Acknowledgements
Acknowledgement for Seamus Murphy
Seamus' wife Rose Marie, sons and daughters, Oliver, Claire, Breige, John, Aideen, Colum, and family circle, wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement.
Special thanks to Msgr Andrew Dolan for celebrating the Requiem Mass, to Fr Pat O'Hagan PP for pastoral support and the Gribbin Girls for their beautiful singing during the service.
We extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Bellaghy Medical Centre and Milesian Manor nursing home who cared for Seamus so well.
Thankyou to everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, food and all who attended the wake and funeral.
We are deeply grateful to the McCusker Brothers for their professionalism, guidance and support throughout this sad time. We also offer our sincere thanks to all those who helped prepare the grave.
Thankyou to all from Bellaghy Parish Hall who provided refreshments after the Requiem Mass.
Seamus' Month's Mind Holy Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 29th March at 11am in St Mary's Chapel, Bellaghy.
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Acknowledgement for Rose McCoy
The family of the late Rose McCoy would like to extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered sympathy and support during our recent bereavement.
We truly appreciate all those who helped and supported us at this difficult time. We are especially grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral and to those who sent mass cards, flowers, kind messages of condolences and prayers. We would like to thank our neighbours and friends who brought food and Cargin club for providing refreshments and using their hall.
A heartfelt word of thanks to all the district nurses, Marie Curie nurses, Dr Watterson of Toome Surgery, Anita Gribbin Chemist Toome and to Mary, Eimear and Debbie who cared for mummy during her short illness. Special thanks to Fr James O'Reilly and Canon Paddy McWilliams for their support pastoral care and concelebrating mummy's requiem mass. A word of thanks to Margaret Ann Conlon for her beautiful singing and music.
We are also deeply grateful to the McCusker Brothers for the professional compassionate and dignified manner in which they carried out every aspect of the funeral arrangements. We would also like to thank the grave digger James McCoy.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.
Mummy's months mind mass will be held on Monday 30th March at 7.00pm in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin
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Acknowledgement for Francis Joseph McEldowney
Francis’ wife Laura, sons Michael, Eamon, Patrick, Barney and family circle wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement.
Special thanks to Fr. Chris McDermott for celebrating the Requiem Mass, spiritual support from Fr Keaney and Sr Rosemary, Una McGill for the beautiful music, the sacristans Colm and Maisie, and all those who helped and participated in the Mass.
We extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Maghera Health Centre, Shields Pharmacy, Ann’s Home Care, MAU at Causeway and all those who cared for Francis so well in hospital and at home.
Thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, floral tributes and to the large number of people from both near and far who called to the house and attended the funeral.
Thanks to our friends and neighbours who brought food and to those who helped provide tea. Your kindness and assistance through this sad time was very much appreciated.
Special thanks to the McWilliams family and Granaghan Parish for carparking facilities. Thanks also to Glenshane Marquee Hire and all those who helped around the house with car parking, Glenshane Coach Hire, the taxi vans and drivers. Thanks also to Sleacht Néill CLG and all those who helped with the provision of refreshments after the Mass.
We are deeply indebted to McCusker Bros for their professionalism, compassion, guidance and support throughout this sad time. Thanks also to the gravedigger who prepared Francis’ final resting place.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this Acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. Francis’ Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 27th March 2026 at 6.30pm in St. John the Baptist Church, Granaghan.
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Acknowledgement for Eamon (Ted) McKee
We the family of the late Eamon (Ted) McKee R.I.P wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all who provided support in our recent sad bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Paddy Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Doherty for their spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Una McGill for the beautiful music.
Thanks to our relatives and friends who attended the wake, funeral and those who sent mass cards and messages of condolence.
To McCusker Bros we are indebted to you for your guidance and compassion shown throughout the wake and funeral.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at Antrim Area Hospital and the Maghera and Draperstown medical teams for their help and support.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The months mind mass for Eamon will be celebrated on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm in St Patricks Church Glen.
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Acknowledgement for Ann McLernon
The family of the late Ann McLernon would like to extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered sympathy and support during our recent bereavement.
We truly appreciate all those who helped and supported us at this difficult time. We are especially grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, and to those who sent Mass cards and kind messages of condolence.
Special thanks to Father James O’Reilly and Canon Paddy McWilliams for their support, pastoral care, and for concelebrating Ann’s Requiem Mass. A word of thanks to Carol Shivers for her beautiful singing and music, Budding Designs for their lovely floral arrangements and Tullyglass Hotel for providing refreshments following the funeral mass.
A heartfelt word of thanks to all the District Nurses, Doctors, Marie Curie staff, Hospice staff, Pharmacy staff, and the staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital for the care, and support throughout Ann’s illness. We will be forever grateful.
We are also deeply grateful to the McCusker Brothers for the professional, compassionate, and dedicated manner in which they carried out every aspect of the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.
Ann's Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday 22nd March at 10.30am in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin.
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Acknowledgement for Brigid Toner
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair
Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there
Perhaps you brought some food to sustain us through each day
Perhaps you came to lend a hand in your own quiet way
Perhaps you came to share a story, one for us to treasure
Perhaps you travelled from afar, to be with us together
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day
Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much for whatever part.
Brigid’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 16th March in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at 7.30pm
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The Toner Family Magherafelt
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Acknowledgement for Dolores Convery
The brothers, sister and extended family of the late Dolores Convery wish to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered support, sympathy, and kindness during their recent bereavement.
We extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of both Antrim Area Hospital and Bellaghy Medical Centre, the Marie Curie nurse's and community carers who attended Dolores with kindness and compassion.
