on Thursday 4th April at 3.30pm, afterwards to Holy Trinity Parish Churchyard Ballylesson for burial.

Family and friends welcome at his son Stephen’s home, 22 Thornhill Avenue, Lisburn on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk, or cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

Will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by his sons, daughter, their families and the wider family circle. The Lord is my shepherd.