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Funeral Notices
Brian Bateson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Bateson from Creggan, Randalstown on Saturday 11th January 2025, dearly beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Mairead, Bernard(Martina), Gerard(Frances), Kevin(Michelle) and Mable (Malachy McAleese), brother of Harry and the late Joe.
Brian’s remains will be removed his late residence, 154 Staffordstown Road on Tuesday morning at 11.45am to St. MacNissi’s Church for 12.30 Requiem Mass. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
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Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother and wider family circle.
John Coleman
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Francis Coleman on Sunday 12th January 2025, dearly beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father to Neil and Shonagh, cherished son of Eileen, and much-loved brother to Anne-Marie (Brolly), Mairéad (Piper), and Gerard.
His remains will be removed on Tuesday at 9:30 am to St. MacNissi’s Church for 10:00 am Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
“On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.”
John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, mummy, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and the wider family circle.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, can be made in lieu to MacMillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospice c/o Marrion’s Funeral Directors, 12a Main Street, Randalstown.
Kevin Doyle
It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Kevin Doyle, from 32 Innisgarry Park, Antrim, on 27th December 2024, beloved husband of the late Teresa (Terry) and much-loved father of Bronagh (Logue) & Conor, cherished granda to Eilish and brother of Bridie (Donnelly).
Kevin’s remains will be removed from his late residence on Monday evening at 6.15pm to St Comgall’s Church, Antrim for 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be at 10.00am on Tuesday and interment immediately afterwards in Belmont Cemetery.
St John the Apostle pray for him.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter, son-in-law Des, daughter-in-law Catherine, granddaughter, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Kevin’s Wake will commence on Monday morning at 11.000am.
Vincent Kerr
We regret to announce the sad passing of Vincent Kerr peacefully at Home on Friday 20th December 2024, much loved husband of the late Mary, beloved father to Eamon and father in-law to Tracey, Grandfather to David, Dara and Rhianna. Brother to Margaret, Maria, Frankie and the late Brian, Henry, Seamus and Kathleen
Vincent’s remains will be removed from his late residence 7 Connaught Road, Randalstown, on Monday at 9.30am.to St. MacNissi’s Church for 10.00 am Requiem Mass.
Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, brother, sisters, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and wider family circle
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie c/o Marrion’s Funeral Directors, 12a Main Street, Randalstown
Elizabeth (Liz) Cochrane
It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Elizabeth Cochrane (Liz) of Abbeylands Care Home, Whiteabbey (formerly of Longlands, Newtownabbey), who passed away on 16th December 2024.
Much loved Daughter, Sister, Sister in Law, Auntie, Great Auntie, Cousin and Friend.
Liz’s wake will take place at her Brother Hugh’s and Sister in Law Michaela’s home, 60 Glenkeen, Church Road, Randalstown BT41 3JX from 8pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Liz to leave her Brother’s residence on Thursday 19th December at 9am for a celebration of her life at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey BT36 5BU at 10am.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke.
Deep in our hearts Liz will always stay. Loved and remembered every day.
Jack Marks MBE
It is with deep regret we announce the sad passing of Jack Marks OBE, formerly from 41 Station Road, Antrim, who passed away peacefully in Brooklands Care Home Antrim, on Friday 6th December 2024. Much loved husband of the late Eileen(née Delargy)
Jack’s remains will be removed from Marrions Funeral Home, 12a Main Street, Randalstown on Tuesday 10th December at 9.20am to St. Joseph’s Church Antrim for 10.00am Requiem Mass. Interment immediately after in Belmont Cemetery.
Padre Pio pray for him
Deeply regretted by his entire family circle and friends.
Charlie Smyth
It is with deep regret that we announce the sad passing of Charlie Smyth, formally of Drummaul Park, Randalstown who died on Wednesday 4th December 2024 . Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, father of Ryan, Shea and Marc, grandfather to Conor, Dylan and Nieve, brother of Frances (McCollum).
