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Deacon Jack 29th August 2024

Deacon Jack 29th August 2024, peacefully at home, 15 Kenbane Crescent, Ballymena, after a short illness. 

Beloved husband of Edith, loving father of Jaclyn and Richard, father-in-law of Kristofier and Danielle, devoted grandfather of Callan, Kendra, Isabella and Aria and dear brother of Yvonne and Eileen. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 2nd September at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road). 

House private. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Marie Curie. 

Lovingly remembered by his wife, family and family circle.

Rock Rodney 30th August 2024

ROCK – The wife and family of the late Rodney Rock wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their friends, family and neighbours who supported them during their recent sad bereavement.

To all those who sent cards, messages, visited his home, attended his funeral and donated to Marie Curie, your kindness is deeply appreciated and was a great comfort at such a difficult time.

We are particularly grateful to the Doctors and Staff at the NI Cancer Centre, City Hospital, Belfast, Karen Mulhern & her amazing team of District Nurses, Leanne Devlin, Community Hospice team and to Julie, Paula, Dawn and the rest of the Marie Curie team for all the dedicated care and attention they gave to Rodney during his illness.

Thanks also to Dr Mark Hall and staff at Braid Medical Practice, Ballymena.

Grateful thanks to Rev. David Ferguson for conducting the funeral service and to Barbara Douglas and her catering team for providing the tea following the service.

Heartfelt thanks to the Royal Black Preceptory for the respect shown to the family during their annual parade

Sincerest and deepest gratitude to James Henry Funeral Services for their kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to us during this most difficult time.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and thanks, Angela, Jordan and Megan.

Rock Rodney 30th August 2024, peacefully at his home, 49 Warden Street, Ballymena, surrounded by his loving family. 

Dearly loved husband of Angela, devoted father of Jordan and Megan, beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Henry (Harold) and brother of Harry, Colin and Allan. 

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Broughshane on Sunday 1st September at 3pm, interment afterwards at adjoining churchyard. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home from 3pm on Saturday 31st August. 

Will always be remembered by his loving wife Angela, son Jordan and his fiancée Naomi, daughter Megan and family circle.

“Peace perfect peace”

Foster Samuel (Sammy) 28th August 2024

Foster Samuel (Sammy) 28th August 2024, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, late of 262 Doury Road, Ballymena BT43 6TU. 

Devoted husband of Angela, beloved father of Nial and Aaron, much loved father-in-law of Kathryn, loving grandfather of baby Samuel James and dear brother of Sandra, Mervyn, Linda and the late Marlene and Beatrice. 

After a private family interment, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Sammy will be held in Wellington Presbyterian Church on Sunday 1st September at 2.30pm. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at his late home on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August from 2pm to 9pm. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie.


“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4 v 7

McClelland Mervyn 28th August 2024

Von, Rhonda and Christopher wish to thank all those who called at our home, sent cards, rang and brought food at our recent bereavement.  Special thanks to Cannon Mark McConnell and Pastor Trevor Gillander for conducting the funeral service and visiting daddy during his illness.  Thanks also to the caretaker, organist and ladies who provided the tea.  We will never be able to thank enough the staff of A6, Antrim Area Hospital for the outstanding treatment that daddy received.  Thanks also to the Microbiology Unit for their care given to daddy.  Thanks to Dr Brown, Dr Donalson and all the staff at Smithfield Medical Centre.  Heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support, prayers and kindness at this sad time. 

McClelland Mervyn 28th August 2024, peacefully at hospital, late of 28 Barra Drive, Ballykeel 1, Ballymena. 

Beloved husband of Von, much loved daddy of Rhonda and Christopher, father-in-law of Sammy and Gabriela and a much loved granda and great granda. 

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street, Ballymena on Friday 30th August at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

Family and friends welcome to call at 28 Barra Drive, Ballymena. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for St Patrick’s Parish Church Funds. 

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

Balmer Robert James 28th August 2024

Balmer Robert James 28th August 2024 at hospital, late of 54 The Commons, Broughshane. 

Beloved husband of Celia, loving father of Justin, Leon and Christina, a dear father-in-law and devoted grandfather. 

Funeral service in Henry Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30am, cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 12 noon. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for The M.S. Society. 

