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.
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.
Foster Mervyn Francis 25th June 2025, peacefully, at his home, after a long illness, 39 The Commons, Broughshane.
Dearly loved husband of Susan, loving father of Kerry and Natasha, father-in-law of Ian, devoted grandfather of Caitlin, Reece, Maddox, Olly, Tommy, Koby and Harper, great grandfather of Lacey and a dear brother of Ann, Iris, Adrian and Lyle.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 27th June at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.
House strictly private.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Community Care Fund).
Always loved and remembered by his sorrowing wife, family and family circle.
Erwin, Margaret 19th June 2025, in hospital. Much loved wife of the late Adam, beloved mother of Taylor, Pauline, Desmond, Caroline, Rosemary and Catherine. Loving mother-in-law of Annie, Ian, Robert and Richard. Devoted Nana to 16 grandchildren, and Il great-grandchildren.
Funeral service in Cuningham Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday 22nd June at 2pm, interment afterwards Cullybackey R.P. burying ground.
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 Alzheimer’s Society.
McKinney Mary Elizabeth (Maureen) 20th June 2025, peacefully, at hospital (surrounded by her loving family), late of 120 Lettercreeve, Ballymena.
Beloved wife of Andy, loving mother of Coral, mother-in-law of Eddie and dear sister of Ann, Yvonne, Sheena and the late Billy. Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 23rd June at 2pm, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.
House strictly private.
At her request, ladies to wear bright colours.
Sadly missed and greatly loved by her family and family circle.
“Safe In The Arms of Jesus”
Maureen’s funeral service may be viewed by clicking on the following link:
