Deaths in the community

William Ernest (Ernie)

McNickle

William McNickle passed away on September 28, peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital.

Late of 41 Pines Park, Lurgan, William was the beloved husband of Eilish, much loved father of Susan and Ali, devoted grandfather of Amy and loving brother of Anne, Jackie and the late Margaret.

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Donations, if desired, may be made for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke and Alzheimers Society, c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan.

William will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, daughters, granddaughter, brother, sister, brother-in-law Billy & family circle both home and away.

Don Heaney

The death has occurred of Don Heaney, who passed away on October 2.

Formerly of Lurgan, Don was the beloved husband of Anne and dear father of Chris and Paul.

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His funeral took place on Monday in Ss Patrick’s and Ronan’s Church, Magheralin, followed by interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Loughgall.

Donations, if desired, may be made to Friends of the Cancer Centre, c/o Quinn Bros. Funeral Home, 138 Obins St, Portadown.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, sisters Moya and Margaret, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and family circle.

Bernadette Seeley

Bernadette Seeley died peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital on October 3.

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Late of Old Portadown Road, Lurgan, Bernadette was the dearly beloved wife of Brian and much loved mother of Gerarlyn, Marcell and Laura.

Her funeral took place on Tuesday from her late residence to St Paul’s Church for Requiem Mass, with interment afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery.

Bernadette is very deeply regretted by her loving husband, daughters, son, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.

Francis McFadden

The death has occurred of Francis McFadden, who died on October 4, peacefully at hospital.

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Late of Craigavon and Monaghan, Francis was the beloved son of the late James and Rose McFadden and loving brother of the late Kathleen and Rosetta.

Requiem Mass was held on Tuesday at St Anthony’s Church, Craigavon, followed by interment in Latlurcan Cemetery, Monaghan.

Very deeply regretted by Vera McStravick and family, and a large circle of friends.

Daniel (Danny) Owens

Daniel Owens passed away on October 4, peacefully at home.

Late of Hillcrest Crescent, Lurgan, Daniel was the husband of Geraldine and much loved father of Danny, Martin, John and Mark.

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His funeral was held on Wednesday morning from his late residence to St Anthony’s Church, Craigavon, for Requiem Mass, with interment afterwards in St John’s Cemetery Lylo.

Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren and family circle.

James (Jim) Griffin

The death has occurred of James Griffin, who passed away on October 4.

Formerly of Lurgan, James was the dear husband of Donna, father of Claire, Jim and Barry, and brother of Mary, Sheila, Mena, Brian, Noel, John and the late Joe.

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His funeral took place on Tuesday from his late residence to the Church of St John the Baptist, Drumcree, followed by interment in St Colman’s Cemetery, Lurgan.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren Piaras, Rhys, Harry, Caolan, Faye and Caitlin, sisters, brothers and family circle.

John Gerard (Gerry) O’Neill

The death took place on October 5 of Gerry O’Neill peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerry was the beloved husband of Mena and devoted father of Sean, Ethna, Gerard, Marie and Patricia, a much loved grandad and great grandad, and loving brother of Marie.

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His funeral took place from his home, 8 Monbrief Walk, Taghnevan on Wednesday to St Paul’s Church, Lurgan for Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards was in St Colman’s cemetery.

His passing is deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Jennifer and Roisin, sons-in-law Maurice, Pearse and Colin, grand children, great grandchildren, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and entire family circle.