McGOOKIN Doreen Hunter Kirk. Called home on 8th March 2024, peacefully at Carrickfergus Manor Nursing Home. Formerly of Hillview Avenue, Carrickfergus.

Loving and devoted wife of the late Samuel. Loving mother of Reah and Alister. Mother-in-law of Jim and Carol. Much loved Grandmother of Donna, Martin, Reah Rosemary and the late Dawn. Great-Grandmother of Emily and Ruby. Devoted sister of Joan.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Doreen’s life will be held in Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Carrickfergus on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 11.00 a.m. and afterwards to Islandmagee New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. House strictly private. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society N.I. c/o S&J Irvine, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL. (Cheques made payable to the above charity please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Will be loved and remembered always by the entire family circle.

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the Lord. The Lord is my Shepherd.