Francis O'Loughlin, 29 Brennan Court, Magherafelt.

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O’Loughlin (29 Brennan Court, Magherafelt) 13th February 2026 (suddenly but peacefully) Francis RIP, beloved partner of the late Susan, much loved son of the late Patrick and Eileen and loving brother of Betty, Gerard and the late Patsy, Hugh, Margaret, Anthony and Harry.

Francis was reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (corner) BT43 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Friday 20th February between 6pm and 8pm. Burial in St John’s Cemetery, Magherafelt, on Saturday 21st February at 9.30am.

“House Strictly Private”

Francis’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sister, nieces, nephews and all the family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Alzheimer’s Society” c/o WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 43 Glenone Road, Clady, Portglenone, BT44 8LH.

Grace Kerr (née McIlhone), 15 Pinegrove Park, Ballymena.

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Kerr (née McIlhone) 15 Pinegrove Park, Ballymena, 6th February 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Grace RIP, beloved wife of Dominic, much loved mum of Grainne (Keown) and Orla (Fyfe), loving sister of Maureen, Brigid and Kathleen, and cherished nana of Daire, Shea, Ella, Eabha and Fiadh .

NB: House Strictly Private Please.

Grace was reposing in O’Donnell’s Funeral Home, Mount Street, Ballymena. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Monday 9th February 6pm -8pm. Her remains left from her late residence on Tuesday 10th February at 1.50pm for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crebilly, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Grace's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons in law Conor and Paul, sisters, brother in laws, grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

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

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

Margaret Kennedy (née Maguire) 37 Meadowside, Antrim.

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Kennedy (née Maguire) 37 Meadowside, Antrim, 6th February 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Margaret RIP, beloved wife of Brian, much loved mother of twins Sean and Steven, Joanne (Morrison), Lisa- Marie (Boyd), and the late Jennifer, loving sister of Bobby, Ann (Tomlinson), Susan (Fawcett) and the late Paddy and cherished grandmother of James.

Margaret’s wake officially began in her late residence on Saturday 7th February at 4pm. Her remains left from there on Tuesday 10th February at 10.25am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Comgall’s Church, Antrim, burial immediately afterwards in Belmont Cemetery.

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

Margaret's passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, brother, sisters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandson and all the family circle. Padre Pio and St Martha pray for her.

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

Maria Grazyna Lenartowicz, 148 Dunclug Park, Ballymena.

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Lenartowicz (148 Dunclug Park, Ballymena) 3rd February 2026 (peacefully at hospital Maria Grazyna RIP, beloved partner of the late Norbert and much loved mother of Anna.

Maria’s remains were reposing in O’Donnell Funeral Home, 41-43 Mount Street, Ballymena. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Tuesday 10th February 7pm -8pm. A private cremation will follow at a later date.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter Anna, son in law Zbigniew and all her sorrowing 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

Hannah Mary Walsh (née Watson) 109 Innishrush Road, Portglenone.

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Walsh (née Watson) (109 Innishrush Road, Portglenone) 3rd February 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Hannah Mary RIP, beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mother of Kathleen (Quinn), Hannah (Healy), Harry Joe, David, James, Margaret (Kearney), Betty (O’Donnell), Pauline (McCann) and Sean and loving sister of Bessie (O'Neill) and the late Seamus, Joe, Margaret (McKillop), Katie, Sean and Pat Hugh.

Hannah Mary’s wake officially began in her late residence on Wednesday 4th February at 1pm. Her remains left from there on Friday 6th February at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Clady, burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenlough.

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

Hannah Mary’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

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

Leo Carey, 17 Cloghogue Road, Toomebridge.

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Carey (17 Cloghogue Road, Toomebridge) 3rd February 2026 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Leo RIP, beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Shauna (Robb) Leona (McCormick) Jason, Serena (Gollogly), Maire Therese (Trainor) and Mark and loving brother of Mairead, Joe, Kitty, Hugh, Eugene, Lou, Michael, Jacque, Ian and late Harry, Raymond, Colette, and baby Hugh.

Leo’s wake officially began in his late residence on Wednesday 4th February at 11am. His remains left from there on Friday 6th February at 1.45pm for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time requested each day between 10pm and 11am.

Leo’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons in law Kevin, Harry, Ronan and Paddy, daughters in law Ann and Caroline, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Kevin, Rihanna, Therese, Johanna, Olivia, Odhrán, Harry, Cara, Conn, Cillian and all the family circle. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “ Down Syndrome Centre North East  t/a Hub 21” c/o the family.

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

Joan Dall (née Douglas), formerly 20 Killowen House, Coleraine.

