Mrs Hilary Silcock

September 6th 2026, peacefully in the Macmillan Unit, Antrim.

Dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mother of Adrian and Andrea, mother-in-law of Sandra and grandmother of Rachel.

A Committal Service will be held in Ballyclare Cemetery on Monday 14th September at 10.00 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving in Whiteabbey Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Macmillan Unit, Antrim online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Loved and remembered always. It is well with my soul.

Charity details

The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital

The Macmillan Unit, located on the Antrim Area Hospital site, is an inpatient unit providing accommodation to care for 12 adult patients with complex specialist palliative care needs. It provides specialist palliative care to patients with life-limiting conditions such as advanced cancer, advanced respiratory disease, Motor Neurone disease, renal failure and heart failure. The focus of care is to enhance quality of life and offer a holistic approach to care through a wide range of services, including specialist clinical assessment and symptom management, rehabilitation, emotional and social support, practical help, complementary therapies and complex respite care.

Service details

Burial

14 September, 2026 10:00

Ballyclare Cemetery

170 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9ER

Thanksgiving Service

14 September, 2026 11:30

Whiteabbey Methodist Church

568 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT370SL

Messages of condolence

Gordon and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. From, The committee and all members of the Bowling club.

Bowling Club

Dear Gordon, Andrea, Adrian and Sandra, We are so sorry for your loss. We are hugely upset that we cannot be with you at this sad time and we send you our deepest condolences. We will miss Hilary immensely, she was the most loving Aunty to us and it was a privilege to share many beautiful family memories with her growing up and continuing even with us being so far away in New Zealand. God Bless Hilary. With much love Neil, Angie and boys xx

Mr and Mrs Neil Rennison

Dear Gordon, Adrian & Andrea It is hard to realise Hilary has gone from us so soon. Glad we had the opportunity of seeing her last Saturday. We all have so many happy memories of times spent together over the years. With love and deepest sympathy Donald all the family.

Mr Donald Maxwell