ROBERT ERNEST (ERNIE) McGRATH

Brother-in-law to Brian and Valerie Robinson, uncle to Neill and Liane, Keira and Douglas and great-uncle to Finn, Jude, Lyla and Evan.
Deeply saddened by our loss. Wednesday 13 December 2017

Dearly-loved son of the late Bobby. Deeply regretted by his loving step-mum Pauline and his step-brothers, step-sisters and their families. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Tuesday 12 December 2017

Much-loved brother of Jennifer, brother-in-law of Peter Lockhard, uncle of Ian (Frances), Simon (Pauline) and Timothy (Jennifer) and great-uncle to baby Sam. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Tuesday 12 December 2017

God will link the broken chain, as one by one we meet again, in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Love mum and family. Tuesday 12 December 2017

Ernie gave me my break into the process industry way back in 1996 when he gave me a summer job at APV Belfast. I have remembered his deep knowledge, drive and black humour ever since. Always will remember Gareth Hamill and myself sitting in Ernies bedroom in Hillsborough while he sat on the bed in his pyjamas trimming his toenails and detailing to us how to design a milk pasteuriser for Leckpatrick....the look on Gareth's face!
Fond memories indeed, rest in peace Ernie you old goat and my sincere condolences to the McGrath family. William Craig, Bavaria, Germany Tuesday 12 December 2017

To the Family of Ernest we deeply and respectfully send our condolences on his sad passing.
Having worked with Ernest in APV for many years I have always enjoyed his company and wisdom.
May he rest in peace and prepare a place for those of us who must follow.

Conor Lanigan, Mullingar, County Westmeath. Monday 11 December 2017