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Dall (née Douglas) (formerly 20 Killowen House, Coleraine) 19th January 2026 (peacefully at hospital) Joan, beloved mother of James (Cheltenham, England).

NB: “Funeral Strictly Private”

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing son James, daughter in law Claire and all her 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

Shirley Fox (née Egerton), Ballymena.

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Fox (née Egerton)  Ballymena 27th January 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family) Shirley, beloved wife of Vincent, much loved mother of Gemma, Tristan and Lauren, and loving nana of Thomas, Rachel, Timothy and Holly

 NB: “House and Funeral Strictly Private”

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and friends who loved her so much.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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

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

Francis Mulholland, formerly Lisnahunshin, Portglenone.

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Mulholland Francis (Sas) RIP, passed away 27th December 2025. Formerly of Lisnagarran Lane, Lisnahunshin, Portglenone.

Son of the late Fonsy & Annie (nee McAleese).  Husband of Evelyn, brother of Catherine (Cassidy) and Rosie (Smyth), father of Sarah, Aine and Michael.

Francis’s passing was deeply regretted by all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul .

Francis’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Church Bellaghy at 11.30am on Sunday 25th January, followed by interment of his ashes in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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

Margaret Smyth (née Murray), Sheffield, England and formerly Shore Road, Toome.

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Smyth (née Murray) Sheffield, England and formerly Shore Road, Toome, 12th December 2025, (peacefully) Margaret RIP, beloved wife of Tommy, much loved mother of Robert, Laura (Johnston) and Dan, loving sister of Ann (O’Neill), Eileen (Kerr), Josie (Mulholland), Dermot, Dessy, Mickey, and the late Sean, Seamus, Gerry, Liam, Colette (McAtamney) and Joan (Maynes).

Margaret’s Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin, burial took place immediately afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Margaret’s passing was deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughter, sisters, brothers and all the family circle.

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

James (Jimmy) Devlin, 68 Carmagrim Road, Ahoghill.

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Devlin, (68 Carmagrim Road, Ahoghill) 14th January 2026 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) James (Jimmy) RIP, beloved son of the late William and Annie and much loved brother of Kathleen (Cassie) (McKenna), and the late Mary Anne, Brigid (McErlean), Willie John, Teresa (Murray), Nancy, Paddy and Roddy.

Jimmy’s wake officially began in his late residence on Thursday 15th January at 5pm. His remains left from there on Saturday 17th January at 1.50pm for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ahoghill, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Jimmy’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sister, nephews, nieces and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in leu if desired to SVP c/o the family.

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

Thomas Donaghy, 12 Bann Crescent, (Toome and formerly Randalstown).

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Donaghy, 12 Bann Crescent, (Toome and formerly Randalstown), 13th January 2026 (suddenly but peacefully) Thomas RIP, beloved son of Desmond and Rosemary, much loved brother of Katherine, twin brother Martin, Gregory and Paul and loving father of Karen and Owen.

Thomas’s wake officially began in his late residence on Thursday 15th January at 4pm. His remains left from there on Saturday 17th January at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Toome (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in St MacNissi’s Church Cemetery, Randalstown.

 NB: Family time requested each day between 10pm and 11am.

Thomas’s passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, brothers, sisters, son, daughter, nieces nephews and all the family circle.

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

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

Harry Mulholland, 36 Riverdale Park, Portglenone.

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Mulholland, 36 Riverdale Park, Portglenone, 13th January 2026 (peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home) Harry RIP, beloved husband of Eithne (née Griffin) much loved father of Seamus, Barbara, Kevin and Cathleen and loving brother of Sally (Hancock), and the late Kathleen (McCoy), Roisin (Moffat) and Seamus.

Harry’s remains were reposing in WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Home, 43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner), BT44 8LH. Visitors were welcome to call and pay their respects on Thursday 15th January from 6pm - 9pm. His remains left from there on Friday 16th January at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Portglenone (which can be viewed via the parish webcam), burial immediately afterwards in Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Moneyglass.

NB: House Strictly Private Please.

Harry's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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

Sean Carey, 3 Collinwood, Grove Road, Ballymena.

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Carey, 3 Colllinwood, Grove Road, Ballymena, 11th January 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Sean RIP, beloved son of the late Seamus and Mary, much loved husband of the late Ellen, loving brother of Marie, Michael, Bridget, Terri, Roisin and the late James and Damien and dear brother-in-law to Dermot, Caroline, Michael, Naomi, Davy and Coombsie.

