Manchester United fan loved to socialise

Freddie, as he was affectionately known to everyone who knew him, was the dearly loved husband of Chris and devoted father of Stuart and Paul and step-father of Cindy and Lorraine.

Freddie was brought up in Gilford and lived there all his life. He had just been taken into hospital two week previous to his passing and the family would like to acknowledge the support and nursing care that was given to him.

He was employed in Gilford Mill and was there from the start of his working life to the closure of the Mill. He then moved to Goodyear in Craigavon and was there until his retirement.

He loved to socialise with all the people he knew around Gilford and loved to go out fishing and shooting and was a very popular man around town. He was very keen on his garden and loved growing vegetables. He was an ardent supporter of Manchester United Football Club.

His main interest was centred around his daughters Cindy and Lorraine, daughter-in-law Jane, son-in-law Craig, his grandchildren Sophie, Brandon, Ethan, Dylan and Ryan, Catrina, Kirsty, Stephanie, Lisa, Jason, Jenny and three great grandchildren - Cody, Ryan and Roxie. To these and all other relatives sincere sympathy has been extended.

The funeral took place privately from the home of his son and daughter-in-law Stuart and Jane, 22 Castle Meadows, Gilford last Monday for a service in Gilford Presbyterian Church at which his minister, the Rev S Newell officiated and gave an inspiring address to the large congregation.

The hymns Abide With Me and How Great Thou Art were sung. Mrs Elsie Kinnear presided at the organ. His daughter-in-law Jane read Psalm 23.

The interment took place afterwards in Tullylish Parish Churchyard. The family would also like to acknowledge the help they were given by the McCartan family and also the comfort by the Rev S Newell.

Family flowers were placed on the grave and donations in lieu of flowers are being sent to William Bell and Co Funeral Directors, 23 Kenlis Street, Banbridge, BT32 3LR for Gilford Presbyterian Church.

William Bell and Co. had charge of the funeral arrangements.