Brendan Mc Cormick, 233 Cushendall Road, and formerly Warden Street, Ballymena.

Mc Cormick (233 Cushendall Road, and formerly Warden Street, Ballymena) 29th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital) Brendan RIP, beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved father of Geraldine, Bronagh and Brenda, loving grandfather of Mark and Emma and dear brother of Mary and the late Shaun, Betty, and Eamonn.

Brendan's remains were reposing in O'Donnell's Funeral Home, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena, whereby visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Thursday 31st August between 6pm and 8pm. Removal of remains on Friday 1st September at 11am to St Patrick's Church, Crebilly, for 11.30am Requiem Mass, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

All family homes are "Strictly Private".

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

Annie Kelly (née Mc Kay) 17 Parkmore Heights, Ballymena and formerly Ahoghill / Portglenone

Kelly (née Mc Kay) 17 Parkmore Heights, Ballymena and formerly Ahoghill and Portglenone, 25th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital) Annie RIP, beloved wife of the late Dan, loving mother of Una, Seamus, Maureen, Sean, Ethna, Dominic, Deirdre, Donna, Paul and the late infant Brendan.

Annie’s remains were removed from her late residence on Tuesday 29th August at 5.50pm to St Mary’s Church, Portglenone. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 30th August at 11am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), followed by burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Annie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers and sisters: Seamus, Kathleen, Rose, Bridie, Harry, Margaret and the late Arthur, John, Eileen and Maureen, 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: “Ballymena Gateway” c/o the family

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

Patrick Joseph (PJ) Mulholland , The Whynnes, 135 Ballynease Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy.

Mulholland (The Whynnes, 135 Ballynease Road, Portglenone), 25th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Patrick Joseph (PJ) RIP,  beloved husband of the late Patsy, much loved father of Rosemary (McCauley), Anne (Glass), Mairead (Gillan) and Joan (Crossen) and loving brother of Jean (Flynn), Arthur and the late Lizzie, Annie, Sheila, Charles John, Maggie, Benen, Kathleen, and infant Francis.

PJ’s remains left his late residence on Tuesday 29th August at 11.20am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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 

Brigid Diamond (née Madden) 154 Mullaghboy Road, Ballymacpeake, Lavey.

Diamond (nee Madden) 154 Mullaghboy Road, Ballymacpeake, Lavey, 22nd August 2023 (peacefully at hospital, surrounded by her loving family) Brigid RIP, beloved wife of the late John Joe and much loved mother of Martina, Sinead, Eileen and Rita.

Her remains left her late residence on Thursday 24th August at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Brigid’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, son in law David, grandchildren Caolan, Conor and Ellie and all her family and friends who loved her so much. St Brigid pray for her.

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

NB: Brigid’s wake officially began in her late residence on Tuesday 22nd August at 7pm.

Jorge Fernandes, 62 Brooke Park, Ballymena.

Fernandes (62 Brooke Park, Ballymena) 21st August 2023 Jorge, beloved husband of Mary, much loved  father to Luana, Antonio, and Joaquim, doting grandfather to Addison and loving stepfather to Michelle, Keith, Mark, Paul, Peter, Chrissy and Naomi.

Jorge’s remains left his late residence on Friday 25th August at 10.30am for 11am service in Victory Praise Community Church, Pennybridge, Ballymena, followed by cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

NB: Jorge’s wake officially began in his late residence at 6pm on Thursday 24th August.

Jorge’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchild, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle.

Peace Perfect Peace.

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

John Downey, 46 Market Road, Ballymena.

Downey (46 Market Road, Ballymena), 18th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital) John RIP, beloved husband of Yvonne, much loved father of Kieran, Shauna (Martin), Martha (Lemon), Martin, Nicola (Mc Laughlin) and Christopher and loving brother of Bridget (Mullan) and the late Margaret (Mc Erlane)

John’s remains left his late residence on Monday 21st August at 11.40am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish You Tube page), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

John’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons in law John, Ryan and Ryan, daughters in law Deirdre and Kassie, grandchildren : Matthew, Joe, Liam, Eve, Ella, Orla, Paudie, Claragh, Karol, and the late baby Ollie, nephews, nieces and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for him.

Family time requested please between 10pm and 11am.

 NB: John’s wake officially began in his late residence on Saturday 19th August at 1pm.

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

Patricia Cassidy (nee Cunningham) (Ballymena and formerly Galwally Park, Belfast)

Cassidy nee Cunningham (Ballymena and formerly Galwally Park, Belfast) 13th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital) Patricia (Josie) RIP, beloved wife of the late Eugene much loved mother of Jacqueline, Damien, Kate, John, Joseph and late Pat.

