Seamus McDonnell, 6 Hamillstown Lane, Largy Road, Portglenone.

McDonnell (6 Hamillstown Lane, Largy Road, Portglenone) 13th May 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Seamus RIP, beloved husband of Brigid (née Riordan), much loved father of Ciaran, Alastair, Dympna (Kelly) and Mary (Keys) and loving brother of Margaret (Kearney), Mary (Hunter), Fr. Tom, Catherine (Carey), Ann ( Mc Nicholl), Una (Boyle), Patricia (Mc Flynn) and the late Alex and Malachy.

Seamus’s wake will officially begin at his late residence on Tuesday 14th May at 9pm. His remains will leave his late residence on Thursday 16th May at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery. NB: Family time requested each day please between 11pm and 11am.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law Caroline and Amy, sons-in-law Sean and Gareth, grandchildren: Christy, Cillian, Conor, Clodagh, Tom, Anna, Eva, Aidan, Caoimhe, Aoife, Oran, Aideen, Oisín, Grainne, the late baby Orla, and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please.

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Louisa Gray, 2 Mull Park, Portglenone

Gray ((2 Mull Park, Portglenone) 9th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Louisa RIP, beloved daughter of the late Louis and Helen, much loved sister of John and the late Anne, Jane, Eileen, and Jimmy

Louisa’s wake officially commenced in her late residence on Friday 10th May at 7pm. Her remains were removed from her late residence on Saturday 11th May at 6.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Portglenone. Requiem Mass on Sunday 12th May at 1pm (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Louisa’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister in law Yvonne, nephews and nieces : Gerry, John, (and his partner Brigid), Christopher, Stephen and Helen, great nephews and nieces: Clare, Eunnan, Tyler, John, Sarah, Cathal, Ciaran, and Arlo and all the family circle. Our lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Margaret McLaughlin (nee Doherty) 356 Craigs Road, Rasharkin.

McLaughlin (nee Doherty) 356 Craigs Road, Rasharkin, 8th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Margaret RIP, beloved wife of Paddy, much loved mother of  Gary, Patricia (McTaggart), Colum, Breige, Brian, Philomena and Malachy, and loving sister of Frances (McElhinney), John, Jim, Pat, Leonard, Bernie, and the late Philomena, Tony and Danny.

Margaret’s wake officially commenced at her late residence on Friday 10th May at 12noon. Her remains left her late residence on Saturday 11th May at 1.25pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Rasharkin (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time requested please between 9pm - 12noon.

Margaret’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, son in law John, daughters in law Kathryn, Sinead and Alana, grandchildren Liam, Diarmuid, Conchur, Emmett, Michael, Jarlath, Zara, Rory, Theo, Oisin, Darragh and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Maire Curie” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Marie Carleton (née Oldecker) 7 Kincora, Ballymena.

Carleton (née Oldecker) (7 Kincora, Ballymena) 29th April 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Marie, beloved mother of Brianna and Donna and loving sister of Victoria.

NB: Marie’s funeral will be strictly private by her own request.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sister, Brianna’s fiancé Daniel and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Detail enquiries to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: niunerals.com

Rafal Szegda, 19 Kilmakevit Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena.

Szegda (19 Kilmakevit Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena) 27th April 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Rafal RIP, beloved brother of Elzbieta, Piotr and Agata.

Rafal’s Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday 4th May at 1.30pm in All Saints Church Ballymena followed by burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sisters, brother, brothers in law Marian and Lukasz, sister in law Jolanta and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Declan Gartland, 37 Beechland Gardens, Clady, and formerly Mullingar, Westmeath.

Gartland (37 Beechland Gardens, Clady BT44 8NA and formerly Mullingar, Westmeath) 27thApril 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Declan RIP, beloved husband of Edel (née Loughlin), much loved father of Oisín, Grace, Jarlath and Moya, loving son of Desmond and Imelda and dear brother of Alan and Michelle.

Declan’s wake officially began at his late residence on Wednesday 1st May at 10am. His remains left his late residence on Thursday 2nd May at 2pm for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

Declan’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, father, mother, brother, sister, father in law Kevin, mother in law Philomena, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Michael (Micky) Kelly, 51 Casheltown Road, Ahoghill.

Kelly (51 Casheltown Road, Ahoghill, BT42 2PR), 24th April 2024, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Michael (Micky) RIP, beloved husband of Morag, much loved father of Patrick, Anna & Michael, loving brother of Marie (Doherty), Hughie, Anne (O’Hagan), Bredge (Graham), Owen, Noel and Seamus and dear grandfather of Conan.

Micky’s wake officially began at his late residence on Thursday 25th April at 8.30pm. His remains left his late residence on Saturday 27th April at 10.10am traveling via Largy Road, Gortgole Road, Lovers Lane and Townhill Road for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Family time requested please between 10pm and 11am each day.

 Micky’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughter in law Ceallach, Anna’s fiancé Stephen, Michael’s girlfriend Shona, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchild and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

 Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to : “NI Hospice” c/o the family.

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

McKee (née Burke) 62 Dreenan Road, Maghera, BT46 5TZ, (Lavey parish)

McKee (née Burke) 62 Dreenan Road, Maghera, BT46 5TZ, (Lavey parish), 22nd April 2024 (peacefully at hospital, surrounded by her loving family) Eva RIP, beloved wife of Neil, much loved mother of Anne Marie (Kennedy), Gemma (McGee) and Edel (O’Sullivan) and loving sister of Sinead (Cassidy), Francis, Eileen (McTeague) Gertie (McLarnon), Caithlin (Woulahan), Michael and Dympna (Storey)

Eva’s wake officially began at her late residence on Tuesday 23rd April at 7pm. NB: Family time requested each day between 10pm and 11am with “House Private” on the morning of the funeral.

Her remains left her late residence on Thursday 25th April at 10.20am, for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Eva’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons in law, Laurence, Lorcan and Micheal, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Annie, Aodhan, Sophie, Lucy, Elsie, Mollie, Aoife, Brendan and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Macmillan Cancer Care” c/o the family.

 Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Robert (Bobby) Graham, 30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, and formerly Portglenone / Ahoghill

Graham (30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, and formerly Portglenone / Ahoghill), 20th April 2024 (peacefully at Hospital) Robert (Bobby) RIP, beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of  Cora (Mc Coy) Sharon (Mc Glone) and Paula Gillespie and loving brother of Gerry, Paul, Rosemary (Scott), Danny and the late Charlie and Seamus.

Bobby’s wake will officially begin at his daughter’s residence 30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan on Sunday evening at 8pm. His remains will leave his daughter’s residence on Tuesday 23rd April at 10.30am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Ahoghill, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law James, Declan and Michael, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Ciara, Seamus, Leona, Chantelle, Ruairi, Ronan and Dualta, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Further detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406

John Martin, 15 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone and formerly Randalstown.

Martin (15 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone and formerly Randalstown) 16th April 2024 (peacefully at home) John RIP, beloved husband of the late Julia, much-loved father of Dermot, Stephen, Shauna and Conor and loving brother of Paul, Colm, Margaret Mary (Maguire) and Lucia (Hurl).

John’s wake will officially begin at his late residence on Tuesday 16th April at 8pm. His remains will leave his late residence on Thursday 18th April at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, son in law Christopher, daughters in law Jenny and Julie, grandchildren Sabrina, David, Jack, Holly and Macey and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Eileen McLarnon (née McGurk) 80 Kintyre, Antrim.

McLarnon (née McGurk), 80 Kintyre, Antrim, 12th April 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Eileen RIP, beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mother of Nola (Fitzsimons) and loving sister of Liam, Sean, Geraldine, Kathleen, Lucia and the late Brian.

Eileen’s wake officially began at her late residence on Monday 15th April at 4pm. Her remains left her late residence on Wednesday 17th April at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Comgall’s Church, Antrim (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Six Mile Cemetery.

Family time requested please between 10pm and 11am.

Eileen's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughter, brothers, sisters, son in law Thomas, grandchildren Emlyn, and Cara, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Northern Ireland Hospice” c/o the family.

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell and Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Catherine McKendry (née Mulholland), London and formerly Lavey.

McKendry (née Mulholland) (London and formerly Lavey), Catherine (Cathy) RIP, beloved wife of Tony, much loved mother of Sarah and Rachel, loving sister of Maura, Patricia, Ita and Liam and dear daughter of late Neil Joseph and Matilda (Tilly).

Cathy’s remains arrived at St Mary’s Church, Lavey on Monday 8th April at 7pm. Mass on Tuesday 9th April at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Cathy’s passing was deeply regretted by all her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “ Trocaire” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Daniel (Danny) Mc Auley, Portstewart and formerly Cushendall.

Mc Auley (Portstewart and formerly Cushendall) 30th March 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Daniel (Danny) RIP, beloved husband of Anne Marie (nee Casey) and much loved brother of Patrick, Rose (Mc Laughlin) and the late Kathleen.

Danny’s remains were reposing at his sister Rose (Mc Laughlin’s) residence 120 Innisrush Road, Portglenone, BT44 8LG, from where they left on Monday 1st April at 1pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Church Cemetery Loughguile.

Danny’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, brother, sister and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 029 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Maura Doran, 72 Suffolk Street, Ballymena.

Doran (72 Suffolk Street, Ballymena) 28th March 2024 (peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family) Maura RIP, much loved mother of Monica, Martin and Bernie (Watt) and loving sister of Bridget, Evelyn, Margaret, Anner, Vera, Brian and the late Patsy, Mick, Martin, Francis, and Billy

Maura’s wake officially began in her late residence at 2pm on Sunday 31st March. Her remains left her late residence on Tuesday 2nd April at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via “Kirkinriola Parish Ballymena” YouTube Channel), ans her burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

NB: Family time requested each day of the wake between 10pm -10am.

Maura’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, son in law Dominic, daughter in law Julie Anne, grandchildren Kerry, Christopher, Aidan, Jordan, Josh, Brogan and Layla, great grandchildren Ronnie Cassius and Regan and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit nifunerals.com

Daniel (Danny) Burns, Antrim

Burns, (Portlee Walk Antrim and formerly of Fairyknowe Gardens, Whitewell Road, Antrim), 23rd March 2024 (suddenly in Hospital) Daniel (Danny), beloved husband of his late wives Anna (née Barry) and Betty (née Craig). Loving father of Geraldine, Kay, and Lisa, stepfather of Shirley and the late Stephen.

A service to honour Danny’s life was held on Thursday 28th March at 3pm in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, BT36 5BU.

Dannny’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, stepdaughter, sons in law, daughter in law, grand children, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

Detail Enquiries to WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors. Tel 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Jack Mc Coy, 8A Loughbeg Road, Toome.

Mc Coy (8A Loughbeg Road, Toome) 24th March 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Jack RIP, beloved son of Oliver and Ursula (née Strathern), much loved brother of Molly and Emily, loving boyfriend of Claire and dear grandson of Theresa (Strathern)

Jack’s wake officially began at his late residence on Monday 25th March at 8pm. NB: Family time requested daily between 10pm and 10am.

His remains left his late residence on Wednesday 27th March at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Moneyglass, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Jack’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, sisters, girlfriend, grandmother and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “NI Air Ambulance”  c/o the family.

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Anna Quinn (née Griffin), 130 Shore Road, Toome.

Quinn (née Griffin) 130 Shore Road, Toome, 26th February 2024 (peacefully, surrounded by her loving family), Anna R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Matt, much loved mother of Dolores (McAliskey), Geraldine (Ward), Terri (Traynor) and Matthew and loving sister of the late Joe, John, Gerard, Brida (Mc Keever), Maeve (O’Hara), Vena, Mary (Drain), and Kathleen (Kelly).

Anna’s wake officially began in her late residence on Tuesday 27th February at 3pm. Family time requested please each day between 10pm and 10am.

Her remains left her late residence on Thursday 29th February at 11.45pm for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Anna’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing, son, daughters, sons-in-law Aloysius, Michael and Kevin  daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail Enquiries to WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors. Tel 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Annie Begley (née Mc Gurk) formerly Mull Park, Portglenone.

Begley (née Mc Gurk) formerly Mull Park, Portglenone, 25th February 2024 (peacefully surrounded by her loving family) Annie RIP, beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Patricia (Conlan), Deirdre (Conway), Martin, Noeleen (Small) and Eugene, loving sister of Mary (Kennedy), Rosaleen (Keenan), and the late Paddy Joe, Kitty (Mc Elhatton), Jimmy,  Brian,  Mickey, Peter, Malachy,  Dessie, and Eugene, doting grandmother of Ciaran, Cathal, Una, Aileen, Harry Og, Mary, Anne Marie, James, Aine, Malachy, Conor, Orla, Kevin, Niamh and the late Sean and adored great grandmother of Eirinn, Sean, Ciaran Og, Odhran, Fionn, Dearbhla, Fiadh and  Tadgh.

NB Annie’s wake officially began at 9pm on Sunday 25th February.

Annie was reposing at her daughter Noeleen’s residence, 160 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, BT41 3LL. Her remains left from there on Wednesday 28th February at 11.40am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone (which can be viewed via the church webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Annie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law Harry and Peter, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Mary Darragh (née Mc Goldrick), 57 Eden Road, Clady.

Darragh (née Mc Goldrick) (57 Eden Road, Clady), 9th February 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Mary RIP, beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Charlie, Jean (Burns), and the late Gerard and John and loving sister of Harry, Eileen (McCloskey), Philomena (McKendry), Teasae (O'Kane), Anne-Marie (Mullan), Belle (Hanson), Michael and the late Jane (McMullan) and Celine (Devlin).

Mary’s wake officially began in her late residence on Saturday 10th February at 12noon. Family time requested thereafter between 9pm and 10am.

Her remains left her late residence on Monday 12th February at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. Mary’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter, son in law Seamus, daughters in law Barbara and Josephine, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Ciaran, Orla, Jenna, Nicole, Stephen, Christopher and Mark, great grandchildren Cassie, Jackson and Evie and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

William (Willie) Mc Lean, 40 Ballymaconnelly Road, Rasharkin.

Mc Lean, (40 Ballymaconnelly Road, Rasharkin) 1st February 2024 (peacefully at hospital) William (Willie) RIP, beloved husband of Pamela, much loved father of Alanna, Pam, Catriona, Aliesha and William and loving brother of Thomas and the late Eileen (Mc Mullan) and Robert.

“House Strictly Private Please” Family Only.

Willie’s remains left his late residence on Monday 5th February 2024 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Rasharkin (which can be joined via the parish webcam : http://www.stmarysparishrasharkin.org/webcam ), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery

Willie’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, sons in law Robert, Enda, Patrick and Daniel, grandchildren : JJ, Matthew, Shannon, Caitlyn, Matilda, Oliver, Caoimhe, Ethan and Conan and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com