Desmond A. Kennedy (Cullybackey), 6th May 1946 – 18th July 2025, peacefully at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Roberta. Much-loved and devoted father of Simon, Susan, and Jason. Cherished father-in-law of Janet, André, and Helen. Proud and loving Granda of Ethan, Jan-Francois, Dreya, Anda, Ezra, Joshua, Jacob, Harry and Jack.
“Well done, my good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Master.”
Following a private family service and committal, a Service of Thanksgiving for Desmond’s life will be held in West Presbyterian Church, Ballymena on Sunday 20th July at 3pm. House strictly private. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE.
SPIERS Vera 17th July 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of 15 Knockeen Cresent, Ballymena.
Much loved wife of the late Sammy, loving mother of Ann, dear mother-in-law of David, devoted grandmother of Graham, Andy and Courtney, great grandmother of Miley, Daisy, Sam, Felix and Quinn.
Funeral service in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena on Saturday 19th July 2025 at 1pm interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road).
Family and friends are welcome to call at her home (address above) until 6pm Friday 18th July.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary.
Lovingly remembered by her sorry family and family circle.
Donaldson Muriel 12th July 2025, peacefully, at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Major Jack Donaldson, loving mother of Jacquelynn and the late baby Jill, mother-in-law of Darrell, devoted nana of Freya and Elsa and dear sister of Joan and the late Iris and Jack.
After a private interment, a Thanksgiving Service for the life of Muriel will take place in Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church, Bangor on Friday 18th July at 1pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Dementia N.I.
Lewis Roy, 13th July 2025, peacefully at Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Craigs Road Cullybackey.
Much loved father of Linda, Kim, Gary, Frances and Amy, dear father-in-law of Keith, David and Mark and devoted grandfather of Courtney, Chloe and Charlie, Sophie and Megan, Jayden and Lana, Ryley, Mollie, Teddy, Willow, Keelan and Kobie.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 21st July at 11 am cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium 1pm.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Henry’s Funeral Parlour (address above) Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July from 12 noon to 2pm and 7pm to 9pm.
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for The Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital, (cheques may be made payable to N.H.S.C.T. Charitable Trust Fund).
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
Esler Sarah (Sally nee Martin) 10th July 2025, peacefully at hospital. Beloved wife of the late James R.I.P. loving mother of Jacqueline, Angela, Helena, Robin, Seamus, Brian, Teresa, Clare and the late Margaret a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
Her remains will be removed from her home, 43 Kintyre Park, Ballykeel I Ballymena on Monday 14th July at 9.15 am to All Saints Church for funeral after 10am requiem Mass, interment afterwards St Patrick’s burying ground Crebilly. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Ward A3 at Antrim Area Hospital. (cheques made payable to N.H.S.C.T. Charitable Trust Fund)
Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.
Simpson Mary Warnock (Molly nee. Faulkner) 8th July 2025, peacefully at hospital in the company of her loving son. Late of Portglenone. Beloved wife of the late William Robert, loving mother of James, devoted Granma of Alexander and dear sister of Eleanor, Florence (White) and the late John.
Funeral strictly private, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital (cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Charitable Trust Fund, please).
Forever loved and fondly remembered by her son, grandson, sisters and family circle.
Scullion Hilda Frances 9th July 2025, peacefully at hospital, in her 91st year. Late of Rylands Private Nursing Home. Much loved wife of the late Hubert, formerly of 12 Church Road Gracehill, loving mother of Hubert, Kenneth and Lorraine dear mother-in-law of Deborah, Frances and Michael (Carson) a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
Funeral service in Trinity Presbyterian Church Ahoghill on Friday 11th July at 11.30 am interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground. Family and friends are welcome to call at 12 Church Road Gracehill. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Mulyata Children’s Mission.
Loved and remembered by her family and family circle.
Simpson Mary Warnock (Molly nee. Faulkner) 8th July 2025, peacefully at hospital in the company of her loving son. Late of Portglenone. Beloved wife of the late William Robert, loving mother of James, devoted Granma of Alexander and dear sister of Eleanor, Florence (White) and the late John.
Funeral strictly private, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital (cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Charitable Trust Fund, please).
Forever loved and fondly remembered by her son, grandson, sisters and family circle.
Nelson Deirdre (nee McMullan) 8th July 2025, peacefully, at hospital. Much loved wife of the late Tommy R.I.P, loving mother of Gary and Ryan, devoted grandmother of Shannon, Ethan and Shay, a dear sister of Tony, Pauline, Kevin and Donna. Her remains will leave 179 Dunclug Park on Thursday 10th July at 11.10am for requiem mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena at 11.30am interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road). House private. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for the Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T). Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing sons, family and family circle. “Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul”
