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J.J McArdle & Sons Funeral Directors, J J MCARDLE & SONS, Armagh (2026)

28/12/2025

Updated Arrangements.

Hackett, Colm (Armagh and Belfast)
26th December 2025 (suddenly).
Son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth,
dear brother of Margaret, Brian and Gerard (RIP) and
much loved uncle of Jennifer and Jonathan.

Colm will be reposing at his brother Brian's home 20 Druids Villas, Armagh Monday 29th December from 7pm to 9pm and
Tuesday from 1pm until 8pm.
Funeral on Wednesday 31st December to St. Patrick’s Cathedral
for 11am Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing sister, brother, niece, nephew, wider family circle and his friends in Armagh and Belfast.
All further enquiries to J.J. McArdle & Sons Thomas Street Armagh
02837522480

27/12/2025

HAVERTY (Thomas)

The death has occurred of Thomas HAVERTY, Seven Oaks, Armagh, formerly of Castleboy, Kilchreest, Co. Galway, after a long illness.

Deeply regretted by his loving son Tomás;
brothers Christy, Harry, Michael and John;
sisters Maura and Angela;
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and
nephews, relatives and friends.

Pre-deceased by his parents Harry and Rita.

Thomas will be reposing in J.J. McArdle’s Funeral Home on
Sunday 28th December from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral on Monday in St Patrick’s Cathedral,
Armagh at 11.00am Mass.
Burial on Tuesday in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin at 10.00am.
House strictly private, please.

All further enquiries to J.J. McArdle & Sons, 37 Thomas St, Armagh.

23/12/2025

The wife Nuala and extended family of the late Frank Somers wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement.

To all who attended the house, sent cards, letters with messages of sympathy and supported us in any way we are deeply grateful. To our wonderful neighbours and close friends and those who travelled great distances to be with Frank in his final days and on the day of his funeral, we are truly touched.

Thank you to Cardinal Sean Brady and Fr Brian Lennon for their spiritual support and for celebrating the beautiful requiem mass, that was so meaningful and so personal. Special thanks to Cathy Kelly for the beautiful music that enriched the mass so much.

To all those who lovingly attended Frank in his final few weeks, particularly Marie Curie staff and Enable Care, Armagh district nurses and the medical staff of Moy Health Centre, we will never forget the care and devotion that you showed to Frank and Nuala throughout this very difficult time.

Thanks to JJ McArdle for their professionalism and guidance and for the dignified way in which the funeral was carried out. Thank you to the grave digger for preparing Franks final resting place and to Moy Inn for the catering and refreshments after Franks funeral mass

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Franks months mind mass will be celebrated on Monday 29th December at 7.30pm in Our Lady’s Church of the immaculate Conception, Tullysaran.

Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Community Hall.

22/12/2025

Hughes, Rebecca RIP (late of Ardress, London and Mullinary Blackwatertown).
Died peacefully at home in the loving care of her family and friends.
Beloved partner of Julie, devoted mother of Scarlett and Luke.
Much loved daughter of the late Sean and Frances Hughes, Mullinary Blackwatertown.
Cherished sister of Shane, Dearbhla (Curran), Peter, and the late Mark (RIP).
Rebecca’s brave, strong and beautiful soul will be missed deeply by her entire family circle, friends, and all who knew her.

Rebecca will be reposing at her family home, 34 Lisbofin Road, Mullinary, Blackwatertown from 1pm today (Monday). Funeral mass at 2pm on Tuesday in St. Jarlath’s Church, Clonfeacle followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

House private after 10pm and on morning of funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund.

21/12/2025

McGivern Clady Co. Armagh, Eileen, nee Gorman, 20th December 2025
Peacefully in Daisy Hill Hospital.
Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Kathy, Jonathan and Mark
Dearest granny to Lucy, Tom, Charlotte, Aoife, Alex, Lochlann, Olivia.
Loving sister of Margaret, Goretti, Geraldine and the late Ann.
Son in law Damien, daughters in law Aideen and Caoimhe.

