Mr. Joseph Lyttle

DOWNPATRICK man Joseph Lyttle senior passed away at Ardview House in Ardglass on May 28. He was 85.

Mr. Lyttle was predeceased by his wife May, who passed away in 2008, and his son Joseph, who passed away in 2011.

He is survived by three daughters Marie, Brenda and Briege, his daughter-in-law Briege, grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mr. Lyttle was born in Whitehouse in County Antrim on December 7, 1926.

He worked in the Grand Opera House and the Ritz Cinema in Belfast as a projectionist before joining UTV when it first opened.

He worked there as a film editor until his retirement.

Mr. Lyttle was also well known locally for his involvement in Down Rec Football team and for his voluntary work with school plays and amateur productions.