Maura O'Brien (née O'Hagan) 32 Fountain Place, Ballymena, (formerly Maghera)

O’Brien (née O’Hagan) 32 Fountain Place, Ballymena (formerly Maghera) 20th January 2025 (peacefully at hospital) Maura RIP, beloved wife of the late Gerry, much loved mother of Patricia (Lindsay), Gerard, Lorraine and Gemma, and loving sister of Louis, Kevin and the late Joey, Colm, and Tony.

NB: Family time requested each day please between 9pm – 10am.

Maura’s remains will leave her late residence on Thursday 23rd January at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crebilly, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoning cemetery

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, brothers, son in law Keith, daughter in law Fiona, grandchildren Nicole, Megan, Ciara, Darragh, Rachael and Madison, and great grandchildren Tiernan and Conan. 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 enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Ambrose Kearney, 109 Oldtown Road, Castledawson.

KEARNEY, (109 Oldtown Road, Castledawson, BT45 8BZ) 10th January 2025, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Ambrose, beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of John, Stephen, Michael and Marian. Brother of Lily (Mc Stocker), Margaret (Walsh), Mary Anne (Muldoon), Henry John, Peter, and the late Willie. 

Ambrose’s wake officially began at his late residence on Friday 10th January at 6pm.

His remains left his late residence on Sunday 12th January at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time requested please each day between 9pm and 12noon.

Ambrose's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law Denise, Antonietta, Nikki, son in law Philip, grandchildren Brendan Kearney, Michael Kearney, Arthur Kearney, George Kearney, Isla Rose Kearney, Eamonn Kearney, Brendan Loughlin, Anna Loughlin and Patrick Loughlin and all the family circle.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

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

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Edmund O'Donnell, 85 Loughbeg Road, Ballyscullion,Toomebridge.

O’DONNELL, (85 Loughbeg Road, Ballyscullion, Toomebridge, BT41 3TS) 5th January 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Edmund RIP, beloved husband of the late Lizzie, much loved father of Eamon, Patrick, Hugh Francis, Owen Roe, Turlough, Elizabeth, Pearse and the late Ruaidhri, loving brother of the late Hugh Pat, Sean, Leonard and Helen.

Edmund’s wake officially began at his late residence on Sunday 5th January at 4pm.

His remains left his late residence on Tuesday 7th January at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Ballyscullion, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Edmund’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing, sons, daughter, daughters in law Patricia, Bernadette, Elizabeth, Michelle and Sharon, all his loving grandchildren and all the family circle.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

Kathleen Henry (née Murray) 61 Moyagoney Road, Portglenone.

Henry (née Murray) 61 Moyagoney Road, Portglenone, 1st January 2025, (suddenly but peacefully) Kathleen RIP, beloved wife of Patrick (Paddy, formerly Loughgiel), much loved mother of Julia and loving sister of Veronica (O’Neill), James and the late Patricia (Davidson), Elizabeth (Dixon), Brigid (Lynn) and Susan (Loughran).

Kathleen’s wake officially began at her late residence on Thursday 2nd January at 6pm. Her remains left her late residence on Saturday 4th January at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery Greenlough.

Kathleen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughter, brother, sister and all her family and friends who loved her so much. 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

Margaret (Maggie) Craig, 9 Smyth Crescent, Portglenone.

Craig (née Stockman) 9 Smyth Crescent, Portglenone, 26th December 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Margaret (Maggie) RIP, beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved sister of Willie John, Joey. Colette (Tohill), Kathleen (Boyd), Austin and the late Seamus

Maggie’s wake officially began at her late residence on Saturday 28th December 2024 at 4pm. Her remains left her late residence on Monday 30th December at 10.20am for 11am 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 please each day between 10pm and 10am.

Maggie’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 

Anne Dayo, 11 Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena.

We regret to inform you of the sudden sad passing of Anne Dayo, 11Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena.

Anne’s wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, we will update them here as soon as they become available.

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

Sean Diamond, 59 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy.

Diamond (59 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy) 23rd December 2024 (suddenly but peacefully)  Sean RIP, beloved son of Kathleen and the late Hugh, much loved brother of Charles, loving brother in law of the late Rhoda and dear uncle of James, Peter and Kiaron.

“House Strictly Private Please”.

Sean’s remains left his late residence on Friday 27th December at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, (which can be viewed via the church webcam) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sean’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, brother, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and all his family and friends who loved him so much. 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

Ryan O'Neill, 9 Beechland Drive, Clady, Portglenone.

