Deaths in the Community

CLARKE — August 7, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Mary, Ann, Nelson, late of 27 Shanlieve, Ballee, Ballymena, dearly loved mother of William, loving mother-in-law of Nichola and precious grandmother of Rebecca and Jessica. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses, c/o James Stevenson & Son (address as above). Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Son, Daughter-in-law, Granddaughters, Sisters, Brothers and Family Circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd."

DINSMORE — August 4, 2010, (suddenly) Taylor. Much loved son of George and the late Hester. Loving father of Matthew and Emily-Jayne, and dearly loved by partner Susan. Dear brother of Maggie and uncle of Ben and Oliver. No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for the British Heart Foundation.

DUNLOP — August 8, 2010, (peacefully) at Rylands Nursing Home, Rachel (Renee), late of 22 The Olde Close, Cullybackey, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Iain and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Marie and Ken, devoted grandmother of Wendy and husband Derek, Jacqueline and husband Chris, great-grandmother of Ryan, Sam and Alex. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Society, c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ. Family and friends welcome to call at her son's residence, 29 Ballymena Road, Cullybackey. Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Family, Sisters and the entire Family Circle. "Peace after suffering."

FAULKNER — August 7, 2010, (peacefully) at his home, 22 Royal Court, Gracehill, Ballymena, Cecil, much loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Rosemary and Priscilla, dear father-in-law of Robert, devoted grandfather of Hannah, Scott, Ben and David. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ballee Baptist Church Missionary Work in support of Missions, c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family and the entire Family Circle. "Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ."

GARRETT — August 7, 2010, (peacefully) at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home, William John (Willie), much loved husband of Helen, 29 Glenhugh Park, Ahoghill, dear brother of Betty, Agnes, Martha, Margaret and the late James, Campbell, Ella and Sadie. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Parkinsons Disease Society, c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife and the entire Family Circle. "Precious Memories."

GORMAN — (nee Wilson) August 5th 2010 at home. Margaret wife of the late Tommy much loved sister of Noreen brother-in-law Sammy Hume and family Ballymena. Also the Wilson family Greencastle Belfast at home and abroad. Family flowers only by request. Will be sadly missed by the entire Family Circle.

JOHNSTON — August 6, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Innisfree Residential Home, formerly of Doury Road, Clough, Martha, much loved wife of the late Robert and loving mother of John, James and Roberta (Aitcheson), mother-in-law of Jean, Mervyn and the late June, dear grandmother of Andrea, Junior and Paul and great-grandmother of Lauren, Olivia and Daniel. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena for Parkinson’s Society. Family and friends welcome at the home of her son John and daughter in law Jean, 2 The Meadows Ballymoney. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Sons, Daughter and Family Circle. “The Lord is my shepherd”

KENNEDY — August 6, 2010, (peacefully) at Rose Martha Court, Ballymena, Wilbert, much loved husband of Sadie, 80 Grangegorm Drive, Ballymena, devoted father of Rodney, Pauline and John, father-in-law of June, Alistair and Lorna and loving grandfather of Nichola, Jason, Rachel, Mark, Sara, Lauren and Jessica. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for Marie Curie Cancer Care. House private. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

KERR — August 2, 2010, (peacefully) at hospital, late of 6 Mooreland Close, Ballymena, Sarah (Sadie), much loved wife of the late Joseph, R.I.P. formerly of Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, devoted mother of Jim, Harry, Pat and Lawrence, mother-in-law of Geraldine, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Lovingly remembered by her Sons and Family Circle. “Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.”

KIRKWOOD — August 3, 2010, at her daughter’s home, 1 Beechfield, Steeple Road, Antrim in her 102nd year, Ellen Jane, dearly loved wife of the late Hugh (formerly of Firfields, Antrim) and loving mother of Sandra, Roberta, Iris and the late Alice, Sicily and Carol. House and funeral strictly private. No flowers please. Donations if desired, made payable to Chest Heart & Stroke Association, c/o Bairds Funeral Directors, 71 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE. Lovingly remembered by the entire Family Circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd."

MAGUIRE — (nee Meehan) August 4, 2010, (peacefully) at home surrounded by her family. Margaret (Greta), dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mother of Gerard, Michael, Maureen and Ann. 2 Landgarve Lodge, Crumlin. Rest In Peace. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Sons, Daughters son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Gary, Tony and Catherine, great-grandchildren Emma, Sarah and Mathew, sisters Sally, Eileen, Maureen, Vera and entire Family Circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Enquiries to Eastwood Funeral Directors, Crumlin. Tel. 02894 454114

MARSHALL — (ne Molyneaux) August 4, 2010, passed away (peacefully), Mary Elizabeth (Betty), late of Glenoak Grange, Crumlin, beloved wife of the late Eric and dear sister of Pearl, Arthur, Samuel, Alan, Campbell and the late Lilian. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired made payable to Macmillan Cancer Care c/o Bairds Funeral Directors, 71 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE. Will be sadly missed by her Sister, Brothers, Sisters-in-law, Nieces, Nephews and the entire Family Circle at home and abroad.

MURPHY — August 2, 2010, (suddenly), Francis, (Fran) R.I.P., late of 36 Sunningdale Park, Ballymena, beloved son of the late John and Attracta, loving brother of Attracta and Alex and the late John and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by his Sister, Brother, Sisters-in-law, Brother-in-law, Nieces, Nephews and Family Circle. "St. Padre Pio pray for him."

O'NEILL — August 4, 2010, (suddenly) at his home, Maurice, O.B.E., 9 Leighinmohr Park, Ballymena, beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Judith, loving grandfather of Rebecca, Sarah and Aileen. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for 'Building for God', Wellington Presbyterian Church. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Daughter, Grandchildren, brother John, sisters Margaret, Jean and Kay and Family Circle.

SAMPSON — (ne Craig), called home to be with Christ on Thursday 5th August, 2010, at Antrim Area Hospital, Dorothy, dearly loved wife of Roy, mother of Rachelle and Christopher, mother-in-law of Stephen and Carolyn, grandmother of Julia, John and Jamie, 106A Slaght Road, Ballymena. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services, 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. "Redeemed."