Eileen will be reposing at home 96 Cladymore Road, BT60 2EP,
Monday and Tuesday from 11.00am to 10.00pm.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral on Wednesday to St. Michael’s Church Clady
for 11.00am Mass, Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Very deeply regretted by her entire family circle and friends.
Family flowers only please, donation to Cancer Research NI,
Donation box in the family home.

All further enquires to J.J. McArdle & Sons 37 Thomas St. Armagh.

19/12/2025

McGuigan Armagh, Mary nee Whelan,
18th December 2025
Beloved wife of the late Desmond.
Dear sister of Dolly (Willie) and Ned.

Mary will be reposing at her home
26 Ashley Heights Armagh BT60 1HG.
On Saturday from 7.00pm,
Funeral on Sunday to
St. Johns Church Middletown,
For 1130am Mass,
burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted by her sister, brother,
nieces, nephews, dear friend Marie,
family circle, and friends.

All further enquires to J.J. McArdle & Sons 37 Thomas St. Armagh.

19/12/2025

Daly Claire

Died 22nd November 2025 peacefully at home,
surrounded by her loving family,
Ann, Joe, Alice, Kathleen and Patrick.

The family of the late Claire Daly
would like to thank all those who
sympathised with them
following their recent sad bereavement.

Especially those who attended the funeral and the wake, telephoned,
sent messages or helped in any way.

Thanks to Father Barry Matthews for
conducting the Requiem Mass and Cathy Kelly for the
wonderful singing of the hymns.

Thanks to the staff at J.J. McArdle Funeral
Undertakers for the professional way they
carried out the funeral arrangements.

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

Claire's Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday 22nd December at 10.00am in St. Patrick's Cathedral.

19/12/2025

We, the family of the late Briege Daly,
wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised and supported us in the loss of our mother.

We are deeply touched by the generosity
of all who visited, attended the funeral,
sent Mass or sympathy cards,
offered messages of comfort or
provided assistance in any form.
We are truly touched by the respect and
fond memories shared with us
during this time and by all those we have met since.

We would like to extend our thanks to
Father Barry Matthews for his
spiritual guidance and for officiating
the Requiem Mass beautifully.
Our sincere thanks also to Eílis Fox
for her exceptional and heartfelt singing.

We wish to acknowledge and thank our
work colleagues for their kindness,
support and thoughtful gestures
during this difficult time.

A special word of thanks to
Hugo McArdle and his team at
JJ McArdle Undertakers for their compassion, guidance and professionalism.

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

The Month’s Mind Mass for Briege will be held on
Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm in St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh.
Barry, Siobhan, Roisin, Martin & Martina

17/12/2025

Updated funeral arrangements.

McManus Armagh, Eoin, 16th December 2025
Suddenly and peacefully at home with his family.
Beloved husband of Michelle and loving father of Diarmaid (Gemma), Fionntán (Jenny) and Fiadhna.
Much loved granda of Grainne, Fionn, Darrragh and Jack.
Dear brother of Anne, Jim, Niall, Paul R.I.P., Barry Denise and Conor.

Eoin will be reposing at his home 11 Tullymore Downs Armagh BT60 4TU.
Thursday from 7pm, Funeral on Saturday to St. Patrick’s Cathedral
for 12 noon Mass. A private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium.
House private on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle, and friends.

Family flowers only please, Donations to the Air Ambulance,
Donation box in the family home.

16/12/2025

Daly, Armagh (formerly of Creggan, Carrickmore)

We, the family of the late Pat Daly would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who offered their sympathies and support during our recent bereavement.

Thank you to all who attended Pat’s funeral Mass and burial, and to those who visited the family home during his wake, sent Mass and sympathy cards, contacted us by phone and posted messages of condolence.

Sincere thanks to our extended family and friends who helped in so many practical ways at Pat’s wake and funeral, whether that was bringing food, making tea and assisting with arrangements in the house. Your support is greatly appreciated. We also offer a special word of gratitude to Naomh Colmcille, Carrickmore GAA, for the use of a club jersey to acknowledge Pat’s life-long devotion of his club, to Curran’s and McAnerney’s Supermarkets and our local takeaways for their gifts of food and groceries.

