SIMPSON Derek, called home 8th April 2024, peacefully, late of Ballymena.

Greatly loved husband of Ethna, much loved father of Beverley, Denise, Gillian, Derrick and the late David, a devoted father-in-law, cherished grandfather and great grandfather.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Derek will be held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Monday 15th April at 1pm followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

House Strictly Private.

No flowers please. Donations in memory of Derek if desired and payable to Chest Heart and Stroke Association c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena. BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

Isaiah 40v31