Sean’s remains were 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 Wednesday 14th January 1pm -3pm and 6pm - 9pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 15th January in All Saints Church, Ballymena at 10am (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube Channel) followed burial immediately afterwards in St Patricks Cemetery, Crebilly.

Sean's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing, brothers, sisters, brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to “Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital” c/o the family.

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

Gerard Berry, 106 Roguery Road, Moneyglass, Toome.

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Berry (106 Roguery Road, Moneyglass, Toome) 11th January 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Gerard RIP, beloved son of the late James and Etta, much loved brother of Kathleen, Maire, Ita and Seamus and dear uncle to Catherine (Gavin) and Francis and dear friend Maureen.

Gerard’s wake officially began in his late residence on Monday 12th January at 10am. His remains left from there on Tuesday 13th January at 10.45am for 11am Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Gerard's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sisters, brother, sister-in-law Eilish, nephew, niece, nephew-in-law and all the family circle. Sacred heart Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only please, donations in leu if desired to “Duneane SVP c/o the family**

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

 

Martin Mc Larnon, 141 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown.

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Mc Larnon 141 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, 9th January 2026 (peacefully at hospital) Martin RIP, beloved son of the late Harry and Betty and much loved brother of Sean, Brendan, Mary, Colette and the late Joseph.

Martin’s wake officially began in his late residence on Saturday 10th January at 5pm. His remains were removed from there on Sunday 11th January at 4pm to St MacNissis’s Church, Randalstown. Requiem Mass on Monday 12th January at 12noon followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, 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.

Gerald Etherson, 156 Drumagarner Road, Kilrea.

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Etherson (156 Dumagarner Road, Kilrea) 8th January 2026, (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family) Gerald RIP, beloved husband of the late Alice (Ellie) (née Cassidy), much loved father of Gerald (Joanne), Paul (Bronagh) and the late Arthur, loving brother of Bobby, Patsy, Danny, Harry, Bernie, Jean and the late James and dear granda to Matthew, Amy, Luke, Henry, Arthur, Annie and Jack.

Gerald’s wake officially began in his late residence on Friday 9th January at 10am. His remains left from there on Sunday 11th January at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumagarner (which will be broadcast live via “WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors” Facebook page) burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery remains.

NB: Family time requested each day please between 10pm and 10am.

Gerald's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren and all the family circle. Sacred heart Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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

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

Archie Stewart, Ballymena.

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Stewart (Ballymena) 4th January 2026 (peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family) Archie RIP, much loved father of Eimear, Ryan, Aislinn, Conor and Polly, loving son of Kath and the late Archie and dear brother of Katherine and Anne Marie.

Archie’s wake officially began in his son Ryan’s residence 64 Leighinmohr Crescent, Ballymena, BT42 2FB on Tuesday 6th January at 1pm. His remains left from there on Thursday 8th January at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Ballymena (which can be viewed via the parish YouTube channel) followed by burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crebilly.

NB; Family time requested between 10pm and 1pm.

Archie's passing was deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, mother, sisters and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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 

Kathleen McAuley (née O'Hara) 14 Sunray Crescent, Cargan, Glenravel.

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McAuley (née O’Hara) 14 Sunray Crescent, Cargan, Glenravel, 26th December 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Kathleen RIP, beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother of  Elizabeth (McAvoy), Loretta (O’Connell), Fiona, Cahal, Diane (McCarry), Pauline (McIlhatton), Christine, Bernadette (Carey), Sandra (McMullan), Kevin, Carl, Sharon, Donna (Shannon), Joanne (Kerr) and Liam and loving sister of Breda, Terry, Timothy and the late Peggy, Paul, Liam, Alice, Vera and Ethna and dear grand mother to 53 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great- grandchildren.

 Kathleen’s wake officially began in her late residence on Saturday 27th December at 2pm. Her remains left from there on Monday 29th December at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel (which can be viewed via the parish Facebook Page), burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

NB: Family time requested each day please between 8pm and 12noon.

Kathleen’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren 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

Elizabeth Gilmore, 32a Greenan Road, Randalstown.

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Gilmore (née Carey) 32a Greenan Road, Randalstown, 21st December 2025 (peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family) Elizabeth RIP, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Adrian and Jane-Marie, loving sister of Sr. Sheena, Dominic, John, Anne-Marie, Richard, Patricia, Seamus and Thomas, dear nanny of Macey, Theo and Remy and mother in law to Cathy.

Elizabeth’s wake officially began in her late residence on Monday 22nd December at 4pm. Her remains left from there on Wednesday 24th December at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin, burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time requested each day please between 10pm and 11am.

Elizabeth’s passing was deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter, daughter in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren 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