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Kovacik (160 Queen Street, Ballymena) 13th December 2021 (peacefully at hospital) Miroslav RIP, beloved partner of Maria and much loved brother of Petr.
“Funeral Arrangements Later”
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, brother, and friends and work colleagues in Moy Park, Ballymena. On HIs Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406
Mc Nally (Mull Park Portglenone and formerly Greenlough) 14th December 2021 (peacefully at hospital) Margaret RIP, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Alice, much loved sister of Bridie (Kendrick) and the late Henry, James, Willie John, Mary, Alice and Joe and sister in law of Giff.
Margaret was reposing in our South Derry Funeral Home 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner). Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday 17th December from 5pm until 6.45pm whereby her remains were then removed to St Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady. Requiem Mass on Saturday 18th December at 10am followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.
Margaret’s Requiem Mass was broadcast live via the church webcam: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-oliver-plunketts-greenlough
NB: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic numbers were limited both within the Funeral Home and the Church.
Margaret’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces 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
Kirrane (née Dillon) (Manchester and formerly Mc Camphill Park, Dunloy) Clare RIP, beloved wife of Chris, much loved mother of Sean and Kevin and loving daughter of the late Jim and Margaret.
Clare’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 16th December 2021 at 1.30pm in St John’s Church, Chorlton, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Brooklands Cemetery.
Clare’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live via: P Loftus & Sons Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter in law Jo, brother Gerry, sisters Marie (Shaw), Nuala (Burns), Brenda (Campbell) and all her family and friends who loved her so much.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Detail Enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel 028 2563 1406 or visit : nifunerals.com
Laverty (The Point, Ballyscullion, 88 Loughbeg Road, Toome) 8th December 2021 (peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home) George RIP, beloved son of the late George and Mary, loving brother of the late James, Hughie, Johnny, Eddie, Rosetta, Jeanie, Rosie, Kathleen, Sheila, Bernie and Annie, and special friend of the late Brenda Mc Erlain. His remains left his late residence on Friday 10th December at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Ballyscullion, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic numbers were limited within both the family home and the church. The Rosary and prayers were recited online each evening of the wake at 7.30pm from St Mary’s Church Bellaghy. George’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces both home and abroad, brothers in law Rex Boyer and Kenneth Birks, sister in law Bridie Laverty, 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
Quinn (née Heaney) (3 Ballydugennan Villas, Toomebridge) 5th December 2021, (peacefully at hospital) Rose RIP, beloved wife of the late Edward (Ned), much loved mother of Michael, Colm, Christine (McCoy), Ursula, Michelle (McStocker), Majella (Connon), Eamon and the late Joseph. and dear sister of Mary (Love), Kathleen (Mc Cormick) and the late Henry, Imelda, Patsy and Josie
NB: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family home was strictly private and funeral mass numbers were limited to social distancing within the church.
Rose’s remains left her late residence on Wednesday 8th December at 11.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass (which can be viewed via : “WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors” Facebook Page) in Sacred Heart Church Cargin, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rose's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, 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
Kirrane (née Dillon) (Manchester and formerly Mc Camphill Park, Dunloy) Clare RIP, beloved wife of Chris, much loved mother of Sean and Kevin and loving daughter of the late Jim and Margaret.
Clare’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 16th December 2021 at 1.30pm in St John’s Church, Chorlton, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Brooklands Cemetery.
Clare’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live via: P Loftus & Sons Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter in law Jo, brother Gerry, sisters Marie (Shaw), Nuala (Burns), Brenda (Campbell) and all her family and friends who loved her so much.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Detail Enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel 028 2563 1406 or visit : nifunerals.com
Cwen (138 Dunclug Park, Ballymena) 2nd December 2021 (suddenly) Janusz RIP, beloved husband of the late Dorota and much loved father of Wojciech. “Funeral Arrangements Later”. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, family and friends 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
Robinson (Ballymena and formerly Carnalbanagh) 28th November 2021 (peacefully at hospital) Anthony (Tony) RIP, beloved father of Brian.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter in law Gillian, grandchildren Erin and Patrick and family circle.
Wake and Funeral strictly private.
