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Waterman Edith Dawson 29th September 2024

Waterman Edith Dawson (nee Tafts) 29th September 2024, late of Slemish Private Nursing Home and Andena Residential Home.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald formerly of Fendale Cullybackey and loving mother of the late Judith.

A Service of thanksgiving for the life of Edith will be held in Cullybackey Methodist Church on Wednesday 2nd October at 12noon interment afterwards R.P. burying ground Cullybackey.  No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Dementia N.I. 

Lovingly remembered by her nieces Cathy and Lorna and family circle.  “Eternal love in thee we rest, forever safe forever blest”

Hill Margaret 28th September 2024

Hill Margaret 28th September 2024, suddenly. Devoted wife of the late Harry and loving mother of Elaine and the late Niall. Funeral service at Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT436EE Thursday 3rd October at 2pm, cremation afterwards private. House strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Shine, Spina Bifida.

Lovingly remembered by her brother, nieces, nephews and family circle.

Gone from our home but not from our hearts.

McAuley Melvyn Mark 28th September 2024

McAuley Melvyn Mark 28th September 2024 at hospital after a long illness.  Much loved partner of Tracie,  6 Hazelwood, terrace Craigywarren.  Beloved father of Megan, Demi and Mark devoted grandfather of Arianna and dear brother of Heather, Alex and the late Mary, Paddy, Joey, Bertie, George, Billy, Norah and Lizzie. Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour on Tuesday 1st October at 11am.  House private. 

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle

“Peace perfect peace”

Melvyn’s funeral service may be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Connaughty Iris (nee Richmond) 27th September 2024

Connaughty – Tommy and family of the late Iris wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their family, friends and neighbours who supported them during their recent sad bereavement.  To all those who visited the home, sent cards and messages, attended the funeral and donated to First Portglenone Church Fund in lieu of flowers, your kindness is deeply appreciated and is a great comfort at such a difficult time.  We are particularly grateful to the Doctors and staff at Antrim Area Hospital for all their care and attention which they gave Iris during her time in hospital and also to the District Care Support Team that called at the home.  Grateful thanks to Rev. Albert Baxter for conducting the funeral service, Mrs Elizabeth Wilson for playing the piano and Mrs Wenda Bristow and the catering team for providing the tea following the service.  Sincerest and deepest gratitude to James Henry Funeral Services for their kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to us during this difficult time.  Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and thanks.

The Connaughty Family.

Connaughty Iris (nee Richmond) 27th September 2024, peacefully at Hospital (after a long illness).  Much loved wife of Tommy, 9 Race Road, Portglenone, loving mother of James, Trevor and Marion dear mother-in-law of Christine, Margaret and Tommy a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. 

Funeral service in First Portglenone Presbyterian Church on Monday 30th September at 2.30pm interment afterwards Townhill burying ground, Townhill Road. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for First Portglenone Presbyterian Church Funds.  Family and friends welcome to call at, 9 Race Road until 8pm. 

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

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Bamber Samuel (Sammy) 16th September 2024

The wife and family of the late Sammy Bamber wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their friends, neighbours, work colleagues and extended family circle who supported them during their recent sad bereavement.  For those who sent cards, messages, visited our home, provided food, attended his funeral and donated to the community services of Marie Curie N.I. and N.I. Hospice, your kindness is deeply appreciated and was a great comfort at such a difficult time.  We are particularly grateful to Antrim Area Hospital, E.D. Minors, Patient Pathway Teams, Direct Assessment Unit, Northern Ireland Hospice and Marie Curie Community Services.  We would particularly like to thanks Clinical Nurse specialist Amy Adams, N.I. Hospice nurses Leanne Devlin and Hilary Ferguson and Marie Curie nurse Samantha Shields for all their dedicated care and attention they gave to Sammy during his short illness.  Thanks also to Dr Jonathon McKelvey and staff at Cullybackey Family Practice.  Grateful thanks to Rev. Ronald James Watt, and also to Rev. Jeffrey Blue for his support to the family and for the beautiful service he conducted at home and in Killymurris Presbyterian Church.  Thanks also to Iris Carlisle and her catering team for providing the refreshments following the service.  Sincerest and deepest gratitude to James Henry Funeral Services for their kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to us during this most difficult time.  Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and thanks.

Liz, Corinna and Colin

Bamber Samuel (Sammy) 16th September 2024 peacefully at home, 36a Cloghwater Road, after a short illness. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (Liz), loving father of Corinna and Colin, father in law of Ryan and Susan, grandfather of Jamie, Cole, Ollie, Jake and Toby and brother of Billy, Geoffrey, Lorraine and the late Corena. After a private interment, a service of thanksgiving will be held in Killymurris Presbyterian Church on Thursday 19th inst. at 1pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made payable to James Henry funeral services 100 Broughshane street Ballymena BT436EE for N.I. Hospice and Marie Curie N.I.

Family and friends are welcome to call at his family home 36a Cloghwater Road.

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

“Sleeping in heavenly peace”