Mr. Richard Howard Keown

MR. Richard Howard Keown, of Edendarriff Road, Ballynahinch, who died peacefully at his home on May 8, was a highly respected electrical contractor. He was 64.

Mr. Keown, who had retired owing to ill health, is survived by his wife Margaret, son Nigel, daughter Alison, daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Nicholas and April, and brothers Robert and Eric.

Canon Robert Howard, rector, conducted the largely attended funeral service in Magherahamlet Parish Church on May 10. There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu of flowers to Combat Cancer NI. Mr. Keown had bravely battled cancer and other illnesses since 2008.

Donations can still be sent to Charles Rourke & Sons, Funeral Directors, Church Street, Downpatrick.