Simpson Joseph (Joe) 24th February 2025, peacefully, at hospital, late of Upper Princes Street, Ballymena. Much loved husband of Sarah (Sally), loving father of Naomi and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Sherlene, devoted grandfather of William and partner Shea, Peter and wife Snezhina, Andrew and wife Alison and Stephanie and great grandfather of Joshua, Mia and Victoria.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour,100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Monday 3rd March at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road). House strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Castle Tower School Funds.
Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife, family and family circle.
Gribben Patricia 24th February 2025, peacefully, at hospital, late of Ballymena, formerly of Dunloy.
Beloved daughter of the late Annie and Johnny R.I.P., dear sister of Kathleen (Ferris), Susan (McGurk), Josephine (Gribben), Billy and Sean and loving partner of Billy Balmer.
Her remains will be received at St Joseph’s Church, Dunloy on Friday 28th February at 6.30pm for funeral on Saturday 1st March after 10am Requiem Mass, cremation afterwards at Roselawn Crematorium at 12.40pm.
Lovingly remembered by her partner, family and family circle.
Peachey Robert (Bob) 21st February 2025 peacefully at his home, Dunvale Ballymena. Devoted husband of Sadie, loving father of Susannah, Elizabeth and Melanie, father in law of George, grandfather of Chloe and partner James, Danielle and husband Nathan, Kathryn, Adam and Matthew and great grandfather of Alex and the late Sam.
Funeral service in St. Columba’s Church Ballymena Monday 24th February at 1pm, interment after Ballymena Cemetery (Cushendall Road).
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for First Kings on Royal Borders Museum Fund.
Family and friends are welcome to call to his home, 105 Dunvale Ballymena.
Psalm 121 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord.”
Murray Beverley Jill 21st February 2025, peacefully, at her home, 52 Church Road, Gracehill.
Beloved wife of Graham, loving mother of Rowan and much loved daughter of Terry and the late Jill.
Funeral service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 28th February at 11am.
Flowers welcome, if preferred, donations in lieu, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for A Music Scholarship.
The wife and family circle of the late Victor Mahon wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all the friends and neighbours in Moorfields, Ballymena, Hillsborough, Newtownards and Ballyeaston. To those who called at the home, brought gifts, sent cards, telephoned, attended the funeral, gave donations or helped in any other way.
Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Maine Medical Centre, Cullybackey for their care and support over many years. Special thanks to the Rev Daniel Kane for conducting the funeral service and for unfailing prayerful support along with the deaconess, ministry team and extended church family.
Thanks also to the committee and session of West Church. Thanks to the Rev E. McDowell of 1st Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church for his attendance at Moorfields and prayerful support. To the ladies of West Church catering group who provided refreshments. Thanks to James Henry Funeral Services for the very professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.
Joan Mahon and the extended family circle.
Mahon Victor Gerald, 20th February 2025, suddenly at his home, 2 Wellbourne Grove, Moorefields, Ballymena.
Much loved husband of Joan loving brother of Hilda and James, dear brother-in-law of Jim (Law), Judy, Edith (Hyndman), Robert (Hill) and Lily (Hill), a beloved uncle and great uncle.
After a private interment, a service of thanksgiving for the life of Victor will be held in West Presbyterian Church Ballymena on Monday 24th February at 2 pm.
House private, 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. Cheat, Heart and Stroke.
Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and family circle.
McCartney Robert (Robin) 18th February 2025, suddenly, at hospital, late of Clarehill, formerly of Ballyconnelly, Cullybackey.
Beloved son of the late Robert and Martha, loving partner of Olive, dear brother of Jennie (Sharp) and the late Mary (Cameron).
Funeral strictly private.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Ward C7, Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T. Community Care Fund).
Sadly missed by his partner Olive, sister Jennie and family circle
Portis Gillian (Studd) 18th February 2025, suddenly, in hospital.
Loving wife of the late Bryan Studd, devoted mother of Rowan O’Neil, precious daughter of Ellen and the late William Portis, dear sister of David, William and Elaine, sister-in-law of Cathy, Marie and Aaron, cherished niece of Jean and the late Elizabeth and David, much loved aunt of Anna, Stuart, Logan, Storm and Remy.
Funeral service at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Tuesday 25th February at 12 noon.
No flowers please, donation in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for The Simon Community.
Page Phillip 17th February 2025 suddenly, late of Sky Park, Ballymena.
Son of Tricia and John, father of Amy and Hannah and grandfather of William, Evie and Lina.
Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 14th March at 11.30am, cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 1pm.
House private.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for Kevin Bell Repatriation.
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
Phillip’s funeral service may be viewed by clicking on the following link:
Kennedy William Robert (Bertie) 14th February 2025, peacefully, at hospital, late of Ballykennedy Road, Ballymena.
Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, much loved and devoted father of Kaye and Terence, father-in-law of Martin and Maureen, beloved grandfather of Phillip, Richard, Matthew, Niall, Jenny, Nina and Simon and a great grandfather.
House and funeral strictly private.
Family flowers only.
Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife and family.
Banks Olive Maureen 8th February 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Old Park Drive, Ballymena.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel James, former Principal of Bushmills Primary School, loving mother of Geoffrey, Gina and the late Uel, mother-in-law of Brenda and the late June, devoted grandmother of Stephen, Matthew and Jane, Christine, Jonathan and Paul and great grandmother of Emily, Rory and Alexander.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Olive will be held in St Patrick’s Parish Church Castle Street, Ballymena on Friday 14th February at 12 noon, cremation afterwards private.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Marie Curie.
Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.