The funeral Mass was a fitting tribute of Pat’s life, and we are eternally grateful to Fr Giacomo Taffi, for his prayerful support throughout the wake and for his insightful homily as part of the Pat’s funeral Mass. We also wish to thank Rory Madden and Malachi Cush for the beautiful music and prayerful singing.

We thank those who prepared Pat’s grave so attentively and JJ McArdle & Sons for their professionalism, compassion and sensitivity in undertaking the funeral arrangements. We are also grateful to the staff and pupils of St Peter’s PS, for their guard of honour at the Cathedral entrance and to pupils from St Patrick’s HS, Keady, representing Pat’s teaching career.

Sincerest thanks to all who took care of Pat including the medical and nursing staff at Craigavon Area Hospital, the Acute Care at Home team, the team at Archway Surgery, and the Trust’s Podiatry team who tended so compassionately to Pat throughout his illness.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude and appreciation for your love and support at this challenging time. The celebration of Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Pat’s Month Mind Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Sunday 21 December 2025 at 12.30pm.

15/12/2025

KELLY JOE
Armagh

We, the family of the late Joe Kelly, would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who offered their sympathies and support during our recent bereavement.

Thank you to all who attended Joe’s funeral mass and burial, and to those who kindly visited the family home for his wake (particularly in such inclement conditions), sent Mass and sympathy cards, contacted us by phone and posted messages of condolence online. We are also grateful for the many generous donations to Armagh Christian Brothers’ Primary School handball fund in Joe’s memory.

Sincere thanks to all who helped in so many practical ways at Joe’s wake and funeral – bringing food, making tea and assisting with arrangements in the house. Your support is greatly appreciated. We offer a special word of gratitude to 1st Armagh Scout Group, Currans, Mulberry and our local takeaways.

The funeral mass was a beautiful celebration of Joe’s life and we are forever grateful to those who helped make it such a fitting tribute to him, especially Fr Barry Matthews, to whom we are indebted for all his support and prayer during Joe’s final weeks and for his beautiful homily.

We also thank Patricia Hagan, Denise Hagan and Cathy Crozier for their beautiful music, which we feel sure Joe would have thoroughly enjoyed.

We thank those who prepared Joe’s grave so attentively and J J McArdle & Sons for their professionalism, compassion and sensitivity in undertaking the funeral arrangements.

We are also grateful to Eugene Quinn Handball Club, Armagh CBS, members of NI Ambulance Service and Maidens of Macha Netball Club for their thoughtful guard of honour at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Sincerest thanks to all who took care of Joe during his illness – all medical and nursing staff and especially the staff of Dunlarg Care Home, the Acute Care at Home team, Dr Wright of Willowbank Surgery, and Friary Surgery.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude and appreciation for your love and support at this difficult time.

The celebration of Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Joe’s Month Mind Mass will take place in St. Malachy’s Church, Armagh on Friday 19 December at 7.30pm.

04/12/2025

Betty and the family of the late Peter Devlin wish to extend their gratitude to everyone who offered condolences, prayers and support during their recent bereavement. To everyone who called to our house, sent mass cards, letters, and sympathy messages. To everyone who attended the funeral, particularly those who travelled long distances to support us. For the all the kind gifts of food, including Cordelia’s and McAnerneys, which were all greatly appreciated.

To Father Barry for supporting the family throughout this time and for the requiem mass and burial. A special thanks to St Malachy’s choir for the beautiful singing throughout, especially as Peter had been a member of this choir for so many years.

A particular word of thanks to the Principal and children representing St Patrick’s Primary school, Crossmaglen, who attended the funeral mass. We were sincerely touched by their presence. We also greatly appreciated meeting so many former pupils and staff who shared their memories of Peter with us.

For all the health care professionals who helped care for Peter with compassion, including The Friary surgery, the District nursing team, the Acute Care at Home team and the Clogher Valley homecare team.

To J.J.McArdle’s Funeral Directors for their professional service and guidance and help with all the arrangements, to OL Flowers and to Armagh Golf Club for their welcome and refreshments after the burial.

Peter’s month’s mind mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm at St. Malachy’s church. As we are unable to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere gratitude to everyone.

J.J McArdle & Sons Funeral Directors

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