We would like to thank our local priests Fr Paddy Doherty for being there as soon as Dolores passed and Fr Pat O’Hagan for his spiritual support and guidance and for his beautiful requiem mass, to the Gribbin Girls for their angelic singing and to Gavin who prepared the grave.
To all her friends and neighbours and anyone who sent mass cards, attended the wake or funeral, sent messages on social media, to Lorraine of Diamond Slice and Laura and Christina of Soda's Cafe who provided beautiful food for the family and to anybody who helped in any way it was all greatly appreciated.
Finally we would like to thank McCusker Brother Funeral Directors for their caring and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this Acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.
The month mind mass for Dolores will be celebrated on Sunday 15th March at 11.00am in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy
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Acknowledgement for Peter Moran
The family of the late Peter Moran wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who provided support, empathy and kindness after the loss of Peter. Thank you to everyone who helped us in any way during this difficult time. We are extremely grateful for all who attended the funeral, watched online, and sent Mass cards, flowers, kind text messages or prayers.
Thank you to Fr Madden for the beautiful homily and the most reverend funeral Mass. Also, a word of thanks to Fr Doherty, Fr Gates and Fr McGuigan for concelebrating the service. A special thanks to Fr McCaul and the many other priests who have reached out to us to offer words of comfort, spiritual support and prayers at this difficult time. Thank you to Anthony and Paddy McBride for their beautiful singing and music during the service.
Thank you to Gerard, Olive and all from Desertmartin Parochial Hall who provided refreshments after the Mass.
Thank you to McCusker Bros for their professional, compassionate and dedicated manner in helping us with all aspects of the funeral arrangements. Thanks to all who helped dig and prepare the grave in such and dignified and careful fashion.
As it would be impossible to thanks everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.
Peter’s month’s mind will be celebrated on Saturday, 14th March in St Patrick’s Church, Keenaught at 7.30pm.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
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Acknowledgement for Kathleen O'Neill
We the family of the late Kathleen O’Neill R.I.P wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all who sympathised with us and provided support in our recent sad bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Paddy Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Doherty for their spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Una McGill for the beautiful music
Thanks to our relatives and friends who attended the wake, funeral and those who sent mass cards and messages of condolence.
To McCusker Bros we are indebted to you for your guidance and compassion shown throughout the wake and funeral.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at Magherafelt Manor for the care and kindness they showed Kathleen her during time there.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The months mind mass for Kathleen will be celebrated on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm in St Patricks Church Glen.
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Acknowledgement for Helen Shivers
Charlie and family would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported us following the sad passing of our beloved Helen.
We are deeply grateful to all who called to the house, attended the wake and funeral, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, messages, and offered help in so many thoughtful ways. Your kindness, prayers and support have been a great comfort to us during a very difficult time.
Helen’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Church of St Mary Lavey on Friday 27th March at 7.00pm
After Mass, refreshments will be served in Lavey GAA Club and everyone is most welcome to join us.
As a family, we appreciate all who have stood by us and kept us in their thoughts and prayers.
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Acknowledgement for John McVey
We, the family of the late John McVey RIP, wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all our extended family, friends, neighbours and to all who sympathised with us during our recent and deeply sad bereavement.
John was a devoted and adored Father, Son, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend. His love will live on in our hearts forever.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and Funeral, sent Mass cards and Sympathy cards, brought floral tributes, provided food and made donations to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in John’s memory. We also deeply appreciate the many touching tributes and messages shared online.
Our family will be forever indebted to Colin Bell and the Kevin Bell trust for the kindness, professionalism and compassion shown in bringing John home again to Ireland. May God continue to bless and reward you for your remarkable work.
Thank you to all who participated in John’s Requiem Mass and to those who joined us via webcam from the USA and further afield. We extend our profound thanks to Fr. Juan, Fr. Fox and Deacon Kevin Duffy for the deeply personal celebration of John’s life and for the beautiful Requiem Mass. Your spiritual support and guidance during this very difficult time meant so much to us.
A special word of thanks to Andrea Begley for the beautiful singing and the music that enriched John’s requiem Mass. Sincere thanks to Jim McPeake, our Sacristan and to James McCoy for preparing John’s final resting place with such care and dignity.
We are deeply indebted to McCusker Bros, Enda and Tom, for their Professionalism, compassion, guidance and unwavering support throughout this sad time.
Thank you to Sean O’Leary, GAC, for assisting at traffic management during the wake and Funeral and to our neighbours for kindly providing parking facilities. We also thank the Elk for the refreshments provided following the Funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere token of the Families gratitude and appreciation.
John’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 14th March at 10am in the Church of St Trea, Newbridge.
St. Pio pray for him.
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Acknowledgement for Anne Cleary
We the family of the late Anne Cleary (RIP) wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement of Anne. Anne was an adored wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who is sadly missed but her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
As a family we are forever grateful to everyone who visited Anne throughout her short illness. We would like to thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent messages of condolences, cards and flowers. A huge thank you to all who helped out during the wake and St Malachys GAC Castledawson for assistance with parking and traffic control. We will never forget your kindness. It was very comforting to see the many people on whom Anne had such a positive impact and influence. Her kindness, compassion and selflessness will always shine brightly in our memories.
From the bottom of our hearts we would like to sincerely thank all the staff of Antrim Area Hospital ward C1 and the Mc Millan Unit for their professional, loving and compassionate care shown to Anne in her final weeks of life. A special thank you to all the District Nursing and staff of Castledawson Surgery especially Dr Woulahan and Dr Murphy who went over and above for Anne . Their help, guidance and compassionate care during our most difficult days will never be forgotten.