Josie’s remains left her daughter Kate’s residence: 33 Ballyloughan Park, Ballymena, BT43 5HW on Thursday 17th August at 10.30am, for 12noon Requiem Mass in the Holy Rosary Church, Belfast, (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in Struell Cemetery, Downpatrick.

Josie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 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 

Ann Cushnahan (née Mc Cloy), 166 Mullaghboy Road, Lavey.

Cushnahan (née Mc Cloy) (166 Mullaghnaboy Road, Lavey), 9th August 2023 (peacefully at hospital) Ann RIP, beloved wife of the late Eugene, much loved mother of Gary, Ryan, Mark, Enda, Cathy (Mc Allister) Ceara (Dougan) and Irene and loving sister of Margaret (Sergent), Felix, John, Brigid, and the late Kathleen (McGillian) and Eileen.

Ann’s remains left her late residence on Saturday 12th August at 11.20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Lavey, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Ann’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, loving nephew Terence, sons in law Jerome and Mark, daughter in law Aideen, grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

“House Private Please”

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

Jimmy Brown, 36 Johnston Close, Ballymena

Brown (36 Johnston Close, Ballymena) 4th August 2023 (peacefully) James (Jimmy) RIP, beloved father of Karen, Scott, Stacey and Samantha and loving brother of Francis, Jean, Margaret, Bernadette, Anne Marie , Michelle and the late Teresa.

Jimmy’s remains left his sister Anne Marie’s residence 65 Dunvale, Ballymena, on Monday 7th August 2023 at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena, burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road Cemetery.

Jimmy's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and all the family circle.

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

NB: Jimmy’s wake officially began on Saturday 5th August at 7pm.  

William (Willie) Harkin, 10 Derramore Avenue, Magherafelt.

Harkin (10 Derramore Avenue, Magherafelt) 2nd August 2023 (peacefully) William (Willie) RIP, beloved husband of Anna (nee Doyle), much loved father of Mark, Una (Walsh) Mary (Evans) and the late infant Liam and loving brother of May, Bridget, Tommy, Kathleen, Jean and the late Barney, John, Paddy, James, Danny, Tina and Kevin.

Willie’s remains left his late residence on Saturday 5th August 2023 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), followed by burial immediately afterwards in St John’s Cemetery.

Willie’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, sons in law Sean and Andy, daughter in law Julie, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren: Katie, Conor, Anna, Eilish, Daniel, Sean and Aoife and extended family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

“House Strictly Private”

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 Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Tyson Quigley, Ballymena, (suddenly in Leighton Buzzard, England)

Quigley (Ballymena) 31st July 2023 (suddenly but peacefully in Leighton Buzzard, England) Tyson RIP, husband of Karan, beloved father of Josh, Alfie and Freddie, much loved son of Madeline loving brother of Darren and Tamara (Mc Dowell) and dear uncle of Gregg, Kirsty and Christopher.

Tyson’s remains left his mother Madeline’s residence: 69 Herbison Park, Ballymena, on Monday 21st August 2023 at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube page), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

Tyson’s passsing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, friends and extended family circle who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Family time only please between 9.30pm -11am.

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

NB: Tyson’s wake officially began in his mother’s residence: 69 Herbison Park, Ballymena, on Friday 18th August at 2pm.

Hugh Mc Laughlin, (Belfast and formerly Ballymena)

Mc Laughlin, (Belfast and formerly Ballymena) 27th July 2023 (suddenly but peacefully) Hugh RIP, beloved son of Margaret and the late Patrick and dear brother of Elizabeth (Mc Fall) and Vivienne (Murdoch).

Hugh’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Son’s Funeral Home, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Wednesday 2nd August between 6pm - 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 3rd August at 10am in All Saint’s Church, Ballymena, (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube page) followed immediately afterwards by cremation in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

Hugh’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, friends and extended family circle. On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy.

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

 

William James (Billy) Ross, 8A Holland Park, Ballymena.

Ross (8A Holland Park, Ballymena) 13th July 2023 (peacefully at hospital) William James (Billy), beloved husband of Alice and much loved father of Colin, Julie and Kathy.

Billy’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Son’s Funeral Home, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects between 6pm and 8pm on Monday 17th July Cremation on Tuesday 18th July at 3pm in Antrim and Newtownabbey new Crematorium, 582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ.

Billy’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren: Jake, Justin, Joanne, J.J. Tyler, Simone, Sophie, Shantel, Sharlee, Shelbie, Sara and Sammie Joe, great grandchildren and all the family circle.

Peace Perfect Peace.

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

Anna Maria McLaverty (nee Graffin), 52 Casheltown Road, Ahoghill.

Mc Laverty (nee Graffin) 11th July 2023 (peacefully at hospital) Anna Maria RIP, beloved wife of James, much loved mother of Roisin, Patrick, Seamus, Donagh and Maria, dear sister of Paddy and Donagh and loving daughter of the late Paddy John and Mary Ann.

