THE FUNERAL has taken place of Andrew Donaldson, younger brother of DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
Mr Donaldson, who lived in Annalong in Co Down, died on Sunday, surrounded by his family.
His funeral service took place yesterday afternoon at Kilkeel Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his seven siblings, of which the Lagan Valley MP is the eldest, and his mother Annie.
Sir Jeffrey's father Jim, a former member of the UDR and Royal Irish Regiment, died in April 2020.
DUP members and the public have offered their condolences to Sir Jeffrey following his brother's death.
Dromore district DUP chair Keith Parke expressed condolences to his party leader on behalf of the officers and branch members.
"We wish to extend our sincere condolences to our branch member, Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP on the passing of his brother Andrew," he said.
"We will certainly be remembering both him, his mother Annie, his siblings and the wider Donaldson family in prayer in the coming days."
