Deaths in the local community

The death occurred of Margaret Keogh on April 27th.

Margaret, of Ardowen, was the beloved mother of Terry, Adrian, Elaine, Trevor, Seamus, and the late Stephanie.

Her funeral was held at home on Thursday, followed by cremation in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.

JOHN OSBORNE HOBSON

John Osborne Hobson passed away peacefully on April 28th at his home in Magheralin.

He was the dearly beloved father of Jeffrey, Jennifer, Paula and Dorothe.

EILEEN LAVERY (NÉE NELSON)

Eileen Lavery died peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital on April 29th.

Eileen was the dearly beloved wife of the late Charles, Shore Road, Lurgan, and much loved mother of Marie, Teresa, Raymond, Seamus, Angela, Paul, and the late Brandan, Annette, Charles and Maurice.

Her funeral took place on Friday from her late residence to St Peter’s Church for Requiem Mass, followed by interment in St Colman’s Cemetery.

Very deeply regretted by her loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild and family circle.

HENRY BARR

The death occurred of Henry Barr on May 1st, after a short illness.

Henry was the beloved husband of Shirley and loving father of Jason, Kirsty, Janine and the late Jonathan.

The funeral was held from his home on Sunday and he was interred in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, may be made for the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children and Macmillan Cancer Care, c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, Lurgan.

Henry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Craig, grandchildren Jody, Jude, Riley, Roby, Matthew and entire family circle.

JOHNNY MCCUSKER

Johnny McCusker passed away peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital on May 1st.

He was the beloved husband of Marie and much loved father of Mary, Karen, Sean, Patricia, Anne and Roisin, and brother of Joe, Dominic, Sr Mary, Nan, Sr Patricia and the late Hughie, Betty and Lucy.

His funeral took place on Monday from his home on Dromore Road to St Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, followed by interment in St Patrick’s cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends.

THOMAS (TOMMY) HUGHES

Thomas Hughes died suddenly on May 2nd at his home in Banbridge.

Thomas was the beloved husband of the late May, and much loved father of Kevin, Carmel, Vivienne, Jim and the late Adrian and Angela.

The funeral was held from his home, followed by Mass in the Church of St Therese and interment in St Patrick’s cemetery on Tuesday.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, family circle.

PATRICIA DOYLE

The death occurred of Patricia Doyle on May 4th.

Patricia was the dearly loved wife of the late Gerry, and much loved mother of Vincent.

Her funeral took place on Thursday from her late residence to St Patrick’s Church for Requiem Mass, and she was interred in the adjoining cemetery.

Patricia will be deeply missed by her loving son, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Paul, Charlene, Shane, Katrina, Jason and Shannon, and family circle.