Ferdinand Boldi, 67 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena.

Boldi (67 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena) 3rd June 2026, (peacefully at Kintullagh Nursing Home), Ferdinand RIP, beloved Father of Ferdinand (Jr) and loving grandfather of Stefania and Fabian.

Ferdinand’s wake officially began in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW, on Friday 5th June at 8pm until 10pm. Funeral service on Saturday 6th June at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road, Council Cemetery.

Peace Perfect Peace.

Ferdinand’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, grandchildren and all his family and friends who loved him so much.

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit:nifunerals.com

Paul Rogers, 36 Broughshane Road, Ballymena.

Rogers, 36 Broughshane Road, Ballymena, 4th June 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Paul RIP, beloved husband of Una, much loved father of Paula, Conal, Fiona, Roisin, Donagh, Una, and Nuala and loving brother of May, Michael and the late Tony and Eilish.

Paul’s wake officially began in his late residence on Saturday 6th June at 1pm until 9pm and on Sunday 7th June at 2pm until 9pm. His remains left from there on Monday 8th June at 11.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena, burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

Paul’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons and daughters in law Garry, Cindy, Rob, Paddy, Mal, Graeme, Mary,  brother, sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren: Paddy, Emily, Oran, Tommy, Ollie, Clara, Bobby, Darragh and Liam and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul

Detail enquiries to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Eamon O'Hara, Apartment 2 Princes Street and formerly Deramore, Ballymena.

 O’Hara (Apartment 2, Princes Street and formerly Deramore, Ballymena)  (suddenly but peacefully at his late residence) Eamon RIP, beloved son of Marie and the late Jim, and much loved brother of Colette (Sheppard) and Mabel (Mc Keown)

Eamon was reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41 - 43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Thursday 28th May between 6pm and 8pm, and on Friday 29th from 5pm until 6.30pm, whereby his remains were removed to All Saints Church, Ballymena. Requiem Mass on Saturday 30th May at 10am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

Eamon's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, sisters, brother in law Martin, niece Grainne, nephews James and Thomas, great nephews Odhran and Niall and all his family and friends who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

House Strictly Private – No Exceptions

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Chest Heart and Stroke” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Patricia Mulholland, Mayogall and England.

Mulholland (Mayogall and England) 21st February 2026 Patricia RIP, beloved mother of Mary Niamh, much loved sister of Ita, Liam and the late Cathleen and Maura and loving daughter of the late Neil and Tilly.

Patricia’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Lavey, on Wednesday 27th May at 11am (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Patricia's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, brother, sister, and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Marie Celine Cherry (née McNeilly), 67 Warden Street, Ballymena.

Cherry (née McNeilly) 67 Warden Street, Ballymena 19th May 2026 (suddenly but peacefully) Marie Celine RIP, beloved wife of the late Victor, much loved sister of Patsie  (McWilliams), Andrena (McCloskey), Pauline (Robinson) and daughter of the late Paddy and Sally.

Celine’s wake officially began at her late residence on Friday 22nd May at 5pm. Her remains left from there on Saturday 23rd May at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish You Tube Channel), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in Cushendall Road Cemetery.

NB: Family time requested please between 10pm and 11am

Celine's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sisters, brother in laws, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and all her family and friends who loved her so much. St. Padre Pio Pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Canon Hugh J. O'Hagan, PP St Mary's Parish Ahoghill (formerly Kilcoo)

Canon Hugh J. O’Hagan, P.P. St Mary’s Parish Ahoghill (formerly Kilcoo) 17th May 2026 (peacefully at hospital), beloved son of the late Frank and Sarah and much loved brother of the late Kathleen.

Fr Hugh’s wake officially began in his late residence within Oranmore, Guest House, Galgorm Road, Ballymena on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 6pm. His remains left from there on Friday 22nd May at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ahoghill (which can be viewed via : WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, Facebook Page), and his burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Private time was requested each day of Fr Hugh’s wake between 9pm and 12noon.

Fr Hugh’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing housekeeper Pauline, Bishop Alan, the priests of Down and Connor Diocese, his extended family, his parishioners in St Mary’s Parish Ahoghill, his former parishioners in Killyleagh and his many friends from far and near who loved him so much. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Baby- Peadar O'Boyle, 6 Clarkes Road, Gulladuff.

Baby - Peadar O’Boyle (8 Clarkes Road, Gulladuff) 11th May 2026, beloved son of Hannah (Byrne) and Niall, much loved brother Marianne and cherished grandson of Anne and Mickey O’Boyle and Claire and Martin Byrne..

NB: “Family Home and Funeral Strictly Private”

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, brother, grandparents and all the family circle.

“Eternal Rest Grant onto Him O Lord”

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Maureen Kearney (née McKay) 26 Loughan Hill, Ballymena.

Kearney (née McKay) 26 Loughan Hill, Ballymena, 11th May 2026. (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Maureen RIP, beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Jimmy, John (Margaret), Gerard (Claire) and the late Ally (Tina), loving sister of Brendan, Kevin and the late Geraldine, dear grandmother of Jon Paul, Shauna, Caolan, Aoife and great grandmother of Tommy.

