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McMaster Bessie (nee McConnell), 6th April 2025

McMaster Bessie (nee McConnell), 6th April 2025, peacefully at Rylands Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Dearly loved wife of Billy, loving mother of Elaine and John, mother-in-law of Sammy (Moore) and Moyra, devoted grandmother of Elle and Stewart, Craig, Neil and Ross, great grandmother of Mollie and dear sister of Joan. 

Funeral service in “The Farm House”, 7 Drum Road, Kells on Wednesday 9th April at 12 noon, where all will be welcome to attend, interment afterwards Buckna Presbyterian Church burying ground (arriving approximately 1.30pm). 

House strictly private. 

Family and friends are welcome to call to pay their respects and to visit Billy, Elaine and John at Rylands Nursing Home on Monday 7th April from 2pm to 3.30pm and Tuesday 8th April from 11am to 12 noon and 2pm and 3.30pm. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Rylands Nursing Home. 

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, family and family circle.

McAleese Robert 4th April 2025

McAleese Robert 4th April 2025, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital (with his family by his side), late of 10 Queens Park, Cullybackey. 

Beloved son of the late Ellen, step son of the late Oliver, dear brother of Marina, Kathleen, Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Ann, George, Heather, Philip, Patricia and the late Wendy, Margaret Rose, Ellen and Rosemary. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Tuesday 8th April at 1.30pm interment afterwards Ballymena cemetery. 

House strictly private as is number 21 Queens Park, no flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Cancer Research. 

Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sisters, brothers and family circle, at home and abroad.

Millar Mary Evelyn 3rd April 2025

Millar Mary Evelyn 3rd April 2025, peacefully, at hospital, in her 94th year, late of 22 Woodcroft Heights, Ballymena. 

Beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of John, Diane and Clare, mother-in-law of Colin, devoted grandmother of Joanna, Robert, Kate, Andrew and Peter and great grandmother of Amelia and Ollie. 

Funeral service in First Ballymena Presbyterian Church on Saturday 5th April at 11 am interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at her home, 22 Woodcroft Heights, Ballymena on Friday 4th from 12 noon to 8 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 N.I. Hospice. 

Loved and remembered by her family and family circle

“Sleeping in heavenly peace”

Crook Jeanie (Jean) 2nd April 2025

Crook Jeanie (Jean) 2nd April 2025, peacefully, at hospital, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her close family. 

Much loved wife of the late William (Bill), formerly Wardlow Crescent, Ballymarlagh, Ballymena. 

Mother of the late Caroline, mother-in-law of Les and devoted grandmother of Christopher and wife Lauren, Catherine and husband Chris and great grandmother of Nora. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Sunday 6th April at 1.30pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

House private. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for R.S.P.B.

“A lady of principal, resilience and faith”

Henry Margaret (formerly Fleck nee Rock), 31st March 2025

Henry Margaret (formerly Fleck nee Rock), 31st March 2025 peacefully at Andena Residential Home in her 98th year. A beloved wife, a loving mother of Jean, Samuel and William (Wilbert), a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Thursday 3rd April at 1pm, interment afterwards Ballymena cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Diabetes U.K. Northern Ireland.
Lovingly remembered by her daughter, sons and family circle at home and South Africa.
“Redeemed”

Coulter Margaretta (Gretta) 26th March 2025

Coulter Margaretta (Gretta) 26th March 2025, peacefully, at hospital, surrounded by her loving family, in her 102nd year. 

Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim), formerly of Grangegorm Drive, Ballymena, devoted mother of David and Sharon, mother-in-law of Sadie and Jimmy, much loved grandmother of Claire, Alan, Adam, Laura, Phillip and Aaron and great grandmother of eight. 

Funeral service in Harryville Presbyterian Church on Saturday 29th March at 12noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jimmy McKeown, 9 Old Grange Avenue, Ballymena. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena for the Renal Unit, Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Community Care Fund).

  Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing son, daughter, family and family circle. 

“Precious Memories”

Macrory Brian 25th March 2025

Macrory Brian 25th March 2025.  Loving husband of Anne, father of Kieran, grandfather of Eireann, Aoife and Jamie. 

Funeral service in his home, 39 Hugomont Park, Ballymena on Friday 28th March at 11.30am, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

House 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 Cancer Research N.I. 

Sadly missed by his wife, son, grandchildren, brothers, sister and wide family circle. 

“Till We Meet Again”

Douglas Pamela Elizabeth (nee Steele) 25th March 2025

Douglas Pamela Elizabeth (nee Steele) 25th March 2025, peacefully, at Craigdun Care Home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Much loved mother of Paula, Adrian, Julie and Michelle, a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandmother, great grandmother and sister. 

Funeral from her home, 45 Church Road, Rasharkin on Friday 28th March at 12.15pm for service in Rasharkin Presbyterian Church at 1pm, interment afterwards at adjoining Church burying ground. 

Family and friends are welcome to call to pay their respects at her home, 45 Church Road, Rasharkin on Thursday 27th March from 11am to 8pm. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Child Evangelism and Craigdun Care Home Patients Comforts Fund. 

Loved and remembered by her sorrowing family and family circle.

“Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”

McAuley Marlene (nee Lewis) 25th March 2025

McAuley Marlene (nee Lewis) 25th March 2025, at hospital, after a short illness. 

Much loved partner of Bertie (Smyth), Ballintoy, loving mother of Stephen, Martin and Karen, mother-in-law of Joanne and devoted grandmother of Michael and Ellie. 

Funeral service at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Tuesday 1st April at 12noon. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Children’s Heartbeat Trust. 

Always loved and remembered by her partner Bertie, children, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and family circle.

“Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”

Ovans, Colin Edward, 8th March 2025

Ovans, Colin Edward, 8th March 2025, peacefully, late of Broadacres, Templepatrick, formerly Largy Road, Ahoghill. 

Much loved husband of the late Jean, beloved father of Simpson and dear father-in-law of Helen. 

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Templepatrick on Saturday 29th March at 10am, internment afterwards Belmont Cemetery, Antrim. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Alzheimer’s Society in Northern Ireland. 

House strictly private. 

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing son, daughter-in-law and family circle.