McILWRATH, Stephen Robert – 10th December 2025. Peacefully at the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. Beloved husband of Rachel. Much loved and adoring father to Isaac. Loved son of Nell and the late Roy. Dear brother to Paul and Jennifer, brother-in-law to Bandele, Ronan and David.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in Lisburn Cathedral on Sunday 14th December at 3.00pm; following a private family committal.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Cancer Focus N.I. c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

Stephen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family and his wide circle of friends.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15 v 3