Mr Richard Edward Bell

Passed away peacefully on June 12th 2026. Late of Fairhill Crescent, Newtownabbey.

Beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of Roslyn, Steven and Richard, father-in-law of Russell, Julie and Cathy, loving grandfather of Matthew, Jacob, Luke and Megan.

House strictly private.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Greencastle Methodist Church, 2 Whitewell Road, Newtownabbey BT36 7ES, on Thursday 18th June at 11.00 a.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI and/or Parkinsons UK, made online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 9334 4242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

You fell asleep with no goodbyes but memories of you will never die.

Charity details

Dementia N.I

Thank you for supporting the work of Dementia NI. Formed in 2015 by 5 people living with dementia, our aim is to raise awareness, challenge the stigma of a diagnosis, and ensure people living with dementia have a voice in the things that affect their everyday lives. As a local charity, you can be sure that every pound raised, stays here in Northern Ireland. Your support is very much appreciated and will help change the future for others living with dementia.To make your kindness go further, remember to select the Gift Aid option. Thank you.

Registered Number 106148

http://www.dementiani.org

Parkinson's UK (Parkinson's Disease Society Of The United Kingdom)

Our staff and volunteers are based in communities across Northern Ireland. Wherever you live, we can help you find local information, activities and support. Everyone with Parkinson’s is different. So, we offer a wide range of activities, in person and online. We’ve got 10 supportive local groups across the Northern Ireland. And whether you're worried about money or need help managing your Parkinson's, our Northern Ireland-based Parkinson’s advisers offer free, confidential advice.

Registered Number 258197

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk

Service details

Church Service

18 June, 2026 11:00

Greencastle Methodist Church

2 Whitewell road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7ES

Messages of condolence

With deepest sympathy to Joan and family. Deeply regretted by the Plunkett family.

Mr and Mrs Phyllis Plunkett

With love and sympathy to Joan and the whole family circle. Aline, Karen and Mark xxx

Mrs Sheeran

deepest sympathy from Cathy, Sarah, Yvette & Louise - Lowwood Primary School

Cathy, Sarah, Yvette & Louise