McILREAVY, Samuel (Sam) – 23rd August 2026. Peacefully at home Drumard Grange, Lisburn surrounded by his family aged 80 years. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret. Much loved and loving dad of Samuel, Diane and Pamela. Dear father-in-law to Ann, Neville and Graham. Loving and devoted granda to Kirsten, her husband William, Leah, Scott, his partner Sinead, Holly, her partner Finlay and Charlie. Dear brother to Ian and his wife Deirdre.

Family and friends welcome at the family home. Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Ronnie Thompson’s Funeral Church 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF on Thursday 27th August at 1pm followed by burial in Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris Extension.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors (address as above).

Sam will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

God saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, He gently closed his weary eyes and whispered peace be thine.