Mr Joseph (Benny) Milligan

January 17th 2026, peacefully at hospital. Late of Doagh.

Beloved son of Joe and the late Ina, much loved fiancé of Emma, devoted father of Josh, Lewis, Ryan and Sophie, devoted youngest brother of Pauline, Jojo and Lizzy, dear brother-in-law of Jeff, and a devoted uncle, step-father and grandfather.

House private before the funeral please.

A Service will be held in his sister Pauline’s home 11 Grange Drive, Ballyclare on Wednesday 21st January at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Ballyclare Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Always loved and remembered by all the family circle.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.

Charity details

Friends Of The Cancer Centre

Our work focuses on three key areas – patient care, patient comfort, and research – and our work supports the services provided by the Health Service. Everything we do to support local cancer patients relies on our wonderful supporters who raise vital funds for us.

Registered Number 101345

http://www.friendsofthecancercentre.com

Service details

Funeral Service

21 January, 2026 13:00

Sister Pauline's home

11 Grange Drive, Ballyclare, BT399EY

Burial

21 January, 2026 14:00

Ballyclare Cemetery, 170 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9ER

170 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9ER

Messages of condolence

My deepest sympathy to lizzy and all the Milligan families and friends. L P Lennox 1 Christine Gardens. Newtownabbey.

Mr Laurence Lennox