Anna’s remains left her late residence on Friday 14th July at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in Aghnahoy cemetery.

Anna’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, daughters in law Kylie, Joanne and Alana, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Naoishe, Donnacha, Ultan, Sheelin, Evelyn, Fiachra and Conan and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

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

“House Private Please”

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

John Henry Toner, 175 Crosskeys Road, Moneyglass, Toomebridge.

Toner (Moneyglass) 4th July 2023 (peacefully at hospital) John Henry RIP, beloved son of the late Jennie and much loved brother of Eamon and the late Margaret, Jim, Edith and Patrick.

John Henry’s remains arrived at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass on Wednesday 5th July at 6.50pm for 7pm reception. Requiem mass was on Thursday 6th July at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John Henry’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters in law Pam and Patricia, nephews, nieces and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus a have mercy on his soul.

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

 

William John (Willie) Brown, 378 Firmount Drive, Antrim, and formerly Loanends.

Brown (378 Firmount Drive, Antrim and formerly Loanends) 1st July 2023 (peacefully at hospital )William John (Willie) beloved husband of the late Lowrie and much loved father of Ertha and the late Eben.

Willie’s remains was reposing at his mother in law Roberta Greer’s residence, 194 Seven Mile Straight, Crumlin, BT29 4YR, from 10am on Friday 7th July whereby everyone was welcome to call to pay their respects. His remains were then removed at 12.20pm to Antrim and Newtownabbey New Crematorium for 1pm cremation.

Willie’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughter, mother in law Roberta, brothers in law Rodger, Robert and Philip, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and all the family circle.

Peace Perfect Peace.

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

Brendan Loughlin, 33 Springfield Park, Bellaghy.

Loughlin (33 Springfield Park, Bellaghy) 18th June 2023 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Brendan RIP, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (née Mc Erlean) much loved father of Brenda, Philip, Julie, Mairead, Martin, Connor and Catherine,  and loving brother of Seamus, Marie, Eugene, Joe and Francis.

Brendan’s remains left his late residence on Tuesday 20th June at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Brendan’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, brothers sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law Colm, Gerard and Patrick, daughters in law Marian Denise and Joanne, grandchildren and all the family circle. Padre Pio pray for him.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to: Maire Curie Cancer Care” c/o the family. Family time requested 10pm - 10am please.

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

NB: Brendan’s wake officially commenced on Sunday 18th June at 7.30pm.  

Seamus Erwin, 9 Millfield, Ballymena.

Erwin (9 Millfield, Ballymena) 11th June 2023 (suddenly but peacefully) Seamus RIP, beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Damien (Dee), Geraldine, Declan and Sinead and loving brother of Liam, Ciaran, Marie and the late Kevin and Eamon.

Seamus’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 Friday 16th June between 6pm and 8pm. His remains was removed on Saturday 17th June at 9.35am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena, followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

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

“House Strictly Private”

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

 

Hugh Speer, 432 Cushendall Road, Glenravel, and formerly Bellaghy

Speer, (432 Cushendall Road, Glenravel and formerly Bellaghy) 31st May 2023, (peacefully at hospital) Hugh RIP, beloved husband of Pauline (O’Loan), much loved father of Carla and Peter, loving grandfather of Aria and Isla, and dear brother to Kathleen (McKay) and the late Anne and Junior (Patrick).

Hugh was reposing at his sister-in-law Claire and Séamas Mc Aleenan’s residence 67 Gortnageeragh Road, Martinstown, BT43 7NA. Removal on Sunday 4th June at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel,(which can be viewed via the Parish Facebook Page), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Hugh’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, son, son-in-law David Junk,  granddaughters, sister and the entire Speer and O'Loan family circle. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for him.

Family time requested between 10pm and 10am.

NB: Hugh’s wake officially began on Friday 2nd June 2023 at 10am.

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

Dave Buck, 12a Hillton Court, Portglenone and formerly Blackburn.

Buck 12a Hillton Court, Portglenone and formerly Blackburn, (peacefully at McMillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family) David (Dave), beloved husband of Orla (Mc Atamney), much loved father of Aaron and Emma, and loving son of the late Noreen.

Dave was reposing in O’Donnell’s Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, (Clady Corner), Portglenone, BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Wednesday 17th May between 7pm and 9pm, and on Thursday 18th May from 10am until 10.40am whereby his remains was removed to Portglenone Church of Ireland for an 11am service followed by cremation at a later date.

Dave’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, father in law Joey, brother in law Gar and Margaret, sisters in law Siobhan (Bradley) and husband Cathal, Jackie (McGuigan) and husband Noel, and Siobhan (Mc Afee) and husband Aidan, nieces, nephews and all the family circle.

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

NB: House Strictly Private – No Exceptions

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