Deaths in the Community

BROWNE — September 4, 2010, (peacefully) at Slemish Private Nursing Home, late of Slemish Court, Ballymena, Margaret Alexander, much loved wife of the late Percy, formerly of Leighinmohr Avenue, devoted mother of Kenneth, John and Raymond, mother-in-law of Frances, Catherine and Veronica and loving grandmother of Joel, Alida, Chloe, Erin, Lucy, Charlotte and Alice. Flowers welcome, if preferred donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for N.I. Hospice

CAMPBELL — September 3, 2010, (suddenly) at his home, 29 Upper Princes Street, Ballymena, William, much loved husband of Mary, devoted father of Alistair and Samantha (Kirkpatrick), father-in-law of Wilma and Robin, loving grandfather of Joshua and Calab and dear brother of Maureen, James, Tommy, Iris and Hazel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena for The Chest, Heart and Stroke Association. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle at home and Australia. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

DAVIDSON — (ne McCready), August 30, 2010, (suddenly) at hospital, Anna Josephine (Joan), beloved wife of Reggie, Beechmount Park, Randalstown and dear sister of Maureen. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, made payable to either Antrim Methodist Church Funds, or to Chest Heart & Stroke Association, c/o Bairds Funeral Directors, 71 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Husband, Sister, brother-in-law Leonard, nephews Stephen, Ivan, Garry and wife Hazel and Family Circle. "Worthy of everlasting remembrance."

GREER — (ne McKeen). September 3, 2010, (peacefully) at her home, Sarah Stewart (Sadie), "Toberghill House", 20 Cherryhill Road, Muckamore, Antrim. Beloved wife of the late William Hugh and devoted mother to Heather and dear sister of the late Norman McKeen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by daughter Heather, son-in-law James Clements and grandchildren Alastair, Victoria and Sarah. "Tired and weary you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us, God closed your eyes and gave you rest, for He alone knows what is best."

McCLEAN — August 29, 2010, (tragically) at his home, 25 Glenleslie Road, Clough, Ballymena, Allen, dearly loved son of Isabella and the late Allen and loving brother of Jack, Edd, Raymond and James. House strictly private. No flowers please. Donations if desired for St. James' Parish Church Building Fund c/o James Stevenson & Son, 30 Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Will be sadly missed by his sorrowing Mother, Brothers, Family and the entire Family Circle.

McKAY — August 30, 2010, (peacefully) at Rylands Nursing Home, Margretta (Gretta), late of 69 Main Street, Cullybackey, loving mother of the late Desmond, dear mother-in-law of Margaret, devoted grandmother of Dessie and Margretta. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Missionary Outreach, c/o Logan's Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Daughter-in-law, Grandchildren, also Eleanor, great-grandchildren Kirsty, Alexander, Jamie and Sam. "At home with The Lord."

McLAUGHLIN — August 30, 2010, (suddenly) in his 100th year, late of 6 Hillview, Carninney, Ballymena, Henry David (Harry) much loved husband of the late Emily and devoted father of Herbie, Jack, Ernie, Stanley and Rosalie. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Sons, Daughter, Daughters-in-law, Son-in-law, Grandchildren, Great- Grandchildren, Great-Great-Granddaughter and Family Circle. “You are my sunshine.”

MILLAR — August 31, 2010, at Braefield Private Nursing Home, Duncan, dearly loved husband of Mary, 65 Braidwater Gardens, Broughshane and dear father of Ian, Angela and Lisa. House private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Society, c/o Joe Jamieson, 102 Carnlough Road, Broughshane BT43 7HQ. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle.

MURRAY — (Cabinteely, Dublin), (ne Petticrew), August 28, 2010, (suddenly) at home, Kaye (Kathleen), wife of Stuart, mother of Alistair and Douglas, sister of Isobel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Sadly missed by her Family, daughters-in-law Anna and Eithne, grand-daughter Penny, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends.

NICHOLL — September 3, 2010, (peacefully) at her home 2 Glendale Gardens, Randalstown, Anne, dearly loved wife of Thomas (Tommy) loving mother of Elaine, Fiona and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Stuart, Gavin and Marbeth, devoted grandmother of Tom, Jenny Sam and Anna. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie Cancer Care or Friends of the Cancer Centre Belfast City Hospital c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill BT42 1JZ. Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Family, sisters Lily and Sheena, brothers George and Nat and the entire Family Circle. "With Christ which is far better".

O'KANE — (Randalstown). September 2, 2010, (peacefully) at home. Mary R.I.P. 95 Moneynick Road, beloved wife of the late Patrick and mother of Mary (Moran), Patrick, Roger and Michael, mother-in-law of Tony, Marian, Kate and Anne, sister of Neil, sister-in-law of Betty and Jeannie. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Daughter, Sons, Son-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren,Great-grandchild, Brother, Sisters-in-law and entire Family Circle.Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Trocaire c/o Marrions Funeral Directors 8-10 Main Street Randalstown.

PINKERTON — (ne Patterson), August 30, 2010, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Hessie, formerly of Tamlaght, O'Crilly, Upperlands. Fondly remembered by her Brothers, Sisters and Family Circle. South Africa, England, Antrim, Ahoghill, Garvagh and Coleraine. "At peace."

RUSSELL — September 1, 2010 at her home, 7 Station Road, Cullybackey, Margaret (Madge) dear sister of Moyra and sister-in-law of Betty. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to NI Chest Heart & Stroke c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill BT42 1JZ. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Sister, Sister-in-law, Nieces, Nephews and Family Circle. "Close to our hearts she will always stay, loved and remembered every day".

SMYTH — (ne McClean), called home August 30, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Louie, beloved wife of the late Hugh and mother of the late Iris, late of Kintullagh Nursing Home and formerly of 18 Old Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, devoted sister of Sadie, Archie, Eileen, Margaret, Roberta and the late Minnie and sister-in-law of Jean, Wylie, George and Jim. Friends welcome to call at 25 Loughmagarry Road. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. "Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ." 1 Peter 1 v 18 & 19.

WRAY — (Ballymoney and formerly Ballymena) September 4,2010, (suddenely), James (Seamy) beloved husband of Marina(Monteith) 56 Burnquarter Road. Funeral arrangements later. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, mother Margaret, sister Mary, brothers Gerry, Benny, Vincent and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and all the family circle. House open from 3pm to 10pm. Detail enquires to W.J. O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, Ballymena Tel: 028 2563 1406.