Conrad Butcher, 30 Herbison Fields, Ballymena.

Butcher (30 Herbison Fields, Ballymena) 5th June 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Conrad RIP, beloved husband of Lisa (née Agnew), much loved father of Dara, Odhran and Caeloin, loving son of Billy and Briege and dear brother of Peter and Caitriona (Moore).

“House Strictly Private”

Conrad’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 Thursday and Friday evenings between 6pm and 8pm. Removal of remains on Saturday 8th June at 9.30am to All Saints Church Ballymena for 10am Requiem Mass, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery Crebilly.

Conrad’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, father, mother, brother, sister, brothers in law David, John, and Karol, sisters in law Therese and Jen, father in law Gerry, mother in law Eilish and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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

Veronica (Vera) McCausland, 146 Magheralane Road, Randalstown.

McCausland (146 Magherlane Road, Randalstown) 1st June 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Veronica (Vera) RIP, beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Mary and much loved sister of Philomena, Vincent, Mary and the late John, and Kathleen Anne.

Vera’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 Tuesday 4th June between 6pm and 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 5th June at 10am in St Macnissi’s Church Randalstown, (which can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-macnissis ) burial immediately afterwards in St Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Dunloy.

Vera’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces Siobhan, Carolyn and Karen, nephews Barry and Martin and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have mercy on her soul.

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

Gerard Green, 3 Crawfordstown Road, Portglenone and formerly Belfast.

Green (3 Crawfordstown Road, Portglenone and formerly Belfast) 29th May 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Gerard RIP, beloved partner of Emeir, much loved father of Ashleigh and Aidan, and loving brother of Barry, Margaret and Teresa.

“House Private Please”

Gerard’s remains left his late residence on Sunday 2nd June at 10.20am for 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone, burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Gerard’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, son, daughter, brother, sisters and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Cancer Research NI” co WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW.

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

Elizabeth (Beth) Keightley (née Quinn), Toomebridge and formerly Ardboe.

Keightley (née Quinn) (Toomebridge and formerly Ardboe) 26th May 2024 (peaceful at hospital) Elizabeth (Beth) RIP, beloved wife of the late Samuel, much loved mother of Stephen, Eddie, Louis, Mary and Geraldine and loving sister of Sean, Pauline, Kathleen, and the late Brian, Annie, Maureen, Lena, Ned, Jessie and Nora.

Beth’s wake officially began on Monday 27th May at 1pm in her brother Sean’s residence, 103 Shore Road, Toomebridge, BT41 3NR. Removal of her remains on Wednesday 29th May at 11.10am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardboe, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Beth’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, brother, sisters, daughters in law, sons in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, 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

Eileen O'Hagan, 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin.

O’Hagan (née McKenna) 89 Iniscarn Road, Keenaught, Desertmartin, 24th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Eileen RIP. beloved wife of the late John Joe, much loved mother of Danny, Alice (McErlean), Evelyn (McGuigan), Eddie, Jean (Trainor), Seamus, Hugh, Joseph, Charlie, Noreen (McEldowney), Patrick, Rois (Conway), Louise (Donnelly), and the late Leonard and loving sister of Susan (Gallagher), Hughie, Jim, Anne (Kelly), John, Rois (Burke), the late Mary, Bridie (Cornwall) and Pat.

 Eileen’s wake officially began in her late residence on Friday 24th May at 7pm.

NB: Car parking and transport will be provided from St Martin’s GAC Club, Longfield, to and from the corpse house for the duration of the wake.

Eileen’s remains left her late residence on Sunday 26th May at 2.15pm for 3pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught (which can be viewed via the following link https://www.devlinmedia.tv/ burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Eileen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in laws Martin, Mick, Chris, Enda, Eamon and Peter, daughters in law Loreto, Mary, Rita, Christina and Aine, brothers, sisters and all her 42 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Anthony pray for her.

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

Liam Allen, 10 Craig Court, Ballymena.

Allen (10 Craig Court, Ballymena) 18th May 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Liam RIP, beloved son of Donald and Jean, former partner of Kelly, loving father of Dion, Liam, Conor, and Odhran, much loved brother of Donna and Victoria and loving grandfather of Leah and Jorja.

Liam’s wake officially began on Wednesday 22nd May at 10am in his sister Donna’s residence 48A Murob Park, Ballymena. Family time requested please each day between 10pm and 10am. Removal of remains on Thursday 23rd May at 10.20am to All Saints Church, Ballymena for an 11am service of thanksgiving (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road Cemetery.

Liam’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, former partner, sons, daughter, sisters, grandchildren and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

Patricia (Pat) Burns (née Fulton) , 9 Allen Court, Antrim.

Burns (née Fulton)  9 Allen Court, Antrim, 17th May 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Patricia (Pat) RIP, beloved wife of the late Samuel, much loved sister of Sean, Veronica (Letters), Tommy, Joan (Lindsay) and the late Eamon and Frankie.

