McQuillan (nee McTeigue) 27 Tuftarney Road, Glenravel

McQuillan (nee McTeigue) 27 Tuftarney Road, Glenravel 19th June 2020 (peacefully) Frances RIP, beloved wife of the late Sean much loved mother of Pauline (Corr), Paddy, Martin, Sheila (McGuckian) and Dermot and loving sister of Vincent and the late Maureen, Leo, Pauline and Teresa. We regret that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic health and safety guidelines, Frances’s wake and funeral will be strictly private. Her remains left her late residence on Monday 22nd June at 10.25am for an 11am private Requiem Mass in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel, which everyone could join via the online Parish of Glenravel Facebook Page, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Frances passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law Paddy and Alastair, daughters in law Lynne  Margaret and Patricia brother, sisters in law, brother in law, grandchildren great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of  Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Alzheimer’s Research” c/o the family .

NB: Frances’s funeral cortege left 27 Tuftarney Road at 10,25am on Monday 22nd June and proceeded onto the Glenravel Road arriving at Mary Queen of Peace Church at 10.55am. Friends and neighbours were welcome to line the cortege route, whilst maintaining social distancing, to pay their respects.

Magill (5 Dreenan Lane, Lavey)

Magill (5 Dreenan Lane, Lavey) 10th June 2020 (peacefully at home) Liam RIP, beloved husband of Trea and much loved father of Paul, Clare, Dominic, Neil, Donna (Mc Kay), and Liam-Og and loving brother of Joe, Fr. Neil, Pat, Tom, Sarah (Magee) and the late Celine (McSwiggan). We regret that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic health and safety guidelines, Liam's wake and funeral was strictly private. His remains left his late residence at 1.30pm on Saturday 13th June for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church Lavey (which could be viewed on the parish webcam: https://watchmcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-parish-lavey ) His burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Liam's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law Jenn and Katy, sons in law Sean and Niall, brothers and sister , grandchildren and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy..

Liam’s Funeral cortege left 5 Dreenan Lane on Saturday 13th June at 1.30pm and proceeded onto the Dreenan Road and the Mayogall Road arriving at St Mary’s Church Lavey at approx 1.55pm. Friends and neighbours were welcome to line the cortege route to pay their respects whilst maintaining social distancing.

Mc Cullagh (Dunvale, Ballymena and formerly Bancran, Draperstown)

Mc Cullagh (Dunvale, Ballymena and formerly Bancran, Draperstown) 10th June 2020 (peacefully) Bernadette (Bernie) RIP beloved daughter of the late James and Philomena and much loved sister of Mary (Hegarty) and Gerard. We regret that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic health and safety guidelines, Bernie’s wake and funeral was strictly private. Bernie’s Requiem Mass was celebrated at 10am in All Saints Church, Ballymena on Saturday 13th June whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the All Saints Parish Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ballymenacatholic/ Her burial took place immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road Cemetery. Bernie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister, brother in law Seamus, nephews Paul and Michael 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

Creelin (53 Braidwater Gardens, Broughshane)

Creelin (53 Braidwater Gardens Broughshane) 7th June 2020 (peacefully at his residence) Seamus RIP much loved father of Siobhan, Denise, Barbara and Sarah, dear brother of May, Patsy and the late Vera and Sean, and loving grandfather of Joshua, William, Elsie and Riley and great grandfather of Amber-leigh. NB In keeping with current COVID-19 Diocesan and Government guidelines, Seamus’s wake and funeral was strictly private. His remains left his late residence on Wednesday 10th June at 10.30am for an 11am committal service in St Patrick’s Cemetery Crebilly. The cortege travelled along The Broughshane Road, The Woodside Road and The Crebilly Road allowing friends and neighbours the opportunity to line the route to pay their respects. Seamus’s passing was deeply regretted by Mary and his sorrowing daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, great grandchild and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Kearney (nee Ward) 28 Clady Road, Portglenone)

Kearney (née Ward)  (28 Clady Road, Portglenone ) 7th June 2020 (peacefully at home) Elizabeth (Lily) RIP beloved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Sonya, Pearse, Eamonn and Frances (Mc Kenna) and loving sister of Eamonn, Bernard, Eileen (McGuiness) and the late Bridget, Maureen, Jimmy, Philomena and Pearse. Her remains were removed from her late residence on Monday evening at 7pm to St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady. A private Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday 9th June at 11am whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast via the Greenlough Parish Webcam http://www.greenlough.com/web-cam/ Her burial took place immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery, Portglenone. NB In keeping with current COVID-19 Diocesan and Government guidelines, Lily’s wake and funeral will be strictly private. Lily’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, son in law Jonathan, daughters in law Sandra and Sheena, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Charis Cancer Care” c/o the family. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406

