Deaths in the community

illiam Paul Gilkinson

The death has occurred of William Paul Gilkinson, December 11, peacefully at hospital.

He was the much loved father of Jonathan.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made for Diabetes UK c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan BT66 8BE.

Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing son Jonathan and partner Rose, Jennifer and partner David and family circle.

Elizabeth (Liz) Maxwell

Elizabeth (Liz) Maxwell passed away peacefully at Lurgan Hospital on December 13,

Liz was the much loved mother of Stephen, beloved daughter of the late Lily and Joe Maxwell and loving sister of Margaret, Gemma, Marie and the late Ann and Eleanor, and dear friend of Martin.

Funeral was from her home, Manor Drive, to St. Paul’s church, Lurgan for Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Colman’s cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, sisters, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and entire family circle.

Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu if desired to, Southern Area Hospice, c/o McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors, 5 William Street, Lurgan. T: 02838 324404

Mary Isabella (Mabel) Davidson

The death has occurred of Mary Isabella (Mabel) Davidson on December 12th, peacefully at her home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew and much loved mother of Alan and Martin.

House and funeral strictly private.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made for Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE.

Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing sons, daughters-in-law Lynne and Joan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family circle.

Richard Stanley Trevor Percival

Richard Stanley Trevor Percival passed away peacefully in the City Hospital, Belfast, on December 12th.

Late of Carnreagh, Craigavon. he was the beloved husband of Jean, dearest father of Lynn, Fay and Joy, father-in-law of Matthew and Adrian and a much loved granda of Hannah, Ellie and Joshua.

Funeral Service took place on Tuesday in Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church, with committal following at Kernan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Release International and the Cancer Centre City Hospital, c/o Milne Funeral Services, 59 Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5HS.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle.

Mary Elizabeth (Maisie) Poots

The death occurred of Mary Elizabeth (Maisie) Poots on December 12th, peacefully.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Minnie) Poots, dear sister of the late Jim and Sam (formerly of Church Place, Lurgan) and dear aunt of Jim, Heather, Grace and Joy.

Funeral Service was in The Gospel Hall, Malcolm Road, Lurgan, on Monday, followed by interment in Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church Burial Ground, Dromore, Co. Down.

House strictly private.

No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, payable to Joseph Poots & Son Funeral Director, 42 Bridge Street, Portadown, BT63 5AE for Laganvale Care Home and The Leprosy Missions United Leprosy Fund.

Will be missed by her Nephew, Nieces, their families, and all the Family Circle.

Brian Gibson

The death has occurred of Brian Gibson, on December 14th, peacefully at hospital.

Funeral Service took place in Malcomsons Funeral Home, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan BT66 8BE, on Wednesday at 1pm followed by interment in Kernan Cemetery, Portadown.

House strictly private, family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service (address above).

Will be lovingly remembered and deeply regretted by his beloved Olive, Angela, Robin, Sharon, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.

George Bullick

The death has occurred of George Bullick on 17 December, peacefully at Rose Lodge Nursing Home Lisburn and lately of Waringstown.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving father of the late Sydney and of Margaret, David and Joy; dear father-in-law to Maurice; Sue and the late David, and greatly missed grandfather and great-grandfather to family in Lisburn, England and Canada.

A Thanksgiving service will be held at Queen Street Methodist Church, Lurgan at 2pm on 21 December.

House and committal strictly private.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu for Southern Area Hospice Services c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 8BE

Annie (Nan) Allen

The death has occurred of Annie (Nan) Allen on December 16th, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Arvid and much loved mother of Stephen and the late Arvid and Godfrey.

Her funeral Service was at the Church Of The Nazerene, Mourne Road, Lurgan on Saturday at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Lurgan Cemetery.

House private, no flowers please by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Malcolmsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing son, sister Lily, daughters-in-law Lynda, Sylvania, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the entire family circle.

Margaret Hoye

The death has occurred of Margaret Hoye on December 17thpeacefully at home.

Margaret was the dearly beloved wife of the late John, Manor Park, and the much loved mother of Sheena, Karen, Martin, Alison, Vanessa and Jason and loving aunt of Deirdre,

Her funeral was on Sunday from her late residence to St Paul’s Church for 120noon Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery,

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her,

Her passing is very deeply regretted by her loving daughters, sons, niece, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.

Kieran Shanks

The death has occurred suddenly of Kieran Shanks on December 17th.

Kieran was the dearly beloved son of Maureen and the late Kieran 3 Drumnamoe Avenue and the much loved brother of Sharon, Cathy and Janette,

His funeral was on Saturday from his late residence to St Peter’s Church for Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery,

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Maurice Hogan

The death has occurred of Maurice Hogan (Derrymacash) on December 15, peacefully at home.

Maurice was the beloved husband of Patricia and devoted father of Sandra and Tanya, a much loved grandad of Ryan, Amy, Josh, Bailee and Trew, and a dear brother of Frankie, Patsy, Colette, Nuala, Sheila, Joan and the late Malachy and Angela.

His funeral was from his home, Wolf Island Terrace last Friday to St Mary’s Church, Derrytrasna for Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

His passing is deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law Neil and Tom, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

His passing is also very deeply regretted by his loving mother, sisters, brother-in-law Conor, Janette partner Harry, nephews, nieces and family circle.

Alexander (Alex) Pedlow

The death has occurred of Alexander (Alex) Pedlow on December 16, peacefully, after a short illness.

He was the dearly-loved husband of Betty and beloved father of Anne, Jennifer, Andrew, Stephanie, Gail, Alistair and the late Peter and Robert.

His funeral from his home 18 Lower Toberhewny Lane, Lurgan, last Friday followed by interment at Lurgan Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be made for Newry Hospice c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert St. Lurgan, BT66 8BE.

His life is lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle.

May Douglas

The death has occurred of May Douglas on December 16, (in her 92nd year), peacefully, at home, Darling Avenue, Lurgan.

She was the dearly-loved wife of the late Jack and devoted mother of Betty and Roy.

Her funeral Service was at Queen Street Methodist Church, on Friday followed by interment in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, may be made for Marie Curie Care and Rev Norman Fox’s Romanian Missionary Work c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE. (Cheques made payable to Malcomsons Donation Account please).

She is lovingly remembered by her sorrowing daughter, son, son-in-law Ronnie, daughter-in-law Rubena, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle.

Winifred McNally

The death has taken place peacefully of Winifred McNally on December 15th, peacefully at Laganvale Care Home.

She was the beloved wife of the late William and much loved mother of Irene, Linda and Maureen.

Her funeral Service in Malcomsons Funeral Home, on Friday last followed by interment in Lurgan Cemetery.

Donations if desired may be made for Alzheimers Society c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan BT66 8BE.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing daughters, son-in-law Wesley, grandchildren, great grandchildren and entire family circle.

Elizabeth Emily Harron

The death has taken place of Elizabeth Emily Harron on December 14th, at St. John’s House Southern Area Hospice.

She was the beloved wife of Jim and step mother of Alison and Terence, Paul and Jenny and dear Nanny to Hannah, Sarah and Ruth, Angus, Diarmuid and Benedict (8 Churchill Avenue, Lurgan)

Her funeral Service was in Seagoe Parish Church on Thursday 17th followed by private Cremation at Roselawn Crematorium.

Donations if desired may be made for M.M.S. Container Ministry, Shankill Parish Church or Southern Area Hospice c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service 7 Robert Street, Lurgan BT66 8BE (cheques made payable to Malcomsons Donation account please)