SMILEY Marie Lydia. Passed away peacefully at Knockagh Rise Nursing Home, 22nd April 2025. Late of Milebush Cottages and formerly Sunnylands Avenue, Carrickfergus.

Loving and devoted wife of William. Much-loved mum of William, Charles, Sonya and Lisa. Mother-in-law to Julie-Anne, Michele, Richard and Allen.

Very proud granny of Sophie, Emily, Adam, Noémi, Rosa, Amelia, Ethan and Scarlett. Great-granny to Esme.

A service of thanksgiving for Marie’s life will be held at the Church of the Nazarene, Carrickfergus on Friday 25th April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. and afterwards to Victoria Cemetery.

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

Marie will be loved and remembered always by the entire family circle. Safely home at last.