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.