Charlie’s remains will be removed from Marrion’s Funeral Home to St MacNissi’s Church, Randalstown on Friday at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass (which can be viewed via the Parish webcam st-macnissis - MCN ). Interment immediately afterwards in Adjoining cemetery.
On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
If you would like to pay your respects to the Charlie’s family, the wake shall be held in Marrion’s Funeral Home (12A Main Street, Randalstown) on Thursday, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm and 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, sister, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and wider family circle.
Philomena McCann (nee McFall)
McCann (Née McFall), Randalstown, Philomena, peacefully at home on Monday 2nd December 2024. Loving wife to Paddy-Joe and beloved mother of Siobhan (Dillon), Donna, Harry, Adrian, Patricia(Wall) Gerald and the late Orla (Molloy), loving sister to Laura (Surgenor), Kathleen (McFerran) and the late Maureen, George, James, Una and Harry. Doting grandmother and great-grandmother, also remembering her late grandson Ben.
Philomena’s remains will be removed from her late residence, 18 Churchview, Randalstown on Thursday at 9.30am to St MacNissis’s Church for 10.00am Requiem Mass (which can be viewed via the Parish webcam st-macnissis - MCN ) . Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
“House Private Please” – close family and friends only.
On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Padre Pio intercede for her.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle and friends
Family Flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie c/o Marrions Funeral Directors
Ronnie McCready
We regret to inform you of the death of Ronald (Ronnie) McCready from 63 Moylena Grove, Antrim, who passed away on Tuesday 29th October. Ronnie, much loved husband of the late Kathleen (Kay) and loving father to Kelly, Michelle, Roisin, Gavin and Aíne, grandfather to Chloe, Rhys, Dara, Elle, Isla, Cainan, Kayla, Kyren and great-grandfather to Archie
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Ronnie will be removed from Marrion’s Funeral Home, 12a Main Street, Randalstown on Friday evening at 6.00pm to St. Comgall’s Church Antrim. Requiem Mass will be on Saturday 2nd November at 10.00am, Interment immediately after in Sixmile Cemetery.
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If you would like to pay your respects to the McCready family, the wake will be in Marrion’s Funeral Home on Thursday between 5.30pm – 9.00pm, also on Friday between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
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Padre Pio pray for him
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Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and wider family circle.
Sheila McNally
It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Sheila McNally (Née Kelly) from 38 Castlelodge, Randalstown who died peacefully at home on Friday 25th October 2024. A loving wife to Barney and beloved mother of Brian, Karen, Denise, Andrea and Martin loving sister to Seamus, Bernadette ,Vincent and the late Danny and Sean, mother-in-law to Chris, Erin and Trevor. Doting grandmother to Shea(partner Rosie),Shauna, Ciaran and Grayson
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Sheila’s remains will be removed from Marrion’s Funeral Home, 12a Main Street, Randalstown, on Sunday at 5.30pm to St MacNissis’s Church for 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be on Monday at 10.00am, Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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If you would like to pay your respects to the McNally and Kelly families the wake shall be in Marrion’s Funeral Home on Saturday between 4.30pm and 8.00pm, and also on Sunday from 3.00pm to 5.30pm
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On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
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Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and wider family circle and friends
Emily McAteer
McAteer, Belfast, peacefully at home on 20th October. Emily, dearly beloved wife of the late Dan and mother of Aidan, Donal & Maeve.
Her remains will be removed from her son’s residence, 18 Strathmore Park North at 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd, for Requiem Mass at St Gerard’s Church, Newtownabbey at 1pm. Interment immediately afterwards at Sacred Heart Church cemetery, Cargin.
On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, son in law David, daughter in law Lara, grandchildren Cliodhna, Daniel, Luc and Anna, her sisters Sheila, Joan and May, brother Tommy and wider family circle.
