Mr George Frederick (FRED) Corbett

CORBETT, George Frederick (FRED) – 26th February 2026.

Peacefully at hospital, aged 96 years.  Late of Danesfort, Moira. Formerly of Jordanstown and Drum, Co. Monaghan.

Beloved husband of the late Ruby. Much loved father of Derek, Valerie, Thelma and Avril, dear father-in-law to Julie, Desi, Chris and Donal. Devoted granda of Olivia, Christina, Alastair, Graeme, Jill, Judith and Kathryn. Proud great-granda of James, Rebecca, Max, Freddie, Georgia and Madeleine.

A service of thanksgiving will be held in St. Paul’s Parish Church, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn on Sunday 1st March at 1.30pm; afterwards to Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris Extension.

No flowers please.  Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

Fred will be resting at home. Family and friends welcome to call between 2.00pm and 8.00pm on Friday and Saturday.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children and entire family circle.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

 

 

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Charity details

Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke

Registered Number 103593

http://www.nichs.org.uk

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

01 March, 2026 13:30

St. Paul's Parish Church

Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UE

Messages of condolence

From USC LOL 1970 and RAPC 1970

Mr USC LOL1970

Always in our thoughts x Derek, Valerie, Thelma & Avril

Mrs Valerie Edgar

From Sister in law Linda nephew Malcolm and wife Jenny A true gentleman as left us with many happy memories

Mr Malcolm Hutchinson

Deepest sympathy to all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr and Mrs Eddie&Claire Leathem

With deepest sympathy to the Corbett family circle on the loss of Fred. From Shirley, Emma & Russell Stewart, Corrinshigo, Drum, Co. Monaghan "Safe in the arms of Jesus"

Ms Emma Stewart

Dear Thelma and family. Your dad lived a long and happy life with you all but that doesn’t make saying goodbye any easier. I hope you do take some comfort picturing him reunited with your mum again, together and at peace. Sending you all our love. Carolyne & Emily xxxx

Ms Carolyne Lawton

With heartfelt sympathy

Mrs Anne Welsh

With our deepest sympathy to Derek and all the family.

Mr Bryan Hume

Thelma, Valerie, Avril, Derek and your extended families, we send our deepest condolences for your loss, but hope you all take comfort from the long and happy life your dad had. We are thinking of you all.xx Anne & Steve Hadfield

Mr and Mrs Steve and Anne Hadfield

With deepest sympathy and love Chris, Hilary and family

Mr and Mrs christopher kennedy