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04/03/2025

MARKS, Anna Helena (née Douds), called home 3rd March 2025, peacefully at Antrim Care Home and formerly of Cullybackey. Much loved wife of Fred, devoted mother of Adrian and Alan, mother-in-law of Lorraine, loving grandmother of Emily, Olivia and Alexandra and a dear sister of Sammy, Billy, Robert and the late Tom and Ronnie.

Following a private family burial, a service of thanksgiving for the life of Anna will be held in Clough Presbyterian Church Springmount Road, Clough on Thursday 6th March at 1pm.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Anna if desired and payable to Alzheimer’s c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Family and friends are welcome to call at Alan Francey’s Rest Room on Wednesday 5th March from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Anna will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered everyday.’

03/03/2025

Acknowledgment Notice

Murray - The family of the late Alexander (Alex) Murray wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who offered their support and sympathy during their recent bereavement.

We sincerely thank everyone who visited our homes, attended the Thanksgiving service, sent cards or donations, brought gifts, or assisted in any way.

Our deep appreciation goes to the Doctors and staff of Rockfield Medial Centre for their outstanding care over many years, as well as to the staff of Rosecourt Care Home and Prospect Private Nursing home, for their kindness, care and compassion which Alex received.

Sincere thanks to Rev Cannon Mark McConnell and Rev Andrew Moore for their visits, prayers, and support during difficult times, and for conducting the Thanksgiving Service.

We also extend our gratitude to Mrs. Aiken, the organist, and James Andrews, the piper, for their contributions to the service.

We are also grateful to Mr. Gus McConville and his team at Tullyglass Hotel for providing an excellent buffet, and for their kindness towards our family.

Finally, our sincere thanks to Mr. Alan Francey and the staff of Alan Francey funeral Services, for their professionalism and the dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted, as a token of our sincere appreciation.

28/02/2025

SHAW, Robert James, called Home 28th February 2025, peacefully at his home. Much loved husband of Jean, devoted father of Donna, Ruth and the late Correen, dear father-in-law of David (McILroy) and James (Fleck), a loving grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral service will be held in Kells Gospel Hall on Tuesday 4th March 2025 followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

Houses Strictly Private.

No flowers please.

Robert will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

‘Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.’ Psalm 73 v 24.

25/02/2025

MOORE, William David (Billy), passed away 24th February 2025, peacefully at hospital and late of 20 Chichester Park East, Ballymena. Beloved husband of the late Rosaleen (Rosie), devoted father of David, Jean, Belinda, Roberta, Patricia and Clifford, a dear father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and loving brother.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Billy was held in his late home on Sunday 2nd March 2025 followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

House Private.

Billy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“God saw you getting weary when cure was not to be, He gently closed your weary eyes and whispered peace to Thee.”

21/02/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE

MILLS- The family of the late Bertie Mills wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who called at the home, sent cards, attended the funeral and gave donations in lieu of flowers. Grateful thanks to Pastor Alan Hoey, Rev Tom Shaw and Mr Thomas Wallace for conducting the funeral service and their pastoral care also to Carolyn Patterson for her visits. Thanks also to Mabel Shaw (organist) and the management and staff of Rosspark Hotel Kells for the tea and refreshments. Finally, thanks to Alan Francey Funeral Services for the caring and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

19/02/2025

McKENDRY, Norma, (née McILroy), called home 18th February 2025, peacefully at the home of her son Geoffrey and his wife Ita in Broughshane and formerly of Inchkeith Road, Ballymena. Much loved wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Francis and Geoffrey, mother-in-law of Denise and Ita, loving grandmother of Lauren and her husband Ricky, Nicola and the late Adam and great grandmother of Gracie, Bobbie and Charlie.

Following a private family burial a service of thanksgiving for the life of Norma was held in Ballykeel Presbyterian Church, Ballymena on Friday 21st February 2025.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Norma if desired and payable to Marie Curie Nurses C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Norma will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“God saw you getting weary when cure was not to be, He gently closed your weary eyes and whispered peace to Thee.”

17/02/2025

MOONEY, Leslie, passed away 14th February 2025, peacefully at Galgorm Care Home, and formerly of Barra Drive and Chichester Park Central, Ballymena. Beloved son of the late Leslie and May Mooney, loving brother of the late Barbara and Hilda, a dear brother-in-law and cherished uncle.

A graveside service for the life of Leslie was held in Ballee Cemetery on Tuesday 18th February 2025.

Leslie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘Forever with the Lord’

16/02/2025

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Mr Andrew (Andy) Kerr MBE on Sunday 16th February 2025 at 12 noon in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena.

13/02/2025

MAGILL, Margaret (née Laverty), passed away 11th February 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Rose Court and formerly of Galgorm and Tullygarley, Ballymena. Beloved wife of Noel, much loved mother of Gary, Stephen, Paul and the late Donna, a loving grandmother and great grandmother.

House and Funeral Strictly Private by Margaret’s own request.

No flowers please.

Margaret will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

11/02/2025

KERR, Andy MBE, passed away 10th February 2025, suddenly at his home in Portglenone. Much loved husband of the late Jennifer, stepfather of Kirsti, Penny, Chloe and the late Justin, loving grandfather of Oliver and Erin and devoted brother of Jimmy.

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Andy was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Sunday 16th February 2025 followed by interment in Portglenone New Cemetery.

