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Letty Kettles 29th November 2025

Kettles, Letty (nee Carruth), 29th November 2025, passed away peacefully at Braefield Private Nursing Home, formerly of Long Common, Dunluce Park, Ballymena. 

Much loved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Mark and Lynne and devoted nana of Harry, Saul and Sonny and dear sister of Phyllis, Cecil, Raymond, Dee, and the late Robert.

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street on Wednesday 3rd December at 1pm interment afterwards Ballymena 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 Cancer Research N.I.  

House will be strictly private. 

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”  Psalm 23

Hornby Rev Robert (Bob) called home 29th November 2025

Hornby Rev Robert (Bob) called home 29th November 2025 (suddenly).  Much loved husband of Marie, Circular Road Ballymena and devoted Dad of Allison. Funeral arrangements later.  House strictly private, family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for Harryville P.C.I. Missionary Fund.  Always loved and remembered by his wife, daughter, family circle and friends.  “Forever with the Lord”

O’Hara, James 28th November 2025

O’Hara, James

28th November 2025, aged 90, at his home, 5 Scottstown Road, Moorfields.

Beloved husband of Mona, loving Father of David and Kerry.

Father in-law of Jacky, Grandfather of Samuel.

Dear brother of Jean, Ina, Desmond and the late Pauline and Norma.

Funeral service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 5th December at 10am.

Lovingly remembered

Portis Ellen (Nell, nee Nevin), 26th November 2025

Portis Ellen (Nell, nee Nevin), 26th November 2025, peacefully at home, 5 Hopefield Grange, Portrush. 

Much loved wife of the late William, late of Meadowvale, Ballymena, loving mother of Elaine, William, David and the late Gillian, mother-in-law of Aaron, Marie, Cathy and the late Bryan, devoted grandmother of Stuart (wife Ruth), Anna (husband Andrew), Logan, Rowan, Storm and Remy, great grandmother of Scott, Joshua, Isaac and Arthur, dear sister of the late Elizabeth, David and wee Billy, dear sister-in-law of Jean, Alan, Maureen and the late Samuel and devoted aunt to Dawn, Kim, Gail, Samuel, David Lee, Karen, Adam and Jason. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Thursday 4th December at 10am, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Marie Curie.

“With Christ Which Is Far Better”

John Crawford 25th November 2025

The wife and family of the late John Crawford wish to thank all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. To those who sent cards, messaged, telephoned, sent flowers,  called at the house, attended the funeral service and gave donations who helped in any way we express our sincere thanks and gratitude.

Our sincere thanks to all the staff doctors, and nurses  of A1 respiratory ward Antrim Hospital, special thanks to Hilda Richmond for her kindness to John and family throughout his illnesses.

To Reverend Daniel Kane for conducting the funeral service, Nadines Diner for the beautiful food and all the ladies for their hard work, Thank you!

Finally sincere thanks to John Robinson (James Henry funeral directors) for the caring professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

To Will Kerr (Le Jardin Sauvage) for the beautiful flower arrangement, please accept this as a thank you for all the kindness shown to our family at this very difficult time.

Jeanette Crawford and Family.

Crawford John 25th November 2025, at Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Beloved husband of Jeanette, much loved father of Arlene, John, Ryan and Alwyn, father-in-law of Brian, Jodi and Sarah, devoted grandfather of Adam, Crawford, Myles, Charlie, Evie, Lily, Harry and Oliver and a dear brother of Roger, Francis, Malcolm, Margaret and the late James. 

House and funeral private (interment family only).   

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke. 

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and family circle.

“In Heavenly Love Abiding”

McCullough Margaret Alexandra 24th November 2025

McCullough Margaret Alexandra 24th November 2025, peacefully, at hospital, surround by her loving family, late  of 17 Kanestown Lane, Carnalbana, Glenarm. 

Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother of Rita (Morrow), Ian, Jean, Wilbert and Thomas and a dear mother-in-law,  grandmother and great grandmother. 

After a private family service at her home, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Margaret will be held in Glenarm Old Presbyterian Church on Friday 28th November at 12 noon, interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground. 

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. Chest, Heart and Stroke.   

House strictly private.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle at home and Australia.

“The day thou gavest Lord has ended”

McNeely Martin David ( Marty Rev. Dr.) 22nd November 2025

McNeely Martin David ( Marty Rev. Dr.) called home 22nd November 2025, late of Ballykeel and Fahan Presbyterian Churches.  Beloved husband of Julie, loving father of Joshua and Martha, dear son of Robert and Florence, brother of Helen and Mary, son-in-law of Jarvis and Eleanor, brother-in-law of Andrew and Amanda and uncle of Chloe and Matthew. 

After a private interment a service of thanksgiving for the life and witness of Marty will be held in Connor Presbyterian Church, Carncombe Road, Kells, Ballymena BT42 3LA on Wednesday 26th November at 12.30pm . Family homes private, no flowers please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be made payable to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Christian Union Ireland and Christ in sport.

”For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever; and His faithfulness to all generations”  Psalm 100, v. 5

Boyd Margaret (nee Harris) 23rd November 2025

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. 

“The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”

McPeake Margaret 22nd November 2025

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.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Kernohan William Nigel (Nigel) 22nd November 2025

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.