The death has occurred of:
Thomas (Tom) Alexander Armstrong McDOWELL
McDOWELL, Thomas (Tom) Alexander Armstrong – passed away 9th August 2024, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.
Late of Woodburn Villas, Carrickfergus and formerly of Paisley Road, Carrickfergus.
Loving and devoted husband of Roberta.
Much-loved father of Lawrence, Marion, Donna and Thomas. Father-in-law to Marty.
Grandfather to Darren (Lauren), Laura (Kez), Corinne, Claire (Declan), Dillon (Shonagh), Lewis (Lauren), Harley and Charles (Paige). Great-grandfather to Conor, Amber, Levi, Lucas, Halle, Robyn, Maisie, Axel, Harvey, Iris, James, Zarah, and number 13 on the way.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Tom’s life will be held in S & J Irvine Funeral Home, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL on Tuesday 13th August at 1.00 p.m. and afterwards to Victoria Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society or Action Cancer c/o S & J Irvine at the above address. (Cheques made payable to either of the above charities please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)
Tom will be sorely missed by his wife Roberta, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed. Forevermore a true gentleman.