Pat’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 Monday 20th May between 6pm and 8pm and on Tuesday 21st May from 5pm to 6pm whereby her remains were then removed to St Comgall’s Church, Antrim. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 22nd May at 10am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), followed by burial immediately afterwards in Ballee Cemetery, Ballymena.

Pat’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sisters, brothers in law Adrian and Hugh, sisters in law Harriet, Martha and Susan, nephews, nieces 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

Seamus McDonnell, 6 Hamillstown Lane, Largy Road, Portglenone.

McDonnell (6 Hamillstown Lane, Largy Road, Portglenone) 13th May 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Seamus RIP, beloved husband of Brigid (née Riordan), much loved father of Ciaran, Alastair, Dympna (Kelly) and Mary (Keys) and loving brother of Margaret (Kearney), Mary (Hunter), Fr. Tom, Catherine (Carey), Ann ( Mc Nicholl), Una (Boyle), Patricia (Mc Flynn) and the late Alex and Malachy.

Seamus’s wake officially began at his late residence on Tuesday 14th May at 9pm. His remains left his late residence on Thursday 16th May at 11.15am for 12noon 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 each day please between 11pm and 11am.

Seamus’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law Caroline and Amy, sons-in-law Sean and Gareth, grandchildren: Christy, Cillian, Conor, Clodagh, Tom, Anna, Eva, Aidan, Caoimhe, Aoife, Oran, Aideen, Oisín, Grainne, the late baby Orla, and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please.

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

Louisa Gray, 2 Mull Park, Portglenone

Gray ((2 Mull Park, Portglenone) 9th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Louisa RIP, beloved daughter of the late Louis and Helen, much loved sister of John and the late Anne, Jane, Eileen, and Jimmy

Louisa’s wake officially commenced in her late residence on Friday 10th May at 7pm. Her remains were removed from her late residence on Saturday 11th May at 6.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Portglenone. Requiem Mass on Sunday 12th May at 1pm (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

Louisa’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister in law Yvonne, nephews and nieces : Gerry, John, (and his partner Brigid), Christopher, Stephen and Helen, great nephews and nieces: Clare, Eunnan, Tyler, John, Sarah, Cathal, Ciaran, and Arlo 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 

Margaret McLaughlin (nee Doherty) 356 Craigs Road, Rasharkin.

McLaughlin (nee Doherty) 356 Craigs Road, Rasharkin, 8th May 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Margaret RIP, beloved wife of Paddy, much loved mother of  Gary, Patricia (McTaggart), Colum, Breige, Brian, Philomena and Malachy, and loving sister of Frances (McElhinney), John, Jim, Pat, Leonard, Bernie, and the late Philomena, Tony and Danny.

Margaret’s wake officially commenced at her late residence on Friday 10th May at 12noon. Her remains left her late residence on Saturday 11th May at 1.25pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Rasharkin (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. NB: Family time requested please between 9pm - 12noon.

Margaret’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, son in law John, daughters in law Kathryn, Sinead and Alana, grandchildren Liam, Diarmuid, Conchur, Emmett, Michael, Jarlath, Zara, Rory, Theo, Oisin, Darragh and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

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

Marie Carleton (née Oldecker) 7 Kincora, Ballymena.

Carleton (née Oldecker) (7 Kincora, Ballymena) 29th April 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Marie, beloved mother of Brianna and Donna and loving sister of Victoria.

NB: Marie’s funeral will be strictly private by her own request.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sister, Brianna’s fiancé Daniel and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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

Rafal Szegda, 19 Kilmakevit Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena.

Szegda (19 Kilmakevit Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena) 27th April 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Rafal RIP, beloved brother of Elzbieta, Piotr and Agata.

Rafal’s Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday 4th May at 1.30pm in All Saints Church Ballymena followed by burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sisters, brother, brothers in law Marian and Lukasz, sister in law Jolanta 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 Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Declan Gartland, 37 Beechland Gardens, Clady, and formerly Mullingar, Westmeath.

Gartland (37 Beechland Gardens, Clady BT44 8NA and formerly Mullingar, Westmeath) 27thApril 2024 (suddenly but peacefully) Declan RIP, beloved husband of Edel (née Loughlin), much loved father of Oisín, Grace, Jarlath and Moya, loving son of Desmond and Imelda and dear brother of Alan and Michelle.

Declan’s wake officially began at his late residence on Wednesday 1st May at 10am. His remains left his late residence on Thursday 2nd May at 2pm for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

Declan’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, father, mother, brother, sister, father in law Kevin, mother in law Philomena, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

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

Michael (Micky) Kelly, 51 Casheltown Road, Ahoghill.

