Mr Keith Close

April 14th 2025, suddenly at hospital. Late of Ballycorr Road, Ballyclare.

Dearly loved husband of Andrea, much loved father of Emma and Caroline, loved father-in-law of Ian and Janis, and devoted grandfather of David, Ryan, Maisie and the late Carson.

A Service will be held in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium on Thursday 17th April at 2.00 p.m.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the RNLI online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm).

Always loved and remembered by all the family circle.

We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care. In a special corner of our hearts you will always be there.

Charity details

RNLI (The Royal National Lifeboat Institution)

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the RNLI is ready to save lives. Powered by courage, determination and the support of generous people like you. Our volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, and our seasonal lifeguards look after people on busy beaches. RNLI crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives since 1824 but we’re more than just a rescue service.

Registered Number 209603

http://www.rnli.org

Service details

Cremation Service

17 April, 2025 14:00

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium

582 Doagh Road, Ballyearl, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU

Messages of condolence

Always loved, my baby brother from Aileen and Glenn.

Mrs Aileen Hutton

Keith will be sadly missed by all, a character with a great sense of humour.

Mrs Sharon McIlveen

With deepest sympathy to the Keith's family who he loved so much. My friend from childhood.

Mr Wesley McCracken

Love you always x

Mr and Mrs Janis and Caroline Macs

Thinking of you all x

Mr and Mrs Jamie & Stacey Hamill

In memory of Keith a dear friend whose kindness and good humour will never be forgotten. With heartfelt condolences.

. Ken Fitzsimmons