RAFFERTY, William John (Billy) Passed away 17th January 2025, peacefully at Antrim Care Home, late of Middle Road, Islandmagee.

Loving and devoted husband of Angela. Much loved father of Neal, Sarel and Llenore. Father-in-law to John and Colin. Proud grandfather to Tom, Eidann, Georgia, Campbell and Hedera. Loving brother of Greta, Jim and wife Hilary. Brother-in-law to Denis and wife Isobel.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Bill’s life will be held in St. John’s Church of Ireland Islandmagee, on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 1.30 p.m. and afterwards to Islandmagee New Cemetery.

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

Bill will always be loved and remembered by the entire family circle. Silent thoughts of times together hold memories that will last forever