Deaths in the local community this week

Helena Dowey

Helena Dowey passed away on April 4.

Late of Lurgan, Helena was the wife of the late Bobby.

Her funeral was held on Wednesday, with a service in Malcomsons Funeral Home followed by interment in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, may be made for Aughnacloy House Care Home c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters, Charlotte and May; brother-in-law, Dennis; sisters-in-law, Sadie and Doris, and entire family circle.

Roy Foster

The death occurred of Roy Foster on April 6.

Roy was the dearly-loved husband of Joan and beloved father of Lyna, Gary and Valerie.

His funeral took place on Saturday, with interment afterwards in Lurgan Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son and family circle.

Wilfred (Wilfie) Cranston

Wilfred Cranston passed away on April 7.

Wilfred was the dearly loved husband of Agnes and beloved father of David and Gary.

His funeral was held on Saturday, followed by burial in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, may be made for Alzheimers Society c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service.

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters-in-law Denise and Jacqueline, grandsons Steven, Simon and wife Ruth, great grandchildren and family circle.

Ruth Alwyn (Beattie) Lavery

The death occurred of Ruth Lavery on April 7.

Ruth was the dearly loved mother of Ardie, Ally and the late John.

Her funeral took place in St Johns Parish Church on Tuesday, with interment afterwards in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, may be made for St Johns Church Building Fund, c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service.

Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing son, daughter and gradnchildren, Steph, Megan and Janet.

Yvonne Blaney (NÉE Harte)

Yvonne Blaney passed away on April 10, peacefully at the Southern Area Hospice.

Yvonne was the beloved wife of Jim, dearly loved mother of Mairead and Janine, and much loved granny of Emma, Conor and Kate.

Her funeral was held on Wednesday, with Requiem Mass in St Peter’s Church followed by burial in St Colman’s cemetery.

Donations, if desired, ma be made for Southern Area Hospice, c/o McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors, 5 William Street, Lurgan.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, son-in-law Paddy, Janine’s partner Jackie, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and entire family circle.

Louise Hollywood

Louise Hollywood passed away on April 11.

Louise was the wife of the late Alex and beloved mother of Roy.

Her funeral took place in Salvation Army Citadel on Wednesday, with interment afterwards in Lurgan Cemetery.

Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing son, and daughter-in-law Lena.