Until his retirement, “Billy” McNinch was the third generation of the McNinch family practising at J.W. McNinch & Son.

The firm was founded by James W. McNinch in 1880 with offices in Larne and Ballyclare.

It currently has offices in Ballyclare, Carrickfergus, Glengormley and Larne.

The late Mr McNinch is survived by his wife Audrey, daughters Judith and Louise, and his son Tony McNinch, a partner at the firm.

His funeral service will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 8 August, at 12 noon in Cairncastle Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in St Patricks Parish Churchyard. Family flowers only.