William Wilkinson, 151 Dunvale, Ballymena.

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Wilkinson (151 Dunvale, Ballymena) 28th June 2024 (peacefully at hospital) William, beloved father of Shannon (Rose) and Wanita and much loved brother of Kathleen, Rose, Jane, Hugh, Trevor and the late Alan, Maurice and George.

William’s wake officially began on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at his daughter Shannon’s residence 9 Herbison Fields, Ballymena. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects daily between 3pm and 9pm. House Funeral Service on Thursday 4th July at 11am followed by a private cremation at a later date.

William’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, brothers, sisters, son in law Mark, granddaughter Erin 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 

Sam Cunningham, 4 Beechland Park, Clady.

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Cunningham (4 Beechland Park, Clady) 28th June 2024 (peacefully at Hospital) Sam R.I.P. beloved son of the late Andrew and Susan and much loved brother of Joe, Margaret, Charlie, Bridget, Ann, May, Bernie and the late Michael, Lucy and Marian.

Sam’s wake officially began at his late residence on Saturday 29th June at 7pm

His remains left his late residence on Monday 1st July at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam, see link below) burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Glen, Maghera.

Sam’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces 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.

Celine Brown (née Madden) Australia and formerly (Tyanee) Greenlough.

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Brown (née Madden) Austalia and formerly Tyanee, Greenlough, Celine RIP, beloved wife of Seamus, much loved mother of Jimmy, Martin, Brenda, Therese, Kathleen, Gerard and Eamon, and much loved sister of Sarah, Shibby, Paul, Leo and the late John, Thomas, Henry, Danny, Louis, Benny, Micky, Pauline, Dolores, and Rosemary

Celine’s Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday 29th June at 11am in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Greenlough.

Celine’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and all her family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

Sandra Simpson, “High Beeches” Shankbridge Road, Cromkill, Ballymena.

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Simpson “High Beeches” Shankbridge Road, Cromkill, Ballymena, 21st June 2024 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Sandra, devoted wife of the late Dr. Liam, very loving and kind mother of Julian, Justine and Jonathan, and much loved mother in law and grandmother. Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by her sorrowing family, friends and everyone who knew and loved her so much. “House and Funeral Strictly Private” Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “NI Hospice” c/o the family. Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Peace Perfect Peace.

Jean Finch (née McShane) Ontario and formerly Derry.

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It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Jean Finch (Née McShane), on 11th June 2024 in Pickering, Ontario and formerly from Leenan Gardens, Creggan, Derry.

Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Debbie and the late Michael. A much loved Mother in law and Grandmother.

Beloved daughter of the late Lala and Phil Mc Shane. Dear sister of Willie, Betty, Leonard and the late Bella, Daisy, Georgie, John James, Phil, Thomas, Kathleen, Teresa, Mary and Brendan - Martin.

May She Rest In Peace.

Kathleen (Tassie) McCollum, 12 Shanes Terrace, Randalstown.

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McCOLLUM, (12 Shanes Terrace, Randalstown) 12th June 2024, (peacefully at home) Kathleen (Tassie) RIP, beloved wife of the late Aloysius (Wishes), much loved mother of Marie (Shannon), Anne (Hughes), Paul and Brenda (Mulholland).

Tassie’s remains left her late residence on Saturday 15th June at 9:30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St MacNissi’s Church, Randalstown, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Tassie’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

House Private Please at her request.

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

Maurice Foster, 2A Chesney Crescent, Portglenone and formerly Ballymena.

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Foster (2A Chesney Crescent, Portglenone and formerly Ballymena) 8th June 2024 (peacefully at Glenkeen Nursing Home) Maurice, beloved partner of Marie, much loved father of Heather (Crawford), Murray and Jane and loving brother of Barbara, Tommy and the late Wesley, John, Jean, Mavis, Lillian and Marlene. 

Maurice’s wake commenced on Tuesday 11th June at 12.30pm. Funeral Service in his late residence on Wednesday 12th June at 2pm, burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road Cemetery, Ballymena.

Maurice’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, son, daughters, son in law Eddie, daughter in law Valda, brother, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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

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

Conrad Butcher, 30 Herbison Fields, Ballymena.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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