STRANGE (née Shields) Ruth – Died 26th December 2025, peacefully at home, Upper Malvern Road. Dearly loved wife of Derek, much loved mother of Amanda and Kirsty, loving mother-in-law of Trevor and Peter, devoted grandmother of Iona, Grace and Luke and dear sister of Esther and James.

Service of Thanksgiving will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Rosetta on Wednesday 31st December 2025 at 10.00am, followed by interment in Ballylesson Parish Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sunday School, please make any cheques payable to ‘Norman McBriar & Son’ Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.