O’Neill 9 Beechland Drive, Clady, 2nd December 2024 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Ryan RIP, beloved son of James & Kelly Anne, much loved brother of Clodagh and James and loving partner of Katie.

Ryan’s remains left his late residence on Thursday 5th December 2024 at 1.40pm 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.

“House Strictly Private Please, No Exceptions.”

Ryan's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, brother, sister, partner, grandparents, uncles, aunts and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family.

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

Seamus O'Neill, 18 Glenone Road, Portglenone

O’Neill (18 Glenone Road, Portglenone) 28th November 2024 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Seamus RIP, beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Kelly, Ryan, Laura, Lisa and Gary and loving brother of Johnny, Margarite, Marie, Celine, Patsy, Anne, Brigid, Sinead and the late Br. Columba.

Seamus’s wake officially commenced in his late residence on Friday 29th November at 5pm. His remains left his late residence on Sunday 1st December at 1.20pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

Seamus's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Alzheimer’s Society NI” c/o the family.

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

Marion Donnelly, 8 Meadowbank, Martinstown.

Donnelly (8 Meadowbank, Martinstown) 20th November 2024 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Marion RIP, beloved mother of Maria, much loved daughter of Clare and the late John Paul and loving sister of Elizabeth, Patrick, Kevin, Brendan, Siobhan, Maeve and Colin

Marion’s wake officially commenced at her late residence on Thursday 21st November at 7pm. Her remains left her late residence on Sunday 24th November at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Marion’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, mother, brothers, sisters and all her family and friends who loved her so much. 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 

Anthony Smyth, 77 Dunvale, Ballymena.

Smyth (77 Dunvale, Ballymena) 18th November 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Anthony RIP , beloved son of John Joe and Christina and much loved brother of Rona, Vincent, Barry and Conor.

Anthony’s wake officially began in his late residence on Tuesday 19th November at 6pm. His remains left his late residence on Thursday 21st November at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube Channel) burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

Anthony’s passing was deeply regretted by all his sorrowing father, mother, brothers, sister 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 and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Eamon Dinsmore, 68 Brigadie Gardens, Ballymena.

Dinsmore, 68 Brigadie Gardens, Ballymena, 8th November 2024, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Eamon RIP. beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Karen and Paddy, loving brother or Kevin and Mary (McAllister), dear granda of Tyrone, Céline, Jack and Erin and great granda of Harry and Leo.

Eamon’s remains left his late residence on Monday 11th November at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in All Saints Church Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube channel), burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

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

Eamon's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, daughter in law Amanda, Karen’s partner Michael, Tyrone’s wife Karáleigh, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Padre Pio pray for him.

Family flowers only please – donations in leu if desired to “Marie Curie Cancer Care” c/o WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW, Tel 028 2563 1406

Philomena Tohill (née Craig) 19 Beechland Drive, Clady.

Tohill (née Craig) 19 Beechland Drive, Clady, 7th November 2024 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Philomena (Mena) RIP, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Sarah (McGrath) Philip, Peter, Paula (Reid) and Harry and loving sister of the late John, Madge, Marie and Frances.

Philomena’s wake officially began at her late residence on Friday 8th November at 7pm. Her remains left her late residence on Sunday 10th November at 12.10pm for 12.30pm 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.

Family time requested daily between 10pm and 11am.

Philomena's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law John and Gerard, daughters in law Eileen, Kathleen and Peter’s partner Liz, brother in law Malachy, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all her family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

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

Thomas Smyth McCullough, 6 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone.

McCullough 6 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone, 7th November 2024 (peacefully at Ann’s Care Home, Moneymore) Thomas, beloved husband of Bernie and much loved brother of the late Godfrey.

Thomas’s remains were reposing in O’Donnell’s Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner), BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday 8th November between 6pm and 8pm. Funeral Service on Saturday 9th November at 11am in Tamlaght O’Crilly Lower, Parish Church, Innisrush, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

 Thomas's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and all his family and friends who loved him so much.

“ House Strictly Private”

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Dementia NI “  c/o WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, at above address.

“Just a closer walk with thee” 

Marron, 5 Garvaghy Road, Portglenone and formerly Ballymena.

Marron (5 Garvaghy Road, Portglenone and formerly Ballymena) 3rd November (suddenly but peacefully) Declan RIP, beloved husband of Louise, much loved father of Emma and Peter, loving son of Patricia and the late Seamus and dear brother of Catherine and the late baby James.

