WARD Hugh Patrick R.I.P. Died September 28, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Late of Village Farm, 31 Wild Forrest Lane, Newcastle BT31 9NF.

Dearly beloved husband of Rosemary, loving father of Hugh Paul, Brendan, Donal, Brian, Roisin (Murray), Eamonn, Ciaran, Caitriona (McCabe), Patrick and partners. Much loved grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Ben Ward, Bernie (Maguire) and Josie (Mussen). Hugh will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, his sister Kate Fitzpatrick, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, entire family circle, friends, neighbours and the parish community.

Hugh’s remains will leave the family home tomorrow Friday September 30, 2022 at 9.15am for 10.00am Funeral Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Bryansford.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie Hospice, Kensington Road, Belfast BT5 6NF. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.