Higgins (38 Lisnamanny Road, Martinstown)

Higgins (38 Lisnamanny Road, Martinstown) 27th May 2020 (peacefully at home) Patrick (Paddy) RIP beloved husband of Rita, much loved father of Carmel (McKeown), Deirdre (Small), Bronagh (McCusker), Patrick, Angela (Mckeown), Kevin, Roisin (Butler), Denise (Dickson), Olive (Coulter), Donagh and the late Roisin Teresa and loving brother of Sean, Oliver, Mary Rose, Teresa, Brigid and the late Donal and Lawrence. In keeping with current COVID-19 Diocesan and Government guidelines, Paddy’s wake and funeral was strictly private. His Requiem Mass was celebrated privately on Friday 29th May in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel, at 11am whereby everyone was welcome to join the online broadcast via the Parish of Glenravel Facebook Page. Paddy’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchild 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

Mc Erlane ( 12 Deramore Drive, Ballymena)

Mc Erlane (nee Boyle)  (12 Deramore Drive, Ballymena) 25th May 2020 (peacefully at home) Nuala RIP, beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Aidan, James, Patrick and Brenda (McQuillan) and loving sister of Peggy, Mary, Jean, Fr Hugh, Connie, Denise, Yvonne and the late Johnny, Kathleen and Anne. In keeping with current COVID-19 Diocesan and Government guidelines, Nuala’s wake and funeral was strictly private. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated privately at 10am on Wednesday 27th May in All Saints Church Ballymena, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the All Saints Parish Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ballymenacatholic/ Her remains left her late residence on Wednesday 27th May at 11am for burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly. Nuala’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, son in law Felix, daughter in law Carmel, grandchildren, Katie, Anna, Niamh, Sarah, Ciaran, and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to “Friends of The Cancer Centre” c/o the family.

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

McDonnell (84 Largy Road, Portglenone)

McDonnell ( 84 Largy Road, Portglenone) 16th May 2020 (peacefully at hospital) Alex RIP beloved son of the late Patrick and Mary Jane, much loved brother of Margaret (Kearney), Seamus, Mary (Hunter), Fr. Tom, Catherine (Carey),  Ann (McNicholl), Una (Boyle), Patricia (McFlynn) and the late Malachy. In keeping with current Government and Diocesan COVID-19 restrictions Alex’s wake and funeral was strictly private. Alex’s Requiem Mass was celebrated (privately) at 11am on Monday 18th May in St Mary’s Church Portglenone, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live online broadcast via the Portglenone Parish webcam by visiting: https://stmarysportglenone.co.uk/?page_id=98 Alex’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and large family circle. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour pray for him. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “The Society of St. Vincent De Paul” (Portglenone Conference) c/o the family.

NB: Funeral Cortege Route

Alex’s funeral cortège left his late residence on Monday 18th May at 12.15pm and travelled along the Largy Road, onto the Ballymena Road and arrived at Aughnahoy Cemetery at approximately 12.35pm. Friends and neighbours were encouraged to line the cortège route (whilst maintaining social distancing) to pay their respects.

Hunter ( 131 Ballynease Road, Bellaghy and formerly Kilrea )

Hunter (Bellaghy and formerly Kilrea) 13th May 2020 (peacefully at home, 131 Ballynease Road) Joe RIP, beloved husband of Kathleen much loved father of Ciara, Eunan, Bronagh (O’Kane) and Tiárnan. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions Joe’s wake and funeral was strictly private. Joe’s remains left his late residence on Friday 15th May at 12.20pm for 1 pm private Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church Bellaghy, which can be viewed online at https://bellaghyparish.com/webcam/  Joe’s cortège proceeded along the Ballynease Road arriving at St Mary’s Church Bellaghy at approximately 12.55pm giving friends and neighbours the opportunity to line the route and pay their respects. Joe’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, son in law Kevin, daughter in law Shauneen, Ciara’s fiancé Niall 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

Henry (née Mc Garry) (12 Cushendall Road, Ballymena)

Henry (née Mc Garry) ( 12 Cushendall Road, Ballymena ) 9th May 2020 ( peacefully at home ) Sally RIP, beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother of Betty, Michael, Colette, David, Liam, Jane and Sarah and dear sister of Benny, Mary, Beth, Brid, and the late Eddie, Barney, Betty, Frances and Teresa. In keeping with current COVID-19 Diocesan and Government guidelines, Sally’s home and funeral was strictly private. Requiem Mass was celebrated privately on Monday 11th May at 10am in All Saints Church Ballymena, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the online broadcast on the All Saints Parish Facebook Page. Her remains left her late residence on Monday 11th May at 10.30am for burial in St Patrick's Cemetery Crebilly. Sally’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, brother, sisters, sons in law Peter, Chris, Edmund and Stewart, daughters in law Rhonda, Anne Marie and Valerie, grandchildren Christopher, Charlotte, Hannah, Elias, Jude, Rory, Louis, Seth and the late Liam and all the family circle. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Brain Waves NI” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’ Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit : nifunerals.com

Scullion (15a Glenvale Road, Bellaghy)

Scullion (nee Donnelly) (15a Glenvale Road, Bellaghy) 18th April 2020 (peacefully at hospital) Ann RIP, beloved wife of Cahir, much loved mother of Enda and Mandy, loving sister of Margaret and Noel and dear grandmother of Ché and Caoimhe . In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines Ann’s home and funeral was strictly private. Funeral left from her late residence on Tuesday 21st April at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Bellaghy via webcam at (https://bellaghyparish.com/webcam/) and her burial took place immediately afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Ann's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, brother, sister, 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

Mc Auley (28 Dunvale, Ballymena)

Mc Auley (28 Dunvale, Ballymena and formerly Tully Crescent, Cushendall) 10th April 2020 (peacefully at hospital) James (Kenneth) RIP, beloved husband of Geraldine, much loved father of Rose and Michael, loving son of Sarah and the late John, brother of Irene, Oliver, Sean, Dominic, Helena, Gerard, Kathleen, Joseph, Ignatius, Brian, Paula, Breige, Jacqueline, Dan, the late Maria and (Martin and Margaret who died in infancy) and dear grandfather of Rebecca. In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines, Kenneth’s home and funeral will be strictly private. Kenneth’s Requiem Mass was celebrated (privately) on Monday 13th April at 10am in All Saint’s Church Ballymena, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the All Saints Parish Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ballymenacatholic/). Kenneth’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, mother, brothers, sisters, grand daughter and all the family circle. On His soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to “Friends of the Cancer Centre” c/o the family, or online by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kenneth-mcauley

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

Carey (126 Largy Road, Portglenone)

Carey (126 Largy Road, Portglenone) 7th April 2020 (peacefully) Richard (Dick) RIP, beloved husband of Angela, much loved father of Cyril, Nuala (Mc Auley), Hilary (Baker), Paul and Michael and loving brother of Paddy, John, Malachy, Gregory, Betty (Murray), and the late Eileen (Mc Auley) and Sr. Olive (Margaret). In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines Dick’s home and funeral was strictly private. His Requiem Mass was celebrated (privately) at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Portglenone, on Wednesday 8th April, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, by logging onto the Portglenone Parish Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/PortglenoneParish Dick’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and all his family circle who loved him so much. 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

NB : Dick Carey’s “Funeral Cortège Route”.

Dick’s funeral cortège left from his late residence 126 Largy Road, Portglenone on Thursday 9th April at 10.40am on route to Aughnahoy Cemetery via The Largy Road, allowing friends and neighbours the opportunity to line the route and pay their respects.

Mc Curdy (Ballymena and Portglenone)

Mc Curdy ( Ballymena and Portglenone) 3rd April 2020 (peacefully at NI Hospice) Charlie RIP, beloved daughter of Paul, loving step daughter of Deirdre, much loved sister of Ellie, and dear granddaughter of Billy and Sheena. In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines, Charlie’s home and funeral was strictly private. Charlie’s Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday 6th April at 9am in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the Greenlough Parish webcam ( https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-oliver-plunketts). Charlie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Detail enquires to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Downey (nee Lynn) 15 Deramore Gardens, Ballymena

Downey (nee Lynn)  (15 Deramore Gardens, Ballymena and formerly Ahoghill) 3rd April 2020 (peacefully at home) Mary RIP, beloved wife of the late  Robert (Bobby) and much loved mother of Patricia (Moore), Eugene, Bernie (Hickson), Seamus, Fionuala (Erwin), Pauline (O'Connor), Carmel (Mc Erlane) and the late Maureen (Young). In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines, Mary’s house and funeral was strictly private. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated (privately) on Saturday 4th April at 10am in All Saint’s Church Ballymena, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the All Saints Parish Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ballymenacatholic/). Mary’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, brother Harry, sisters in law Margaret, Mary, Rosetta and Jean, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to “Support Care Recruitment”  c/o the family. Detail enquires to: WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, Tel:028 2563 1406 or visit :nifunerals.com

Mc Keever ( 91 Largy Road, Portglenone)

Mc Keever (91 Largy Road, Portglenone) 30th March 2020 (peacefully in Hospital) Joseph RIP, beloved husband of Carmel, much-loved father of James, John and the late Thomas and loving brother of Sr Clare and the late Michael, Eddie, John, Thomas Anthony, Alice, Sr Annie, Kathleen (O’Boyle), Margaret (Mc Keefry), Mary Jane (Mc Donnell) and Rose (Scullion). In keeping with current COVID-19 Government and Diocesan guidelines, Joseph’s house and funeral was strictly private.  His Requiem Mass was celebrated (privately) on Wednesday 1st April at 9.30am in St Mary’s Church Portglenone, whereby everyone was most welcome to join the live, online broadcast, on the Portglenone Parish Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PortglenoneParish). Joseph’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter in law Eileen, grandchildren Jane, Joseph, Aisling, Seamus and Fionnuala, and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Mr Inayat Shah (64 Galgorm Road, Ballymena)

Shah (The Travellers Rest, 64 Galgorm Road, Ballymena) 21st March 2020 (suddenly) Inayat, beloved husband of Nisar Begum and much loved father of Suliman, Farooq, Zahir, Shabina and Zaibuin. “House and funeral strictly private due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic”. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren and all the family circle. “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return” Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit nifunerals.com

Higgins (40 Warden Street, Ballymena and formerly Lisnahunshin Road, Rasharkin)

Higgins (40 Warden Street, Ballymena and formerly Lisnahunshin Road, Rasharkin) 2nd March 2020, peacefully at home John RIP, beloved husband of Denise, much loved father of Colum, Brian and Stephen and loving brother of Brian, Sheena (McMullan), Jimmy, Harry, Dan and Maureen (Kearney). His remains left his late residence on Wednesday 4th March at 12.40pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly. John’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter in law Paula, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Erin, Ryan, Rosie, Sarah-Louise, Harry and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Wilson House” c/o the family. Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406  or visit: nifunerals.com   NB: Family time requested please between 10pm and 10am.  John’s wake commenced on Monday at 7pm at his late residence, whereby everyone was most welcome to call and pay their respects.

Birt ( 10 Bogashen Road, Portglenone )

Birt (10 Bogashen Road, Portglenone) 24th February 2020 (peacefully at home) Michael Eamon (Mickey) RIP, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Terence, Claire (Toner) and Ciaran, and loving brother of Noleen, Joey, Sarah, Francie, Arthur and Dolores. His remains left his late residence on Wednesday 26th February at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough. Mickey’s passing was deeply regretted  by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law Paula and Catherine, son in law Liam, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Shea, Cadhla, Aoife and Cara and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406  or visit: nifunerals.com

NB: Mickey’s wake commenced on Monday evening at 7pm at his late residence, whereby everyone was most welcome to call and pay their respects.

Quinn (nee Birt) (1 Churchfield Close, Portglenone, BT44 8BG)

Quinn (nee Birt) (1 Churchfield Close, Portglenone, BT44 8BG)  13th February 2020 (peacefully at hospital) Theresa RIP, beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Bernard, Kevin, Damian, Siobhan (O’Kane), Pauline (Mc Manus), Carmel, and loving sister of the late Barney, Annie (Kealey) and Eddie. Her remains left her late residence on Sunday 16th February at 10.20am for 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church Portglenone and her burial took place immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy cemetery. Theresa's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law Roddy and Peter, daughters in law Ursula and Claire, sisters in law, brother in law, grandchildren Conor, Brian, Anna, Clara, Therese and Niall and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Family time requested please between 10pm and 10am. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

NB: Theresa’s wake began on Friday February 14th at 10am in her late residence.