The Whitehead community is mourning the passing of Greg Wallace, a beloved husband, devoted father, son, brother, and friend whose death has brought deep sadness to his family and everyone who knew him. Greg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his home on Cable Road, Whitehead, with his loving family by his side.
Greg’s death has left a profound sense of loss among those closest to him. His family is now facing the difficult days of grief while remembering a man whose life was deeply connected to the people he loved. His final moments surrounded by his family provided an opportunity for those closest to him to be together as they said goodbye.
He was the dearly beloved husband of Amanda and a loving and devoted father to Amy, who is partnered with Cameron, and Megan. His role as a husband and father was clearly central to his life, and the memories created within his family will remain an important part of the legacy he leaves behind.
Greg was also a much-loved son of Bobby and Wendy and a son-in-law to Robert and Val Black. He was a brother to Martese and Paulette and the late Jacqueline, as well as an uncle and family member to a wider circle of relatives who will now mourn his absence.
For Greg’s family, his passing represents much more than the loss of a loved one. It is the loss of someone who was part of their everyday lives and whose presence helped shape countless memories. The ordinary moments shared at home, family conversations, celebrations, and time spent together will now carry an even greater significance.
Friends of Greg are also being left to remember him with affection. The official death notice states that he will be loved and remembered by his entire family circle and friends, reflecting the meaningful relationships he built throughout his life.
Details surrounding the cause of Greg’s death have not been publicly disclosed in the death notice. His passing was described as peaceful, occurring at home with his family beside him. No additional cause should therefore be assumed without confirmation from his family or an authorized source.
The family has invited friends and relatives to call at the family home on Sunday and Monday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. A celebration of Greg’s life is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, at 1 p.m. at S & J Irvine’s funeral home in Carrickfergus. The service will be followed by a private family committal.
In place of flowers, the family has requested donations, if desired, to Almost Home Animal Rescue NI through S & J Irvine Funeral Directors. This provides those wishing to honor Greg with an opportunity to support a cause chosen by his family.
The words shared by his loved ones capture the depth of their loss, expressing the feeling that even a lifetime together could never have been long enough. That sentiment reflects the lasting bond between Greg and the people who loved him.
As Whitehead mourns, family and friends will continue to hold close the memories of Greg’s life. His legacy will live through Amanda, Amy, Megan, his wider family, and the many friends whose lives he touched.
At this difficult time, heartfelt condolences are extended to Greg Wallace’s wife, children, parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and everyone in Whitehead affected by his passing. His memory will continue to live on in the people who knew and loved him.
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