McCONNELL, William John (Billy) 1st March 2026. Peacefully in his 86th Year, at his home Drummond Brae, Ballynahinch. Formerly of Cargycreevy. Dearly beloved husband of Josephine, much loved and loving father to Amanda, Garnet and Philip, dear father-in-law of David (McGrath) and Amanda. Proud Granda to Luke and Ruby. Dear brother of Iris, Rea and the late Maureen.

House private, Family and Friends welcome at Douglas Funeral Home on Tuesday 3rd March between 6.30-8pm. Service of thanksgiving in Edengrove Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 4th March at 2pm, afterwards a private burial.

No flowers please. Donations if desired online viawww.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Child Evangelism Fellowship (C.E.F.) c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP.

Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing wife, daughter, sons, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, family and friends.

With Christ which is far better.