The wife and family of the late Sammy Bamber wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their friends, neighbours, work colleagues and extended family circle who supported them during their recent sad bereavement. For those who sent cards, messages, visited our home, provided food, attended his funeral and donated to the community services of Marie Curie N.I. and N.I. Hospice, your kindness is deeply appreciated and was a great comfort at such a difficult time. We are particularly grateful to Antrim Area Hospital, E.D. Minors, Patient Pathway Teams, Direct Assessment Unit, Northern Ireland Hospice and Marie Curie Community Services. We would particularly like to thanks Clinical Nurse specialist Amy Adams, N.I. Hospice nurses Leanne Devlin and Hilary Ferguson and Marie Curie nurse Samantha Shields for all their dedicated care and attention they gave to Sammy during his short illness. Thanks also to Dr Jonathon McKelvey and staff at Cullybackey Family Practice. Grateful thanks to Rev. Ronald James Watt, and also to Rev. Jeffrey Blue for his support to the family and for the beautiful service he conducted at home and in Killymurris Presbyterian Church. Thanks also to Iris Carlisle and her catering team for providing the refreshments following the service. 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.
Liz, Corinna and Colin
Bamber Samuel (Sammy) 16th September 2024 peacefully at home, 36a Cloghwater Road, after a short illness. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (Liz), loving father of Corinna and Colin, father in law of Ryan and Susan, grandfather of Jamie, Cole, Ollie, Jake and Toby and brother of Billy, Geoffrey, Lorraine and the late Corena. After a private interment, a service of thanksgiving will be held in Killymurris Presbyterian Church on Thursday 19th inst. at 1pm.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made payable to James Henry funeral services 100 Broughshane street Ballymena BT436EE for N.I. Hospice and Marie Curie N.I.
Family and friends are welcome to call at his family home 36a Cloghwater Road.
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
Martin Elizabeth Joan, peacefully on 15th September 2024 at Redford Residential Home, late of 48 Shellinghill Road, Cullybackey.
Beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Stephen, Patricia & Lindsay, mother-in-law of David and Mark, grandmother to Christopher, Ben, Adam, Lucy, Matthew & Daniel and dear sister of Elma and the late James and Florence.
The funeral service will take place in Joans home on Wednesday 18th September at 2pm, interment afterwards Cullybackey New Cemetery.
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 (Community Palliative Care).
Millar George 13th September 2024, peacefully, at Galgorm Care Home, late of Drumcrow Road, Glenarm.
Beloved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Sharon, Samuel, Agnes and Gwyneth, father-in-law of Bert, Sylvia, Joe and Wallace and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather.
Funeral service in Ballee Baptist Church on Monday 16th September at 11am, interment afterwards Buckna Presbyterian Church burying ground (arriving approx. 2pm).
Family and friends welcome at the home of his son Samuel and daughter-in-law Sylvia, 66a Drumcrow Road, Glenarm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Tell Romania and Ballee Baptist Church Mission Funds.
Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”
The wife and family of the late John Ballentine wish to express their heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all their friends, family and neighbours who supported them during their recent sad bereavement. We thank those who sent cards, messages, visited the home, attended his funeral and donated to Headway, Ballymena. We are grateful to the P.S.N.I. and the Paramedics for all their help. We would like to thank the carers for their attention to John. Thanks to Rev. E. Kirk for his home visits and for conducting the funeral service. Sincere thanks to James Henry Funeral Services for their compassion and professionalism shown to us during this difficult time. Trusting this will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation.
Ballentine John 12th September 2024, suddenly at his home, 86 Rosses Farm Ballymena, beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Sharon, Mark and Steven, devoted granda of Emma, Kathy, Robyn and Rachel, Ga Ga of Alexander and Charlotte and dear brother of Phyllis (Spence) and Henderson.
Funeral service in his home on Sunday 15th September at 2pm interment afterwards Ballee cemetery. . 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 Headway Ballymena.
Caldwell David 7th September 2024, peacefully at his home, Armour Avenue, Ballymoney. Much loved fiancée of Jane, beloved father of Josh and his treasured dogs Max and Molly. Dear son of Pearl and the late Walter and brother of Brian, Rodney and Trevor.
Family and friends are welcome to call at James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 13th September from 7pm to 9pm to pay their respects.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of David will be held in Drumreagh Presbyterian Church, Bendooragh on Saturday 14th September at 11:00, cremation afterwards private. House strictly private. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made payable to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Headway.
Always loved and remembered for as long as there’s stars in the sky and maybe longer.
Taggart Yvonne Mae, 7th September 2024, peacefully at Castle Lodge Care Home, formerly of 9 Clougher Road, Kirkinriola.
Beloved wife of the late William, dear sister of Jackie and the late James, loving aunt of Lorna, Adrian, John and Yvonne and a much loved great aunt and great great aunt.
Funeral service in Cloughwater Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 10th September at 11 am, interment afterwards Kirkinriola burying ground.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made payable to N.H.S.C.T. Community Care Fund c/o James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Antrim Area Hospital Renal Unit.