Deaths in the local community

LAW —December 13, 2010, (peacefully) at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home,Agnes (Nessie), beloved wife of the late Robert (Bobby)and devoted mother of Margaret, Roy, Iris and the late George. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for High Kirk Presbyterian Church Funds. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Daughters,Son and Family Circle at home and Australia. “Always in our thoughts.”

McCREA — December 17, 2010 (suddenly) at hospital, late of 8 Montague Park, Ballymena, Agnes, beloved sister of Lucilla, Molly and the late Martha, Annie,Robert, George and Samuel. 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 St Patrick’s Parish Church Funds A much loved aunt, and will be deeply regretted by the Family Circle.

McKEE —December 14, 2010, (peacefully) at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home,John Nesbitt, formerly of Royal Court, Gracehill, Ballymena, much loved husband of Hazel, loving father of Bene and David, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother of Agnes and Adeline. Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family and Family Circle. ”Peace is yours, memories ours.”

RODGERS —(nee Bennett) passed away 16th December 2010 peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital Josephine (Josie) much loved mother of Errol, Phyllida, Darren and Gavin 188 Drumtara, Ballee, Ballymena (formerly of 85 Antrim Road). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle and all her friends. Never more than athought away, Loved and remembered every day.

RUSSELL — December 14, 2010, (peacefully) at Galgorm Care Home, Ballymena, Augusta Mary, formerly of 29 Mountcoole Park Ballysillan, Belfast, dear sister of Gertrude and the late John. Family and friends welcome to call at the home of David and Janice Russell, 7 Woodcroft Chase, Old Park Road, Ballymena. Deeply regretted by her sister Gertrude, cousins John and Beth and the entire Family Circle. ”At home with the Lord.”

SIMMS —(née Jenkins), December 12, 2010, (peacefully) at Slemish House Nursing Home after along illness, late of Fir Park, Broughshane and Sycamore Drive, Jordanstown, Matilda (Tillie), dearly loved wife of the late Barney and devoted mother of Lynda, Sheena and Barry, mother-in-law of Brian, John and Sheila, adored nanny of Michael, Alex, Clair, Gavin,Sonia, Noel, Fiona, Michael and Karen, great-grandmother of Louis, Brendan, Josh ,Sophie and Oliver. “To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die.”

SLOAN—Called home December 12, 2010, at Antrim Area Hospital Eleanor,late of 25 KnockboyRoad Broughshane. Always remembered and loved by husband Eddie, daughter Miranda, sons Nigel and Paul, also sisters Marion and Ann and brother Samuel. House private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Laurel House,c/o Joe Jamieson 102 Carnlough Road Broughshane, BT43 7HQ “Words are few, feelings deep,memories of you are ours to keep.”

SMITH — December 18, 2010, at Braidvalley Hospital, James Albert, husband of the late Margaret and dear father of Mary. House and funeral strictly private. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Daughter,son-in-law Albert, Family and Family Circle.