A special thanks to Fr M Mc Ardle for his visits to Anne in hospital and Fr Juan Jesus Gonzalez Borrallo for celebrating a beautiful requiem mass and all their spiritual support which was very important to her. Thanks also to Una Mc Gill for the beautiful singing and music.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their compassion, professionalism and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and to the Inn Castledawson for the refreshments after the funeral.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually whose kindness and support brought us so much comfort. Please accept this acknowledgement as a heartfelt token of our gratitude and appreciation.
Anne's month's mind mass will take place in St Patricks Church Castledawson on Sunday 8th March at 9.00 a.m.
"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother" St Therese of Lisieux
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Acknowledgement for Ann Marshall
We, the family of the late Ann Marshall (née McNicholl) RIP, wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad and tragic bereavement. Ann was an adored mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend who will be sorely missed; her love will live on in our hearts forever.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent messages of condolence, cards and flowers. We will never forget your kindness. It was very comforting to see the many people on whom Ann had such a positive impact and influence. Her kindness, compassion and selflessness will always shine brightly in our memories.
We would like to thank all the emergency services, including the doctors from the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance, for assisting Ann on the morning of February 11th. We are also deeply grateful to those who stopped to help her and remained with her until further assistance arrived. We will be forever thankful for the work you do and for the kindness shown.
A special word of thanks to Fr Thomas McHugh for his spiritual support, guidance and pastoral care, and for celebrating the Requiem Mass. Thank you also to Fr Martin McArdle, Parish Priest, for his pastoral and spiritual support during this time. Thanks to Sonlight for the beautiful music.
Thank you to the Greenvale Hotel for their help during the wake and for the provision of refreshments after the funeral.
We would also like to express our sincere thanks to McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for their compassionate, professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.
Ann’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th March at 7:30pm in St John and St Trea’s Church, Moneymore.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul.
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Acknowledgement for Columb Kelly
We, the family of the late Columb Kelly, RIP, wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.
We are forever grateful to everyone who visited Columb throughout his illness, came to the removal evening, stood out at their homes, provided traffic arrangements, came to the funeral or joined via the webcam. Thank you to those who telephoned, brought or sent cards, flowers and shared kind words of condolences online.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Eamonn Graham who visited Columb in hospital, for his spiritual support and for celebrating the beautiful requiem mass. Sincere thanks to Fr Pat Crilly who said prayers on the removal evening and provided us with unwavering support.
Special thanks to Tom and Patrick for their dedicated assistance in preparing the chapel, the Eucharistic ministers, those who prepared the grave and to Una Magill for the beautiful music. Special thanks also to Joanne at Straw Meadows, Draperstown for providing the beautiful flowers for the altar and grave.
To Enda, Tom and Ronan at McCusker Bros we are indebted to you for your guidance, care and compassion shown to us throughout the removal and funeral. Many thanks to the staff at Walsh's Hotel for providing the refreshments after the funeral.
A special word of thanks to all the staff at Antrim Area hospital for their exceptional care and attention to Columb and the support offered to us during his hospital stays. Thanks also to the staff at Westlands Care Home, Diamond Medical Centre, Bellaghy Pharmacy and Grace Care Services for your dedication and care to Columb.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually whose kindness and support brought us so much comfort. Please accept this acknowledgement as a heartfelt token of our gratitude and appreciation.
Columb's month's mind mass will take place in Church of St Mary Lavey on Thursday 5th March at 7.00pm.
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Acknowledgement for Anthony McCann
The family of the late Robert Anthony McCann wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who provided support, empathy and kindness after the loss of Anthony.
Thank you to everyone who helped during this difficult time. We are extremely grateful for all those who attended the wake and funeral, watched online, sent mass cards and kind text messages.
We want to mention a special thank you to Newbridge GAA for their upmost support in helping throughout the wake and funeral.
We would like to say a special thank you to FR Juan, FR Fox and Deacon Kevin for the celebration of Anthony’s mass. A word of thanks to the Gribbin girls for their beautiful singing and music, Gerard’s flowers for their lovely floral arrangements and the Thatch for providing refreshments following the funeral mass.
We are extremely grateful to the McCuskers brothers for their professional, compassionate and dedicated manner in all aspect of the funeral. We are also very thankful for the carers, Donna, Helen, Grace, Tracey, Clare, Donna and Cieveen for their dedication and kindness over the years to Anthony and the family. Each and every one has been incredible.
A special thank you to the medical team in Toome Surgery as well as the district nurses for their care and support.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.
The months mind mass will be celebrated on Sunday 1st March at 10:15am in St Trea’s Church Newbridge.
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Acknowledgement for Maura Bell
The family of the late Maura Bell RIP wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement of Maura. Maura was an adored mother, granny, sister and aunt who will be sadly missed but her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food (Tallon's Shop and Sperrin Bakery/Pat) sent messages of condolences, cards and flowers. We would also like to thank those who made tea and helped with parking at the Wake. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
A special thank you to Fr Coll for his visits to Maura on the first Friday of each month and the spiritual support which was so very important to her and for celebrating a beautiful Requiem Mass. Thanks also to the Margaret and Michael for their beautiful singing and music. Thanks to those who helped with parking in the chapel grounds.
A grateful thanks to Corkey who supplied chairs to Maura's home and for the food after the funeral. Your kindness is appreciated. Thanks to John Wilson and John McLernon who supplied the marquee.
We are eternally grateful for the professional, loving and compassionate care provided by the Trust Homecare girls who attended to Maura every day and to Elis Scullion and the District Nursing team. We can never repay you for all you did. Thanks to Marie Curie nurses, Dean's Buddy Service, Falls Chemist and Loy Medical Centre for their professional and compassionate care during our most difficult days
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their compassion, professionalism and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and also to the grave digger
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.
