Tommy and the family of the late Margaret Boyd wish to extend their gratitude to everyone who offered condolences, prayers and support during their recent bereavement. To everyone who called at the house, sent food, telephoned, or sent cards, letters and sympathy messages. To everyone who attended the funeral. To Revs Neilly and Kirk for their support and for conducting the funeral service. For all the health and care workers who helped Margaret remain at home for so long and for the staff of Antrim Area Hospital for their care in her last days. To James Henry funeral directors for their professional service and guidance. And to Oranmore for providing refreshments after the service. We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude to everyone.
Boyd Margaret (nee Harris) called home 23rd November 2025, peacefully at hospital, much loved wife of Tommy, 29 Tully Road, Portglenone, loving mother of Maureen, Margaret and Robin a beloved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother.
Funeral service in 1st Ahoghill Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 26th November at 1pm interment afterwards 1st Ahoghill burying ground. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be made payable to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Belfast City Mission and Faith Mission. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, family and family circle.
McPeake Margaret (nee Maybin) 22nd November 2025 peacefully at hospital surrounded by her family, late of 47 Dunclug Park.
Partner of Paul, mother of Daniel, Sarah, Michael and Claire, precious grandmother of Tierna, Cameron, Ariella, Bella, Owen and Ryder, loving sister of June, Sheila, Jimmy, Cathy, twin sister Claire and the late Sally and daughter of the late Jim and Sheila Maybin R.I.P.
Her remains will be removed from her home, 47 Dunclug Park, on Thursday 27th November at 9:30am to All Saints Church for funeral after 10am requiem mass interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road).
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for MSA.
Kernohan William Nigel (Nigel) 22nd November 2025 peacefully at Galgorm Care Home, late of Harryville.
Loving father of Danielle and Nicky, grandfather of Darcie, brother of Bert, Siobhan and Stephen and brother in law of Eddie and Caroline.
Funeral service in Harryville Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 1pm, interment after Ballee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for Galgorm Care Home Patients Comfort Fund.
Family and friends are welcome to call at his brother Bert’s house, 34 Rathmore Heights, on Sunday 23rd November from 1pm and on Monday 24th from11am. Lovingly remembered by his family, family circle and friends. Too good in life to be forgotten in death.
The family of the late Rosie Ferson wish to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all the kind relatives, friends, and neighbours who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.
Thanks to Rev. Jim Francis for his pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service and also to the organist, Adrian Poston.
Special thanks to the staff at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home for the exceptional care and support given to Rosie and her family.
Sincere appreciation is extended to James Henry Funeral Services for the caring and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.
Finally, thank you to all who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, attended the funeral, or made donations to the Ballymena and Antrim Cardiac Support Group via James Henry Funeral Services.
We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
Ferson Rosie 21st November 2025, peacefully, at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home, in her 98th year, late of 87 Cushendall Road, Ballymena.
Much loved mother of Elizabeth, loving grandmother of Louise and husband Barry (Johnston) and grandmother the late Andrew, great grandmother of Andrew, James, Robert and Harry.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Sunday 23rd November at 1.30pm, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.
House private.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Ballymena and Antrim Cardiac Support Group.
Fondly remembered by her loving daughter, family and family circle.
Kerr Thomas Norman (Norman) 15th November 2025, peacefully at his home, 7 Pineridge Road, Ballymena. Much loved husband of Kate, loving father of Julie, devoted grandfather of Katie and Emma and dear brother of Samuel, James, Marion and the late Margaret and Billy.
Funeral service at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 21st November at 2pm . Family and friends welcome to call at, 7 Pineridge Road Ballymena BT43 6TH on Tuesday 18th November from 2 pm to 9 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Cancer Research N.I.
Will be dearly missed by his loving wife, daughter, granddaughters and family circle. “at rest”
We the family of the late Thomas Walsh would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us at this sad time. To everyone who sent cards and messages and helped us in anyway they could. Special thanks to the Doctors at Broughshane Medical Practice for their care during his short illness and also to his carers who looked after him for the past 3 years. Thank you to Father Joe from All Saints Church for the beautiful mass, Siobhan Flannigan for the lovely music and to the staff at the Parish Centre for providing refreshments. Also a heartfelt thank you to James Henry Funeral Services for your guidance and arrangement of the funeral, we appreciate all you did.
Month Mind Mass 28th December 2025 in St Patrick’s Church, Crebilly at 11am.
Walsh Thomas (Tommy) 13th November 2025, peacefully, in his 97th year, late of Moat Road, Ballymena.
Much loved husband of the late Margaret R.I.P, loving father of Moira and Brian, father-in-law of Caroline and dear granda of Tonicha, Conor, Luke, Grace and Thomas.
His remains will be removed from Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Saturday 15th November at 11am to St Patrick’s Church, Crebilly for funeral after 11:30am Requiem Mass, interment afterwards St Patricks burying ground, Crebilly.
Family and friends are welcome to call at Henry’s Funeral Parlour (address above) on Friday 14th November from 6pm to 8pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Cancer Research.
Lovingly remembered by his daughter, son, family and family circle.
Greer Ian William John (Iany) 11th November 2025, at hospital, late of Queen Street, Ballymena.
Much loved son of Ian and Belinda, loving brother of Claire and a dear uncle.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 17th November at 11am, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.
House private.
Always loved and remembered by his father, mother, sister and family circle.
Ward Ellen 11th November 2025, late of Dunclug Park, Ballymena R.I.P.
Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Mary, Martin, Eileen, Ann-Marie, Paddy, John, Margaret, Bernie and Tom, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother of 33 and great grandmother of 19.
A Wake for Ellen will be held in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Wednesday 12th November from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
Her remains will then be removed to All Saints Church, Ballymena for funeral on Thursday 13th November after 10am Requiem Mass, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.
Hood Kenneth Ralph (Ken) 10th November 2025, at Hospital, in his 95th year, late of Old Galgorm Road, Ballymena.
Much loved husband of the late Isobel, loving father of Linda and Gary, father-in-law of Martin and Jacqueline, devoted grandfather of Jamie, Jared, Jordan, Alexandra, Jack, Ben and Charlotte and great grandfather of Joshua, Kathryn, Oliver and Jake.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 14th November at 11am, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.
House private.
Sadly missed by his sorrowing family and family circle.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”
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Wilkins Elizabeth 9th November 2025, peacefully , surrounded by her loving family.
Much loved wife of the late Harry, 19 Tullymore Park, Ballymena, loving mother of Gary and Ian, dear mother-in-law of Michelle and Janice, devoted grandmother of Jack and Evie, Adam and Matthew, beloved sister of Samuel and sister-in-law of Pauline.
Funeral service in Harryville Presbyterian Church, Casement Street, Ballymena on Thursday 13th November at 12.30pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for NICHS (Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke).
Family and friends welcome to call at 19 Tullymore Park, Ballymena on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November from 6pm to 9pm.
Always loved and remembered by her family, family circle and friends.
