MAITLAND Margaret (Meta) passed away October 17, 2023 peacefully, at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved mother of Angeline, Paul, Sharon, Joanne and Tony. Devoted granny and great wee granny.

Meta’s remains will be reposing at her daughter’s home, 11 Longlands Mews, Newtownabbey until Saturday October 21st when she will leave at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Whitehouse, Newtownabbey, followed by burial at Carnmoney Cemetery. Sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Donations in lieu if so desired can be made payable to Dementia N.I., c/o O’Kanes Funeral Directors, 12 Portland Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 4ZL or online at wwwokanesfunerals.co.uk.

‘Sweet vale of Avoca how calm could I rest, in thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best, where the storms that we feel, in this cold world should cease, and our hearts like these waters be mingled in peace.’ St Anthony pray for her.