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Lynn Esther 7th June 2025

Lynn Esther 7th June 2025, passed peacefully, at hospital, late of Douglas Terrace, Ballymena.

Loving and loved mother of Stephen, Myra and the late Bobby, doating granny of Grace, Peggy, Alice and Maeve and sister of Robert, Jane, Billy, David, Brian, Marie and the late Tom and Beth.

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena on Wednesday 11th June at 11am, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.  

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Dementia U.K.

“Lovingly remembered”.

Boyd Andrew Thomas M.B.E., 5th June 2025

The family of the late Andrew Thomas Boyd, MBE wish to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all the kind relatives, friends, and neighbours who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.

Heartfelt thanks are extended to Rev’d Canon Mark McConnell and Rev’d Dr. Jim Francis MBE for their pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service. Thanks also to the organist and caretaker at St. Patrick’s Parish Church Ballymena, and to the Ballymena Services Club and Delightful Bites for providing the funeral tea.

Special thanks to the Support Care team, the Ballymena District Nursing team, and the NI Hospice Nursing Specialist team for the exceptional care and support given to Andrew and his family. Grateful thanks also to the team at Braid View Medical Practice and to Ballee Pharmacy.

Sincere appreciation is extended to James Henry Funeral Services for the caring and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

Finally, thank you to all who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, attended the funeral, or made donations to the NI Hospice via James Henry Funeral Services.

We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

Boyd Andrew Thomas M.B.E., 5th June 2025, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Dearly beloved husband of Margaret (Greta), Galgorm Gardens, Ballymena, loving and loved father of Elaine, Gayle, Emily and Andrew, father-in-law of Mervyn, Gareth and Lisa, devoted grandfather of Kerri, Thomas, Sam, Andrew, Ruby and Charlotte and dear brother of Adrian. 

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street, Ballymena on Tuesday 10th June at 12 noon, cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium private. 

House private. 

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. Hospice. 

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, family and family circle.

“The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Millar David 4th June 2025

Millar David 4th June 2025, peacefully, at hospital, late of Tobar Fold, Cullybackey, formerly of Devenagh Way, Ballymena. 

Beloved father of Christopher and partner Laura, grandfather of Mia, brother of Catherine, Fred and the late Roy and Billy and

stepfather of Michelle, Leanne and Thomas.

Funeral service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Monday 9th June at 10am. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Ward C5 at Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T Community Care Fund). 

Lovingly remembered by family and family circle.

Cairns Anne (nee Taylor) 23rd May 2025

Cairns Anne (nee Taylor) 23rd May 2025, peacefully at Masereene Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Tullymore Park Ballymena. 

Dearly loved wife of Wesley, loving mother of Colin, Michael and Jan, dear mother in law of Des and Mary and devoted Nana of Ethan, Eleanor and Jamie.

After a private interment a service of thanksgiving for the life of Anne will be held in Clough Presbyterian Church on Monday 26th May at 2pm. 

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 Age N.I. Staying Sharp Project, (cheques payable to James Henry Funeral Services please). 

Loved and remembered by her husband, children, grandchildren and family circle.

“And whosoever lives and believes in me will never die saith the Lord”  

John Ch.11v26

Blair Nancy 22nd May 2025

Blair Nancy 22nd May 2025, suddenly, but peacefully, at Camphill Care Home.  Much loved mother of Ian, Nicola and Philip, mother-in-law of Alan and Suzi and a devoted grandmother of Kristine, Adam and Matthew. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 1pm, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at the home of her daughter, Nicola, 88 Carncome Road, Connor. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Dementia N.I. 

Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and family circle.

“The Lord giveth, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.”