11/07/2026
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share the devastating news that my beloved Dad passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, 10th July.
He was so much more than a father. He was our mentor, our greatest supporter, our friend, and the person we could always turn to for advice, laughter, and comfort. To say we are proud to have called him our Dad doesn’t even begin to express how privileged we feel.
For those of you who knew him through Little Green or Robert Phillips Fireplaces , you will understand just how special he was. Whether you knew him for years or only briefly, everyone whose path he crossed experienced his kindness, generosity, humour, and his unique way of making people feel welcome. He had a gift for bringing people together, sharing his wisdom, and leaving every place he touched a little better than he found it.
I will miss him beyond words. The emptiness he leaves behind is impossible to describe, but I take comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, the friendships he built, and the love he gave so freely.
To honour an extraordinary man and celebrate a life so beautifully lived, we invite all who knew and loved him to join us.
Pay Your Respects
Family and friends are warmly welcome to pay their respects at Dad’s home:
167 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn
Tuesday 14th July & Wednesday 15th July
From 11:00am onwards
All are welcome.
Funeral Service: Thursday 16th July
St Patrick’s Chapel, Lisburn
10:00am
Followed by interment at Magheragall Cemetery.
Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to join us at The Little Green Allotments,
3F Whitemountain Road, Lisburn, BT28 3QY, to celebrate his life, share memories, and remember the remarkable man he was.
His loss is immeasurable, but so too is the legacy he leaves behind.
I will forever be proud and grateful to have called him my Dad.
He was truly exceptional.