On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
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Mc Daid (née Mc Alinden) (38 Frys Road, Ballymena) 23rd November 2021 (peacefully at her home) Dorothea (Dolly) RIP, beloved wife of the late Daniel, much loved mother of Imelda, Pauline (Crockard) and Seamus, loving grandmother of Hannah, Elizabeth and James, precious great grandmother of Conor and dear sister of the late Seamus and Madge
Her remains left her late residence on Thursday at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena, (which can be viewed via the church Facebook page), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.
Sadly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Dolly’s wake was strictly private and funeral Mass numbers were limited to social distancing within the church.
Dolly’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, son in law John, grandchildren , great grandchild 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
O’Kane (96 Gortgole Road, Portglenone) 4th November 2021 (peacefully at hospital) James RIP, beloved husband of the late Josie, and much loved father of John, Mary (Monaghan), Peter, Damien, Karen (McDonnell) and the late Seamus.
James’s remains were reposing in our South Derry Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner). Visitors were welcome to call to pay their respects on Friday 5th November between 4.30pm and 5.30pm whereby his remains were then removed to St Mary’s Church, Portglenone. Requiem Mass on Saturday 6th November at 11am ( which can be viewed via the church webcam) followed by burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.
NB: Sadly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing must be maintained both within the Funeral Home and the Church.
James’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law Patsy and Ciaran, daughter in law Mary, grandchildren, great grandchildren 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
Devlin (née Boyers) (50A Loughbeg Road, Drumraymond, Moneyglass), (29th October 2021) (peacefully at home) Rosemary Bernadette RIP, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Patsy), much loved mother of Peter, Declan, Bernadette and Siobhan, loving sister of Catherine (Connolly, Glasgow), Theresa (Wood, Seattle, USA), Margaret (Charles, Dunoon, Scotland), and Frances (O'Halloran, Toronto, Canada).
Rosemary’s remains left her late residence on Sunday 31st October at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
NB: Sadly, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Rosemary’s wake was “Strictly Private Please”, and the funeral Mass numbers were limited to social distancing within the church.
Rosemary’s Requiem Mass will be broadcast live via our Facebook Page: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors.
Rosemary's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, sisters, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the entire family circle in Ireland, Scotland, England, USA and Canada. Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for her.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Johnson (née O’Connell) (2 Hensol Close, Newport, Wales, and formerly Ballerin, Co Derry) 13th October 2021 (peacefully at The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran South Wales) Grace RIP. Beloved wife of Gerald, much loved mother of Shaun, Carl and Anne Marie, dear Grandma of Madeline and Charlie Conlon, Max and Lucy Johnson, loving daughter of the late Hugh and Ellen Jane and sister of the late Johnny ( Drogheda Co Louth ), Bridget ( Rennick) Cwmbran, Kitty ( O'Neil) Coleraine, Nellie ( Bradley) Garvagh, Rosemary (Moore) Ballymena, and Hugh Ballerin RIP.
Grace’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary's RC Church on Wednesday 3rd November at 2pm, may be viewed via the following link: https://youtu.be/9fzg7aCn2nE followed by a Private Cremation at Langstone Vale Crematorium Newport,
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, daughter in law Emma and Anne Marie's partner David 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
Mc Quillan (nee Walsh) (69 Clarence Street, Ballymena, and formerly Bellaghy) 22nd October 2021 (peacefully) Marian RIP, beloved partner of Pius, much loved mother of Brenda and Owen, wife of Jimmy , dear granny to Conor and loving sister of Harry, William and Margaret (Mc Geehan).
Marian's remains left her late residence on Wednesday 27th October 2021 at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church Ballymena, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Bellaghy
NB: Sadly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing must be maintained, both within the home and the church.
Marian's passing was deeply regretted by all 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
Boardman (Moneyglass) 21st October 2021 (peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital) Raymond RIP, beloved son of the late Patsy and Bridie and much loved brother of Sean, Teresa (Boyle), Ciaran and Declan.
Raymond’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena. Visitors were welcome to call to pay their respects on Sunday 24th October between 6pm and 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday 25th October at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
NB: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing must be maintained both within the Funeral Home and the Church. and the “Family Home was Strictly Private”
Raymond's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sister, sisters in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle. St Michael the Archangel pray for him.
Family Flowers only please.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Mc Larnon (16 Crosskeys Road, Ahoghill), 28th September 2021, (peacefully at Glenkeen Nursing Home, Randalstown) Daniel (Dan) RIP, beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved father of Teresa (O’Neill), Ciaran, Geraldine, Gerard, Joseph, Dermot and the late John and loving brother of Marie (Mc Closkey) and the late Jim and Brian.