Maureen’s wake officially began in her late residence on Wednesday 13th May at 12noon. Her remains left from there on Friday 15th May at 9.25am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena, and her burial took place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

NB: Family time was requested each day of Maureen’s wake between 7pm and 12noon.

Maureen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters in law, brothers, grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Northern Ireland Hospice” c/o the family.

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit; nifunerals.com

Orlagh Graffin (née Donnelly) 43a Culbane Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy.

Graffin (née Donnelly) 43a Culbane Road, Portglenone / Bellaghy, 10th May 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Orlagh RIP, beloved wife of Martin, much loved mother of Francis and Teighan, loving daughter of Hugh and the late Margaret and dear sister of Karen (Doyle).

Orlagh’s wake officially began at her late residence on Monday 11th May at 7pm. Her remains left from there on Wednesday 13th May at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), and her burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time was requested each day of Orlagh’s wake between 9pm and 11am.

Orlagh’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughter, son, father, sister, brothers in law Patrick, Martin and Anthony, sister in law Marie and Alison and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Harry Pat Bigmore, 1 Gaussen Villas, Ballyronan.

Bigmore (1 Gaussen Villas, Ballyronan) 8th May 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Harry Pat RIP, beloved son of the late Harry and Mary, much loved father of Brian, (Theresa), Mary (Kieran), Una (Paul) and Kevin (Suzanne) and loving brother of Frank, John and the late James.

Harry Pat’s wake officially began at his late residence on Saturday 9th May at 1pm. His remains were removed from there on Monday 11th May at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Loup (which can be viewed via the parish webcam) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time requested please between 10pm  - 11am.

Harry Pat’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers, sisters in law, grandchildren: Cora, Jack, Ciaron, Katie, Ronan, Ethan, Maria, Lilyrose and Ella, great-grandson Paudi and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com  

Kathleen C. Forde, 56 Glens Brae Road, Martinstown.

Forde (56 Glens Brae Road, Martinstown) 7th May 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Kathleen C. RIP, beloved daughter of the late Edward and Isobel, loving sister of Rosaleen (Kearney), Eddie, Clair (Owens) and the late Hannah (O’Loan) and Liam.

NB: “House Strictly Private Please”

Kathleen was reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena, BT43 6BW. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Sunday 10th May between 4pm and 5.30pm, whereby her remains were removed to Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel. Requiem Mass on Monday 11th May at 12noon ( which can be viewed via the parish webcam https://churchmedia.tv/glenravel ) followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to: “Macmillan Cancer Care” c/o the family.

Kathleen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sisters, brother in law Michael, sisters in law Roisin  and Anne, nieces, nephews and all the family circle.  Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Peter McCann, 100 Clady Road, Clady, Portglenone.

McCann (100 Clady Road, Clady, Portglenone) 3rd May 2026 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Peter RIP, beloved husband of Brigid, much loved father of Marie, Roisin (McCullough), Donard, Grainne (Dillon) and the late Terence and loving brother of Gerald, Annie, Brigid, Ben and the late Paddy, Willie John, Des and Rosemary.

Peter’s wake officially began in his late residence on Monday 4th May at 11am. His remains left from there on Wednesday 6th May at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Greenlough.  

Family time requested daily please between 10pm and 11am. 

Peter’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, daughter in law Julie, son in law Allen, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Matthew, Peter, Clodagh, Amy, Maria, Calum, Jodi, Caoimhe & Terence and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Detail enquiries to WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Kathleen (Kate) McGrogan (née Leonard) 15 Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge.

McGrogan (née Leonard) 15 Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge, 9th April 2026, (peacefully at home) Kathleen (Kate) RIP, beloved wife of Michael (Mick), much loved mother of Martin, Michael, Noel and Danielle, loving sister of Bernadette, John, Patrick and the late Anne & Deirdre and dear daughter of the late Thomas and Mary.

Kate’s wake officially began in her late residence on Friday 10th April at 11am. Her remains left from there on Sunday 12th April at 11.25am for 12noon Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kate’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, daughters in law Carla and Michelle, future son in law Dylan, brothers, sister, brother in law Terry, sister in law Anne, grandchildren Aoife, Orla, Neive and Jude and all the family circle. St Padre Pio pray for her.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Laurel House” c/o the family

 Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental services Tel: 028 2663 1406 or visit:nifunerals.com

Nuala Downey (née Morgan) 21 Beechland Drive, Clady (and formerly Derrylaughan)

Downey (née Morgan) 21 Beechland Drive, Clady, (and formerly Derrylaughan) 8th April 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Nuala RIP, beloved wife of Louis, much loved mother of Carmel (Christian), Angela (Geoff), Louise, Collette (Peter), Gemma (Cahir), Brendan, Tony (Zara), and Grace, and loving sister of Anna, Patricia, Patrick, Elizabeth, Hugh Martin, Eileen, Pauline, Madonna and the late Stella, Francie and Declan.

NB: Family time will be requested each day of the wake please between 10pm – 11am. 