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.  

Balmer Thompson (Tosh) 25th August 2024

Balmer Thompson (Tosh) 25th August 2024 (peacefully) at hospital in his 90th year, late of 2 Brookfield Gardens Ahoghill.  Much loved husband of the late Doreen, loving father of Karen and Gail, father-in-law in law of David and Ryan, devoted grandfather of Gareth, wife Laura and the late Steven and great grandfather of Rebecca, Scott and Dylan. 

Funeral service in Brookside Presbyterian Church on Thursday 29th August at 12noon interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground.  Family and friends welcome to call at, 2 Brookfield Gardens.  Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for N.I. Heart Foundation. 

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle. 

“The Lord is my shepherd”

Parkhill William James (Jimmy) 22nd August 2024

The family of the late William James (Jimmy) Parkhill, 33 Barnish Road, Randalstown wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their friends and family who supported them on their very sad loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend to so many.  To all those who sent cards, messages, visited his home and attended his funeral, your kindness was deeply appreciated and was a great comfort at such a difficult time.  Special thanks to Willie Logan who provided great prayerful support to the family and for conducting the Memorial Service of Celebration of Jimmy’s life and to Randalstown Rugby Club who very kindly provided the catering afterwards.  Thanks also to James Henry Funeral Services for their professionalism in carrying out the funeral arrangements and to all those who helped at the funeral, we are most grateful.  We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our thanks and appreciation. 

Parkhill William James (Jimmy) 22nd August 2024, peacefully, at his home, surround by his loving family, 33 Barnish Road, Randalstown. 

Much loved husband of Jennifer, loving father of Shauna and Clare, father-in-law of Andrew and Lee, devoted grandfather of Seth, Farrah, Sloane, Lizzy and Will and a dear brother of Isobel, Ann, Robert (Herbie) and Angela. 

Funeral service in O.C. Presbyterian Church, Randalstown on Monday 26th August at 11.30am, interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie. 

Family and friends welcome to call at his home on Saturday 24th August from 12 noon. 

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

McIlhagga Ronald James (Ronnie) 23rd August 2024

McIlhagga Ronald James (Ronnie) 23rd August 2024, peacefully at hospital. 

Devoted father of Denise, Robin and Donna, father-in-law of Samuel and Derek and a loving grandfather and great grandfather. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 26th August at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Dementia N.I. 

Friends and family are welcome to call at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Derek Scott, 112 Carncome Road, Connor BT42 3NS, on Saturday 24th August between 4pm and 7pm and Sunday 25th August between 1pm and 5pm. 

Lovingly remembered by all his family.  

McCloy Albie Harry Jack 22nd August 2024

McCloy Albie Harry Jack 22nd August 2024, peacefully at hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 3 years old. 

Treasured son of Karen and Johnny, 6 Buick Gate, Cullybackey, much loved brother of Sloan and Lilah, precious grandson of Billy and Carole (Sloan) and John and Nathena McCloy. 

After a private interment, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Albie will be held in High Kirk Presbyterian Church on Saturday 24th August at 1pm. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity (Royal Victoria Hospital). 

Always remembered and loved by his sorrowing Mum, Dad, Brother, Sister, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousin Lucia and family circle.

“Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”

Rodgers William (Wullie) 20th August 2024

On behalf of the entire Rodgers family we would like to thank everyone who sent cards, wrote expressions of regret online and attended the service on William’s passing.  To James Henry Funeral Services for his dignified and professional manner in conducting the funeral, for Pastor Stephen Thompson on his beautiful Service of Thanksgiving and The Adair Arms Hotel for their handling of the tea and sandwiches after the committal.  Thanks to anyone else who helped in any way who we may have forgot to mention, it is sincerely appreciated by all the family.

Rodgers William (Wullie) 20th August 2024, peacefully at his home, after a long illness.

Much loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving brother of Margaret, Paul and Ian, brother-in-law of Timmy and Jackie and precious uncle of Arlene, Jonathan, Emma and the late Darren. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 23rd August at 2pm, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

Family homes strictly private. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T Community Care Fund). 

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and family circle. 

Wullie’s funeral service may be viewed by clicking on the following link: