James O'Rawe, 8 Broughshane Road, Ballymena.

O’Rawe (8 Broughshane Road, Ballymena) peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 20th June 2025 James Ignatius RIP, beloved husband of Frances (née Kearney), devoted Dad of Maria, Joseph, Oliver and Ava and much loved brother of Mary, Deirdre, Oonagh, Anne, Claire and the late Richard.

James’s funeral left his late residence on Monday 23rd June at 11am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube channel) burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery Crebilly.

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

James’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. Padre Pio and Blessed Carlo Acutis pray for him.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel:

028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com  

Hollenbach (Randalstown and formerly Cape Town, South Africa).

Hollenbach (Randalstown and formerly Cape Town, South Africa) 14th June 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Maureen, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Kim, dear mother in law of Jay and loving grandmother of Neil, Kathy, Jason and Daniel.

Maureen’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call to pay their respects on Wednesday 18th June between 6pm - 8pm. Cremation service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 20th June at 12 noon. Dress code: bright casual and no black where possible.

“House Strictly Private”.

Sadly missed by all her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to: “Macmillan Cancer Care” c/o WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6BW.

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

Karen Cudden, (née Beatty) Magherafelt.

Cudden (née Beatty) Magherafelt, 10th June 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Karen RIP, beloved wife of Tom, much loved mother of T.J. Clarice, Calvin and Sarah and loving sister of Jacqueline, Susie, Andrea, Stephanie, Julie, Hilary, Yvonne, Lucinda and William.

Karen’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner), Portglenone, BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday 13th June between 6pm and 8pm. A private funeral service and cremation will follow at a later date.

Karen's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews: Corra, Megan, Jack, Kirsty, Rhys, Tommy, Chris, Danielle, Julie-Anne, Daryl, Marcus, Ollie and Brennan and all her family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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

Martin McCormack, 22 Clooney Road, Ahoghill, (formerly Randalstown)

McCormack, 22 Clooney Road, Ahoghill (formerly Randalstown) 10th June 2025 (suddenly but peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Martin RIP, beloved husband of Loretto, much loved father of Siobhan, Fiona and Claire (Dunlop), dear father in law of Declan and loving brother of Marie (Dromey) and the late Isa, Harry, Sean and Raymond.

Martin’s wake officially began in his late residence on Wednesday 11th June at 11am. His remains left from there on Friday 13th June at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ahoghill, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Martin’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son in law, sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and all the family circle. St Martin pray for him.

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

William (Bill) Jackson, 27 Garvaghy Avenue, Portglenone.

Jackson, 27 Garvaghy Avenue, Portglenone, 5th June 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) William (Bill), beloved husband of Rosaleen, much loved father of Leona, Martin and the late Siobhan and loving grandfather of Victoria, Chloe, Christopher, Tiernan and Caoimhe.

Bill’s wake officially began at his late residence on Sunday 8th June at 7pm. Funeral Service took place in his late home on Tuesday 10th June at 2pm followed by burial immediately afterwards in Portglenone Council Cemetery.

Bill’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, son in law JD, daughter in law Katie, grandchildren and all the family circle.

 “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Thomas (Tommy) McFlynn, 174 Magheralane Road, Randalstown

McFlynn, 174 Magheralane Road, Randalstown, 5th June 2025, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Thomas (Tommy) RIP, beloved husband of Madeline, much loved father of Madeline (McKeown) and Amy (McKernan) and loving brother of Brian, Amelia (McGeehan), Marian (O’Reilly), Michael, Teresa (Wilkinson), Blaithin (McCloskey), Siobhan (Brennan), Geroid, Paddy, Eileen (McGrath) and the late Bernie (Harbinson).

Tommy’s wake officially began at his late residence on Thursday 5th June at 8pm. His remains left from there on Saturday 7th June at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St MacNissi’s Church, Randalstown, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Tommy’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law Kieran and Cormac, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Clodagh, Cian, Conan, Meara and Eimhear, and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus, have mercy.

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

Ryan McCaughey, Castledawson and formerly Portglenone.

McCaughey (Castledawson and formerly Portglenone), 22nd May 2025 (peacefully at Castlehill Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family) Ryan RIP, beloved son of Kathleen and Cecil, much loved brother of Michillo, and loving uncle of Nathan, Thomas and Cassie.

Ryan was reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (corner) BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Sunday 25th May between 6pm - 8pm. His remains left from there on Monday 26th May at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Ryan’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, sister, nieces, nephews 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: “Castlehill Nursing Home” c/o the family.

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

James (Jim) Moore, 104 Mayogall Road, Lavey.

Moore (104 Mayogall Road, Lavey) 18th May 2025 (peacefully at hospital) James (Jim) RIP, beloved husband of the late Brigid (née Cushnahan), much loved father of Dermot, Grainne, Sean, Deirdre, Maeve, Orla, Ultan, Niamh, Turlough, Lurach, Canice and the late Seamus .

“House Strictly Private”

Jim’s remains left his late residence on Wednesday 21st May at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Jim’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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

Sean Hardy, 8 Clooney Road, Ahoghill.

Hardy (8 Clooney Road, Ahoghill) 16th May 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Sean RIP, beloved husband of Frances, much loved father of Shaun-Og, Gareth, Stephen, and Declan, loving father in law of Shauna, Sharon, Orla, and Brenda, cherished grandfather of Keir, Fiontan, Lughan, Odhran, Myles, Eabha, Grace, Erin, Isla, Belle, and Nancy and dear brother of Helen, Marie, Philomena, Edward, Siobhan, Dolores, and the late Nuala.

Sean’s wake officially began at his late residence on Saturday 17th May at 7pm.

NB: Family time requested each day between 10pm to 10am.

Sean’s remains left his late residence on Monday 19th may at 9.50am for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ahoghill, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sean’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services: 028 2563 1406 or visit nifunerals.com.

Tom Maguire, 2 Noonvale , Maghera.

Maguire, 2 Noonvale, Maghera, 9th May 2025 (peacefully at Hospital surrounded by his loving family) Thomas (Tom) RIP, beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Christopher and Áine, loving brother of Seamus, Maeve, Marian, Philip, Leo (Lenny) Bernadette, Kathleen and Adrian and dear grandfather of Aidan, Anna and Calum.

Tom's wake officially began at his late residence 2 Noonvale, Maghera, on Saturday 10th May at 11am and will run until 9pm. The house and Funeral Service will be private and for family only on Sunday 11th May at 1pm. Tom’s remains will leave thereafter at 1.30pm for burial at 2pm in Milltown Cemetery, Magherafelt, which is open to anyone who may wish to attend.

Tom’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Liz, son-in-law Donald, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.

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

Fintan Neeson, 3 Farmlodge Avenue, Ballymena.

Neeson, 3 Farmlodge Avenue, Ballymena, 7th May 2025 (peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital) Fintan RIP, loving and beloved husband of Gretchen, much loved father of Isabella, Claire and Charlie, loving son of Margaret and the late John and dear brother of Alistair, Deirdre, Bronagh, Eugene, and Damien.

NB: Family time requested daily 9pm - 1pm.

Fintan’s wake began at his mother’s residence: 35 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena on Saturday 10th May at 1pm. Removal of remains from there on Sunday 11th May at 6.30pm to All Saints Church Ballymena. Requiem Mass on Monday 12th May at 10am (which can be followed via the parish YouTube channel) followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

House private on Sunday 11th.

Fintan’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son, mother, brothers, sisters, sister-in -law Margaret, brothers-in-law Liam and Enda, niece, nephews and the all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “The Missionary Society of St Columban” c/o the family.

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

Mary Creelan (née Johnston) 31 Kilrea Road, Portglenone.

Creelan (née Johnston) 31 Kilrea Road, Portglenone 5th May 2025 (peacefully at hospital) Mary, beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother of Tristan (Sandford), loving mother in law of Eric, dear grandmother of Benjie and his wife Alison and adored great-grandmother of Clara.

Mary’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner). Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday 9th May between 7pm - 8pm. This will be followed by a private cremation service at a later date, as per Mary’s request.

“Family Home Strictly Private”

 Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much.

Safe In the arms of Jesus.

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

Mary Jane O'Neill, 17 Beechland Park, Clady, Portglenone.

O’Neill 17 Beechland Park, Clady, Portglenone, 3rd May 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Mary Jane RIP, beloved wife of the late John James and much loved sister of Anthony, Seamus, Dennis, Martin, Rosaleen, Susan, Peggy and the late Charlie, Henry, Eugene and Dolores.

Mary Jane’s wake officially began at her late residence on Wednesday 7th May at 11am. Her remains left from there on Thursday 8th May at 11.45am for 12noon 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.

Mary Jane’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

Elizabeth (Peggy) Graham (née Sloan) 81 Lantara, Ballee, Ballymena.

Graham (née Sloan) 81 Lantara, Ballee, Ballymena, 3rd May2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Elizabeth (Peggy), beloved wife of Sean, much loved mother of Andrew and loving sister of Andrew .

Peggy’s remains left her late residence on Thursday 8th May at 2.45pm for a 3.30pm funeral service in Green Pastures Church, Ballymena followed by cremation on Friday 9th May at 10am in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

Peggy’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, brother, daughter-in-law Kelly, grandson Craig, and all her family and friends who loved her so much.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to “Asthma and Lung UK” c/o the family.

“Safe In The Arms of Jesus”

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

Eric Michael Ross, 2 Duneane Road, Toomebridge.