Nuala’s wake officially began in her late residence on Thursday 9th April at 5pm. Her remains left from there on Saturday 11th April at 9.40am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam; https://www.greenlough.com/web-cam/), burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

Nuala’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Eva, Cahir, Charlotte, Christian, Mae, Aaron, Freya, Anna, Paidi and Sadie and all the family circle.  St Martha pray for her.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to “Macmillan Cancer Care” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com 

Mary Gilmore (née McCormick) 29 Shanlieve, Ballymena.

Gilmore (née McCormick) 29 Shanlieve, Ballymena, 4th April 2026 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Mary, beloved mother of Ricky (Maxine) and the late Lorna, much loved grandmother of Jason, Corey and Ellie and loving sister of the late Margaret, Leslie, Dorothy, David and George.

Mary was reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 41 -43 Mount Street, Ballymena. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Thursday 9th April between 7pm and 8pm. A Funeral Service for Mary was held in the Funeral Home on Friday 10th April at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in Ballee Council Cemetery.

Mary’s passing was deeply regretted by all her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much.

Peace Perfect Peace.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Kathleen McErlain (née Laverty), 87 Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge.

McErlain (née Laverty) 87 Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge, 4th April 2026 (suddenly but peacefully) Kathleen RIP, beloved wife of the late Liam, much loved mother of Damian (Michelle), Mark (Alison), Gregory, Fergal (Angela) and Nuala (Sean), and loving sister of Mary (Quigley) Gerard, Bernadette (Trolan), Loretto (O’Neill), Michael, Patricia (Larkin) and the late James, Hugh Walter, and Shelia.

Kathleen’s wake officially began in her late residence on Tuesday 7th April at 11am. Her remains left from there on Wednesday 8th April at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Ballyscullion ( which can be viewed via the church webcam https://churchmedia.tv/Ballyscullion ) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time requested please between 10pm - 11am.

Kathleen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Rhianna, Leah, Abbie, Kevin, Anna, Rebecca, Caolan, Christopher and all her family and friends who loved her so much. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Peter Devlin, 734 Antrim Road, Templepatrick and formerly Derryhollagh.

Devlin, (734 Antrim Road, Templepatrick and formerly Derryhollagh), 27th March 2026, Peter RIP, beloved husband of Ann, (née Brady), son of the late John and Mary, and loving brother of Sr. Rose, Moira (Rodgers), Patricia (Hennessey), Francis, his late twin brother Henry, Anne, Teresa (Close), Sheena (McGarry), Seán, Séamus and Brendan.

Peter’s wake officially began in his late residence on Saturday 28th March at 2pm. His remains left from there on Monday 30th March at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Bernard’s Church, Glengormley (which can be viewed via the church webcam https://churchmedia.tv/st-bernards-church-glengormley ), burial immediately afterwards in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Moneyglass.

NB: Family time requested each day of Peter’s wake between 9pm and 11am.

Peter’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, brother and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of desired to “Marie Curie Cancer Care” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Yvonne Henry (née O'Reilly) 16 Mullaghboy Crescent, Bellaghy.

Henry (née O’Reilly) 16 Mullaghboy Crescent, Bellaghy 26th March 2026 (peacefully at Antrim Care Home) Yvonne RIP, beloved wife of Danny, much loved mother of Dana, loving granny of Richenda and Josh and dear sister of Mary (Delargy) and the late Christine, Sadie and Eddie.

Yvonne was reposing in WJ O’Donnell and Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner), Portglenone, BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Saturday 28th March between 4pm and 6pm. Her remains left from there on Sunday 29th March at 10.30am for 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Yvonne’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughter, grandchildren, sister and all her family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Baby - Finn McCullough, 84 Raceview Road, Ballymena.

Baby - Finn McCullough (84 Raceview Road, Ballymena) 23rd March 2026, beloved son of Bronwyn (née Farren) and Philip, much loved brother of Danny and dear grandson of Bernie and Denis Farren and Hazel and Len McCullough.

NB: “Family Home and Funeral Strictly Private”

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, brother, grandparents and all the family circle.

“Safe in the arms of the Angels”

Detail enquires to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com

Paul Madden, 44 Moyagoney Road, Portglenone.

Madden 44 Moyagoney Road, Portglenone 24th March 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Paul RIP, beloved husband of Jacinta (née Mallon) much loved father of Paula (Byrne), Maria (McLoughlin), Olivia (Magill), Shauna (Lynn), Gerard, Christopher, Cathal, Conor & Justin and loving brother of Leo, Shibby and the late John, Thomas, Rosemary, Dolores, Danny, Henry, Pauline, Louis, Celine, Benny, Sarah & Mickey.

Paul’s wake officially began in his late residence on Wednesday 25th March at 2pm. His remains left from there on Friday 27th March at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

NB: Family time will be requested each day of Paul’s wake between 10pm and 11am.

Paul's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brother, sister, sons and daughters -in- law: Barry, Dominic, Darren, Dermot, Danielle, Seana, Christina, Clare and Justin’s partner Zoe, grandchildren, great grandson and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for him.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Northern Ireland Hospice” c/o the family.

Detail enquiries to: WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral and Monumental Services Tel: 028 2563 1406 or visit: nifunerals.com