Mr Robert (Bobby) Gilliland

March 26th 2026, peacefully at NI Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved husband of Sally, much loved father of Robert and Darren, father-in-law of Janet and Heather, loving grandfather of Kaitlin, Hollie, Robyn and Abigail, treasured brother of Thomas and wife Hilary, brother-in-law of Lily, Jean (in England), and William (in Canada).

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the People’s Church, Mallusk on Monday 30th March at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Carnmoney East Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre and NI Hospice online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

2nd Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

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

NI Hospice (Northern Ireland Hospice)

Northern Ireland Hospice is a local charity offering specialist respite, symptom management and end of life palliative care to 4,000 infants, children and adults each year across Northern Ireland.

 

Registered Number 102337

http://www.nihospice.org

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

30 March, 2026 10:30

The People's Church

64 Mallusk Road , Mallusk, Newtownabbey , BT36 4QE

Burial

30 March, 2026 12:00

Carnmoney East Cemetery

10 Prince Charles Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 6DJ

Messages of condolence

Thinking of you all at this time x

Miss Leah Mcconnell

So sorry for your loss Sally. He was such a dear friend to me. Frank

Mr Frank Fleck

On behalf of William Brown, Paul McGaroll, Thomas Gilliland and Kate Sloan.

Mr Robert Gilliland