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McKAY, Phyllida Rose (née Rodgers), passed away peacefully on 2nd May 2026, at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital,...
04/05/2026

McKAY, Phyllida Rose (née Rodgers), passed away peacefully on 2nd May 2026, at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, with her family and friends by her side. Devoted mother of Shayne, much loved sister of Darren, sister-in-law of Amanda, a loving grandmother and cherished friend of Kate and Cheryl.

A Service of Celebration for the life of Phyllida will be held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 12noon followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

Family and friends are welcome to wear bright colours at the funeral.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Phyllida if desired and payable to Macmillan Nurses c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Phyllida will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

“Peace is yours, memories ours”

CLARKE, Victor, passed away 25th April 2026, peacefully at Antrim Care Home, late of Rasharkin and formerly of Farm Lodg...
27/04/2026

CLARKE, Victor, passed away 25th April 2026, peacefully at Antrim Care Home, late of Rasharkin and formerly of Farm Lodge Avenue, Ballymena. Devoted husband of the late Audrey, loving father of Peter and Simon, cherished father-in-law of Emma, much-loved grandfather of Amy, Zach and Rebekah and dear brother of Jackie, Norman and the late Robin.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Victor was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Wednesday 29th April 2026, followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery 170 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2HX.

House Strictly Private.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Victor if desired and payable to Dementia UK c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Victor will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

‘And under His wings you will find refuge’ Psalm 91 v 4.

14/04/2026

Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Thomasina (Sheena) McKendry on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11am in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

McKendry (née Surgenor), Thomasina (Sheena), passed away 10th April 2026, peacefully at her home in Ahoghill. Much loved...
10/04/2026

McKendry (née Surgenor), Thomasina (Sheena), passed away 10th April 2026, peacefully at her home in Ahoghill. Much loved wife of the late Stanley Wilson McKendry, devoted mother of Colin, Rhonda and Tracey, loving grandmother to Chris, Keiva, Tammy and Reece, cherished great grandmother of Mila and Thea and a dear sister.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Sheena was held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill on Tuesday 14th April 2026, followed by interment in Craigs Parish churchyard, Cullybackey.

House strictly private.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Sheena if desired and payable to Air Ambulance c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Sheena will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

COCKETT, Hilary, passed away 2nd April 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and late of Ballymena. Loving partner of...
02/04/2026

COCKETT, Hilary, passed away 2nd April 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and late of Ballymena. Loving partner of Frank, much loved aunt of Alison, devoted great aunt to Kirsten and her husband Paul, great great aunt to Harry and Jack and sister of Sally, Helen and the late Joan.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Hilary was held in Alan Francey Funeral Church on Saturday 4th April 2026 at 10.00am followed by interment in Ballymena Cemetery.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Hilary if desired and payable to British Heart Foundation c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Hilary will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

‘Your restless days are over, your sleepless nights are past, God closed your weary eyes and gave you peace at last’

BLAIR, James Wilson (Jimmy), passed away 28th March 2026, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. (Forme...
31/03/2026

BLAIR, James Wilson (Jimmy), passed away 28th March 2026, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. (Former Manager of the Ulster Bank, Harryville). Devoted husband of the late Marie, much-loved father of Kathryn and Victoria, father-in-law of Mervyn and David, loving granda of Libby, James and Ellie and a dear brother of John.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Jimmy was held in his late home on Thursday 2nd April 2026, followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Jimmy if desired and payable to Marie Curie Nurses C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Jimmy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

‘God saw you getting weary when cure was not to be, He gently closed your weary eyes and whispered peace to thee’

CUSHENAN, Noel, passed away 28th March 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and late of Moatview Court, Ballymena. L...
30/03/2026

CUSHENAN, Noel, passed away 28th March 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and late of Moatview Court, Ballymena. Loving father of Laura and Joanne, devoted grandfather of Matthew, Lily, Holly, Zach and Anna, dear son of the late Peter and Jean Cushenan and much-loved brother of Kathleen, Roberta, Janice, Marie and the late Peter, Ronald and Francis.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Noel was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Wednesday 1st April 2026, followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Noel if desired and payable to Diabetes UK C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Noel will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle at home and abroad.

‘Peace is your, memories ours’

26/03/2026

Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Patrick (Paddy) McILwee R.I.P., on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12.00pm in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

Many thanks to Robin at Studio Ten Detailing for once again carrying out an excellent job - this time on our Mercedes he...
25/03/2026

Many thanks to Robin at Studio Ten Detailing for once again carrying out an excellent job - this time on our Mercedes hearse. The level of care and attention to detail is outstanding, ensuring that our hearse continues to be presented to the highest standard.

Acknowledgement Notice - Caroline OakesOAKES - The family of the late Caroline Oakes wish to express sincere thanks to a...
25/03/2026

Acknowledgement Notice - Caroline Oakes

OAKES - The family of the late Caroline Oakes wish to express sincere thanks to all their kind friends and colleagues, extended family, church family and thoughtful neighbours, who sympathised with and supported them in so many ways, during their recent bereavement.

Our gratitude to all who attended Caroline's service of thanksgiving, called with gifts, sent cards, letters, telephoned or helped in any way.

Sincere thanks to Rev. Albert Baxter and Rev. James Burnett RNR for their prayerful and pastoral care throughout and for conducting Caroline's thanksgiving service; to the Elders of Wellington Presbyterian Church Kirk Session for all their care, compassion and prayers throughout difficult days.

A special thanks to Lieutenant Commander Samuel Nolan RN for the reading of the poem, to Air Vice Marshall Mark Flewin CBE for his kind words on Caroline's Military Eulogy, to Chief Petty Officer Stuart Guest for his calm and professional organisation and to Petty Officer Gareth Hooper for his ongoing compassionate support.

Also to Mrs Erin McBride, music director, for her sensitive musical contribution and to Jonathan Pope, on sound, for his willing co-operation.

We extend heartfelt thanks to Mrs Heather Marshall and team for organising such a delicious tea after the service

Finally, recognition and thanks to Mr Alan Francey and staff of Alan Francey
Funeral Directors, for the professional and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all, as a token of our sincere appreciation.

McILWEE, Patrick (Paddy) R.I.P., passed away 20th March 2026, peacefully at Milesian Manor Nursing Home, Magherafelt and...
23/03/2026

McILWEE, Patrick (Paddy) R.I.P., passed away 20th March 2026, peacefully at Milesian Manor Nursing Home, Magherafelt and formerly of Chichester Park, East, Ballymena. Beloved husband of the late Jane Jeanette, devoted father of Jennifer, Clifford, Pat and the late Stephen, a loving grandfather, great grandfather and dear brother.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Paddy was held in Alan Francey Funeral Church on Thursday 26th March 2026, followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Paddy if desired and payable to The Donkey Sanctuary, Belfast c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Paddy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

‘Peace is yours Memories ours’

BLACKADDER, Ronald (Ronnie), passed away 20th March 2026, peacefully at Camphill Care Home and formerly of Crebilly Road...
21/03/2026

BLACKADDER, Ronald (Ronnie), passed away 20th March 2026, peacefully at Camphill Care Home and formerly of Crebilly Road, Ballymena. Much loved father of Lisa, loving grandad of Shannon, great grandad of wee George and devoted brother of Hughie, Maureen, Martin, Patricia, Billy, Susan, Sammy and the late Bertie, Jimmy, Malcolm and Margaret.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Ronnie was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Tuesday 24th March 2026, followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Ronnie if desired and payable by cheque to Turning Point C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Ronnie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

‘Peace is yours, memories ours’

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Ballymena
BT422BU

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