Acknowledgements

Acknowledgement for Alice Scullion

We, the family of the late Alice Scullion, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would especially like to thank our extended family, friends, neighbours and everyone who helped with the wake and funeral arrangements.

Thank you to everyone who attended the wake and funeral (in person and online), sent mass and sympathy cards, brought food, flowers, telephoned and sent messages.

We took great comfort in hearing such lovely memories and kind words spoken and written about mum. Your kindness to our family has been such a blessing at this sad time.

We are sincerely grateful to Fr McArdle (PP St Patrick’s Loup) for the comfort and guidance he provided us as a family and sincere thanks to Fr Doherty (PP St Patrick’s Maghera) for assisting at Alice’s Requiem Mass. Many thanks to the Sacristan Robert Conway. A special thank you to the Hanna sisters for the beautiful music and to all those who participated in the liturgy. Thanks also to the pupils and staff of St Patrick’s Primary School, Loup who provided a guard of honour.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the healthcare providers and professionals who cared for mum including the Doctors, Nurses and Carers from Diamond Medical Centre and the teams at O’Brien’s Pharmacy, Milesian Manor Nursing Home, District Nursing and HomeCare.

For the professional and dignified manner in which they conducted the funeral arrangements, we express sincere appreciation to McCusker Bros Funeral directors. Thank you to those who prepared mum’s final resting place.

Thanks to St Patrick's GAC, Loup for stewarding and traffic control during the wake and on the day of the funeral. We also wish to thank Patrick Scullion, the staff of the Black Sheep and Josie Brown who kindly and professionally provided refreshments after the funeral.

We trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt gratitude to everyone. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Alice’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick's Church, Loup, on Friday 3rd May at 7.30pm and online at https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-roman-catholic-church 

Acknowledgement for Mary Anne Quinn (née Campbell)

We, the family of the late Mary Anne Quinn wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us and supported us during our recent bereavement. We thank our kind family, friends and neighbours for their help and support. We are grateful to those who attended the wake and Funeral Mass and to those who sent Mass Cards, messaged or posted condolences online and to those who brought floral tributes or refreshments.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Father Donnelly for celebrating Mary’s poignant Funeral Mass and for all his support. We are indebted to Siobhan Robinson and Damien Cullen for the beautiful singing and music which enriched the Funeral Mass.

We extend our special thanks to the Doctors and Staff of The Diamond Medical Centre, District Nursing Team, Home Care Team, Staff at Coagh Pharmacy, the Doctors and Nurses at Ward A7 Antrim Area Hospital and to all those who cared for Mary.

We are grateful to Enda McCusker of McCusker Bros. Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified manner in which the Funeral Arrangements were carried out and to the Grave Digger who prepared Mary’s final resting place. To the Sacristan, John Wilson, our appreciation is extended for all his help and support over many years. We thank the Staff of Ballinderry Community Hub for providing refreshments after the Funeral Mass.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.



Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 29^th April at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry.

Acknowledgement for Francis McAllister

The family of the late Francis McAllister RIP would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.

We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Pat O’Hagan for his pastoral care and celebrating the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thank you to the Gribbin Girls for their lovely singing and musical contribution and to the team at the Opendoor complex for the refreshments.

A special thank you to close friends of Francis who helped set up for the wake, brought food and helped in any way. Many thanks to all those who came to the wake, attended the funeral, sent mass cards, and all those who paid their respects in other ways.

We are eternally grateful for the professional care and compassion provided by Antrim Area hospital, the doctors and nurses of Bellaghy Medical Centre and the staff of Bellaghy Pharmacy. Our family would also like to thank the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, for their professional, compassionate, and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements and the grave diggers who prepared the grave.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

Francis Month’s Mind mass will be celebrated on Mon 29thApril in St Mary’s Bellaghy at 7.00pm

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Acknowledgement for Mary Mawhinney

We, the Family of the late Mary Mawhinney would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. To all those who attended the wake and funeral, many thanks. We also appreciate all those who sent mass and sympathy cards, floral tributes, messages and posted tributes online.

A special thanks to Fr John Gates who brought great comfort to Mary and the family during her short illness and also for celebrating Mary's funeral mass.

Thank you to Niamh McGlinchey for providing the beautiful singing and to all who participated during the Liturgy.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire medical profession who cared for Mary over the past few years. A special word of thanks to the doctors and staff at Castledawson surgery, also the staff in wards A3 and B2 Antrim hospital for their support, compassion and the dignified professional manner in which they looked after Mary and the family.

We would like to thank the Parish centre, Magherafelt for providing refreshments following the burial. We express our sincere appreciation to McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the respectful and dignified way they carried out Mary's funeral arrangements.

As it is difficult to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Mary's months mind Mass will take place on Sunday 21st April at St Patrick's Church Castledawson at 9.00am

Acknowledgement for Sinead McErlean

We, the family of the late Sinead McErlean would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. To all those who attended the wake and the funeral - both in person and via webcam, many thanks. We also appreciate all those who sent Mass and sympathy cards, messages and posted tributes online. All of these expressions of sympathy brought us great comfort.

A special thanks to Fr McGirr. His kind and gentle approach in the preparation and celebration of Sinead’s Funeral Mass was deeply appreciated. Appreciation also to Fr Madden, Fr Graham, Fr Gates & Fr McErlean who helped celebrate Sinead’s Funeral Mass.

Thank you to Niamh McGlinchey for providing the beautiful singing and to all who participated during the Liturgy.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire medical profession who cared for Sinead during her illness. A special word of thanks to the staff in the Macmillan Unit in Antrim Hospital for their support, compassion and the dignified professional manner in which they looked after Sinead and the family.

We will also be forever indebted to family members who cared for Sinead during her illness.

Many thanks to Hugh Pat and Jim for organising parking and stewards at the wake, and to all those who helped them, to FP McCann for providing the lighting and a sincere thank you to Kathleen, Jo and Claire and all others who helped with the refreshments and the organisation of the wake.

We would like to thank Gerard Walls and his team at the Parish Centre for providing refreshments following the burial and to all those who helped serve these in an efficient and respectful manner.

We express our sincere appreciation to Enda and Tom McCusker of McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the respectful and dignified way they carried out Sinead’s funeral arrangements and their support at this difficult time.

As it is difficult to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Sinead’s months mind Mass will take place on Friday 12th April at 10.00am in St Mary’s Church, Coolcalm and also at The Holy Rosary Draperstown at 7.30pm.

A Remembrance Mass will be held on Wednesday 17th April in St Mary’s Lavey at 7.00pm

Acknowledgement for June McGurk

The family of the late June McGurk wish to express our appreciation to everyone who supported and sympathised with us during the recent bereavement of our beloved mother.

A special word of thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional caring and dignified funeral arrangements, Una McGill for the beautiful singing and music, Joe Wilson and team for grave preparation, Gerald's florist for the flowers.

A very special thanks to Fr. Martin McArdle for celebrating the Requiem Mass, for his kindness and compassion towards all the family.

A special thanks to all those who travelled to be with us in our bereavement we thank you. And for those who couldn't be with us but took the time to share with us online, we thank you. To all the staff at Moneymore Care Home, we are great full for your compassion and care for our mother over the past 9 years. we were blessed to have all of you.

The Month’s mind Mass for June McGurk will be held in St John & Trea Church Springhill Moneymore on 6th April at 6.30pm

Acknowledgement for Gabriel Muldoon

The family of the late Gabriel Muldoon R.I.P wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us on our recent bereavement.

A special thanks to Fr Pat O’Hagan PP for his spiritual support, guidance and celebrating the Requiem Mass and the Priests who called at the family home. Many thanks to the Gribbin sisters for the beautiful singing, the church sacristan, car park attendants, eucharistic ministers and James who prepared the grave.

A great word of thanks to Breige and all those who helped prepare and provide refreshments after the funeral in the Open Door Complex. Much appreciation and thanks to the Doctors, District Nurses, staff of Bellaghy Medical Centre, Bellaghy Pharmacy and Dalriada Marie Curie nurses. A very special thanks to the dedicated team of carers for the dignified care and support, compassion and attention given to Gabriel over the last four years.

The family wish to especially thank our kind relatives, friends, neighbours, staff of Muldoon’s Nisa, Soda’s Café, Diamond Slice, The Ramble Inn, Sperrin Bakery, Wolfe Tones GAC, Glenshane Marquee Hire and members of the wider community who helped us during this difficult time. To those who called at the house, phoned, sent cards, letters, posted messages online, brought food to the wake, sent flowers, attended the funeral  and helped in any way. We are truly grateful.

Finally, the family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the McCusker Brothers for the professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which they conducted the funeral arrangements.

Although it is impossible to individually thank all of those who helped in any way, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our heartfelt thanks. We will be forever grateful for the kindness shown during this difficult time.

Gabriel’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 5^th April 2024 in St. Mary’s Church, Bellaghy at 7pm.

Acknowledgement for Maura McCann

The husband, Kevin, and family of the late Maura McCann (nee Quinn) wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with them during their recent bereavement.

We would, especially, like to thank our extended family, friends, neighbours and everyone who helped at the wake, those who brought food, sent Mass and sympathy cards, telephoned, called at the house, sent online messages and attended the funeral.

We would also like to thank Fr Gates for calling at Maura’s home, Fr John, Fr Michael and Fr Juan for celebrating Requiem Mass. We also wish to thank the Mulholland family for their beautiful singing and music during the Mass.

A special word of thanks to the McCusker Bros for the professional caring and dignified way the funeral arrangements were carried out. We also wish to thank Pat Bradley, his staff and the volunteers of Magherafelt Parish centre who provided the refreshments following Maura’s burial.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be taken as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

Maura’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday evening, 18th March 2024 in St John’s Chapel, Milltown at 7 o’clock.

Acknowledgement for James (Jim) Johnston

The wife and family of the late James (Jim) Johnston would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. The support we have received during our recent loss will be long remembered. We would like to thank everyone who called at our home, travelled distances to be with us, sent letters, mass and sympathy cards, brought food, sent flowers, telephoned and attended the funeral. Thank you for all the shared memories, from Jim’s extended family, friends and neighbours, at both the wake and funeral. Thank you, Kevin and John, for your loyal friendship to Jim.

Sincere thanks to Father James O’Reilly for the support and spiritual guidance offered to Jim and his family and for celebrating the beautiful requiem mass. Thank you also to Canon Patrick McWilliams for his attendance at Jim’s home and funeral. Many thanks to the Sacristan Mrs Thornton, James Thornton and the Eucharistic ministers. Thank you to Margaret Ann Conlon and Patrick Slevin for the beautiful music and to all those who participated in the service, including those who took part in the readings, prayers of the faithful, offertory and reflection.

A heartfelt thanks to the Health and Social Care Trust Teams, Hospice NI, Marie Curie, District Nursing Team, Doctors and the Team at Toome Surgery and Gribbin Pharmacy.

Thanks to Boyd’s Centra Toomebridge for providing refreshments. Gerard's Flowers for the beautiful floral arrangements and to the gravedigger James McCoy. To our local GAC Cargin, for stewarding traffic during the wake. To CP Hire for providing lighting and to Tony Doherty for providing the marquee and chairs. Kerr Signs for providing signage.

Sincere thank you to McCusker Brothers for the kind and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

We will be indebted to so many and forever grateful for the kindness shown to us. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually and we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and thanks. Jim’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Cargin, on Sunday 10th March 2024 at 10:30am.

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Acknowledgement for Clare McConomy

We the family of the late Clare McConomy would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on her recent bereavement. We would like to thank everyone who called at the house, sent mass cards, brought food, sent flowers, phoned and attended the funeral.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Marie Curie nurses and healthcare professionals that supported and helped Clare. We’d also like to give our appreciation to her sister-in-law, Maggie Walls and her cousin, Ciara McGoldrick, for the care and attention they gave Clare.

A sincere thank you to McCusker Brothers for the kind and dignified manner in which they carried out Clare’s funeral arrangements. We also give a special mention to The Gribben Sisters for the beautiful music and singing during Mass.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be taken as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

Clare’s Month’s Mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 9th March 2024 in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at 6:15pm.

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Acknowledgement for Seamus Bovill

The family of the late Seamus Bovill wish to express our appreciation to everyone who supported and sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. A special word of thanks to Mccusker Bros Funeral Directors for the professional caring and dignified funeral arrangements and the Gribben Girls for their beautiful music. A special thanks to Fr James O'Reilly for celebrating the Requiem Mass. Our local GAA club Erins Own Cargin for all their help and the wonderful refreshments after the funeral. Our  Lady of Knock and Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him                   

The Months Mind Mass for Seamus Bovill will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd March at 10.30am in Sacred Heart Chapel Cargin . 

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Acknowledgement for Brigid Gillen

The family of the late Brigid Gillen wish to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who supported and sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.

We would especially like to thank Rosie, Eilish, Claire, Geraldine, Louise, Karen, Roisin and the staff from: Homecare/Connect Healthcare, District Nursing Services, The Trust Community Carers, The Diamond Medical Centre, Gordon’s pharmacy and all who provided excellent and valued care to our mother.   As well as our extended family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues who have supported us throughout our mother’s illness.