Maura's months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday the 7th March at 7.00pm in St Joseph's and St. Malachy's Church, Drummullan and via webcam Live Stream - Parish of Coagh & Drummullan
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Acknowledgement for Damian Conway
We the family of the late Damian Conway wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.
We are very grateful and touched by all who attended Damians funeral. A sincere thanks to everyone who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, left kind messages on social media and made telephone calls.
A special thanks to Fr Crowley P.P and Fr Paddy Doherty P.P Maghera for their spiritual support. Thank you to Una McGill for the beautiful music and to Wishy Drain for preparing the grave.
Thank you to the motorcyclists and tractors for joining the route to the church some made a long journey to be there.
Thank you to the staff and pupils of Loretto College Coleraine and St Patricks and St Josephs primary school for their continued support for Damians daughters Orlaigh and Grace we are truly grateful.
To McCusker Bros we are indebted to you for your guidance, compassion and professional help.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all .
The months mind mass for Damian will be celebrated on Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11.30am at St Josephs Glenullin.
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Acknowledgement for Jim O'Neill
The wife and family of (the late) Jim O Neill wish to express their deep appreciation to the many relatives and friends who have given us support and comfort during this time of loss.
Thank you to everyone who called to the wake, which was held at his home. Special thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Thank you also to those who helped with organising and providing refreshments and to those who helped with parking. Our thanks also to those who sent Mass or Sympathy Cards or expressed their condolences with messages online or through social media.
Thank you to those who joined us for the beautiful Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church, Cookstown, which was celebrated by Fr Brian McNally. Special thanks to Fr McNally who visited Jim during his illness and gave support and spiritual guidance to us all during Jim’s final days. Thanks also to the Sacristan, the readers, Margaret Anne Conlon, Patrick Slevin and Deirbhile Canavan whose beautiful music touched us all.
Thank you to the Greenvale Hotel for their help during the wake and for the provision of a welcome meal after the funeral. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors whose compassion and professionalism was a great source of comfort at a very sad time.
We would like to thank all the Health Workers involved in Jim’s care, particularly the Marie Cure Nurses, District Nurses, Care Assistants and especially Dr Davidson, Dr Hutton and all the Loy Street Medical Centre Staff. Out thanks also go to Allens Pharmacy for their kindness and help.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deep gratitude to all those who supported Jim and who helped in any way during the wake and funeral. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for everyone’s intentions.
Jim was loved greatly by his family and friends and he will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace. Jim’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Holy Trinity Church, Cookstown on Saturday 7th March at 10.00am.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour pray for him.
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Acknowledgement for Mona Craig
We the family of the late Mona Craig (nee Mulholland) RIP wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement of our beloved mother. Mona was an adored mother, granny, and aunt who will be sorely missed but her love will live on in our hearts forever.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent messages of condolences, cards, flowers – especially our neighbours in Tamlaghduff. We will never forget your kindness.
A special thank you to Fr Pat O’Hagan for his visits to Mona and the spiritual support which was so very important to her over the past months when she couldn't make it to Mass, and for celebrating a beautiful Requiem Mass. Thanks also to the Gribben Girls for their beautiful singing and music during the Mass.
We are eternally grateful for the professional, loving and compassionate care provided to Mona by Trust Homecare girls - we will forever cherish the warmth and support they provided during the most difficult days.
We are also very grateful to Angela, to Dr John Diamond and the district nurses from Bellaghy Medical Centre for their help and care of Mona over the past few months and especially in her final days. Thanks also to the staff of Maurice and the girls in Bellaghy Pharmacy for the support offered over the years.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their compassion, professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and to John O’Neill for digging the grave.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.
Mona’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday March 1st at 11am in St Marys Church Bellaghy.
St Brigid, pray for her.
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Acknowledgement for Frances McPeake
We the family of the late Frances McPeake (nee Kennedy) R.I.P wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all who sympathised with us and provided support in our recent sad bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr Paddy Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Doherty for their spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Moira Kelly and Martin Crawley for the beautiful music.
Thanks to our relatives and friends who attended the wake, funeral and those who sent mass cards and messages of condolence via social media. Thanks to Shane and Austin for arranging and driving the shuttle buses at the wake. We want to offer our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours who helped with the wake and funeral arrangements.
To McCusker Bros we are indebted to you for your guidance and compassion shown throughout the wake and funeral. Thanks to Walsh’s Hotel for the refreshments and Fallaghloon AOH for providing the hall for after the funeral. Thank you to Maria from House of Flowers for the beautiful family wreaths.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at Maghera Health Centre, the staff of Antrim Area hospital, the carers and Marie Curie staff for the efficient care and compassion which allowed Frances to be able to stay at home through her short illness.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The months mind mass for Frances will be celebrated on Friday 27th February at 7.30pm in St Patricks Church Glen.
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Acknowledgement for Eileen Donnelly
Kieran, Paula, Sean & Nuala, along with mummy’s brothers and sisters, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement.
A special thanks to our extended family, friends, neighbours and everyone who helped during the wake and funeral in any small way. Many thanks to those who called to our home, attended mummy’s funeral, sent mass/sympathy cards & posted tributes online.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr James O’Reilly who kindly visited mummy during her hospital stay. To mummy’s brother Fr John, Fr Michael & Fr McKeever for their spiritual support and celebrating mummy’s beautiful requiem mass. We are deeply grateful to Carole Shivers for her beautiful singing and her pianist, Sean, which added so much to the liturgy.
We are profoundly grateful for the professional care and compassion provided by the Doctors, Nurses and the many carers who attended to mummy during her illness. To the medical team in AMU(2), Antrim Area Hospital, for their care and support in Mummy’s final days.
Our family are deeply grateful to St Mary’s Grammar School for providing additional parking during the wake and to those who provided refreshments. The support and kindness shown to us is most appreciated. A special thank you also to Paddy and all the staff in The Terrace Hotel for the refreshments following the funeral.
To the McCusker Bros. Funeral Directors. We are indebted to you for your professional handling of all arrangements.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgment serves a small part of our appreciation.
Mummy’s months mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 28th February 2026 in The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt, at 6.15pm.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for her.
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Acknowledgement for Sean McRory
We the family of the late Sean McRory wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathized with us during the recent sad bereavement of Sean. We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, to those who brought food and sent cards and messages of condolences.
Profound thanks to Fr James O’Reilly for a beautiful requiem mass. To Clodagh Gribben for her beautiful singing and to the Sacristan at Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, Frances Hindman a sincere thanks. Also thank you to James McCoy for preparing the grave.
A special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Antrim Area Hospital on ward C7 who showed Sean such great compassion and care.
To the McCusker Bros, we are indebted to you for your guidance and compassion shown throughout the wake and funeral and thanks to all at Boyds Service Station for the refreshments following the funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude during this time.
Sean’s month mind will be celebrated on Sunday 22nd February at 10:30am in Sacred Heart Church Cargin.
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Acknowledgement for Bernadette (Bernie) McGlone
Mick and children of the late Bernadette McGlone wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr McArdle for the spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Niamh McGlinchey for the beautiful music and to Michelle coey and all those who took part in the mass and help prepare for it Thanks to Joe Wilson for preparing the grave.
Thanks to the relatives and friends who attended the wake and funeral, those who sent mass and sympathy cards and messages via social media. We want to offer our sincere thanks to family, friends and local businesses for providing refreshments the spar shop Moneymore, Ryandale Moy and Making & Baking Randalstown for the refreshments.
Extended thanks also go to Mc Cusker Brothers for their professional help and their dedication given. Thanks to Josie for the refreshments after the Funeral and to the supplier of the marquee at such short notice.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Loy medical surgery Cookstown and to Moneymore pharmacy Steven McKay for their care and support they offered to Bernadette over the years.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The months mind mass for Bernadette will be celebrated on Saturday 14th February at 6.30pm in St John & Trea Church Moneymore
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Acknowledgement for Dolores Vincent
Bennie and children of the late Dolores Vincent wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr. Francis Coll for the spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Margert Conlon and Patick Slevin for the hymns and music, to all those who took part in the mass and to John Spratt who prepared the grave.
Thanks to the relatives and friends who attended the wake and funeral, those who sent mass and sympathy cards and messages via social media. We want to offer our sincere thanks to family, friends and local businesses for providing refreshments and to St Malachy’s GAC club Moortown for the help with parking arrangements and to all those who Donated to Superstars Cookstown in lieu of flowers.
Extended thanks also goes to Mc Cusker Brothers for their professional help and their dedication given. Special thanks to Corky for the refreshments after the Funeral and to the supplier of the marquee at short notice.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Fairfield's homecare, Anne’s Home Care, Coagh Medical Centre and Fall's pharmacy for their care and support they offered to Dolores over the years and to Cookstown Day centre for their support the last 6 months.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
The months mind mass for Dolores will be celebrated on Saturday 14th February at 7.00pm in St Malachy’s and St Joseph's Church, Drummullan.
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Acknowledgement for Michael McErlain
We the family of the late Michael McErlain wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us during the recent sad bereavement of our father Michael.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake, funeral, brought food, sent messages of condolences and cards. Also thanks to the AOH Hall for crockery and seating and to St. Treas Gac for assistance with parking and traffic control.
Profound thanks to Father Juan for such a beautiful requiem mass and to Deacon Kevin Duffy and Fr Fox for their spiritual guidance to us. To Sioban Robinson for her beautiful singing which enriched the mass so beautifully and to the Sacristan and eucharistic ministers a sincere thanks.
A special thanks to the consultants, doctors and nurses of ward A6 Antrim Area Hospital who showed Daddy such great compassion and care throughout his illness.
To the Mc Cusker Bros, we are indebted to you for your guidance and compassion shown throughout the wake and funeral. Thanks to James and the staff at Mary's for the refreshments following the funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude to all. Michael's months mind will be celebrated on Saturday 14th Feb at 10.00am in the Church of St Trea Newbridge.
Our Lady of Knock pray for him. Sacred Heart of Jesus's I place all my trust in you.
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Acknowledgement for Seamus Doherty
We, the family of the late Seamus Doherty 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, and 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, stood along the road as we made our way to Seamus’s resting place and attended the funeral.
Sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and entire medical profession who cared for Seamus during his illness. We will be forever grateful to the team in the respiratory ward in Antrim Hospital, the Marie Curies nurses, community nurses and personal care team, Casltedawson GP surgery and all in McKeevers Pharmacy, Castledawson.
A special word of thanks to Seamus’s nephew Fr Martin McErlean, Fr John Fox and Deacon Kevin Duffy for a deeply personal celebration of his life and Requiem Mass.
We as an entire family were deeply humbled and by the support and practical assistance, we received from Sean O’Leary’s Newbridge GAC community throughout the wake and funeral. Thank you.
We would also like to thank McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for the professional, compassionate, and dignified way the funeral arrangements were carried out. Thank you to James McCoy for his gravedigging services.
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.
Seamus’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 10:15am in St Trea’s Church Newbridge.
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Acknowledgement for Mary Brigid Muldoon
We the family of the late Mary Brigid Muldoon (nee Storrie) RIP wish to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad bereavement of our beloved mother. Mary Brigid was an adored mother, granny, great granny and sister who will be sorely missed but her love will live on in our hearts forever.
We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, sent messages of condolences, cards, flowers and donated to Marie Curie. Also thanks to St Treas GAC for the assistance with parking and traffic control on the main road.
A special thank you to Fr Fox and Deacon Kevin Duffy for their visits to mummy and their spiritual support which was so very important to her over the past months when she couldn't make it to Mass, also along with Fr Juan for celebrating a beautiful Requiem Mass. To the Gribben Girls for their beautiful singing and music during the Mass, Jim McPeake the sacristan and also our thanks to Angela Walls for bringing mummy Communion every Sunday.
We are eternally grateful for the professional, loving and compassionate care provided to mummy by Trust Homecare girls, each one of the district nurses from Bellaghy Medical Centre over the past 9 months and also the Marie Curie staff in her final days. Their dedication and kindness brought immense comfort to mummy and she had built up such beautiful friendships with them. We will forever cherish the warmth and support they provided during the most difficult days.
Also to the staff in Garden Street Surgery and McGlaughlins Pharmacy for their support offered to our mother over the years.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors for their compassion, professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and to James McCoy for preparing the grave.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.
Mary Brigid's Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 7th Feb at 10am in Church of St Trea, Newbridge.
"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother" St. Therese of Lisieux
Our Lady of Knock, pray for her.
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Acknowledgement for Mary McLernon
We the family of the late Mary McLernon would like to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to everyone that offered support and sympathised with them during our recent sad bereavement.
We are forever grateful to our extended family, many friends, good neighbours and colleagues who helped us throughout the wake and funeral. Thanks also to those who attended our home, sent sympathy cards, Mass cards and messaged. To all those who provided food, helped in the kitchen and sent floral arrangements we will never forget your kindness. Special thanks to Paul Cathcart and the staff of Cathcart’s, to Gerard, Marion and the staff Gerard’s flowers and St. Marys Grammar School for the use of their parking facilities.
Special thanks to those that helped to care for mum throughout her illness, to the Consultants, Doctors and nurses of ward A3 Antrim Area Hospital, to the Doctors and nurses of Garden Street Surgery, the Respiratory Team at Mid Ulster Hospital, BOC, and McLaughlin’s Pharmacy and the team at Connected Health
We greatly appreciate those who attended and took part in mum’s funeral mass as well as those that followed via the webcam both at home and abroad and to those that gathered at her home to walk with us on her journey to the church.
Profound thanks to Fr Gates for celebrating the beautiful Requiem Mass and for his visits to mum at home and in hospital, your support and friendship throughout the years meant so much to her and our family. Thanks also to the Sacristan, the Eucharistic ministers, the grave diggers and our sincere thanks to Margaret Anne Conlon and Patrick for the beautiful singing and music which added so much throughout the mass.
To the McCusker Brothers, Enda, Tom and Ronan we are indebted to you, for going the extra mile to get mum home and for your guidance, care and compassion shown to us throughout the wake and funeral.
Thanks To Paddy and staff at the Terrace Hotel for the refreshments following the funeral.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement serves a small part of our appreciation.
Mum’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 7th February 2026 in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption at 6.15pm
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her
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Acknowledgement for Rita McGurk
The husband, brothers and sisters wish to warmly thank you for your kind thoughts and expression of sympathy during our sad loss of Rita.
A special word of thanks to all the staff at the Marina Care Home for their exceptional care and attention to Rita and the support offered to the family during her stay.
Thanks to Dr Roddy and staff of the Diamond Medical Centre for their dedication and compassion. To all at Magherafelt Day Centre and care staff who attended Rita in the early stage of her illness.
To Fr James O’Reilly PP (Moneyglass) who kindly attended Rita in her final hours and to Fr Juan for celebrating Rita’s beautiful Requiem Mass and to Mrs B Campbell for her devotional and meaningful music.
Finally sincere appreciation to the gravedigger and McCusker Bros for their support care and efficiency, during this difficult time.
Rita’s Months Mind Mass will be on Saturday 7th February at 11.00am Mass
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Acknowledgement for Kathleen (Kate) Doherty
The family of the late Kathleen Doherty (Kate) wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr. Paddy Doherty for the spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem mass. Thank you to Una Magill for the hymns she so beautifully sang, to all those who took part in the mass and to Gavin and John who prepared the grave.
Thanks to the relatives and friends who attended Mammy’s wake and funeral, those who sent mass and sympathy cards and messages via social media. We want to offer our sincere thanks to family, friends and local businesses for providing refreshments and those who helped with parking arrangements and in the kitchen. Special thanks to those friends and neighbours who helped with clearing the road on the morning of the funeral.
Extended thanks also goes to Mc Cusker Brothers for their professional help and their dedication given the harsh weather conditions. Special thanks to the Oakleaf restaurant for their refreshments after the funeral.
We as a family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Kate’s social worker, Anne’s Carers, the private carers, Marie Curie, Rutledge, Maghera Medical Centre and Glass’s pharmacy for their care and support they offered our Mother over the years.
The months mind mass for Kate will be celebrated on Friday 30th January at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Glen, Maghera
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Acknowledgement for Mary Mulholland
The family of the late Mary Mulholland (nee McCloskey) wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent sad bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr. Paddy Doherty for the spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem Mass. Thank you to Carole Chivers for the hymns she so beautifully sang, to all those who took part in the Mass and the team that prepared the grave. Thanks also to the many relatives and friends who attended Marys wake and funeral, and gave mass and sympathy cards and messages via social media.
In particular we would also like to thank McCusker Bros. Funeral Directors for their professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and to Walsh's hotel who provided refreshments after the funeral.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
Marys Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 30th January at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Glen, Maghera The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all intentions.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.
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Acknowledgement for Seamus Devlin
The wife and family of the late Seamus Devlin R.I.P wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent sad bereavement.
We offer our sincere gratitude to Fr. Donnelly for the spiritual support and for celebrating the requiem Mass. Thank you to Margaret Anne, Patrick, Maureen and Damien for the beautiful music and singing and to all those who took part in the Mass.
Thanks to the many relatives and friends who attended daddy’s wake and funeral, brought food, sent mass and sympathy cards and messages via social media.
In particular we would like to thank our neighbours for all their help during the wake, St Patrick’s Loup GAC for their invaluable assistance transporting people to and from the wake and to Pat Scullion and the staff of The Black Sheep for the catering after the funeral.
We would also like to thank McCusker Bros. Funeral Directors for their professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements and to the team who prepared the grave.
Finally, as it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please see this message as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all.
Daddy’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 30th January at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all intentions.
Suaimhneas Siorai.
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Acknowledgement for Harry Gribbon
The family of the late Harry Gribbon would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.
Thank you to all who cared for Harry during his illness especially Portglenone Health Centre, Bellaghy Pharmacy, the staff in Antrim Area Hospital, the Community Palliative Care Team and the District Nursing team. Heartfelt thanks to the many family, friends and neighbours for their kindness throughout the wake and funeral.
We are grateful to all those who attended the wake and funeral, watched online, sent Mass cards and sympathy cards, flowers, kind texts and social media messages, brought food and helped with catering and to those who gathered along the route to the Church. It has been very comforting to hear all of your kind words.
A special word of thanks to Fr Pat OHagan PP for his prayers, pastoral care and support to Harry and us the family during his illness and also to Fr Martin McErlean who concelebrated the funeral mass. Many thanks to Clodagh Quinn for her beautiful singing and music. Thank you sincerely to the Eucharistic Ministers who helped, John Hanson Parish sacristan, the carpark attendants and grave diggers and to The Taphouse for providing the refreshments following the funeral.
A word of thanks and appreciation to McCusker Brother Funeral Directors for their guidance and support and the professional manner in which they conducted funeral arrangements.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually, but the family hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.
The months mind Mass for Harry will be celebrated on Saturday 31st January 2026 in St Marys Church, Bellaghy at 7pm
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Acknowledgement for Joe Martin
Sincere Heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for support during this difficult time of our dear Daddy, Granda and beloved Husband. We are profoundly grateful for all refreshments from family, friends and neighbours including Cathcarts, Kelly’s, Sperrin, McErlains, Snack box, Lawrence cake shop.
Special thanks to O’Briens Chemist, Castledawson surgery, Laurel House and all consultants, doctors nurses and carers for the years of kindness and care. Including ward A1 Antrim staff for everyone who more recently cared for Joe with kindness and sincerity.
Special Thanks to McCuskers funeral directors, Enda and Ronan for guiding us through a very difficult time. They helped organise so much more and their professional service went beyond, we are so very grateful.
Extended thanks to Fr Gates for the years of kindness and friendship to Joe and our family, including the celebration of requiem mass joined by Fr Donnelly and Fr Juan. Thanks to Gerard’s flowers, grave diggers, Gribbin girls for the beautiful singing. DJ prints for the beautiful mass booklets and the Terrace Hotel for refreshments after requiem mass.
We know there are so many others to mention and would be impossible to thank you all. We hope you take this acknowledgment as a token of our gratitude and sincerity that went unnoticed.
Losing a loved one that was deeply cherished and loved it is consoling to see how much he was loved and adored by others in the outpour of attendance, messages and comments on social media. He truly was a gentleman and a very loved husband, father and granda who will be sorely missed beyond words.
Joe’s Months mind mass will be celebrated in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption on Monday 26th January at 7.30 pm
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Acknowledgement for Benny Devlin
The wife, daughters and son of the late Benny Devlin would like to express there gratitude and appreciation to all those who called, sent messages, mass cards and helped during this difficult time.
The family would also like to thank Antrim Area Hospital & Laurel House, Moneymore Medical Centre and Stephen Mc Kay pharmacy and his staff for their support during Bennys illness. To all those who helped out the wake, Marisa Mc Closkey, Joanne Mc Kenna, Michaela O Neill, Ciara Mc Elhone and Shannon Smith. Thank you to Spar Moneymore and their lovely staff for sending refreshments to the family during the wake.
Also, a massive thank you to Sylvia Wren and her daughter Ashley for taking care of the after funeral refreshments, the family would like to extend their appreciation for all you done, taking time to help us.
The family also are grateful for the kind, compassionate support from McCusker Bros Funeral Directors who took care of the arrangements in a lovely, dignified manner. Appreciation also to Darren Spratt for the grave, Michael Corey for his lovely music and Fr Mc Ardle for the funeral mass and kind words about Benny during his service.
Again, there are many people to thank, the family are in awe of how loved Benny was and the lovely impact he had on many people.
Benny’s memory will forever be remembered by all his family. Benny’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 13th January at 7.30pm in St John & St Trea's Chapel Moneymore,
Our lady of Lourdes pray for him.
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Acknowledgement for Cathal McKenna
The family of the late Cathal McKenna, would like to express our deep appreciation to all those who sympathised with us and supported us during our recent bereavement. Heartfelt thanks to the many friends, family and neighbours for their kindness throughout the wake and funeral. We are hugely grateful to all those who called at the family home during the wake, brought flowers, Mass cards and sympathy cards, shared messages of compassion on all platforms, brought food and helped with catering.
We greatly appreciate all those who attended Cathal’s Requiem Mass as well as those who followed the live stream and gathered along the route to the church. Your presence brought great comfort to the family.
We would like to express sincere thanks to McCusker Bros Funeral Directors, Magherafelt for their professional, compassionate and dignified manner in the way they conducted the funeral arrangements and supported the family throughout the days of the wake and funeral.
Profound and heartfelt gratitude to Fr Madden and Fr McCaul for their spiritual support and pastoral care. Special thanks to Fr Madden for his guidance during the wake and for celebrating Cathal’s beautiful Requiem Mass.
The family are deeply indebted to the family choir and Jolene Conway who provided the beautiful and endearing music. Huge thanks also to those who took part in the liturgy and gifts. Thanks also to the Church Sacristan, Eucharistic Ministers, gravediggers, Devlin Media, Christies Printers, Darran Wallace for the marquee hire and Stephen Mallon for the floral arrangements.
Sincere appreciation to An Ráth Dubh for the loan of equipment and also to St. Colm’s GAC, Ballinascreen for the use of the club and the volunteers who served the food after the funeral. Thanks also to Bradley’s Maghera for providing the food after the funeral. The family would like to acknowledge and express deep gratitude to the emergency services and also to Dr Logan for his care and attention during the wake.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all with our sincere and heartfelt thanks. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.
Cathal’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 16thJanuary 2026 at 7.30p.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown and via webcam @ Holy Rosary Church,
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul..
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Acknowledgement for Danny McGlone
The family of the late Danny McGlone (R.I.P.) wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with them on their recent loss of a much-loved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and dear friend.
We are especially grateful to all those who lit candles and prayed for Danny, sent Mass/Sympathy cards, messages of condolences, flowers, attended the wake and funeral and supported us through this difficult time. We are deeply gratefulto all those who cared for Danny during his illness - Marie Curie, District Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Hospice Nurse, Toome Surgery, Toome Pharmacy, Ward 29 RVH and Ward A1 Antrim Area.
We offer our sincere thanks to extended family, relatives, friends, neighbours, St Ergnats GAC for use of car park, Tumbledown Inn, Soda’s Bellaghy, James McKee (music) and all those who brought food and helped in any way during the wake and funeral.
A special word of thanks to Rev Fr James O’Reilly PP for his hospital visits, prayers, guidance, support and celebrating Requiem Mass and to Deacon Ricky Looney (Larne Parish) for his prayers and comforting words. Sincere thanks to the Gribbin Girls for their beautiful music and singing, also those who took part in the Mass, the Sacristan and Eucharistic Ministers.
Thank you to the McCusker Brothers Funeral Directors for the very caring and dignified way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our deepest gratitude.
Danny’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th January 2026 at 12 noon in St Oliver Plunkett Church, Toome.
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Acknowledgement for Francie Moore
The family of the late Francie Moore RIP wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who attended the wake and the funeral and sent messages and food during the wake. Special thanks to all the nurses who cared for him at home and Antrim Area Hospital they were all amazing.
Thanks to father Gates for his spiritual support and guidance and the beautiful requiem mass. Thanks to the Gribbin sisters for the beautiful music and the good job done by the grave diggers.
Final thanks to the McCusker Brothers for their compassion, professionalism and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements. They were amazing from start to finish.
As it is impossible to thank everyone we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.
Francie's months mind mass will be celebrated on Monday 12th January at 7.30pm in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Magherafelt
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Acknowledgement for Decky Gribbon/Brogan
The entire family circle of the late Decky R.I.P. wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. Special thanks to all the emergency services and first aiders who helped in our time of need.
A special thanks to Fr James P.P., for his spiritual support, guidance, pastoral care and for celebrating the Requiem Mass. Thanks to Carole Shivers for the beautiful music; the church sacristans and volunteers, and James McCoy for preparing the grave.
The family wish to especially thank the kind relatives, friends, neighbours and members of the wider community who helped them during this difficult time. Thanks to those who messaged, sent cards and those who gathered along the route to the Church and attended the funeral, we are truly grateful.
Final thanks to McCusker Bros Magherafelt for the caring and empathetic manner in which they seamlessly guided us through the funeral arrangements and their ongoing support.
The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.
The month’s mind Mass for Decky will be celebrated on Saturday 10th January 2026 at 6:00pm in Our Lady of Lourdes, Moneyglass.
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Acknowledgement for Josie Hamilton (nee O’Neill)
The family of the late Josie Hamilton RIP wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised with them and provided support during their recent bereavement. We are profoundly grateful to all family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and staff of Milesian Manor who attended the wake and funeral, brought food, assisted with parking, transport and lighting, sent flowers, mass and sympathy cards, kind messages and telephoned.
A special word of thanks to Fr Gates, Fr Fox and Deacon Kevin Duffy for their spiritual support and for celebrating the Requiem Mass, Niamh McGlinchey for her beautiful singing and music and all those who took part in the Mass. We also extend our appreciation to the church Sacristan Jim, Gerards Flowers for their beautiful floral arrangements and to the grave diggers for the preparation of the grave.
We are grateful for the professional and compassionate care provided to Josie by the staff of Milesian Manor Magherafelt and Castledawson Surgery especially Dr Woulahan, over recent years. Thank you to the students of Loreto College Coleraine for their guard of honour and to the Elk for providing refreshments following the funeral Mass.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to McCusker Brother Funeral Directors for their compassion, professional and respectful handling of the funeral arrangements.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Josie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 3rd January at 10am in St Trea’s Church, Newbridge.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Our Blessed Lady intercede for her.
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