The death has occurred of:
Joan HAYWARD (née Forster)
Died 27th August 2026, peacefully after a long illness at Sir Samuel Kelly Memorial Home, Holywood.
Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Carol (Paul) and Kathy (Stuart), dearest Nanny to Ben, Daniel, Evie, Grace, Alexander and Christopher and much loved sister of Margaret.
Thanksgiving Service will be held in St. Mark’s Parish Church, Newtownards on Friday 4th September 2026 at 11.00am, preceded by a private family committal.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Salvation Army c/o Norman McBriar &Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.
Reunited with her darling husband on that far distant shore.