Mrs Mary Louisa (May) Dace (née Johnston)

Passed away peacefully on June 2nd 2026, in the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital. Late of Grange Valley Park, Ballyclare.

Beloved wife of John. Much-loved mother of Barry and mother-in-law of Rachel. A loving grandmother of Celeste and Caspar. Cherished sister of Carol and Albert.

House private, please.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Kilbride Parish Church, Kilbride Road, Doagh on Saturday 6th June at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Rashee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Macmillan Cancer Support, made online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 9334 4242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

She will be missed more than words can say.

Charity details

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.

Registered Number 261017

http://www.macmillan.org.uk

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

06 June, 2026 09:30

Kilbride Parish Church

Kilbride Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, BT39 0QA

Burial

06 June, 2026 11:00

Rashee Cemetery

Springvale Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9JN

Messages of condolence

With deepest sympathy from Jeffrey and Barbara Higgins.

Mr and Mrs Jeffrey and Barbara Higgins

In loving memory of my sister May, from Carol, Eric, Amanda, Georgina, Keith and families

Mrs Carol Sheridan

Auntie May, may you rest in peace, forever in our hearts, Sonya, Gareth & family x

Mr and Mrs Sonya Coalter

In loving memory of my beautiful Auntie May ❤️ The kindest, gentlest lady who meant so much to so many. We will miss you dearly but carry you with us always. Thinking of Uncle John, Barry and all the family. Sleep peacefully xxx

Miss Lynn Johnston

Auntie May was a very special lady and will be sadly missed by us all. Keeping Uncle John, Barry and the rest of the family in our thoughts x Emma, Robert, Charlie and Jamie x

Mrs Emma Lynn

A much loved friend, will be sadly missed by us all.

James, Iris, Tracy & Jamie

Sadly missed by her brother Albert and her sister-in-law Angel. Forever in our thoughts xx

Mr and Mrs Albert Johnston

Always thinking of May and grateful for the excellent care she received in McMillan Unit Antrim

Mr and Mrs Ivan and Peggy Watton

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your sad loss. May was always a kind and caring person and was much appreciated by our son Richard. The Metcalfe family

Mr David Metcalfe

Heartfelt sympathies to John, Barry and family. May was an unfailingly kind, lovely lady and good friend to our late mother. With love from Deborah, Janine, Steven & Jemma x

Mrs Margaret White