Kelly (51 Casheltown Road, Ahoghill, BT42 2PR), 24th April 2024, (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Michael (Micky) RIP, beloved husband of Morag, much loved father of Patrick, Anna & Michael, loving brother of Marie (Doherty), Hughie, Anne (O’Hagan), Bredge (Graham), Owen, Noel and Seamus and dear grandfather of Conan.

Micky’s wake officially began at his late residence on Thursday 25th April at 8.30pm. His remains left his late residence on Saturday 27th April at 10.10am traveling via Largy Road, Gortgole Road, Lovers Lane and Townhill Road for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Aughnahoy Cemetery.

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

 Micky’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughter in law Ceallach, Anna’s fiancé Stephen, Michael’s girlfriend Shona, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchild and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

 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 

McKee (née Burke) 62 Dreenan Road, Maghera, BT46 5TZ, (Lavey parish)

McKee (née Burke) 62 Dreenan Road, Maghera, BT46 5TZ, (Lavey parish), 22nd April 2024 (peacefully at hospital, surrounded by her loving family) Eva RIP, beloved wife of Neil, much loved mother of Anne Marie (Kennedy), Gemma (McGee) and Edel (O’Sullivan) and loving sister of Sinead (Cassidy), Francis, Eileen (McTeague) Gertie (McLarnon), Caithlin (Woulahan), Michael and Dympna (Storey)

Eva’s wake officially began at her late residence on Tuesday 23rd April at 7pm. NB: Family time requested each day between 10pm and 11am with “House Private” on the morning of the funeral.

Her remains left her late residence on Thursday 25th April at 10.20am, for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lavey (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Eva’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons in law, Laurence, Lorcan and Micheal, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Annie, Aodhan, Sophie, Lucy, Elsie, Mollie, Aoife, Brendan 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 enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Robert (Bobby) Graham, 30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, and formerly Portglenone / Ahoghill

Graham (30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan, and formerly Portglenone / Ahoghill), 20th April 2024 (peacefully at Hospital) Robert (Bobby) RIP, beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of  Cora (Mc Coy) Sharon (Mc Glone) and Paula Gillespie and loving brother of Gerry, Paul, Rosemary (Scott), Danny and the late Charlie and Seamus.

Bobby’s wake will officially begin at his daughter’s residence 30A Ballynagarve Road, Ballyronan on Sunday evening at 8pm. His remains will leave his daughter’s residence on Tuesday 23rd April at 10.30am for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Ahoghill, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law James, Declan and Michael, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Ciara, Seamus, Leona, Chantelle, Ruairi, Ronan and Dualta, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Further detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406

John Martin, 15 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone and formerly Randalstown.

Martin (15 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone and formerly Randalstown) 16th April 2024 (peacefully at home) John RIP, beloved husband of the late Julia, much-loved father of Dermot, Stephen, Shauna and Conor and loving brother of Paul, Colm, Margaret Mary (Maguire) and Lucia (Hurl).

John’s wake will officially begin at his late residence on Tuesday 16th April at 8pm. His remains will leave his late residence on Thursday 18th April at 1.30pm 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.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, son in law Christopher, daughters in law Jenny and Julie, grandchildren Sabrina, David, Jack, Holly and Macey and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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

Eileen McLarnon (née McGurk) 80 Kintyre, Antrim.

McLarnon (née McGurk), 80 Kintyre, Antrim, 12th April 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Eileen RIP, beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mother of Nola (Fitzsimons) and loving sister of Liam, Sean, Geraldine, Kathleen, Lucia and the late Brian.

Eileen’s wake officially began at her late residence on Monday 15th April at 4pm. Her remains left her late residence on Wednesday 17th 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.

Family time requested please between 10pm and 11am.

Eileen's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughter, brothers, sisters, son in law Thomas, grandchildren Emlyn, and Cara, brothers in law, sisters in law and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her

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

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

Catherine McKendry (née Mulholland), London and formerly Lavey.

McKendry (née Mulholland) (London and formerly Lavey), Catherine (Cathy) RIP, beloved wife of Tony, much loved mother of Sarah and Rachel, loving sister of Maura, Patricia, Ita and Liam and dear daughter of late Neil Joseph and Matilda (Tilly).

Cathy’s remains arrived at St Mary’s Church, Lavey on Monday 8th April at 7pm. Mass on Tuesday 9th April at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Cathy’s passing was deeply regretted by all her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

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

Daniel (Danny) Mc Auley, Portstewart and formerly Cushendall.

Mc Auley (Portstewart and formerly Cushendall) 30th March 2024 (peacefully at hospital) Daniel (Danny) RIP, beloved husband of Anne Marie (nee Casey) and much loved brother of Patrick, Rose (Mc Laughlin) and the late Kathleen.

Danny’s remains were reposing at his sister Rose (Mc Laughlin’s) residence 120 Innisrush Road, Portglenone, BT44 8LG, from where they left on Monday 1st April at 1pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, and his burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Church Cemetery Loughguile.

Danny’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, brother, sister and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 029 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com