Deaths in the Community

BLACK — March 19, 2010, (peacefully) at his home, 40 Glenwood, Ahoghill, Alexander (Alex), dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Billy, Doreen, Samuel and Ann, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ahoghill Health Centre c/o Logans Funeral Services, 12 The Diamond, Ahoghill, BT42 1JZ. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family, brothers Lee and Walter and brother of the late Minnie, and the entire Family Circle. "Redeemed."

BLACK — (ne Knowles). March 19, 2010 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Mary Annie, late of Slemish House Private Nursing Home, formerly of Strand Park, Cloughmills, dearly loved wife of the late Sam, dear sister of William, James and the late Samuel, John, Letitia, Robert, Alex, Hugh, Archie and Lily and a very dear aunt. Deeply regretted by the Family Circle.

BLACKADDER — March 20, 2010, (peacefully) at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home, Mary Agnes, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Joan, Brian, Ian, Dorothy, Marjorie and Desmond. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, for Kintullagh Residents’ Comforts Fund. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Family and Family Circle at home and abroad. "The Lord is my Shepherd."

FLEMING — March 16, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Alfred (Alfie), much loved husband of Ann, devoted father of Helen and Trevor, father-in-law of Gordon (Hoy), Grandfather of Lyndsey, Robyn, Claire and Richard, 145 Moat Road Ballymena. House Private.Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research, c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services, 94 Toome Road, Ballymena, BT42 2BU. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his Wife, Daughter, Son and the entire Family Circle. "The day Thou gavest Lord is ended."

GILBERT — March 15, 2010, (peacefully) at his home, 34A Greenan Road, Randalstown, Adam Hillis, formerly of 203 Staffordstown Road, Toomebridge, dearly loved husband of Valerie, loving father of David, Colin, Julie and Graeme, dear father-in-law of Rosalind, Isabel, Kevin and Sarah, devoted grandfather of Rebecca, Molly, Amelia, Clarke, James and Lydia. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family, sister Irene and Family Circle.

McCRORY — March 17, 2010, (as the result of an accident), Samuel John, dearly loved son of William and Sandra, 16 Redford Road, Cullybackey and dear brother of Julie. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father, Mother, Sister and Family Circle. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away." Job Ch 1. v 21.

McCULLOUGH — March 19, 2010, (peacefully) at Galgorm Care Home, Ballymena, Harbinson Stewart (Herbie), late of 21 Kildowney Road, Glarryford. Dearly beloved husband of the late Isobel and dear father of Ruth, Hilary, Gordon and Anne, father-in-law of Andy, Jim and Pamela and much loved grandfather of Kenneth, Jacqueline, Neil and Andrew, great-grandfather of Mya, Reuben and Katy. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to James Henry, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena for Cancer Research N. Ireland. Lovingly remembered by all the Family. ‘Peace Perfect Peace’.

MITCHELL — March 16, 2010, (suddenly) aged 36 years, late of Francis Street, Ballymena, Denver, much loved son of William and Patricia and dear brother of Billy and Alison. Friends welcome at the home of his mother and father, 34 Glenwood Ahoghill. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and Family Circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

RAINEY — Passed away March 18, 2010 (peacefully) at Braidvalley Hospital, David Alexander (The Deacon), father of Stan and Alex devoted brother of Alice, Norman, Hughie, Pat and Jeannie, formerly of 25A Inchcolm Avenue, Ballykeel 1, Ballymena. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. "Peace after suffering."

REYNOLDS — (ne Clarke). March 19, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Nellie, late of 15 Wakehurst Road, Ballymena. Dearly loved mother of Sandra, Paul, Colum and Donna. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for I.C.U. Antrim Area Hospital c/o James Stevenson & Son, 28 Henry Street, Ballymena. Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Daughters, Sons, son-in-law Robert, daughters-in-law Tracey and Diane, Sisters, Brothers, Grandchildren and the entire Family Circle.

RICHARDS — March 16, 2010 (peacefully) at hospital, Margaret, loving and devoted wife of Hugh, 32 Donegore Drive, Parkhall, Antrim. Dear mother of Bertie, William, Paul, Andrew, Mark, Simon and Janine. Will be sadly missed by her sorrowing Husband, Sons, Daughter, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren and Family Circle. "A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind."

SIBBETT — (Ne Hughes). March 17, 2010, at her home, 18 Gortgole Road, Portglenone, Carol Georgina, dearly loved and loving wife of John and much loved sister of Anne, Marlene, Jean, Samuel and the late Sandra. House private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Belfast City Hospital Cancer Unit c/o Caldwell's Funeral Services, 42 Hiltonstown Road, Portglenone, BT44 8EQ. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband, Sisters, Brother and Family Circle. "At home with the Lord."

SIMPSON — March 19, 2010, (suddenly) at his home, 18 Drumfin Road, Ballymena, David Adam, dearly loved husband of Elenora Ann (Nellie) and much loved father of Tommy, Sandra and Anne, father-in-law of Andrew, loving grandfather of Steven, Roy, Julie, Samantha, Christopher, John, Alan, Jamie and Rachael. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife and Family Circle.

TENNANT — March 19, 2010, at hospital, Ethel, late of Slemish Nursing Home, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, much loved wife of Herbie and second mother to Ann and Derek. House private. Lovingly remembered.

THOMPSON — (Nee McCaughey) Called Home 17th March, 2010 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital (Amy) Blossom beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Joan, James, John, Sally and Lorraine, mother-in-law of Billy, Jo, Maureen and Hugh dear grandmother and great grandmother, 26 Royal Court, Gracehill,Ballymena. Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o Alan Francey, 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU. Will be lovingly remembered by her Daughters, Sons and the entire Family Circle. "Resting where no shadows fall."

WRAY — Called Home March 17, 2010, (peacefully) at his home after a long illness Peter David (Aged 15) devoted son of Christina, much loved Grandson of David and Margaret,88 Lismurrican Road, Broughshane. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Click Sergeant c/o Alan Francey, 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his Mum, Granny, Granda and the entire FamilyCircle. "Peace after suffering."