To Fr Borrallo, Fr Brannigan and Monsignor O’Byrne who provided spiritual guidance to our mother over the years.

To the Ambulance Service, Antrim Area Hospital’s ED, the Macmillan Unit, Fr Aksenczuk and Fr O’Reilly for their dedication and care to our mother in her final days.

A special thanks to all who travelled, in the poor weather conditions, to McCusker Brothers’ Funeral Home, attended the funeral, sent mass or sympathy cards, floral tributes, telephoned, messaged, posted tributes online and supplied food.  For the beautiful requiem mass, a special thanks to Fr Gates, Breid and all those who participated.

We would also like to offer our sincere appreciation to the McCusker brothers; Enda, Tom, and Ronan, for their support, compassion and dignified professional manner in which they carried out our mother’s funeral arrangements.  To those who tended to our mother’s final resting place.  To Pat and the staff/volunteers of Magherafelt Parish Centre and Charlene who provided the refreshments following our mother’s burial.

As it is difficult to thank everyone individually, please accept our sincere gratitude… As mum would have said “Thank you and God bless”.

Brigid’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt, on Saturday 17^th February 2024 at 6:15pm.

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Acknowledgement for Chris Loughrey

The Loughrey family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our family, friends, neighbours and the wider community for the love, support and sympathy cards we have received over the last 3 weeks.

During this difficult time, our hearts and minds were lighten by the sheer volume of offers of help; from making sandwiches & drinks, to helping set up the house to accommodate the wake.

We would also like to extend a special acknowledgement to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) that brought Chris home. We will never be able to truly articulate the gratitude we have for the work that the KBRT have done for us - their expertise, time, dedication, love and compassion they have given to total strangers, who have gone through the same sorrow, is amazing. Through their work we’ve now been able to lay our brother to rest with his father and sister.

To pay it forward, we created a GoFundMe page under the Kevin Bell Charity section to continue to replenish the pot for other families. Thanks to our family, friends and the community we’ve raised over £10k. We will forever be indebted to the trust for the rest of lives and will continue to contribute to such an amazing charity.

Finally, a thank you to the McCusker Brothers and Father Gates. Enda & Tom provided nothing but support, care, dedication, advice and updates over the last few weeks, which all of the family truly appreciated. Father Gates was a true comfort to the family and gave Chris a beautiful Requiem Mass which provided the congregation with a lovely reflection of Chris’ character, with Braid Campbell providing heartfelt music & Father Juan overseeing the burial.

It’s impossible to thank everyone, but we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all. Chris’ Months Mind will be held on Sunday 18th February at 9am in Church of St. Patrick Castledawson & in Sydney local time 

Acknowledgement for Mary Love

 We, the family of the late Mary Love, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would especially like to thank our extended family, friends, neighbours and everyone who helped out at the wake.    Those who brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards, flowers, telephoned and sent messages, those who called at the house and attended the funeral service. We took great comfort in hearing such lovely memories and kind words spoken and written about Mummy. Your kindness to our family has been such a blessing at this sad time.

Our heartfelt thanks goes to all the healthcare providers and professionals who cared for Mummy, including Doctors, Nurses and Carers. Sincere thanks to Father McArdle for his support and spiritual guidance during the wake and for celebrating the requiem mass. Many thanks to the Sacristan Robert Conway.  Thank you to Margaret Ann Conlon and Patrick Slevin for the beautiful music and to all those who participated in the service, including Kathleen, Phelim, Eucharistic Ministers and Mary’s Grandchildren.

We would like to extend our genuine gratitude to McCusker Bros Funeral directors, for their compassion, dignity and professional manner in which they carried out Mummy’s funeral.

 Thanks also to David Higgins (DJ Prints Magherafelt) for our Mass Booklets, Gerard (Gerard's Flowers Magherafelt) for the beautiful floral arrangements and to the gravediggers. To our local GAC Clubs; St Patrick's GAC Loup for stewarding and traffic control assistance on the day of the funeral and to St Trea's Ballymaguigan GAC Club for helping out with wake provisions.

To CP Hire for providing lighting and to Tony Doherty for providing the marquee and chairs. To Mitchell Building Supplies Magherafelt and our neighbours,  The Bates family, for helping to make road conditions safe on the morning of the funeral. We also wish to thank Patrick Scullion and staff of the Black Sheep who kindly and professionally provided beautiful food and refreshments after the service.

We will be forever grateful for all the support we received. It is impossible to thank everyone individually. We hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of the Love Family’s sincere appreciation to everyone who reached out to us at this difficult time.  

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Loup, on Saturday 17th February at 11:00am. 

Acknowledgement for Caitlin O'Neill

We, the family of the late Caitlin O’Neill, would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to especially thank our extended family, neighbours, friends and everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent mass/sympathy cards or posted tributes on-line and to those who called at our home, attended the funeral or joined us on-line.

We would like to especially thank Fr Donnelly for his continuous spiritual support and attention. Our family were very comforted by the beautiful Requiem Mass and Fr Donnelly’s kind words that captured Caitlin’s life so perfectly. We would also like to extend a very special thanks to Margaret Ann & Patrick for the beautiful singing and music.

Thank you to Kevin Quinn and staff of Quinn’s Coach Hire for their generosity and time, who looked after the transport and shuttle bus service. Thank you to Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC and Moneymore GAC who co-ordinated the parking and traffic, during Caitlin’s wake and funeral.

Thank-you to the members of Ballinderry Community Hub who provided the food after the funeral.

We would like to thank all the medical services both at home and in Liverpool who supported Caitlin

We would like to especially thank The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, for bringing Caitlin home to us for her final journey.

A special thanks and appreciation to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional, respectful and dignified service they provided and for their support to our family and also to those who prepared Caitlin’s final resting place.

As it is impossible to thank every person individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude. 

Caitlin’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Friday 16^th February at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry

Acknowledgement for Bernie Neeson

We the family of the late Bernie Neeson wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.

Thank you to all our extended family, friends and neighbours who supported us throughout. To those who sent sympathy cards, brought food and helped over the course of the wake, we thank you all.

A special word of thanks to Dr Johnston and the staff of Toome Surgery, the staff at Anita Gribbin Pharmacy, Antrim Area Hospital and the Carers’ from The Trust for the care and support they gave Bernie.

Our sincere thanks to Fr O’Reilly who celebrated the funeral mass, Fr Gates for his spiritual support and The Gribben Girls for the beautiful music.

We would also like to thank The McCusker Brothers, for the compassionate and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and to those who prepared her final resting place.

We will be forever indebted to so many and it would be impossible to thank everyone individually. We hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Bernie’s Month mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday the 10th of February at 7pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass..

Acknowledgement for Maureen O'Hagan

We, the family of the late Maureen O’Hagan would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement.

Thank you endlessly to all our extended family, friends and neighbours who supported us throughout and continue to do so. Also, to those who sent sympathy cards, brought food, helped over the course of the wake and to those who mourned with us throughout the wake and funeral, we can’t express our thanks enough for your kindness after the loss of Mummy.

To Fr Francis Coll who celebrated Mummy’s life so beautifully throughout the requiem mass and to Fr Charlie McCann (Lissan) who assisted. To Margaret Conlon and Patrick Slevin for the beautiful singing and touching music and to all those who played a part in the funeral mass itself. To Kinturk Cultural Centre for the refreshments after the mass, we thank you all.

A special thanks and appreciation to McCuskers Bros for their professional, respectful and dignified service they provided and for their support to our family and also to those who prepared Mummy’s final resting place.

As it is impossible to thank every person individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Mummy’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 10th February at 7pm in the Church of St Joseph and St Malachy, Drummullan.

Acknowledgement for Rosemarie Devlin

DEVLIN (Nee Mulholland): The family of the late Rosemarie (Rosie) Devlin, wish to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us in our recent bereavement. Sincere thanks to our extended family, neighbours and many friends who sent Mass and Sympathy Cards, brought gifts, called at and/or helped out in the family home, attended the Requiem Mass, or helped in any way.

A special word of thanks to Antrim Area Hospital Respiratory Ward staff, Resus Ward staff and ED Ward staff. Very sincere thanks to Dr John Diamond, Dr Laurence Diamond, Dr McCusker and Dr Walls, Nursing and Support Staff at Bellaghy Medical Centre for the care and attention shown to Rosie through her illness over the years. We are grateful to those who gave of their time for their assistance in parking and traffic control at the family home.

We would also like to thank Fr Pat O’Hagan for the celebration of such a beautiful Requiem Mass, and Msgr Andy Dolan, Fr John McKeever and Fr Liam Donnelly for their support. Thanks also to the Gribbin girls and Niamh Kelly for the beautiful music and singing during Mass and to the pupils and staff of Mount St Michael’s Primary School for the Guard of Honour.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to McCusker’s Funeral Directors for their caring and dignified service, and to those who prepared Rosie’s final resting place. Many thanks to the volunteers in the Open Door Complex for the refreshments provided following the burial. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in so many ways over the years. As it would be impossible to thank everyone here individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.  

Rosie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Bellaghy on Friday 2^nd February at 7.00pm.

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Acknowledgement for Johnny Kearney

We the nephews and nieces of Johnny Kearney would like to thank those who sympathised with us in our recent bereavement. Thanks to Fr Keaney for his spiritual support and celebrating the requiem mass and also the McErlane family for the lovely music.

We would also like to thank the home helps for caring for Johnny, the doctors and nurses in Maghera Health Centre, Harkin’s chemist and the medical team in Altnagelvin. Sincere thanks to the McCusker Brothers for the professional and kind way they carried out funeral arrangements. Thanks to grave diggers.

It’s impossible to thank everyone but we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all. Johnny's months mind will be on Saturday 20thJanuary at 7pm in St John’s Granaghan

Acknowledgement for Joey Johnstone

We, the family of the late James Joseph (Joey) Johnstone wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement. We would especially like to thank our extended family, friends, neighbours, everyone who helped at the wake, those who brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards, telephoned, posted tributes online, sent messages, called at the house, attended the funeral, donated to Marie Curie and a special thank you to our neighbours Watty Graham, An Gleann who provided stewarding, carparking and traffic control during the wake and funeral. 

Sincere thanks to the Doctors and Nursing Staff at the Maghera Health Centre, for their care and compassion towards Joey. To the District Nurses who attended our home and cared for Joey during the last few years, along with the carers from Marie Curie who were a great support showing kindness and understanding during the final few days. This was a great comfort and blessing to us. 

A special word of thanks to Fr Patrick Doherty PP and Fr Kieran O'Doherty for celebrating Requiem Mass, and to all who took part in the funeral mass. Thanks to Áine and Eileanóir Gray for the beautiful music and singing.

We would like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the professional, compassionate and dignified way the funeral arrangements were carried out and also the gravediggers. Many thanks to The Oakleaf for providing food after the funeral.

We will be forever grateful for all the support and kindness we have received during this difficult time. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation, the Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered up for all your intentions. 

Joey's Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated this Friday, 19th January 2024, at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Glen, Maghera.

Acknowledgement for Seamus Young

We, the family of the late Seamus Young wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to especially thank our extended family, neighbours, friends and everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent Mass/sympathy cards or posted tributes online and to those who called at our home, attended the funeral or joined us online.

A special thanks to Fr Juan Borrallo, for his spiritual guidance and for celebrating the Requiem Mass, also for Fr Fox and Deacon Kevin who assisted with the beautiful service. Thanks to Clodagh and Edel Gribben for their wonderful music and singing, and to all who played a part in the Requiem Mass.

Heartfelt thanks to the McCusker Brothers (Enda, Tom and Ronan) who organised us with respect and empathy as always, also to the grave diggers and House Of Flowers. Our gratitude also to the stewards for their assistance with the Chapel car parking and traffic management.

We would like to express our appreciation to the staff at Castledawson Surgery, and especially the amazing staff at Marriott House Magherafelt who went above and beyond to make Dad's last months so wonderful. We will be forever grateful.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation to you all.

Seamus' Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated at St Trea's Church Newbridge on Sunday 21st January at 10.15am. We would like to offer this mass in celebration of Seamus' life and for all your intentions.. 

Acknowledgement for Eddie Bradley

We the family of the late Eddie Bradley wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to especially thank our extended family, neighbours, friends and everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent mass/sympathy cards or posted tributes on-line and to those who called at our home, attended the funeral or joined us on-line. 

A special word of thanks to Fr Gates for celebrating Requiem Mass, also to Fr Fox and Deacon Kevin who assisted and to all who took part in the funeral mass. Thanks to Donald & Deirbhile Canavan and Una McGill for the beautiful music and singing. 

Sincere thanks to McCusker Brothers for the professional, compassionate, and respectful way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the grave digger James McCoy for preparing Eddie’s resting place. We would also like to thank St Trea’s Ballymaguigan and Sean O’Learys Newbridge for everything they did including transporting to and from the wake and the stewarding at both the wake and the funeral.   

Sincere thanks to the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Garden Street Surgery and O’Briens Pharmacy Magherafelt for their care and compassion towards Eddie. To the District Nurses, Community Carers and MacMillan nurses who attended our home and cared for Eddie during his illness with such kindness. This was a great comfort and blessing to us. 

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation to all. 

Eddie’s Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 14^th January 2024 @ 10.15am in St Trea’s Church Newbridge. 

Acknowledgement for Mary McCullagh

The family of the late Mary McCullagh wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. Thanks to all who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, called to Mary’s home during the wake and attended her funeral. We would also like to thank Fr. Sean McGuigan who called at house to officiate the rosary

Our thanks to Fr. McGirr who celebrated the Requiem Mass and for those who brought up gifts, the readers and gave out Holy Communion and to Gary, Bernie and Emma for the beautiful music.

Thanks to McCusker Bros. Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional services provided and to the gravediggers.  We are grateful for the care Mary received from The Draperstown Doctors,  Home Carers and the Milesian Manor.

We cannot thank everyone individually who gave us support, the Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered up for all your intentions. Mary’s months mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 29th December in The Holy Rosary Draperstown at 7:30pm. 

Acknowledgement for Brian Devlin 

We the family of the late Brian (Bernard) Devlin wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to especially thank our extended family, neighbours, friends and everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent mass/sympathy cards or posted tributes on-line and to those who called at our home, attended the funeral or joined us on-line. We greatly appreciate all the kindness and support received during Brian's illness and at this difficult time.

Sincere thanks to Fr McArdle for celebrating Requiem Mass and visiting Brian at home and hospital and to Fr Eastwood, hospital chaplain for his spiritual support and friendship during Brian's time in hospital. Thanks also to Hannah Ferguson for the beautiful music.

Sincere thanks to McCusker Brothers for the dignified, compassionate, and respectful way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the grave diggers for preparing Brian's resting place. We would also like to thank Loup GAC members for stewarding at the wake, Toran Cabins and Hutchinson Mills for use of their premises for parking and to Oakleaf Contracts for transport to and from our home. Thanks to The Black Sheep, Loup for use of premises to serve refreshments kindly provided by McKee Butchers, Maghera.

Special thanks to the medical and nursing teams who cared for Brian especially the amazing team in Ward 10 North, Belfast City Hospital and to the community nursing teams who came into our home.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation to all.

Brian's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 @ 7.30pm in St Patrick's Church Loup. 

Acknowledgement for Patick (Pat) Ferris 

We the family of the late Pat Ferris RIP, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement. Thank you to family, friends, neighbours, everyone who visited telephoned, sent Mass/Sympathy cards, floral tributes, helped with tea, brought food to the house or helped in any way, also those who attended the funeral and viewed via the web cam.



A special word of thanks to Fr Keaney PP for his spiritual support throughout the years and for the comforting requiem mass, we convey our appreciation to the sacristan and everyone who assisted with the mass especially the readers and our singer Mairead McCusker and Colm O Kane who provided the beautiful music.

We would also like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Our thanks also to the grave diggers for preparing Pat’s final resting place and to all the management and staff of Walsh’s Hotel for the refreshments after the funeral.

We are extremely grateful for the staff of Antrim Area Hospital ward A6 who cared for Pat in the last 10 days of his life and the staff of Maghera Health Centre for commitment and dedication throughout the years, to Martin McKenna and Gabriel Logan from Shields Pharmacy in Kilrea/Swatragh for supplying medication.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

Pats Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Church Granaghan on Saturday 23^rd December at 7pm. 

Acknowledgement for Jim Costello

We, the Family of the late Jim Costello would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our extended family, neighbours and friends who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. This includes everyone who helped out and attended the Wake and Funeral and watched the funeral mass online and everyone who brought food, sent Mass cards and Sympathy cards.

We would like to thank Anniscliff nursing home and the staff that cared for Jim while he was there. We would like to thank Father O’ Doherty & Father Doherty who helped with the wake and mass, thank you to Niamh McGlinchy who played the beautiful music at the funeral mass.  We would like to thank McCusker brothers for their support and service.

Jim’s months mind will be celebrated on Friday 15 December 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Chapel, Glen, Maghera. 



Acknowledgement for Mary Bates

We, the Family of the late Mary Bates would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our extended family, neighbours and friends who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. This includes everyone who helped out and attended the Wake and Funeral and watched the funeral mass online and everyone who brought food, sent Mass cards and Sympathy cards and posted lovely tributes on social media. We took great comfort in hearing such lovely memories and kind words spoken and written about Mummy.

We greatly appreciate and are extremely grateful for all the support and kindness shown to us all.

Sincere thanks to Fr Juan for his support and spiritual guidance during the Wake and for celebrating the Requiem Mass and to Fr Gates for his support over the last few years. to Brid Campbell for the beautiful music and to all those who participated throughout the mass.

We would like to extend our genuine gratitude and sincere thanks to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors - Enda, Ronan and Tom - for the compassionate, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out Mummy's funeral arrangements and for all the support, guidance and help they gave us at this difficult time. Thanks also to Christies Printing, Gerard for the beautiful flowers. We also greatly appreciated the staff & volunteers in the Parish Centre for providing the food after the funeral.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all the healthcare providers that cared for Mummy, in particular, the doctors and staff at Garden Street Surgery, the District Nurses and all the staff in Mc Laughlin's Pharmacy. Special thanks to all the Carers from Ann's Health Care, who looked after mummy with such great kindness, compassion and respect, thus enabling her to live out her life at home. This was a great blessing and comfort to us.

We will forever be grateful for all the support we received. We are unable to name everyone individually, but we sincerely hope this acknowledgement reaches all those who helped us during such a difficult time.

Mary's Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 11th December at 7pm Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt and can be viewed on Webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish

Acknowledgement for Rosella Crilly

The family of the late Rosella Crilly would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We took great comfort in hearing such lovely memories and kind words spoken about Rosella during the wake. We would like to thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent mass cards and sympathy cards and posted lovely tributes on social media. We greatly appreciate the support and love we received. 

Special thanks to Fr Doherty and Fr O'Doherty for their spiritual guidance and for celebrating the Requiem Mass. Many thanks to the Gribbin Girls, for the beautiful singing and music, and to all those that participated throughout the mass.

We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, for the support and service. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all the healthcare providers that cared for Rosella. In particular the doctors and nurses in Causeway Surgical 1 and Robinson Hospital Ballymoney. Special thanks to Watty Graham Club for the kindness shown in facilitating the wake and to all the ladies who served refreshments after the funeral. 

We will forever be indebted for the support we received from extended family, friends and neighbours. We are unable to name everyone individually but we sincerely hope this acknowledgment reaches all those that helped us during such a difficult time. 

Rosella's month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on 1st December at 7.30pm in St Patrick's Glen.

Acknowledgement for Geraldine Hughes

The family of the late Geraldine Hughes would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We took great comfort in hearing such lovely memories and kind words spoken about Geraldine during the wake.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent mass cards and sympathy cards and posted lovely tributes on social media. We greatly appreciate the support and love we received.  

Special thanks to Fr Juan for his spiritual guidance and for celebrating the Requiem Mass, and to family friend Fr Sean who also kindly contributed to the service. Many thanks to the Gribbin Girls, Edel and Clodagh for the beautiful singing and music, and to all those that participated throughout the mass.

Thanks to Pat Bradley and his great team of helpers in Magherafelt Parish Centre for providing the food after the funeral. We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, Enda, Tom and Ronan for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and the support they provided.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all the healthcare providers that cared for Geraldine over the years. In particular the doctors and nurses in Antrim hospital, as well as the team of care assistants from Ann's Home Care and Jaz Home Care who supported Geraldine with compassion and respect. 

We will forever be indebted for the support we received from extended family, friends and neighbours. We are unable to name everyone individually but we sincerely hope this acknowledgment reaches all those that helped us during such a difficult time. 

Geraldine's month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 27h November at 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt.

Acknowledgement for Philomena O’Hagan

We the family of the late Philomena O’Hagan wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank our extended family, neighbours, friends and everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards and posted tributes online. We greatly appreciate all the kindness & support received during this difficult time.

Thanks to all who attended Philomena's wake and funeral mass and those who watched online. It gave us great comfort in knowing that Philomena was so well thought of. A special thanks to Fr. Juan for celebrating requiem mass and to Fr. O’Hagan for the burial service. Thanks to the Gribbon girls for the beautiful music and all who played a part in the funeral mass.

Our sincere thanks to McCusker Brothers for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported our family and carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the grave diggers for preparing Philomena's final resting place.

We also wish to thank the staff of Fairhill Medical Centre, especially Dr. Hunter, for his great care and dedication. Thanks also to Antrim Area Hospital for the care they provided for Philomena during her Illness and final days. A special mention should be given to Caroline for her dedication and care.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation at this difficult time.

Philomena's months mind mass will be celebrated on Monday 20th November at 7.30pm in Church of the Assumption, Magherafelt.

Acknowledgement for Teresa McKee

We the family of the late Teresa McKee wish to express our gratitude to everyone who sympathised and supported us following the recent bereavement of Teresa, a beloved wife, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.

Sincere thanks to all who sent mass and sympathy cards. Thanks to Father Juan for his support and for celebrating the requiem mass. We would also like to thank Margaret and Peter for the beautiful music during the ceremony. Thanks to all those who participated during the mass.

We would also like to thank Coagh Medical Centre, The Diamond medical Centre and all the carers who looked after Teresa at home. Special thanks to the staff at Brooklands Nursing Home who cared for Teresa with such care and kindness. To McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified way that they helped us organise funeral arrangements. Your guidance and support have been invaluable to us during this time.

Thank you to the Parish centre and all the staff for the lovely food provided after the funeral.



As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation to all. Teresa’s Months Mind will be celebrated on Saturday 25^th November at 6.15pm in The Church of The Assumption, Magherafelt.

Acknowledgement for Joseph Woods

We the family of the late Joseph Woods wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank our extended family, neighbours and friends, who attended his wake and assisted in any way. We greatly appreciate all the kindness and support received during this difficult time.

Our sincere thanks to McCusker Bros for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported the family and carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks to the grave diggers in Moneymore for preparing Joe’s final resting place.
A special word of thanks to Fr McArdle for celebrating requiem mass and to the musicians and singers for the beautiful music.
Thanks to Trevor and Irene in the Manor House for the beautiful refreshments after.

We are indebted to the many health professionals who cared for Daddy during his illness, especially the staff of Moneymore Care Home. Although we cannot thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Joe’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 18th November 2023 at 6.30pm in the Church of St John and St Trea, Moneymore. 

May his soul rest in peace

Acknowledgement for Clifford Barr

The family of the late Clifford Barr would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent mass cards and sympathy cards and posted lovely tributes on social media. We greatly appreciate the support and kindness we received.

Thanks to the doctors, nurses and his two nieces Fiona and Shauna who provided great care to Clifford during his illness. To the support and kindness shown to us by Clifford's beloved Rainey Old Boys RFC who formed the guard of honour is most appreciated.

Special thanks to Fr Juan for his spiritual guidance and for celebrating the Requiem Mass and to Fr Gates for his prayers and support for Clifford. Many thanks to the Gribbin Girls, Edel and Clodagh for the beautiful singing and music that added so much to the service. Thanks to Pat Bradley and his great team of helpers in Magherafelt Parish Centre for providing the food after the funeral.

We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, Enda, Tom and Ronan for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and the support they provided. And to the gravediggers for preparing Clifford's final resting place.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation at this difficult time.

Clifford's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 26th  November at 12.00noon in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt.

Acknowledgement for Margaret McGuckin

The family of the late Margaret Mc Guckin would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the support they have received during the loss of their mother. We were deeply touched by the kindness of close family, friends and neighbours who helped immensely.

A special word of thanks to the management and staff at Brooklands Health Care. We would also like to thank Father Juan for celebrating the funeral mass and thank you also to Father Gates. Thanks to the Gribben girls, Edel and Clodagh, for the beautiful music.

We were deeply touched and grateful for the support we received through gifts to our homes from our neighbours, local restaurants and food outlets.

We offer sincere thanks and gratitude to the McCusker family, Enda and Tom, for the way that they carried out the funeral arrangements and also thank you to the gravediggers.

Thanks to O'Donovan Rossa GAC and LJ's for supplying the food after the funeral mass.

Thanks to everyone who left mass cards, posted messages and for the beautiful flowers at the graveside.

Margaret's Month's mind will be celebrated on Monday 13th November at 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt

Acknowledgement for Dennis  Law

We the family of the late Dennis Law (RIP) would like to convey our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who helped and supported us during our recent bereavement.

To the Medical Team at Antrim Area Hospital (Acute Medical Unit) thank you for caring for Dennis, we are very grateful for your help and support during a very difficult time.

We extend our gratitude to Dr Hinds and Medical Team, the District Nursing Team, Carers and Marie Curie who went the extra mile to care for Dennis.

We are very appreciative to our extended family, friends and neighbours for helping with the wake and funeral. Thank you for bringing food, sympathy cards, condolence letters and flowers.

We sincerely thank Fr Pat O’Hagan for celebrating the funeral mass and for his support and comfort during the wake. 

Thank you to Niamh McGlinchey for the beautiful music, all family members and friends who participated in the requiem mass, grave diggers and Robert Blair (Piper). 

Sincere thanks to the McCusker Brothers for all the help and support with the wake and funeral arrangements. It’s greatly appreciated. 

Dennis’s Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 4th November at 7pm in ST Mary’s Bellaghy.

Acknowledgement for Angela Trainor

We the family of the late Angela Trainor wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank our extended family neighbours & friends & everyone who helped out at the wake, brought food, sent mass & sympathy cards & posted tributes online. We greatly appreciate all the kindness & support received during this difficult time.

Thanks to all who attended Angela's wake & funeral mass & those who watched online. It gave us great comfort in knowing Angela was so well thought of. A special thanks to Fr. McGirr for celebrating requiem mass. Thanks to Niamh McGlinchey for the beautiful music and thanks to all who played a part in the funeral mass.

Our sincere thanks to McCusker Bros for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported the family and carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks to the grave diggers for preparing Angela's final resting place.

We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. As it would be possible to thank everyone, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Angela's months mind mass will be celebrated on Friday 13th Oct at 10am in St. Mary's Church Coolcalm Desertmartin.

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Acknowledgement for Pat McElroy

The family of the late Patricia ("Pat") McElroy (RIP) express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent bereavement. The support and presence of family and friends has been a significant source of comfort to us all at this time.

We would like to thank extended family, neighbours and friends, and everyone who helped at the wake, brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards and posted tributes online. We greatly appreciate all of the kindness and support we received.

Thanks to all who attended Pat's wake and funeral. A special thanks to Canon Forsythe for his support and for celebrating Requiem Mass. Thanks also to Alana and Bosco for the beautiful music and to Grainne and her team for providing refreshments afterwards.

Sincere thanks to the McCusker Bros for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported the family and carried out the funeral arrangements.

We are indebted to the many health professionals involved in Pat’s care over recent months. In particular, the staff at Randalstown Medical Practice and the various teams within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust; we will be forever grateful for your compassion and care.

Pat’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 8th October 2023 in Saint MacNissis Church, Randalstown at 10:00am.

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Acknowledgement for Mary McLaughlin

The family of the late Mary McLaughlin (RIP) express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent bereavement. The support and presence of family and friends has been a significant source of comfort to us all.

We thank Fr. John McKeever for concelebrating the funeral mass with Fr. Oliver Crilly and Fr. John Keenan. We thank Una Magill for her beautiful singing and music and thank Sr Catriona for helping with preparations in the chapel.

We extend our gratitude to Enda and Tom McCusker for the compassionate and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. We thank Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church for use of their car park throughout the wake.

We are indebted to many health professionals and in particular staff in the Bridgewater suite, Belfast City Hospital under the expert guidance of Dr. Catherine Davidson. We thank the District Nurses particularly Patricia Hazelton, and Drs. John & Lawrence Diamond, Garden Street Surgery. We thank Niall and the team at O’Briens Pharmacy, the many carers, Marie Curie and NI Hospice nurses who provided unstinting care for Mary in recent times within her home.

We thank all the schools who were represented at the funeral including Anahorish Primary School, St. Mary’s Magherafelt, St. Patrick’s Maghera, St. Colm’s Draperstown and Kilronan School. We thank everyone for their generous donations in lieu of flowers which has been shared with Kilronan School, Magherafelt.

We thank everyone who cared and supported Mary and our family and the sacrifice of mass will be offered for you.

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 9th October 2023, in the Church of the Assumption, Magherafelt at 7:30pm

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Acknowledgement for Seamus Marshall

We, the family of the late Seamus Marshall, wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank extended family, neighbours and friends, and everyone who helped at the wake, brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards and posted tributes online. We greatly appreciate all of the kindness and support we received during such a difficult time.

Thanks to all who attended Seamus’s wake and funeral mass. A special thanks to Father McArdle and Deacon Andy Hegarty for celebrating Requiem Mass. Thanks to Eugene & Emma O’Dornan for the wonderful music and thanks to all those who played a part in his Requiem Mass.

Sincere thanks to the McCusker Bros for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported the family and carried out the funeral arrangements.

Thanks to all the medical professionals involved in Seamus’s care. In particular, Dr Mary Ann & all the doctors and nurses in the MacMillan Unit, Antrim for their compassion and care towards Seamus and towards us as a family on his final days, for which we will be forever grateful.



Although we cannot thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Seamus’s Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 30th September at 6.30pm in St John & St Trea’s, Moneymore

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Acknowledgement for Lita Muldoon

The family of the late Lita Muldoon (RIP) wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who sent messages, mass cards, sympathy cards, attended the funeral home and the funeral Mass (either in person or via webcam).

A special word of thanks to each member of staff from Milesian Manor, both past and present who looked after Lita during her time in the care home and who came to visit her in hospital in her final days. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered.

Appreciation and thanks to Fr Fox for celebrating Requiem Mass, Clodagh Quinn for her beautiful singing and The Elk for providing the refreshments afterwards.

Sincere thanks to McCusker Bros for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Lita's Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 24th September at 10am in Church of St Trea, Newbridge

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Acknowledgement for George Tohill

We the family of the late George Tohill wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement and in the weeks that followed. A huge thanks for the support from extended family, friends and neighbours. To all those who attended the wake and funeral (in person or via web cam) and to those who helped out in any way, sent mass/sympathy cards, floral tributes and offered kind words.

The family would firstly like to thank Fr Barney McAleer for leading the funeral mass, for all Sister Catrionas help on the day and to the Gribbin sisters for the beautiful music.

We offer our thanks to the gravediggers for preparing Georges final resting place and a special thank you to all at McCuskers Bros, in particular Tom and Enda for the dignified, compassionate and respectful way in which they supported the family and in the way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Finally, As a family we would like to thank all the medical professionals involved in George’s care over the years. In particular, the doctors and nurses in the Belfast City Hospital Cancer Centre for their compassion and care towards George in the weeks leading up to his sudden passing and to us as a family on his final day, we will be forever grateful.

Although we can not thank everyone individually, We hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Georges months mind Mass will take place on Saturday 16th September at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt.

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Acknowledgement for Pat Belton

The family of the late Pat Belton would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who took the time to sympathise with us during our recent bereavement. Daddy was a much-loved father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be dearly missed. Thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours who sent messages, mass cards, sympathy cards, posted tributes online and provided food and help at the wake. We greatly appreciate all the support and kindness we received.

Thanks to all who attended his wake and funeral mass, especially those who journeyed from Longford and further afield. A special thanks to Father Thomas McGlynn for the beautiful service he provided for daddy and to Canon Paddy McWilliams for concelebrating the funeral mass. Thanks to Aoibheann and Orla for the lovely music and to all those who played a part during his Requiem Mass. Thanks also to the staff at the Elk for providing the beautiful food and service after the funeral.

A particular note of appreciation to all those who helped to care for daddy with the utmost compassion and kindness over the last four and a half years: his wonderful carers, Garden Street Surgery and Anita Gribbin Pharmacy. A special thanks to Canon McWilliams for being there so often during daddy’s illness. We will be forever grateful for the exceptional care, kindness and support you all provided.

We extend our gratitude and thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for the support they provided to our family during this difficult time and to the grave digger for preparing daddy’s final resting place alongside his late wife, our mum, Anne.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Daddy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 2nd September at 7pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him. St. Padre Pio, pray for him. May he rest in the peace of Heaven.

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Acknowledgement for Eddie McKeever

We, the family of the late Eddie McKeever (R.I.P.) wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who took the time to sympathise with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank everyone who helped at the wake, brought food, sent mass cards and posted tributes on social media. We greatly appreciate the support and kindness we received.

Thanks to all who attended the wake and Funeral Mass (either in person or via webcam). A special thanks to Father Fox for the lovely service he provided for Eddie. Thanks to Ian and Mairead for the wonderful music and to all those who played a part during the Requiem Mass. Thanks to Grans in Toome for providing the beautiful food after the funeral and to Ballymaguigan GAC for the use of their facilities.

A special word of thanks to all the people who cared for Eddie with the utmost compassion and kindness during the time of his illness. We extend our gratitude and thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for the support they provided to our family during this difficult time.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Eddie’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday  20^th  August at 12:00pm in St Oliver Plunketts Church, Toomebridge

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Acknowledgement for Mona Quinn

The family of the late Mona Quinn (RIP) wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement. We would especially like to thank everyone who sent messages, telephoned, called to the home, sent mass and sympathy cards, attended the wake and funeral, and helped in any way. It has been a great comfort to us.

A special word of thanks to Fr Chris McDermot for his beautiful service and many thanks to Fr Liam Donnelly for concelebrating the funeral mass. Thanks also to Fr Pat O’Hagan for all his support and guidance. We would like to thank Una Magill for her beautiful singing and Breige O’Neill and her team in the Parish Centre for providing all the refreshments after the funeral mass.

We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to McCusker’s Funeral Directors for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for the support they provided to our family during this difficult time and to the grave digger for preparing Mona’s final resting place.

A special word of thanks to the staff at Magherafelt Hospital and Antrim Area Hospital who provided the utmost care and compassion during mum’s stay with them. And to the staff at Bellaghy Medical Centre past and present who cared for mum over the years.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation at this sad time. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. 

Mona’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 6^th August 2023 in  St Mary's Church, Bellaghy at 11am.

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Acknowledgement for Esther Cassidy

We, the family of Esther Cassidy RIP, wish to express our appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. Mammy was a much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed. Thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours who sent messages, mass cards, sympathy cards, posted tributes online and provided food at the wake. We appreciate your support and kindness.

A special word of thanks to the staff at Antrim Area Hospital who provided the utmost care and compassion during Mammy’s short stay. And to the staff at Diamond Medical centre past and present who cared for mum over the years.

Thanks to Mickey Mc Elhatton and the staff of the Greenvale Hotel for the refreshments after the funeral, and to Ballymaguigan GFC and club members for all your help during the wake and funeral. Your support and kindness is very much appreciated..

To Fr Fox for his constant support and spiritual guidance and to Fr Madden and Fr Mc Girr who joined him in celebrating Mammys requiem mass. Thanks to Gribben Girls and Angeline whose music and song added so much to the service. 

A special word of thanks to McCusker Bros Enda and Tom for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of mass will be offered for your intentions.

Esther’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Monday 7th August at 7.00pm in St Trea's Church Newbridge.

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Acknowledgement for Joan Ludlow

Seamus, her husband and we, the family of the late Joan Ludlow would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank everyone who helped at the wake, brought food, sent mass cards and posted tributes on social media. We greatly appreciate the support and kindness we received.

Thank you to all those who attended the wake and Funeral Mass (either in person or via webcam). A special thanks to Father Gates for the beautiful service and send off he provided for Joan. Thanks to The Gribbin Girls for the wonderful music and to all those who played a part during the Requiem Mass.

Our deepest gratitude to all the staff of the Macmillan Unit and Antrim Area Hospital who cared for Joan with the utmost care and compassion, we can’t thank you enough for the comfort you provided for her. To the many friends and neighbours that visited Joan in hospital and at home during her illness, we thank you for your support and care.

A special thanks to those who helped to care for Joan at home during her illness, including the Trusts Core team of Carer’s, the district nursing team, social workers etc.  Also to O’Briens Chemist for the delivery of all medication. To Joan’s closest friends whom also cared for Joan in her time of need, we will be forever grateful for the exceptional care, kindness and support you provided.

We would like to thank the staff at Bryson’s Bar for the beautiful food and great service provided after the funeral.

We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to McCusker’s Funeral Directors for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for the support they provided to our family during this difficult time and to the grave digger for preparing Joan’s final resting place.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation at this difficult time..

Joan’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 29^th July @ 6.15pm in Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt via Webcam – Webcam – Magherafelt Parish

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Acknowledgement for Shane O'Neill

The sons, daughters, and families of the late Shane O'Neill would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who attended the wake and funeral mass, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, and kind messages.

Thanks to all family, friends, neighbours, local businesses, and Ballymaguigan GFC who supported us throughout the wake period. We thank the trust homecare workers, Garden Street Surgery, Bellaghy District nursing, and Antrim area hospital who cared for daddy. We are forever grateful to Fr Fox for his spiritual guidance and the celebration of the requiem mass. Thanks to Robert, the piper, and the Gribbin girls for the beautiful music and Angela Walls who provided the funeral refreshments.

A special word of thanks to the McCusker brothers for the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, so we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by us all as a token of our appreciation at this sad time.

Shane's month's mind mass will be celebrated on Thursday the 20th of July at 7pm in St Trea's Church Newbridge

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Acknowledgement for Francis Conlon

The family of the late Francis Conlon wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement. Thank you to all who called at his home, brought food, helped at the wake, sent Mass and Sympathy cards, and posted tributes online and to Parish Centre for the use of their chairs etc.

To those who attended the wake, Funeral Mass (either in person or via the webcam), this was greatly appreciated.

A word of thanks to Fr Juan for his beautiful service and to everyone who played a part during the Funeral Mass and to Margaret Ann Conlon for the wonderful music which also enhanced the funeral mass.

A special word of thanks to the Air Ambulance crew and all the staff in the ICU at The Royal Hospital who cared for Francis with the utmost care and compassion. Also, thanks to everyone who donated in lieu of flowers for the Air Ambulance it was greatly appreciated.

We extend our genuine gratitude and thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for the support they provided to the family during this difficult time and to the grave digger for preparing Francis’s final resting place.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation at this sad time. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
 

Francis’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 18th July @ 7.30pm in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Magherafelt via Webcam – Magherafelt Parish

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Acknowledgement for Oliver Scullion

We, the family of the late Oliver Scullion would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all those who have sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank everyone who sent messages, mass cards and offered their sympathy - we valued the support and kindness we were shown and are truly grateful.

Thank you to all those who attended the wake and Requiem mass. A special thanks to Father McArdle for being there so often during daddy’s illness, for his spiritual guidance and for the heartfelt funeral service. Thanks dearly to Malachi Cush for the beautiful music and to all who participated during the liturgy.

We thank the Diamond medical centre Magherafelt and the entire staff of Antrim Area Hospital for their fantastic care and especially all the staff from the renal unit and ward C7.  Our deep gratitude also to all those who helped care for daddy at home including the district nursing team, social workers, McMillan community nurses and in particular Connect NI carers and Marie Curie nurses. We thank you for your kindness, compassion and outstanding person centred care.

To Stephen McKay and all the staff at Moneymore pharmacy, your support, care, and the incredible service and reassurance you provided to daddy over many years will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank everyone for their support in the local community, with a special thanks to Loup GAC and May Devlin for the beautiful food provided. Thanks to many of our neighbours for the offer/use of their space for car parking during the wake and to those who helped prepare and serve food and tea/coffee, we are extremely grateful.  To the many friends that visited daddy at hospital and home, this meant a lot and we thank you.

A special thank you to Fr McGinnity for providing spiritual support to daddy which offered him and the family great comfort. A special thanks to the McCusker Brothers Enda, Tom and Ronan for their professionalism and the dignified way they carried out all the funeral arrangements.

Whilst we acknowledge that there are so many more that went above and beyond it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us at this sad time. We will offer up a mass for everyone's intentions and we hope this will be accepted as a token of our thanks.



Oliver's months mind mass, will be held at St Patrick's Church, The Loup on Monday 10th July at 7.30pm

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Acknowledgement for Bernie Higgins

The family of the late Bernie Higgins (nee O'Neill) wish too thank most sincerely all those family, extended family, friends and neighbours who offered support during their recent sudden bereavement.
We would like to thank everyone who sent mass cards, messages , phone calls, brought food and helped with the wake in anyway. A big thank you to Geoff Higgins chairman of the O’Donovan Rossa Gac for organising the refreshments after the funeral in the club. Greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all who attended the Requiem mass and also to all who watched in the web cam. It was very warming to see such a crowd. A special thank you too the St. Patrick's College Maghera pupils and O'Donovan Rossa Gac for their guard of honour outside the church it was most thoughtful and greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Fr. Gates and Fr Juan for their spiritual guidance and pastoral care, and for celebrating the funeral mass and burial, and The Gribben Sisters for the beautiful music and singing which added so much to the requiem mass. Sincere thanks to the church sacristan and those who prepared the church, and to all who participated in the funeral liturgy. Thank you to the gravediggers, who prepared our mother’s final resting place.
 
A special word of thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for all the advice and the professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements. We will be forever grateful.
 
As it’s impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will show our appreciation to all who have helped us at this difficult time.
Bernie's Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 3rd July in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt at 7.30pm.
 
The Higgins Family
 
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her, St. Padre Pio pray for her.

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Acknowledgement for Noreen Bennett

The family of the late Noreen Bennett (nee O'Neill) would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with us in our recent bereavement.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will show our appreciation to all who have helped us at this difficult time.

Noreen’s months mind will be held on Friday 30th June at 7.00pm in St Mary's Church, Bellaghy  Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com) Everyone welcome

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Acknowledgement for Kathleen Breen

The family of the late Kathleen Breen would like to express our sincere gratitude for the condolences and kindness extended to us following the death of our beloved sister, aunt and friend.

Thank you to all her friends who called, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, posted tributes online and who attended the wake and funeral mass and joined via web cam. We appreciated your presence. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Donnelly who celebrated Kathleen’s beautiful funeral mass. We would also like to thank The Gribbin Sisters for their beautiful music and singing during mass. A special thank you to all who participated in the liturgy, to the Eucharistic Minister, Church sacristan and the grave diggers. We are grateful to the Ballinderry Community Hub for the refreshments they provided after the funeral.

We wish to thank all the staff of Anniscliff Residential Home, Maghera for their care and assistance over the last few years. We want to extend a sincere and grateful thank you to Kathleen’s kind and loyal neighbours and friends, who looked out for Kathleen over her time in Ballyronan. It was a great comfort to know you were there for her.

Our family would like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate, and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements for Kathleen. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude at this sad time.

The months mind for Kathleen will be held on Friday 23^rd June at 7.30pm, celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry, County Tyrone. Mass can be viewed via: https://www.churchservices.tv/ballinderry

The Brennan Family

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her, St. Padre Pio pray for her

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Acknowledgement for Alice Graham

We, the entire family of the late Alice Graham (Nee Doyle), want to say a huge thank you to all those who have sympathised with us on the death of a much-loved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Great Great-grandmother.

We sincerely thank all our family circle, friends and neighbours for their kindness and thoughtfulness at this time. We thank all those who called at our home, those who travelled from Wexford, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, messages, telephoned, brought food and all those who attended the funeral Mass, we really appreciated your presence.

Our sincere thanks to PP Rev Father Gates and Monsignor O’Byrne for their spiritual support to Mum over the years, for their pastoral care and guidance to us during the wake and for the memorable funeral Mass.

Thanks to all the Healthcare staff involved in Mum’s care over the years; NHSCT Homecare Teams, Ann’s Carers, Tracy and Anna Rose, your care and dedication to Mum was excellent. Thanks to the doctors and staff at the Diamond Medical Centre, especially Dr McCandless, who’s care for Mum in her final days was outstanding. To the staff at O’Brien’s/McGlaughlin’s Chemists for providing Mum’s medication needs over the years, we are extremely grateful.

Special thanks to Niamh McGlinchey for the beautiful singing and music at Mum’s funeral Mass. Thanks to all who participated in the liturgy, the church sacristan, and the grave diggers.

Heartfelt thanks to Enda, Tom, and all staff of McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their empathy, professionalism, and the touching manner in which they dealt with all the funeral arrangements.

Thanks to the staff of the Parish Centre for their assistance during the wake and providing the lovely refreshments and food after the funeral. Their professionalism, kindness and empathy did not go unnoticed.

Mum’s months mind will be celebrated on Monday 5^th June 2023 in the Church of the Assumption Magherafelt at 7.30 pm via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish

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Acknowledgement for Mary Rogers

We the family of the late Mary Rogers R.I.P. wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all who called at the house, telephoned, sent Mass Cards and sympathy cards or attended the Funeral Mass.



A special word of thanks to Fr Sean McGuigan for his spiritual guidance and celebration of the beautiful Funeral Mass and to Fr Dermot McGirr and Fr Peter Madden for their pastoral care. Thanks also to Anthony McBride and Liam Bradley for the lovely singing and instrumental music at the Funeral Mass, and to all who participated in the liturgy, the Eucharistic Minister, Church Sacristan and grave diggers. We are very grateful also to Sperrin Bakery for providing food at the wake and to Apparo Restaurant for a beautiful meal following the funeral.

We wish to acknowledge and offer heartfelt gratitude to all the staff of Magherafelt Manor Nursing Home, who cared for Mary so well over the past few years and were her second family, and to Dr White and the staff of Draperstown Surgery for their continued assistance.

Sincere thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the respectful, kind and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. Mary's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown via webcam Holy Rosary Church, Ballinascreen (Draperstown) - 7 Derrynoyd Road, Draperstown, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland (churchservices.tv) on Friday 26th May 2023 at 7.30 pm.

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Acknowledgement for John Atkinson

The family of the late  John Atkinson would like to express our sincere gratitude for the condolences and kindness extended to us following the death of our beloved Son, brother, uncle and friend.

We wish to thank all our extended family and friends who called to see john and all who attended the wake and supported our family during this sad time. Thank you to all his friends who called to his house, sent mass cards, sympathy cards and those who were praying for John daily. We are gratefully to all those who arrived armed to the house with refreshment’s, we would like to specially thank Kathleen and Gus McConville of the Tullyglass House Hotel Ballymena for all the food they provided weekly to Johns family through his short illness. We as a family will not forget the generosity shown.

We would like to express our appreciation to the doctors, nurses who looked after John in his last few weeks of his life.

A special thank you to the Macmillan team and social workers Leanne Devlin and Phil Hughes for all the loving care and support they gave John and his family. This was a blessing and comfort to John and his family at this sad time.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Gates who celebrated John’s beautiful funeral mass in the Church of Our Lady the Assumption Magherafelt and for his pastoral care and guidance’s shown to John and his family during John’s illness, wake, and Funeral. We would like to also thank all the priests who visited John’s home.

Our family would like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate, and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements for John.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude at this sad time.

The months mind for John will be held on Friday 19th May at 7.30pm, celebrated in Church of our Lady of The Assumption Magherafelt.

The Atkinson Family

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Acknowledgement for Jim Mc Keever

The family of Jim Mc Keever would like to express our sincere gratitude for the condolences and kindness extended to us following the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother Jim Mc Keever.

We wish to thank all our extended family and friends who attended the wake and supported our family during this sad time. We are hugely grateful to all those who arrived armed with refreshments and to all our cousins who travelled some distance on Holy Thursday evening. To be surrounded by family and such good friends at this sad time meant so much to Teresa and our family. We would like to express our appreciation to all the carers and the doctors and nurses at Gardener Street surgery who helped look after Jim in his last few months, they enabled him to live out his life at home surrounded by family. This was a blessing and a comfort to us all. 

The beautiful funeral service at Magherafelt Our Lady of the Assumption church was attended by so many mourners that we will not be able to thank all of them personally. The family were very happy to be able to thank many of the mourners in person who joined us at the graveside at St Trea’s Church in Newbridge. Special thanks to Fr Gates PP for his spiritual guidance, for conducting the service and for giving a wonderfully thoughtful sermon about Jim Mc Keever the family man and teacher.

The family were very proud to have the Derry GAA Chairman John Keenan deliver the kind tribute and eulogy for Jim Mc Keever the Gaelic footballer. John spoke with such affection and respect about our father’s GAA career and did justice to Jim’s life-long dedication to the sport.

The guard of honour formed by GAA players past and future was extremely touching, from old Derry football teammates, Jim’s past pupils and colleagues from Trench House and the children of St Trea’s Ballymaguigan GAA club in their team colours.

Heartfelt thanks also to The McCusker Bros who organised us with such respect and empathy; Paul Crozier and The St Trea’s  Ballymaguigan GAA whose volunteer stewardship of the funeral procession was seamless and so respectful; The staff at the Terrace Hotel who kindly hosted the after-service wake at such short notice.

To see the Magherafelt community coming together to assist a bereaved family is so extremely impressive.

We thank all those who have sent Mass cards and sympathy cards, it gives the family great comfort and joy to read all the kind messages and memories of Jim McKeever. 

Jim’s  Months Mind Mass will be celebrated at St Trea’s Church Newbridge on Friday 5^th May at 7pm. We would like to offer this mass in celebration of a life well lived and for the private intentions of all those who mourned him with us.

McKeever Family 

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Acknowledgement for Patsy Scullion

We, The family of the late Patsy Scullion, would like to express our deep appreciation to all those who offered sympathy and kindness to us on the loss of Patsy. We wish to thank all those who came to the wake or funeral, sent mass cards, messages and for those who helped out at the wake.

We wish to offer our sincerest thanks to Fr. Madden for the celebration of Requiem mass and to Fr Sean McGuigan for the burial service. We would also like to thank The Gribbin Sisters for their beautiful music.

Huge thanks must go to McCusker Funeral Directors for showing great dignity, support and assurance for the funeral arrangements and burial

We wish to thank all the medical and admin staff of Fairhill Medical Centre, Magherafelt for their assistance over the years, in particular Dr. Hunter. He also received great care at every turn by the medical team of Antrim Area Hospital.

Patsy's Months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 6th May at 6.15pm at The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, King Street Magherafelt.

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Acknowledgement for Eileen McKee

We, the family of the late Eileen McKee R.I.P. would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us following the passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother and sister.

We are very grateful to all the healthcare workers that attended to mum. With special thanks to staff at Ward A6 Antrim Area hospital and the Diamond Medical Centre and community nursing team, and the carers and staff at Brooklands Magherafelt and Ann’s nursing home Moneymore.

Sincere thanks to all our family, friends, neighbours and all who travelled from near and far to our family home, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, telephoned and supplied us with food and helped in many ways.

Thank you to Adele and Clodagh (The Gribbin Girls) for the beautiful music.

Thanks to the gravediggers for preparing mum’s final resting place and a special thank you to McCusker Bros, Tom, Enda and Ronan for their guidance, empathy and professionalism during this sad time.

Special thanks to Fr Juan Borrallo for his spiritual guidance and kindness during mums’ illness and celebrating Liturgy of the word. Thanks to O’Donovan Rossa GAC for their support during the wake and for the use of their club for providing refreshments after the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us during this difficult time, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt gratitude to all.

Eileen’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Friday 5thMay at 7:30pm at Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt.

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Acknowledgement for Harry Cassidy

The family of the late Harry Cassidy RIP would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all  those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.  We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Pat O'Hagan and Fr Liam Donnelly for their pastoral care and  celebrating the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thank you to the Gribbin Girls for their lovely singing and  musical contribution and to the team at the Opendoor complex for the refreshments.

A special thank you to close parish friends of Harry who helped set up for the wake, brought food and helped in any way. Many thanks to all those who came to the wake, attended the funeral, sent mass cards, and all those who lined the funeral procession and paid their respects in other ways. The support and kindness shown to us by Derry GAA and Harry's beloved Wolfe Tones GAC and the players who formed the guard of honour is most appreciated.

We are eternally grateful for the professional care and compassion provided by Antrim Area hospital in Ward A1, the doctors and nurses of Bellaghy Medical Centre and the staff of Bellaghy Pharmacy and the Marie Curie team. We are most thankful to Harry's carers who attended to him so diligently. Our family would also like to thank the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, for their professional, compassionate, and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements and the grave diggers who prepared the grave.


As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.
Harry's Month's Mind mass will be celebrated on Friday 28th April in St Mary's Bellaghy at 7.00pm..

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Acknowledgement for Oliver O'Kane

We, the family of the late Oliver O’Kane would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have sympathised with us during our loss. To those who attended the wake and funeral at the Chapel or messages sent, we value the support and kindness we were shown. Also thank you to everyone who sent mass cards or sympathy cards, these were much appreciated.

A special thanks to Father McArdle for being so attentive during dad's illness and for the lovely funeral service. Thanks also to all the medical staff of Antrim area hospital who cared for dad during his illness and district nurses for the care given at home, for this we are so grateful.

We would also like to thank the extreme kindness and support of the community around us, with a special thanks going to Loup GAC for all their hard work during the wake and Specialist Group for their unbelievable generosity in helping us with the wake facilities. Thank you also to Paddy from the Village Chippy for his generosity towards us during our first night, it was greatly appreciated by all. Many thanks to May Devlin of Ballyronan Marina Centre and the staff for the light lunch after the funeral. Thanks to Brian Doyle for the lovely singing at the service, also thanks to all who participated during the liturgy. We would like to thank the grave diggers for preparing dad’s final resting place. 

A special thanks and sincere debt of gratitude to the McCusker Brothers Enda, Tom and Ronan for their professionalism and the dignified way they carried out all the funeral arrangements, at this sad time.

While we acknowledge that there are so many more that went above and beyond it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us at this exceedingly challenging time. We will offer up a mass for everyone's intentions, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.
 
Oliver's months mind mass, will be held at St Patrick's Church Loup, on Saturday the 29th of April at 12pm.

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Acknowledgement for Brigid McKee

The family of the late Brigid McKee would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have sympathised with them during the loss of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother. To those who attended the wake and the funeral both at the Chapel or on webcam we really do value the support and kindness we were shown. Also thank you to everyone who sent mass cards or sympathy cards, these were much appreciated.

A special thanks to Father Gates for being so attentive during mum's illness and for the lovely funeral service. Also to Father Juan who visited mum often which gave her great contentment.
Thanks also to all the medical staff, who cared for mum during her illness, Ann's carers who treated her with such dignity and respect, also the Marie Curie nurses and district nurses, who called daily, for this we are so grateful.

We would also like to thank Pat Bradley and the staff at the parish centre for the light lunch after the funeral. Thanks to Breid Campbell for the lovely singing at the service, also thanks to all who participated during the liturgy. We would like to thank the grave diggers for preparing mum's final resting place. A special thanks also to the McCusker Brothers Enda, Tom and Ronan for their professionalism and dignified manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements, at this sad time.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us at this very difficult time, we will offer up a mass for everyone intentions, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.
 
Brigid's months mind mass, will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt, on Wednesday the 26th of April at 7.30 PM.
 
Padre Pio pray for her

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Acknowledgement for Siobhan Letters

We the family of the late Siobhan Letters would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. To all those who attended the wake and funeral both in person and via webcam, paid their respects along the route and outside the chapel, many thanks. We also appreciate all those who send mass and sympathy cards, messages, floral tributes and posted tributes online.

A special thanks to Fr Fox PP for his spiritual support and guidance, visiting Siobhan in hospital and for celebrating the Requiem Mass. Also to Fr McWilliams PP Cargin and Fr James - Chaplain of Antrim Area Hospital for attending Siobhan. Thanks to Emmett and Sinead for the beautiful music, all who took part in the liturgy and the church sacristan.

The family wish to especially thank the kind relatives, friends, neighbours and members of the wider community who helped them during this difficult time. Thank you to those who provided refreshments for the wake. A very special thanks to Ballymaguigan GAC club for all their support at the wake and providing stewards for those attending the wake and funeral.

Appreciation also to the staff of Antrim A & E, ICU and the ambulance staff for the care and attention they gave to Siobhan and the entire family during this difficult time.

We express our sincere appreciation to Enda and Tom McCusker of McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the respectful and dignified way they carried out Siobhan's funeral arrangements and for their support at this difficult time. Also thanks to the grave diggers for the care and attention they took for Siobhan's final resting place.

As it would be impossible for us to thank everyone, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Siobhan's month mind Mass will take place on Monday 24th April in The Church of St Trea Newbridge at 7.00pm.

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Acknowledgement for Betty Murray

The family of the late Betty Murray would like to thank all those who sympathised with them, following the death of a much loved mummy, granny, great-granny, sister and friend. A massive thank you to Betty’s cousins Patrica, Ann, Betty, Collette and a special friend Ann-Marie who kept us all at ease on Betty’s final days and who didn’t leave her side.

A sincere thanks to our family, friends, neighbours and everyone who called at the house, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, telephoned, supplied us with food and helped us in many ways.

We are very grateful for Dr Wright and the staff at Garden Street surgery, the Community nursing team, McLaughlin’s Pharmacy, Optimum care and everyone who helped provide care for Betty in the recent years. A special thanks also to the staff of ward A3 in Antrim area who cared for Betty at the end. Thank you to Father Gates for his support, guidance, spiritual manner and for the lovely mass. Special thanks to Una McGill for the beautiful music, everyone who helped at the mass and to those who prepared the grave for Betty’s final resting place.

We appreciate everyone who attended the wake, funeral mass and to those who watched via the webcam. Your presence was greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the McCusker Brothers Enda, Tom& Ronan for their caring and professional manner throughout Betty’s final journey.

As it would be impossible for us to thank everyone we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude 

Betty’s month mind will take place on Wednesday 19th April in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.

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Acknowledgement for John McKeagney

The family of the late John McKeagney R.I.P. wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation as a family to all those who sympathised with us following the death of a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Thank you to our family, friends, neighbours and everyone who called at the house, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, sent flowers, telephoned, posted online tributes, supplied food for the wake and those who helped in ways to many to mention.

Thanks to the GP's from Kilrea Health Centre for their care and attention to Daddy. A special thanks to Fr Keaney for his kind words, spiritual support and for celebrating requiem Mass. Also to the Gribben sisters for their beautiful singing and to all those who participated during the liturgy. We the family wish to convey our gratitude to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, Enda and Tom for the dignified compassionate and respectful way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.



Thanks to Michael Davitts GAC for the use of their facilities and to Barry Dallat for supplying the food after the funeral. As it is impossible to thank individually everyone who supported us during this difficult time The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for everyone's intentions. We hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The month's mind Mass for John will be celebrated on Friday 31st March at 7pm at St John Baptist Church, Granaghan, Swatragh and via webcam. 

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Acknowledgement for Pat Cudden

The family of the late Pat would like to thank all those who sympathised with us, following the death of a much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Sincere thanks to our family, friends, neighbours and everyone who called at the house, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, telephoned, supplied us with food and helped in many ways, too numerous to mention.

We are very grateful to all the staff at Castledawson and Bellaghy Surgeries, the Community Teams, McLaughlin’s Pharmacy, Westlands Care Home and everyone who helped provide care for Pat in recent times. A special thanks also for the paramedics who supported Pat at the end.

Thank you to Father Gates and to Father Juan for their support and the lovely mass, the Gribben girls for the beautiful music and everyone who helped at the mass. To those who prepared the grave and to Pat Bradley and his team of helpers at the Parish Centre who provided the refreshments afterwards.

We appreciate everyone who travelled from far and near to attend the funeral mass and to those who watched via the webcam. Your presence was greatly appreciated.

A very sincere thank you to the McCusker Brothers for their caring and professional manner throughout Pat’s final journey.

Also, a very special thank you to Pat’s close friends over the years.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone for their practical and emotional support, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude.

The month’s mind mass will be held on Monday 27^th March, 2023 at 7.30pm at Church of The Assumption, Magherafelt

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Acknowledgement for Shane McCusker

We the family of the late Shane McCusker wish to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives and friends who supported us during our recent bereavement. We are indebted to all those who expressed their condolences by visiting the wake and attended the funeral, who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, messages, sent flowers, telephoned and brought gifts of food to the wake. To all Shane's nieces and nephews and our neighbours in Glenburn, we are so grateful and appreciative of your support throughout this time, it meant so much to us and we could not have done it without you.

Our Sincere gratitude to Father Gates for his support and guidance to Carol and Sean for the beautiful music, to all the

readers and Patsy the Eucharistic Minister.

We would like to thank everyone who helped care for Daddy along the way, especially the dedicated team from Ann's Care team who cared for daddy so well at home and the staff in Ann's care home, Moneymore. A special thanks also to the paramedics who attended Shane and fought hard to the end.

We sincerely thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements. To the grave diggers also. We would like to thank Pat from the parish Centre for all his help and all the ladies for providing refreshments following the burial.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, a mass will be offered for everyone's intentions, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Shane's Month's Mind Mass will take place on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 6:15pm in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt and will be streamed on the church webcam https://www.magherafeltparish.org/webcam. May God have mercy on his soul.

Padre Pio Pray for him.

Magherafelt

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Acknowledgement for Maurice Corey

The family of the late Maurice Corey wish to express sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised and provided support following the loss of a much loved father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Thank you to all relatives, friends and neighbours who attended the wake and Funeral Mass and to everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards and condolences.

The family wish to extend sincere gratitude to Father McArdle for conducting the Funeral Mass and his strong support throughout, also to Father Fox.   Thanks to the Corey family. Michael and Anne for their memorable signing and music. Particular thanks to McCusker Brothers, Funeral Directors, for their professional handling of all the funeral arrangements and their kindness, care and support.   

The family wishes to record their sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and staff of Moneymore Medical Centre and to Marie Curie nurses for their care for Maurice and support to the family. The donations that many have made to Marie Curie are greatly appreciated. Maurice’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at 7.30pm in the Church of St. John and St Trea Moneymore, and via webcam st-john-trea-church-moneymore - MCN (mcnmedia.tv)

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Acknowledgement for Ella McLoughlin (née Murray) 

We the family of the late Ella McLoughlin wish to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends and neighbours who supported us during our recent sad bereavement. We are indebted to all those who expressed their condolences by visiting the wake and attended the funeral, who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, letters, messages, floral tributes, telephoned and brought gifts of food to the wake.

Our Sincere gratitude to Father Francis Coll for his spiritual support, guidance, friendship, for visiting Mummy during her illness and for celebrating Mummy’s beautiful Requiem Mass. A word of thanks to the Church sacristan Theresa, the Eucharistic Minister Mary, Margaret Ann and Patrick, for providing the lovely music and singing which enhanced the celebration of Mummy’s Funeral Mass. Also thanks to those who carried out readings, prayers of the faithful, offertory procession and reflection.

We would like to thank everyone who helped care for Mummy, especially the dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses and staff in Moneymore Medical Centre. Thank you to Steven and his staff in Moneymore Pharmacy. We are forever grateful to the team of Trust carers and private cares who helped care for Mummy so well at home. A special word of thanks to Mary and Pius Donnelly for all their endless help and support.

We sincerely thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their efficient, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements. Many thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Mummy’s final resting place.  

We would like to thank B’s Griddle for providing refreshments following the burial and Drummullan Parish Hall for the use of the facilities. Also thank you to Tallon’s and Q.C’s for supplying refreshments throughout the wake.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Mummy’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 4th March 2023 at 7pm in St Joseph and St Malachy’s church Drummullan.

Our Lady of Knock Pray for her.

She was a mother so very rare,

Content in her home and always there,

On earth she toiled, in heaven she rests,

God Bless you Mummy you were the best.

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Acknowledgement for Anna McKeever (née Brennan)

Anna’s son, Fr John, her nieces and nephews, and the entire family circle wish to convey their deep appreciation to all who sympathised with and supported them in their recent bereavement. Sincere thanks to all who sent Mass and sympathy cards, called to the home, brought gifts or helped during the wake, and attended the funeral liturgies. We will always be grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff of Garden Street Surgery, Magherafelt, the staff of O’Brien’s Pharmacies, and all who cared for Anna at home and later in Magherafelt Manor Nursing Home for their exceptional kindness to Anna over recent years. Thanks also to the medical and nursing teams in the ED and Ward A4 of Antrim Area Hospital for caring for Anna in her final illness. We are grateful to Archbishop Martin, Bishop Router, Cardinal Brady and all the clergy from near and far for their prayers and support at this difficult time, most especially Fr Eugene O’Neill who preached a consoling and inspiring homily at the funeral Mass, and Fr Gates and Fr Borrallo of Magherafelt parish for their help with the family liturgies. Special thanks to Breid Campbell and Kevin Bradley for the beautiful music and hymns that so enriched the liturgies, and to Nuala McKenna for providing the Mass booklets. We are most grateful for the caring and dignified way McCusker Bros Funeral Directors carried out all the funeral arrangements. Finally, thanks to Thomas Doherty and the staff of Mary’s Bar and Lounge for their excellent hospitality following the burial. We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Anna’s Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt, on Monday 27th February at 7.30pm. 

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Acknowledgement for Kathleen Bovill nee Murphy

The family of the late Kathleen wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us during our recent bereavement. A special thanks to everyone who called to the house sent mass cards and sympathy cards.

Sincere thanks to the nursing staff and doctors at the Antrim area hospital who looked after Kathleen. Thank you to FR McWilliams who celebrated the mass, the Gribbin girls for the beautiful singing and those who did the readings and offertory procession. A special thanks to McCusker funeral directors for the professional way in which they conducted the funeral arrangements and a sincere thanks to all the family circle who helped and supported us through such a difficult time.

Kathleen's months mind will take place on Sunday 19th of February at 10:30am Sacred Heart Church Cargin.

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Acknowledgement for Noreen Mallon

Edele and Megan, daughters of the late Noreen Mallon (Nee Higgins) and all members of her family circle would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us following the passing of our much-loved mother, sister, and daughter. 

We would like to thank the staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast for the care and compassion shown to mummy throughout her illness and especially in her final days. 

Our sincere thanks to Fr Juan who celebrated mum’s requiem mass and Fr Gates for his pastoral support. 

Thanks to all those who carried out a reading and were involved in the offertory procession also to Moira Crawley and Caitríona Lagan for their beautiful and moving musicianship which served to make the requiem mass so special.

A special thanks to everyone who attended the wake and funeral in person and via webcam as well as to everyone who called to the house, helped at the wake, brought or sent food, mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, and the messages of sympathy on social media and to the many people who travelled significant distances to be with us at this difficult time. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support throughout this time. 

A special word of thanks to McCusker brothers Tom and Enda, for the professional, compassionate, and dignified manner in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements and their support during these difficult times. Thank you to the gravediggers for preparing mummy’s final resting place, and to the florist Gerard’s flowers for the beautiful bouquets and arrangements. 

Since it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a heartfelt and sincere expression of our true gratitude and appreciation. Noreen’s months mind mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt on 14th February 2023 at 7.30pm.

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Acknowledgement for Joe Dorman

We, the partner and family of the late Joe Dorman (RIP) would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt and sincere thanks to all those who sympathised and supported us in our recent sad bereavement.

We would like to thank our relatives, friends, and neighbours who called at our house, helped during the wake, brought food, sent mass or sympathy cards, those who stood along the route as the cortege passed, or attended the funeral online or in person; your presence and support was deeply appreciated.

It gives us warm comfort in knowing that Joe touched the lives of so many people. Your thoughts and words of comfort have been so very gratefully received. Sincere appreciation to Fr John Gates for his ongoing spiritual support and the celebration of Requiem mass to include the fitting personal tribute. Special thanks to close friends, Leona and Roisin Duggan, and Neil Collins who provided the beautiful singing and music throughout the requiem mass. We are grateful also to Sr Catriona and the sacristan John Niblock for assisting in the mass and burial. A special word of thanks to McCusker brothers Tom and Enda, for the professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which they carried out of all the funeral arrangements and the support during these difficult times. Thanks to the gravediggers for preparing Joe’s final resting place, and to the florist Gerard’s flowers for the beautiful way in which the altar was dressed and the accompanying wreaths. Since it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a heartfelt and sincere expression of our true gratitude and appreciation. Joe’s months mind mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt on 7^th February 2023 at 7.30pm.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

Magherafelt

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Acknowledgement for John McClenaghan

We, the family of the late John McClenaghan, R.I.P. would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us following the passing of a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. 

The family would like to acknowledge the work of the staff in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Antrim Area Hospital and Randalstown Health Centre, who provided exceptional care for John. 

Our sincere thanks to Fr Pat O'Hagan for his spiritual support to John and his family and for celebrating the Requiem Mass, during which he offered such kind words.  

Thank you to Elaine Diamond for providing the beautiful singing and to all who participated during the Liturgy. 

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended John's wake and funeral in person, watched the funeral via the Parish webcam, sent mass cards, sympathy cards and messages or tributes via social media. Particular thanks to the many people who travelled significant distances to be with us at this difficult time. 

We appreciate the work of the many local businesses and individuals who provided food and helped to serve refreshments during the wake. Thanks to Breige O'Neill and the hospitality group for the use and preparation of the parish hall and for the beautiful food served there after the funeral. 

A special thank you to McCusker Bros. Magherafelt for their guidance, empathy and professionalism during the funeral arrangements. 

Thanks to members of Wolfe Tones Bellaghy GAC for providing traffic control and parking at the wake and for the dignified guard of honour at John's funeral. 

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us during this difficult time, a mass will be offered for everyone's intentions, and we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. John's month’s mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 11 February 2023 in St Mary's Church, Bellaghy at 7.00pm via webcam Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com)..

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Acknowledgement for Charlie McLauchlan

We the family of the late Charlie McLauchlan wish to express our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to all who sympathized with us following the passing of a much loved husband, father and grandfather.

We would like to thank the emergency services and police who came to assist us and also the family that gathered and supported us through this difficult time. A special thank you to Matthew and Neil who went above and beyond to help us all.

Our sincere thanks to Father McArdle for his support, blessings and service he provided for Charlie.

We thank everyone who attended the funeral and the family who joined us on webcam to say their goodbyes.

We would also like to thank the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their guidance and support.

We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Charlie’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Thursday 26^th January at 7.30pm at the Loup Chapel if you would like to attend.

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Acknowledgement for Regina Quinn 

Philippa, Catherine & Enda, children of the late Regina Quinn, together with the Walls and Quinn family circles, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us in the passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.

We would like to convey special thanks to the many wonderful staff in Ward A3 of Antrim Area Hospital who cared for Mum in her final days, going above and beyond to care for her every need.

To the priests and clergy from Magherafelt Parish who attended Mummy so diligently, to Fr Gates who celebrated and spoke so eloquently at her funeral mass, ably assisted by Fr Juan, Mummy’s brother-in-law Fr John Quinn along with his colleague Fr Michael. Also present on the altar was Fr Donnelly PP Ballinderry Parish.

To Ruairi Mooney for providing the beautiful music and to the readers and Eucharistic ministers who together made Mum’s funeral mass so special.

A special thanks to everyone who attended Mum’s funeral, called at the house, brought mass cards, sympathy cards or sent messages of support through social media and especially to the many people who travelled significant distances to be with us at this difficult time.

We would like to thank McCusker Bros, Enda and Tom, for the professional and compassionate way they looked after all Mum's funeral arrangements. Thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Mum’s final resting place and to Glenshane Marquees for their speedy and efficient service, along with Sky Blues FC for the use of their car park. Thank you to all our friends at O’Donovan Rossa GAC for the beautiful food (supplied by LJ’s), refreshments and hospitality served to us, and for their assistance throughout the wake. Thank you to O’Donovan Rossa GAC and to the staff of Holy Family Primary School who formed a lovely guard of honour. Thanks to all our friends and neighbours who joined us in the Rossa clubhouse after the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us during this difficult time, a mass will be offered for everyone's intentions, and we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. Mum’s month’s mind mass will celebrated on Friday 20^th January 2023 in Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt at 7.30pm, and will be streamed live on the church webcam, Webcam – Magherafelt Parish

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Acknowledgement for Dolores Mackle 

We the family of the late Dolores Mackle (Nee McGarry) wish to express our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to all who sympathised with them following the passing of a much loved mother and sister.

We would like to thank the emergency services who were present on the morning Dolores passed also Canon McWilliams, family, friends and neighbours who supported and offered countless of gestures of kindness and practical assistance through this difficult time

Our sincere thanks to Canon McWilliams who celebrated the funeral mass and who spoke kind words about Dolores

To the Gribben girls for the beautiful music at the funeral mass.

We thank everyone who attended the funeral and via the webcam. We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional manner, in which they carried out all the funeral arrangements.

Thanks also to the gravediggers for preparing Dolores’s final resting place.

We hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

Dolores’ Month mind mass will be celebrated on Sunday 8th January at 12.00 noon in the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Toombridge. Co. Antrim

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Acknowledgement for Mary McCrystal 

We the family of the late Mary McCrystal wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us in the passing of our much-loved Mother, Grand-mother, Great Grandmother, and sister.

We would like to convey special thanks to the many wonderful people and carers who helped look after mummy in her final years. To the excellent managers and staff of the Malaysian Manor, especially Ken. To the doctors and staff of Draperstown Surgery, Doctor White and Doctor Logan, who along with the District Nurses and Social Care team’s delivered care and attention that often went above and beyond. To Stephen McKay and the staff of Moneymore Pharmacy for their unending support always.

To the Priests and clergy from Magherafelt Parish who attended mummy so diligently, to Fr Juan who celebrated and spoke so eloquently at her funeral mass, and to Fr gates who attended her wake each night to offer prayers and comfort.

To Margaret Hughes, Carole Hughes and Breid Campbell for providing the beautiful music and to the readers and Eucharistic ministers who together made Mum’s funeral mass so special.

A special thanks everyone who attended Mum’s funeral, called at the house, brought Mass cards, sympathy cards or sent messages of support through social media, and especially to the many people who travelled significant distances to be with us at this difficult time.

We would like to thank McCusker Bros, Enda, Tom, and Ronan, for the professional and compassionate way they looked after all mum's funeral arrangements. Thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Mums final resting place. To Glenshane Marquees for their speedy and efficient service, to Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club and The Rossa GAA for the use of their car parks. Thanks also to The Royal Hotel for the endless supply of sandwiches and buns. Thank you to Pat Bradley and all his team for the beautiful food, refreshments and hospitality served to us and our friends and neighbours who joined us in our local Magherafelt Parish Centre.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us during this difficult time, a mass will be offered for everyone's intentions, and we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. Mums' month mind mass will celebrated on Friday 6^th January 2023 in Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt at 7.30pm, and will be streamed live on the church webcam, Webcam – Magherafelt Parish



“Mummy, days will not pass without us thinking about you and there will be times when we will feel lonely, but we know that you are with Daddy guiding our steps every single day.”

Our lady of Lourdes Pray for us.

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Acknowledgement for Michael Morgan 

We, the family of the late Michael Morgan, R.I.P. would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.

We are very grateful for the spiritual support and guidance provided by Fr John Gates and  Fr Juan Borallo and the celebration of the Requiem Mass. Thanks to all who participated in the Liturgy, and to the Gribbin sisters for the lovely singing and music.

We extend our thanks to our supportive family circle, friends and the wider community for all the mass cards, sympathy cards, phone calls, floral tributes, messages of sympathy and tributes on social media. Thank you to those who attended and assisted throughout the wake and funeral.

Thank you to the Parish centre, Magherafelt for the use of their facilities and to all those who helped serve refreshments following the burial. Thank you to our kind neighbours, colleagues and local businesses who provided food, refreshments and support.

Sincere thanks to the staff in wards C3 and C4, Antrim Area Hospital. A special word of thanks to Lisa Cassidy who went above and beyond for our family at a very difficult time. To all the staff at Diamond Medical Surgery and to the team at One 2 One Domiciliary care, who all helped look after Michael with great kindness and compassion.

Thank you to Enda and Tom of McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the dignified and

professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements Thanks to all who took care in preparing the grave. 

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Michael’s month's mind mass will be celebrated on Monday 2^nd January 2023 at 7.30pm in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt.

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Acknowledgement for Peggy McErlean nee Doherty 

The family of the late Peggy McErlean (RIP) wish to thank all who sympathised with us in our sad bereavement. We would especially like to thank everyone who sent messages, telephoned, called to the home, sent mass and sympathy cards, attended the wake and funeral, and helped in any way. It has been a great comfort for us.

Many thanks to Fr O’Hagan and Monsignor Dolan for concelebrating the funeral mass and the Gribben sisters for their beautiful singing. Thanks to Briege O’Neill and all the catering staff that helped with the serving of the food after the burial.

A special thanks to the McCusker Funeral directors for their efficiency and kind support throughout this difficult time. We would like to thank all the carers from independent living, extra care and private carers for their wonderful love and care shown to Mammy over this past number of years. It would be impossible to say thanks to every individual who helped throughout the years and supported us throughout this difficult time at losing our beloved Mammy.

The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for everyone’s intentions. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The McErlean and Doherty families. 

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Acknowledgement for Teresa Scott

The nephews and nieces of the late Teresa Scott R.I.P would like to thank her neighbours and all who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement.

We would like to thank everyone who sent Mass cards, Sympathy cards, Flowers, those who phoned to sympathise and all who attended the wake and funeral.

We are deeply thankful to Fr. Kieran O' Doherty and Fr. Charlie Keaney for their spiritual support. Thanks to Fr. Kieran O'Doherty for celebrating Teresa's Requiem Mass and to Niamh McGlinchey for her beautiful singing.

Thanks to the McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which the Funeral arrangements were carried out and thanks to the Grave Diggers who prepared Teresa's grave.

Thanks to the management and staff of Friels Bar and Restaurant for the refreshments after the Funeral.

A special word of thanks to Dr Faulkner, the Doctors and staff at Maghera Health Centre and to the District Nurses from Garvagh Health Centre who attended Teresa in her final days.

Thank you to the staff of Shields Pharmacy Swatragh for all their help and support during Teresa's illness.

We would especially like to thank Anne's Home Care Team who were exceptional in their delivery of care to Teresa and the Marie Curie nurses who helped with Teresa's care in her final days.

Special thanks to Mrs Mary Mulholland for her care and compassion to Teresa.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Teresa's Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 10th December at 7pm in St. Johns Church Granaghan.

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Acknowledgement for Teresa McKeever

We the family would like to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on the loss of our mother. We would like to acknowledge the kindness and support shown to us from family, dear friends and neighbours near and far.

To all of those who telephoned, sent Mass and Sympathy Cards, text and WhatsApp messages. To those who called at the house, brought food and those attended the funeral or watched online.

To Jonathan Coleman from Community Equipment Centre who went above and beyond his call of duty. Thank you.

We would like to thank Dr Watterson of Toome Surgery for her care and attention to mummy, Anita Gribbin and Pharmacy staff.

We are deeply thankful for the spiritual support provided to mummy and ourselves by Monsignor O’Byrne, Fr. Fox, Fr. O’Hagan, Canon McWilliams, Fr. Gates, Fr. Keenan. To Fr. O’Hagan and Fr. Gates for concelebrating her requiem Mass, to Fr. Fox and Fr. O’Hagan for officiating at mummy’s committal. To Tom O’Kane for bringing the Blessed Sacrament.

Thanks to Justin McGurk for the beautiful singing. To Fionnuala Nugent and Owen Gallagher for organizing and recording the funeral mass. To M Js Floral inspirations for her attention to detail in the flower arrangements and Geoffrey Mahwinney and the Church of Ireland for the chairs etc. Thanks to Gus and the staff of Tullyglass House Hotel for the lovely meal after the burial.

Thanks to Enda and Tom McCusker for their caring, professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Also James McCoy the grave digger. Thank you to all those who donated towards Kilronan School in lieu of flowers.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Total amount raised in lieu of flowers for Kilronan School is £650

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Acknowledgement for Gerry Madden

The family of the late Gerry Madden RIP would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to all our extended family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues who sympathised with us during our recent and sudden bereavement. Thanks to everyone who attended the wake, sent Mass and sympathy cards, letters, sent messages, made, and brought food and helped during the wake.

Thanks to the Magherafelt Respiratory team for the care they provided to Daddy during his illness and the staff of Anita Gribbin’s chemist. Thanks to everyone who attended the funeral in person or who watched via webcam, your presence was greatly appreciated. We have taken comfort from all your support.

Thanks to The Mc Cusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the caring and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and to Father Fox for his spiritual support and for celebrating the Funeral mass.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be a token of our sincere appreciation. Daddy’s months mind Mass will be on Saturday 19th November at 10.00am in St Trea’s Church Newbridge

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Acknowledgement for Harry Ferris

We the family of the late Harry Ferris RIP, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement.

Thank you to family, friends, neighbours, everyone who visited telephoned, sent Mass/Sympathy cards, floral tributes, helped with tea, brought food to the house or helped in any way, also those who attended the funeral and viewed via the web cam.

A special word of thanks to Fr Keaney PP and Fr Kieran O’Dohery for their spiritual support throughout the years and for Fr Keaney PP for the comforting requiem mass, we convey our appreciation to the sacristan and everyone who assisted with the mass especially the readers and our musicians Maura Crawley and Mairead McCusker who provided the beautiful music.

We would also like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their professional, compassionate and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

Our thanks also to the grave diggers for preparing Harry’s final resting place and to all the management and staff of Friel’s Bar and Restaurant for the refreshments after the funeral.

We are extremely grateful for the staff of Maghera Health Centre, the Doctors and Nurses who attended to Harry at home in recent years with commitment and dedication, to Martin McKenna and Gabriel Logan from Shields Pharmacy in Kilrea/Swatragh for all the help through the years with medical advice and supplying all the medication for Harry’s needs.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

Harry’s Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in St John’s Church Granaghan on Saturday 19^th November at 7pm.

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Acknowledgement for Richard Cudden

Richard’s partner, children and brothers would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. Thanks to Dr Mc Neill and Dr Monaghan of Maghera health Centre for the care they provided Richard with during his illness. The staff of Harkins Chemist and the District nurses.

To everyone who send Mass cards, sympathy cards or called at the house during the wake and to visit Richard before his death. To everyone who helped out during the wake. Thank you to Euro Spar and Crawfords Maghera for the hampers they had sent up. And to Watty Graham’s Club for the guard of Honour outside the Chapel. Thanks to Niamh Mc Clinchey for the beautiful singing.

Thanks to the Mc Cusker Brothers Funeral Directors for their caring and dignified manor in carrying out the funeral arrangements and to Father Paddy Doherty for his spiritual support and for celebrating the funeral Mass. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Richards months mind Mass will be on Friday 11th November at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church Glen.

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Acknowledgement for Geraldine Scullion

The family of the late Geraldine Scullion RIP would like to express our sincere thanks and our heartfelt appreciation to all our extended family, friends, neighbours and colleagues who sympathised with us during our recent and sudden bereavement.

Thank you to all those that attended and assisted at the wake, who messaged and called, sent mass/sympathy cards and letters of great comfort and flower tributes, prepared and provided food and all who attended the funeral in person and online.

Thank you to Father Juan for his spiritual support and for celebrating mass and to Una McGill for the beautiful music.

Thank you to McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors, Enda and Tom for their caring and dignified manner in carrying out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Mummy will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and loyal friend to many. Mummy will be missed now and forever.

Months mind mass will be celebrated on Thursday 10th November at 7.30pm in the Church of St John Milltown Magherafelt. 

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Acknowledgement for Margaret O'Neill

We the family of the late Margaret O'Neill wish to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us after the loss of our mother Margaret and to acknowledge all those who attended the wake and funeral, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, and floral tributes. We would especially like to thank all the carers from One to One Home Care who looked after and provided the highest standard of care for our mother.

Also a special thankyou to Dr Johnston and the nurses involved in mums care, to the staff from Gribbons Chemist Toome and to Antrim Area Hospital.
We are deeply thankful for the spiritual support provided to our mother by Canon P McWilliams,and for celebrating her beautiful requiem mass and to Frances who always called with communion.
To the Gribbon sisters for the beautiful music.
Thanks to Enda and Tom of McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional Manor in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. We will be forever indepted to so many and as it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere thanks.
Margarets month mind mass will be on the 5th of November in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Moneyglass at 7pm.

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Acknowledgement for Frank McCloskey

We the family of the late Frank McCloskey would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our sad loss.

We would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and all who helped in any way. To all who called at the house, gathered along the route to the chapel and who attended the funeral mass in person or online, your presence was greatly appreciated. Also To the Gribbin girls for their beautiful music which complimented the funeral mass.

A special word of thanks to Fr O’Hagan and Fr Graham for their spiritual support and kindness and to Fr O’Hagan for the lovely funeral mass and homily. Thanks to the McCusker Bros for their professionalism and compassion shown to our family at this difficult time.

Daddy’s months mind will be celebrated on Saturday 29th October at 6.30pm at St Mary’s Church Bellaghy.

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Acknowledgement for John O'Doherty

We, the family of the late John O’Doherty who died on 22nd September 2022 wish to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us on the sad loss of John. Sincere thanks to our extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and all of those who called to the house, sent cards, flowers and brought food. To all those who gathered outside our home, lined the route, attended the funeral mass and joined via the webcam, your presence was greatly appreciated.

A special thanks to Fr. Keaney for his support and the beautiful funeral mass and to Roisin McIvar and colleagues for the lovely music and singing.

We would like to say a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses involved in John’s care particularly all of the staff and carers in Drapersfield Nursing home who looked after John at his most difficult time.

Our thanks to McCusker Bros. for your help professionalism and compassion through this difficult time.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. John’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 22nd, October 2022 at 12 noon in St John The Baptist Church , Granaghan, Swatragh.

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Acknowledgement for Peter O'Connor

We the Family of the Late Peter O’Connor would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. Thank you to Peter’s friends and those who cared for him. To everyone that called at the house, sent messages, cards and showed their kindness and thoughtfulness. To those who attended the Funeral mass, to Clodagh for the beautiful singing, the readers and to all who contributed in any way.

A special thanks to Father Fox and Deacon Kevin for their celebration of the funeral mass. To the Mccusker bros for their compassion shown to the family It is impossible to thank everyone personally. We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

The months mind mass for Peter will take place Saturday the 22ndOctober at 7pm mass in St Treas Church Newbridge.

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Acknowledgement for Michael Cunningham

We, the wife and family of the late Michael Cunningham who died suddenly on 10 September 2022 wish to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us on the loss of our beloved husband, daddy and granda. Sincere thanks to our extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and all of those who called to the house, sent cards, flowers and brought food. To all those who gathered outside our home, lined the route, attended the funeral mass and joined via the webcam, your presence was greatly appreciated. 

A special thanks to Fr. Gates for his support and the beautiful funeral mass and to Patricia Herron for the lovely music and singing. 

Our thanks to McCusker Bros. for your help and professionalism through this difficult time. 

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. Michael's months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 8 September 2022 at 6.15 pm in the Church of the Assumption Magherafelt.

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Acknowledgement for Sean Diamond

We, the family of the late Sean Diamond, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. We are grateful to relatives, friends and neighbours who called to our home, sent mass and sympathy cards, brought food or gave cash donations in lieu to Macmillan Unit. To all who gathered outside our home, lined the route of the funeral cortege, attended the funeral and those who joined in via the webcam, your presence was greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank Monsignor Andrew Dolan who celebrated the beautiful Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy and who was attentive to Sean’s spiritual needs throughout his illness. Sincere thanks to Clodagh Gribbin for the wonderful music and singing.

We are indebted to the medical staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and the staff in Laurel House, Ward C4 and Macmillan Unit in Antrim Area Hospital. Also thanks to the doctors and nurses at Bellaghy Medical Centre and to the staff at Bellaghy pharmacy who attended to Sean. Thanks to Mc Cusker Bros. Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.  Sean’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Fri 30^th September at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.  

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Acknowledgement for Patsy Walls

We the family of the late Patsy would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and assisted throughout the wake. To those who sent mass and sympathy cards, letters of comfort, messages, flowers, made and brought food and helped during the wake. To those who gathered outside our home, lined the route and attended daddy’s funeral in person or online, your presence was greatly appreciated.

A special word of thanks to Fr Fox for his support during the wake and the lovely funeral mass and homily. To Margaret Anne and Patrick, for the beautiful music which so complimented the funeral mass.

To Sean O ‘Leary’s GAC Newbridge and St. Treas, GAC Ballymaguigan, many thanks for all your support, stewarding and car parking throughout the wake and funeral. Our thanks also to Mervyn for the access to the field for carparking. 

A sincere thankyou to the staff of the Tullyglass hotel, for the beautiful dinner following the funeral. A special note of thanks to Marie for her care over many Tullyglass Friday lunches.

Our thanks also to the McCusker Brothers for all your compassion, professional help and support throughout this difficult time. Also to Martin and Joe, the grave diggers. 

Finally, a special word of those thanks to those special friends and neighbours who were so good to daddy and kept his home filled with craic and laughter every week. Especially Leslie, Eddie and Rosemary, Tom, Dominic, Peter, Paddy, Roy and the Thursday night ‘boys’ (Sam, Seamus, Joe and Seamus) and Frankie.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. Daddy’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Friday 16th September at 7 pm in St. Treas chapel, Newbridge. 

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Acknowledgement for Ryan Speirs

We the family of the late Ryan Speirs wish to thank all who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. We especially would like to thank everyone who brought food, telephoned, called to the home, sent Mass, sympathy cards & flowers, posted messages through social media and attended the funeral or helped in any way.

Thank you to Fr. McArdle PP for his spiritual support and to Fr Coll PP for celebrating Ryan’s Requiem Mass and for his comforting words and to the singer

Thanks to FP McCanns (Joe Tonner) for helping with the traffic and signage. A special thanks to our family circle, friends and neighbours for their generous help and ongoing support. To the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for all their help, support and professionalism in conducting the funeral arrangements and to the gravediggers.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation

The Months Mind Mass for Ryan  will be on Saturday 10th September at 7PM in in Church of St Joseph and St Malachy Drummullan.

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