Ross (2 Duneane Road, Toomebridge) 1st May 2025 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Eric Michael RIP, beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Garry, Donna and Colleen and loving brother of Christina.

Eric’s wake officially began at his late residence on Saturday 3rd May at 4pm until 9pm and on Sunday 4th May 4pm until 9pm. Family and Friends were welcome to call during these hours. His remains left from there on Monday 5th May at 11.20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Eric’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, sister, cousin Molly, daughter in law Amanda, son in law Sean, Donna’s partner Brendan, grandchildren Adam, Taliesin, Cliodhna, Ewan, Evan, Dervla, Evie and all the family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 14106 or visit: nifunerals.com.

Br. Michael McCourt OSCO (Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone)

McCourt (Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone) 28th April 2025 (peacefully at hospital) Br. Michael OSCO. May He Rest In Peace..

Br. Michael’s wake officially began on Wednesday 30th April in Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey, Chapel at 7pm until 10pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining community cemetery.

Deeply regretted by the Superior and Community at Bethlehem Abbey Portglenone and all his family and many friends who loved him so much.

May the Holy Founders of the Cistercian Order pray for him.

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

Darragh Mc Aleese Switzerland / Ballymena

It is with the deepest regret that we announce untimely sad passing of Darragh Patrick McAleese (aged 9 years), peacefully after a long illness in Basel, Switzerland (surrounded by his loving family) on the 14th April 2025. Darragh is the precious darling son of Kieran and Salome, a very much loved brother of Marnie, dearest grandson of Kathleen and the late Pat McAleese and the late Silvia and Dieter Suter, adored nephew of Patrina, Mary, Stephen, Gary, Angela, Kathy, Sabine and Eva and an adored cousin.

May He Rest In Peace.

NB: Darragh’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will publish them here as and when they become available.

For further detail enquiries please call our 24 hour “Funeral Service Helpline” 028 2563 1406.

WJ O’Donnell & Sons, “Award Winning Funeral Directors”

Leading the way in Funeral Care with Guidance, Dignity and Respect.

Bridget Carey (née McNeill) 24 Greenpark Gardens, Antrim (and formerly Cargin)

Carey (née McNeill) 24 Greenpark Gardens, Antrim (and formerly Cargin) 5th April 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family), Bridget RIP, beloved wife of the late Denis, much loved mother of Gerard, Martin, Denis, Michael and Joseph, loving sister of Kate (McElroy), Rosemary (Doherty, Lizzie (Mageean) and the late Girlie, Johnny, Paddy, Jimmy, Anthony, Joe, Barney, Lizzie and infant Barney and dear mother in law of Rita, Geraldine, Donna, Maeve and the late Angeline.

Bridget’s remains left her son Martin’s residence 193 Meadowlands, Antrim, BT41 4EZ, on Wednesday 9th 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.

NB: Family time requested each day of the wake between 10pm and 5pm.

Bridget’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

Raymond (Ray) Carey, 5 Kemmihill Heights, Randalstown, (formerly Moneyglass)

Carey 5 Kemmilhill Heights, Randalstown, (formerly Moneyglass), 5th April 2025 peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family, Raymond (Ray) RIP, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz), much loved father of Joanne, Lisa (McAreavey) Sara (Drayton) and the late Karl, and loving brother of  Mairead, Leo, Joe, Kitty, Hugh, Eugene, Lou, Michael, Jacque, Ian and late Harry, Colette, and baby Hugh.

 “House Private Please - Family only”

Raymond’s remains will left his late residence on Tuesday 8th April at 12.30pm for 1pm Requiem Mass ( which can be viewed via the parish webcam) in St Macnissi’s Church, Randalstown, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Raymond's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons in law Gerry, Damian and Sean, daughter in law Emma, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Jude, Daniel, Erin, Dara, Aiden, Jamie, and Anya and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

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

Kevin McCoy, Portstewart and formerly Ballymena and Moneyglass.

McCoy, Portstewart, and formerly Ballymena and Moneyglass, 3rd April 2025 (peacefully at his daughter’s residence 31 High Road, Portstewart, BT55 7BG, surrounded by his loving family) Kevin RIP, beloved husband of the late Alice, much loved father of Caitriona, Mary, James and Patrick and loving brother of Sarah, Tommy, Anne, Peadar the late Teasie, Paddy, Alec, Bernie .

Kevin’s wake officially began at his daughter Mary’s residence 31 High Road, Portstewart, BT55 7BG, on Saturday 5th April at 12noon. His remains left from there on Monday 7th April at 9.45am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Crebilly, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjwJWjd5YkHG02StIZJbaw ) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kevin’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Amanda, son-in-law Julian, grandsons Gareth, Andrew and Joshua, granddaughters Sarah and Amy, great grandson Theo and all the family circle. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.

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