SIMMS Robert Matthew (Robin) January 4th 2026, peacefully at hospital after a long illness.

Dearly loved husband of Edith, much loved father of Caroline and the late Jill, father-in-law of Michael and grandfather of Cameron and Megan.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mossley Parish, Manse Road, Newtownabbey on Wednesday 7th January at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ballyclare Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.