The family of the late Rae wish to thank all who sympathised with them on their bereavement. To those who sent cards, sent messages, telephoned, called at the home and gave donations towards Dementia N.I., we express our sincere gratitude.
Thanks to Dr David Johnston and all the Maine Medical Practice for their care, also thanks to all at Simpson’s Pharmacy and a special word of gratitude to the Community District Nursing Team, Cullybackey who so attentively card for Rae. To Lindsey we would like to say a special and personal thank you.
For his pastoral visits, support and conducting the funeral , may we thank Rev David Clements and to James Henry Funeral Services for the compassionate and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. We are also grateful to those who helped with catering on the day of the funeral.
May we say how we appreciated the prayers and support of many friends over the years of Rae’s illness here at home.
We as a family trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our very sincere thanks.
Russell Rachel (Rae) 22nd July 2025, passed away peacefully, at her home, Markstown Crescent Cullybackey, after a long illness. Loving wife of Billy, dear mother of Linda and Wilma, sister of Maybeth and Pearl, a very dear sister-in-law, dear aunt of Stephen and his wife Deborah and aunt of Colin.
House and funeral strictly private. No flowers please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Dementia N.I.
Will lovingly be remembered by her husband, daughters, family circle and friends.
Hendron Patrick Noel, 22nd July 2025, peacefully at his home 255 Cullybackey Road, Ballymena R.I.P. Beloved husband of Hilary, loving father of Catherine and Jane, father-in-law of Brendan and Patrick and much loved grandfather of Conor, Anna, Daniel, Eva and Sara.
His remains will be removed from the home of his daughter and son in law Catherine and Brendan Doherty, 255 Cullybackey Road Ballymena on Thursday 24th July at 9.30am to All Saints Church for funeral after 10 am 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 Macmillan Nurses or Marie Curie. Family and friends welcome to call at 255 Cullybackey Road on Tuesday 22nd 7 pm to 10 pm and Wednesday 23rd 2 pm to 10 pm Lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters and family circle.
Letters Patricia 21st July 2025, peacefully at Prospect Private Nursing Home, late of Grange Road, Ballymena. Beloved wife of the late Sam, loving mother of Tracy and Sharon, devoted Nana of Callum, Sam, Eilidh and Sam and dear aunt of Deborah.
House and funeral strictly private, no flowers 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.
“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word”
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.
Simpson Mary Warnock (Molly nee. Faulkner) 8th July 2025, peacefully at hospital in the company of her loving son. Late of Portglenone. Beloved wife of the late William Robert, loving mother of James, devoted Granma of Alexander and dear sister of Eleanor, Florence (White) and the late John.
Funeral strictly private, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital (cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Charitable Trust Fund, please).
Forever loved and fondly remembered by her son, grandson, sisters and family circle.