House private but visitors welcome to pay your respects from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday 22nd.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer’s Society NI, c/o Marrions Funeral Directors, 12A Main St, Randalstown, BT41 3AB
Margaret Bradin
We regret to inform you of the death of Margaret Bradin form 56 Oaklands, Antrim, who passed away on Wednesday 16th October. Margaret, much loved wife of the late Jack and loving mother to Jackie, Veronica, Donna and Margo. Doting grandmother and great-grandmother.
Margaret’s remains will be removed from her late residence 56 Oaklands, Antrim on Saturday morning at 9,30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Greystone for 10.00am Requiem Mass. interment immediately afterwards in Belmont cemetery.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her, Sacred Heart of Jesus come to her aid.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle.
Margaret would appreciate that those attending would wear something bright and colourful as she liked bright colours.
Margaret’s wake will commence today at 6.30pm
Thomas Devlin
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Thomas (Tommy) Devlin, from 37 Beechmount Park, Randalstown , who passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Tommy loving husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Thomas, Sean, Ann (Farrell) & Moya (McAtamney), also remembering the late Baby Patrick.
Tommy’s remains will leave his late residence, 37 Beechmount Park, on Saturday morning at 12.15pm to St. MacNissi’s Church for 12.30 Requiem Mass. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. The funeral may also be viewed on the parish webcam on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macnissis
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul
If you would like to pay your respects to the Devlin family the wake shall be on Friday, between 12.00noon and 9pm.
Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, son in law Declan, daughter in law Corrinne, sister Anna and his 12 grandchildren Micheal, Amy, Leighann, Aisling, John, Thomas, Sorcha, Cormac. Hannah, Emmett, Gerard & Grace, and great grandsons Oliver and Rocco.
Commander Peter Drummond
It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death Commander Peter Colin Drummond Campbell LVO, OBE, DL, RN on Tuesday 15th October 2024, peacefully at home, Beloved husband of the late Lady Moyra, devoted father of Rory and Michael, doting grandfather to Taise, Finn, Chitty, Martha, Patrick and Molly.
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Drummaul Parish Church, Randalstown, on Tuesday 22nd October at 11.00am, followed afterwards by a private cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.
Commander Peter shall be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours.
Clare Patterson
It is with the deepest regret, that we announce the sad passing of Clare Patterson (née Macrory) of 5 Milltown Road, Randalstown on Tuesday 8th October 2024, dearly-beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving mother of Christopher, Susan (Murray) and Catherine (Mullan).
Clare's remains will be removed from her late residence, 5 Milltown Road, Randalstown on Saturday at 9.20am to St. MacNissi’s Church, Randalstown for 10.00am Requiem Mass. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.
On her soul Sweet Jesus have mercy.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and large family circle.
Clare’s wake shall begin today at 6.00pm
Kathleen Mary Mallon
Mallon, Kathleen Mary (Kate), Belfast and Cargin. Died 4th October peacefully at home. Daughter of the late Brian and Mary, loving sister of Ann, Michael (RIP), Dan, Clare, Ben, Mary, John and Yvonne. Beloved of Brendan (RIP).
Kathleen's remains will leave her family home (220 Staffordstown Rd) on Monday 7th October at 11.45am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Very deeply regretted by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Susan Kerr
It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Susan Kerr (Née McLaughlin) from 4 Cranfield Corner, Randalstown who died suddenly on Tuesday 20th August 2024. Wife to Kevin and beloved mother of Karen(Osbourne) and Aoife , loving sister to Mark and the late Karen, mother-in-law to Stephen and Alex .
Susan will be removed from Marrion’s Funeral Home on Wednesday 28th August at 9.00am to Sacred Heart Church, Cargin for 9.30am Requiem Mass. Cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium afterwards.
If you would like to pay your respects to the Kerr and McLaughlin family, the wake shall be in Marrion’s Funeral Home on Sunday between 2.00pm – 5.00pm.
Funeral and Family Home Strictly Private.
On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing husband, daughters, brother, son-in-law and wider family circle and friends
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to Nexus NI and cats Protection NI c/o Marrion’s Funeral Directors, Main Street, Randalstown.