Dan’s remains left his late residence on Friday 1st October at 3pm for 3.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Ahoghill, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic numbers were limited both in the wake house and in the church.
Dan’s Requiem Mass was broadcast live via our Facebook Page: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors.
Dan's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, son in law Hugh, daughters in law Fiona, Elaine, Denise and Caroline, sister, brother in law Dermott, sisters in law Sally and Kathleen, grandchildren 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 enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406.
Mc Namee (Belfast) 28th September 2021 (peacefully) Joseph (Joe) RIP, beloved husband of Margaret Mary, much loved father of Maria, Joseph, Gerard, Paul and Michael, loving brother of Gerard, Helen and Maeve and dear grandfather of Olivia, Isobel, Emma and Aoife
Joe’s remains left his late residence on Friday 1st October at 11.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Therese of Lisieux Church, Somerton Road, (which can be viewed via the church webcam), burial took place immediately afterwards in Roselawn Cemetery.
NB: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, numbers were limited both in the home and in the church.
Family time requested please between 9pm and 11am on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Joe's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters in law Bronagh and Emily, son in law Neil, brother, sisters, brothers in law Martin and Michael, sister in law Anne and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for him.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St Catherine of Siena Convent via the following link : https://donorbox.org/donate-to-monastery-of-st-catherine-of-siena reference a special intention for Mr Joe Mc Namee (Deceased).
Detail enquires to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit nifunerals.com
Moore (Cannock, Staffordshire and formerly Ballymena) 28th September 2021 (Peacefully at home) Hugh Brendan RIP, beloved son of the late Rose and James, much loved partner of Lesley and her son Brett, father of Ciara, Odhran and Ronan and loving brother of Seamus (Magherafelt) and Sean (Derry).
Brendan’s Requiem Mass ( which will be limited to social distancing within the church) will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Ballerin on Tuesday 12th October at 11am and will be broadcast via the church webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/errigal burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply mourned and loved by the wider family circle and friends in Essex, South Wales and Australia.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Crawford (Windsor Mews, Belfast, and Glenravel) 25th September 2021 (peacefully at hospital) Ciaran RIP, beloved son of Kevin and Sinead.
Ciaran’s remains arrived at St Brigid’s Church, Windsor Avenue, Belfast, on Thursday 30th September 2021 at 11.15am for 11.30am Requiem Mass (which was broadcast live on the parish webcam), followed immediately afterwards by a Private Family Burial in Mary Queen of Peace, Cemetery, Glenravel.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Mass numbers were limited to social distancing within the church
Ciaran's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, grandparents and all his family and friends who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Family flowers only please.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
Mc Corry (nee McCann) 158 Gulladuff Road, Bellaghy, (peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family) Sarah Brigid (Sally) RIP, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Liam, Hannah (Magee), Maura and Sean and loving sister of the late Charlie, Brian, Jim, Peggy, John, Harry, Danny, Pearse, Malachy, Teresa, Brendan and Rosaleen
Her remains left her late residence on Sunday 19th September at 11.50am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass (which was limited to family and friends only) in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Rosary and wake prayers for Sally were recited each evening at 7.30pm from St Mary’s Church Bellaghy and could be joined via the parish webcam.
Sadly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Sally’s “Wake and Funeral was Strictly Private”
Sally's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam via the following link: https://bellaghyparish.com/webcam/
Sally’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, son in law Tommy, daughters in law Deirdre and Angela, grandchildren, great grand children and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock Pray for her.
Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com
The death has occurred at the age of 103 of Mrs Swaran Kaur Gill (nee Nagra) who passed away peacefully in Warwick Hospital on Sunday 12th September 21
Beloved wife of the Late Darshan Singh Gill, Loving Mother of Nirmal, Gian, Ajit (Peter) and Satnam. Cherished, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and cousin.
Will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and many friends.
Funeral will be held on 22nd September 21at Sikh Temple in Leamington spa at 1300 hours and Oakley Wood Crematorium at 1400 hours, before returning to Sikh Temple
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Portglenone
Co. Derry
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41 - 43 Mount Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 6BN
We're available on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year covering all areas.
028 2563 1406
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