House Strictly Private.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Andy if desired and payable to Air Ambulance C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Andy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘The Lord is my Shepherd’

11/02/2025

RAINEY, (née Rodgers) Margaret Elizabeth, passed away 10th February 2025, peacefully at hospital and late of Ballee, Ballymena. Much loved wife of Samuel, devoted mother of Adrian, Roberta, William, Linda and Samantha, a dear mother-in-law, loving granny, great granny and dear sister of Dessie.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Margaret was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Saturday 15th February 2025 followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

Houses Strictly Private.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Margaret if desired and payable to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke Association C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Margaret will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered everyday.”

11/02/2025

CAMERON, Elizabeth (Beth), (née McILroy) called home 10th February 2025, peacefully at hospital and late of ‘Terrygowan House’, Randalstown. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Alexander, much loved mother of Anne, dear mother-in-law of William, devoted grandmother of Cameron and Sarah, a dear sister of Maisie and her late husband Wilson and fond sister-in-law of Tommy and his wife Joan.

House and Funeral Strictly Private by Beth’s own request.

No cards or letters please.

Family flowers only.

Beth will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family and family circle.

“In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16 v 11

11/02/2025

McILHATTON, Margaret Irene, (née Shiels), passed away 10th February 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Ladyhill Lodge, Antrim and formerly of Drumtara, Ballymena. Much loved mother of Maureen, Jennifer, Wendy and James, mother-in-law of Keith, David and Andrew and grandmother of Dean and Chloe.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Margaret was held in Ladyhill Lodge, Antrim on Friday 14th February 2025 followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Margaret if desired and payable to Ladyhill Lodge (Cheques payable to Town and Country Care Homes Ltd) C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Margaret will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

07/02/2025

Service of thanksgiving for the life and witness of Mrs Sally Adams Glenn on Friday 7th February 2025 at 12noon in Hebron Free Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney.“The Lord is my Shepherd”

05/02/2025

GLENN, Sally Adams, (née Gaston), called home 4th February 2025, peacefully in the Causeway Hospital and late of 22 Beechcroft, Ballymoney BT53 6NF. Devoted wife of James, much loved mother of Trevor, Mervyn, Nigel, Ian and Neville, a loving mother-in-law, cherished grandmother and a dear sister.

A service of thanksgiving for the life of Sally was held in Hebron Free Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney on Friday 7th February 2025 followed by interment in Kirkhill Cemetery, Connor.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Sally if desired and payable to Vision4Kids C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Sally will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“The Lord is my Shepherd.”

04/02/2025

MURRAY, Alexander (Alex), passed away 2nd February 2025, peacefully at Prospect Private Nursing Home and formerly of Tullyglass Park, Ballymena. Much loved husband of the late Anna, devoted father of John, Pauline and the late Rosemary, a loving father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Alex was held in St Patricks Parish Church Castle Street, Ballymena on Wednesday 12th February 2025 followed by a private family cremation.

Houses Strictly Private.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Alex if desired and payable to Alzheimer’s C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services, 94 Toome Road, Ballymena, BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Alex will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

‘Peace, Perfect Peace’

01/02/2025

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr Ivor McElfatrick on Saturday 1st February 2025 at 2pm in West Presbyterian Church, Ballymena. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

01/02/2025

BAILIE, Edgar, called home 1st February 2025, peacefully at hospital and late of Slaght, Ballymena. Devoted husband of Annie, a loving uncle, great uncle and great great uncle.

House and Funeral Strictly Private by Edgar’s request.

No flowers please.

Edgar will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘Redeemed’

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Service of thanksgiving for the life of Mr Andrew (Andy) Kerr MBE on Sunday 16th February 2025 at 12 noon in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena.

Service of thanksgiving for the life and witness of Mrs Sally Adams Glenn on Friday 7th February 2025 at 12noon in Hebron Free Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney.“The Lord is my Shepherd”

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr Ivor McElfatrick on Saturday 1st February 2025 at 2pm in West Presbyterian Church, Ballymena. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr James Wallace Brown on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 12.00pm in Ballymena Gospel Hall, Cambridge Avenue. ‘For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain’ Phil. 1 v 21

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr Leonard John Noel ( Len) Hall on Friday 13th December 2024 at 1pm in Wellington Presbyterian Church, Ballymena. “Close to our hearts you will always remain, Till God in His glory unites us again.”

Service of Celebration for the life of Mr John P. Robinson on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 12.30pm in Cairnalbana Presbyterian Church, Cairnalbana. “Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of the Lord.”

Service of Thanksgiving For the life of Mrs Jean Moorhead on Tuesday 15th October 2024 at 2pm in Ballymena Baptist Church. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” Psalm 116 v 15

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Sarah Hammond, affectionately known as Sadie, on Sunday 8th September 2024 at 3pm in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena.

Service of Thanksgiving For the Life and Witness of Mr Ryan James Smyth on Saturday 17th August 2024 at 12noon in Ballymena Free Prebyterian Church. “The Lord is my shepherd”

Service of Thanksgiving For the Life and Witness of Mrs Shirley Donaldson on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 1pm in High Kirk Prebyterian Church, Ballymena. ‘With Christ which is far better’

Service of Thanksgiving For the Life of Isobel McBride on Friday 9th August 2024 at 11am in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena. ‘Forever in our memories’

Service of Thanksgiving For the Life and Witness of Miss Matilda (Tillie) Thompson on Thursday 8th August 2024 at 11am in Wellington Presbyterian Church. ‘As for God His way is Perfect’ Psalm 18v 30

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