“House Private Please” family and friends only - NB: Family time requested each day between 8pm and 12noon.

Declan’s remains left his late residence on Thursday 7th November at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) and his burial took place immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

NB: Anyone attending Declan's removal to the Church, please pre-park their cars in the Chapel carpark.

Declan's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, mother, sister, mother in law, father in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, 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 “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family.

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

Michael Morrissey, Antrim and formerly Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Morrissey (Antrim and formerly Dungarvan, Co. Waterford) 20th October 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Michael  RIP, beloved husband of the late Cath, much loved father of Vincent and Caroline (McLaughlin) and loving brother of the late Patrick and Margaret.

Michael’s wake officially began at his daughter Caroline’s residence, 122 Meadowlands, Antrim, BT41 4EY, on Tuesday 22nd October at 3pm. His remains left 122 Meadowlands on Thursday 24th October at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Comgall’s Church, Antrim (which can be viewed via the parish You Tube Channel), burial immediately afterwards in Six Mile Cemetery. Family time requested daily please between 10pm and 10am.

Michael's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter, son in law Derek, daughter in law Oonagh, grand children Ciara, Shauna, Brendan, Emer, Niaomh and Eoin, great grandchildren Anna, Conor and  Darragh, niece Kathleen and her husband Martin and all the family circle. St Padre Pio Pray for him

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

Veronica Letters (née Fulton) 66 Firfields, Antrim.

Letters (née Fulton) 66 Firfields, Antrim, 21st October 2024 (peacefully in hospital after a long illness) Veronica RIP, beloved wife of Hugh, much loved mother of John, Margaret and the late Steven, and loving sister of Joan (Lindsay), Sean, Tommy and the late Eamon, Frank and Pat (Burns)

Veronica’s wake officially began at her late residence on Tuesday 22nd October at 5pm. Her remains left her late residence on Thursday 24th October at 12.30pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Comgall’s Church, Antrim (which can be viewed via the parish You Tube Channel), burial took place immediately afterwards in Belmont Cemetery. Family time requested daily please between 10pm and 10am.

Veronica's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, son in law Ciaran, daughter in law Linda, sister, brother in law Adrian, sisters in law Martha, Sue and Harriet, grandchild Shannon 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 enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Oliver Moran, 68 Beech Drive, Ballymena.

Moran (68 Beech Drive, Ballymena) 14th October 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Oliver RIP, beloved husband of Eilish (née Graffin), much loved father of Liam and Eileen (Kerr), loving grandfather of Nicola (Nick), Laura (Connor) and Catherine (Niall) and doting great-grandfather of Maisie.

Oliver’s wake officially began at his late residence on Monday 14th October at 5pm. His remains left his late residence on Wednesday 16th October at 9.25am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish you tube channel) burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

Oliver's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, son in law Brendan, daughter in law Roberta, grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to “Marie Curie Cancer Care” or “The Renal Unit” at Antrim Area Hospital c/o the family.

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

Patricia Hopkins (née Bateson) formerly Cranfield Corner, Randalstown.

Hopkins (née Bateson (formerly Cranfield Corner, Randalstown) 8th October 2024 (peacefully, surrounded by her loving family) Patricia RIP beloved daughter of the late Joe and Annie, much loved sister of Mary (Birt), Bernie (Collins), Gabriel, Margaret (Dornan), Joe and the late John.

Patricia’s remains were reposing in her sister Margaret’s residence 15 The Pines, Old Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, BT41 3QW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Wednesday 9th October between 4pm and 10pm, Thursday 10th October between 10am and 10pm.

Family time requested please between 10pm and 10am.

Her remains left her sister’s residence on Friday 11th October at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Patricia'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.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to: “Dementia NI” c/o WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW.

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

Vera Corr (née MacRory) 11 Glenarm Court, Ballymena.

Corr (née MacRory (11 Glenarm Court, Ballymena) 2nd October 2024 (peacefully at Kintullagh Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family) Vera RIP, beloved wife of the late Aaron, much loved mother of Rory and the late John, and loving mother in law of Michelle.

Vera’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Sunday 6th October between 6pm and 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday 7th October at 10am in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish You Tube channel), followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Crebilly.

 “House Private Please” 

Vera's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter in law, grandchildren and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

For further detail enquiries please call: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com