Mrs. Sarah Marie Johnston

MRS. Sadie Johnston, of 23A Barrhall Road, Portaferry, passed in the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, on June 8. She was 71.

Known to all as Sadie, she was born in Glastry, Kircubbin, on June 15, 1941, and was only eleven years old when her mother died.

She married her husband, John, on April 23, 1962, in Star of the Sea Church, Nunsquarter, and was blessed with three sons and a daughter who survive her.

Mrs. Johnston lived for her family and many friends. Despite her illness, she welcomed everyone into her home with great kindness and a big smile.

Fr. Patrick Mulholland, P.P., celebrated requiem mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Portaferry, on June 11.