McILROY Bert (Newry) 18th November 2025 peacefully at hospital, William Robert (Bert), late of 1 Springhill Drive, Damolly, Newry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Christina, loving father of Robert, Christopher and Alison, father-in-law of Ciara, Laura and Richard. Treasured grandfather (“Nanda”) of Dylan, Josh; Michael, Jude; and Isabelle, dear brother of Ivor and the late Eleanor.

Family and Friends welcome at his late home on Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and on Thursday from 2pm to 10pm.

Funeral Service in St Patrick’s Parish Church Newry on Friday 21st November 2025 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Bert will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and friends.