Mr Desmond Blair

Blair: 4th December 2024, peacefully at his home, 10 Macafee Place, Ballymoney, Dessie, much loved father of William, Stephen, Linda and Mollie and a dear grandfather and great grandfather. Cremation took place on Thursday 19th December. Donations in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. Deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

Charity details

Marie Curie, Northern Ireland

We provide care and support for around 4,000 people living with a terminal illness, their carers and loved ones in Northern Ireland each year.

Nursing care 

There are more than 190 Marie Curie Nurses working in Northern Ireland, caring for around 3,250 terminally ill people and their families in their homes each year.

Hospices

Our hospice in Belfast cares for around 480 people each year, including people staying in the hospice and those coming in for the day to use the hospice’s services.

Helper volunteers

Our Helper volunteers regularly visit terminally ill people in their home or talk on the phone, offering companionship and emotional support, as well as practical help.

Funding

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our services are offered free of charge to people with any terminal illness. We need to raise over £3.5 million a year to fund our hospices and nursing care in Northern Ireland.

Registered Number 207994

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk

Messages of condolence

Heartfelt Sympathy to all the Family from Jean and Liz

Miss Elizabeth Blair

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, condolences to Mollie Linda, and all the family.

Ms Margaret Gordon

Service details

Cremation Service

12 December, 2024 14:00

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ

582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ

Leaving

12 December, 2024 12:20

10 MacAfee Place, Ballymoney, BT53 6EW

10 MacAfee Place, Ballymoney, BT53 6EW