McCONNELL Robert James – 17th September, 2023 peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Carnhill Road, Newtownabbey.

Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Julia, Jeffrey and wife Roisin, devoted grandfather to Ben and Ethan.

House private. Following a private family committal A Service of Thanksgiving for Robert’s life will be held in CFC Strandtown Church, 10 Belmont Road, Belfast BT4 2AN on Thursday 21st September at 1pm.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired made payable by cheque to NHSCT Charitable Trust Fund c/o Bairds of Antrim, 71 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE (for Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital) or visit www.bairdsfuneralservice.com to donate online.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law and entire family circle.