RUSSELL John J.R. Passed away 4th January 2025 peacefully at Antrim Hospital with family by his side. Late of Sunnylands Avenue, Carrickfergus.

Dearly beloved husband of Ann. Loving and devoted father of Deborah, Gillian and Martine. Father-in-law of Stephen, Michael and Eddie. Proud grandfather of Taylor, Rachel and Oliver. Much loved son of Lily and the late John.

A Service of Thanksgiving for J. R.’s life will be held in S & J Irvine Funeral Home, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL on Monday 20th January 2025 at 10.30 a.m. and afterwards to Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium for 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Chest Heart and Stroke c/o S & J Irvine at the above address (cheques made payable to NICHS please: card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

John will be loved and remembered by the entire family circle.

Close to our hearts you will always stay. Gone but not forgotten.