Mr Brian Shields

Passed away on September 30th 2026, at Rathmena Care Home, Ballyclare. Formerly of Fairview Crescent, Carnmoney.

 

Much-loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father of Gillian and Christine, father-in-law of Gary and Sam, devoted granda of Evan and Matthew, cherished brother of Roberta.

 

Family and friends are welcome to call at his family home from Thursday to Sunday, between the hours of 3.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

 

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Manse Road, Newtownabbey on Monday 5th October at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Ballyclare Cemetery.

 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Hope House Ireland online at flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or telephone (028 9334 4242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

 

Your restless days are over, your sleepless nights are past. God put his arms around you and gave you peace at last.

Charity details

Hope House

Hope House Ireland provides free accommodation to cancer patients and their carers at any time during or on completion of their treatment, for a short time of quiet rest and recuperation.

Registered Number 100516

http://hopehouseireland.org

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

05 October, 2026 13:30

Church of the Holy Spirit

60 Manse Road, Mossley, Newtownabbey, BT36 6XR

Burial

05 October, 2026 15:00

Ballyclare Cemetery

170 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9ER

Messages of condolence

Love and condolences

. Arlene Creighton

We were next door neighbours to Brian and Dorethy for over 40 years. There was never a cross word between us. We will miss them and Brian's tomatoes.

Mr victor law

Deepest sympathy to Brian’s family and friends.

Mr Larry Lennox