Honorary Member of Gilford British Legion

She was the dearly loved wife of the late William Broome who passed away some 32 years ago.

Formerly Evelyn McCormick from Scarva Street, she worked for a while at Hazelbank Factory before starting to rear her family.

Unfortunately over some years she lost three of her children Henrietta, Wesley and David. This brought great sadness but she always endeavoured to watch over her family.

She hadn’t been in the best of health for some time but was able to be out and about even though in a wheelchair, and was an Honourary Member of the Royal British Legion Gilford Branch, which gave her great pleasure.

Although in failing health she was greatly appreciative of the care workers who went in and out to her, and the family would like this to be known.

The family would also like to say thank you to the Rev Denise Caddoo for all her pastoral care. Evelyn is survived by three daughters Margaret, Delia and Valerie, three sons John, Christopher and William, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister Hazel and one brother John.

To these and all other relatives sincere sympathy has been extended. The funeral took place from 21 Burnview Terrace on Tuesday for service in St Paul’s Parish Church, Gilford at which the large congregation heard the Rev D Caddoo pay a fitting tribute.

The hymns “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “Abide with Me” were sung. Mrs Amy Fizelle presided at the organ. The interment took place in All Saints Parish Churchyard, Tullylish.

Family flowers were placed on the grave and donations in lieu of flowers are being sent to William Bella and Co Funeral Directors, 23 Kenlis Street, Banbridge BT32 3LR for St Paul’s Parish Church. William Bell and Co had charge of the funeral arrangements.