Shaw Claire (nee Blair) 7th September 2024, peacefully at Prospect Private Nursing Home, formerly of Old Galgorm Road, Ballymena. Beloved wife of the late Tom, loving daughter of the late Thomas and Susan, much loved sister of Nan and Thomas and sister-in-law of Georgie and the late John (Caldwell).
House and funeral private (at her own request).
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Motor Neuron Disease UK.
Halliday Trevor 5th September 2024, at Altnagelvin Hospital, late of 13 Grangegorm Drive, Ballymena.
Loving husband of Isabel, devoted dad of David and Catherine, father-in-law of Natasha and Kieran, doting granda of Ben, Lucy, Elijah, Chloe and Iris, son of the late Nancy and Ernest and caring brother of Anne and Lorna, brother-in-law of Michael (Johnston) and David (Parker).
A popular local teacher and sportsman.
Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church Castle Street, Ballymena on Sunday 8th September at 3pm interment afterwards Ballyclug Parish Churchyard (Ballymarlow).
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for St Patrick’s Parish Church Funds.
Foster John 4th September 2024, at hospital, after a long illness, late of 20 Dreen Road, Cullybackey. Beloved husband of Julia, loving father of Simon, Audrey and Lisa, much loved father-in-law of James, adored granda of Jordan, John, Morgan, Zach, Ellie, Molly, Matthew, Emma and Daniel and devoted great grandfather of Reuben, Rory, Riley, Thomas, Jonah and Teddy.
Funeral service in Ballee Baptist Church on Monday 9th September at 12.30pm, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road). House private. Family and friends are welcome at Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 6th September from 6pm to 9pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Service (address above) for Angel Wishes Children’s Cancer.
Will never be forgotten by his wife, daughters and family circle.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4 v 7
Thornton Eileen (nee Wray) 3rd September 2024, suddenly, the result of an accident, late of 25 The Commons, Broughshane, formerly of Station View, Glarryford. Much loved daughter of David and the late Angela, loving sister of Gareth and Gregory, sister-in-law of Jenny and Louise and dear aunt of Dean, Lewis and Courteney. Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Saturday 7th September at 12 noon, interment afterwards Killymurris Presbyterian Church burying ground. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made payable to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for NI Chest, Heart and Stroke and Addiction Services
Deacon Jack 29th August 2024, peacefully at home, 15 Kenbane Crescent, Ballymena, after a short illness.
Beloved husband of Edith, loving father of Jaclyn and Richard, father-in-law of Kristofier and Danielle, devoted grandfather of Callan, Kendra, Isabella and Aria and dear brother of Yvonne and Eileen.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 2nd September at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road).
House private.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Marie Curie.
Lovingly remembered by his wife, family and family circle.
Rock Rodney 30th August 2024, peacefully at his home, 49 Warden Street, Ballymena, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly loved husband of Angela, devoted father of Jordan and Megan, beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Henry (Harold) and brother of Harry, Colin and Allan.
Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Broughshane on Sunday 1st September at 3pm, interment afterwards at adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie.
Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home from 3pm on Saturday 31st August.
Will always be remembered by his loving wife Angela, son Jordan and his fiancée Naomi, daughter Megan and family circle.
Foster Samuel (Sammy) 28th August 2024, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, late of 262 Doury Road, Ballymena BT43 6TU.
Devoted husband of Angela, beloved father of Nial and Aaron, much loved father-in-law of Kathryn, loving grandfather of baby Samuel James and dear brother of Sandra, Mervyn, Linda and the late Marlene and Beatrice.
After a private family interment, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Sammy will be held in Wellington Presbyterian Church on Sunday 1st September at 2.30pm.
Family and friends are welcome to call at his late home on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August from 2pm to 9pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Von, Rhonda and Christopher wish to thank all those who called at our home, sent cards, rang and brought food at our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Cannon Mark McConnell and Pastor Trevor Gillander for conducting the funeral service and visiting daddy during his illness. Thanks also to the caretaker, organist and ladies who provided the tea. We will never be able to thank enough the staff of A6, Antrim Area Hospital for the outstanding treatment that daddy received. Thanks also to the Microbiology Unit for their care given to daddy. Thanks to Dr Brown, Dr Donalson and all the staff at Smithfield Medical Centre. Heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support, prayers and kindness at this sad time.
McClelland Mervyn 28th August 2024, peacefully at hospital, late of 28 Barra Drive, Ballykeel 1, Ballymena.
Beloved husband of Von, much loved daddy of Rhonda and Christopher, father-in-law of Sammy and Gabriela and a much loved granda and great granda.
Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street, Ballymena on Friday 30th August at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.
Family and friends welcome to call at 28 Barra Drive, Ballymena.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for St Patrick’s Parish Church Funds.
Balmer Robert James 28th August 2024 at hospital, late of 54 The Commons, Broughshane.
Beloved husband of Celia, loving father of Justin, Leon and Christina, a dear father-in-law and devoted grandfather.
Funeral service in Henry Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30am, cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 12 noon.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for The M.S. Society.
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
Balmer Thompson (Tosh) 25th August 2024 (peacefully) at hospital in his 90th year, late of 2 Brookfield Gardens Ahoghill. Much loved husband of the late Doreen, loving father of Karen and Gail, father-in-law in law of David and Ryan, devoted grandfather of Gareth, wife Laura and the late Steven and great grandfather of Rebecca, Scott and Dylan.
Funeral service in Brookside Presbyterian Church on Thursday 29th August at 12noon interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground. Family and friends welcome to call at, 2 Brookfield Gardens. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for N.I. Heart Foundation.
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
