Alan Francey Funeral Services

04/03/2026

Funeral Service for the late Mrs Elizabeth (Lizzy) McCluney (née Nelson) on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 2.00pm in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church, Ballymena. ‘Loves last gift, remembrance’

03/03/2026

Caroline Frances Oakes
Lieutenant Commander CAROLINE FRANCES OAKES MBE RN passed away suddenly, aged 37 years old, on 13 February 2026. Much loved sister to Jen & Mark and Katrina & Mark, cherished daughter of Roma, favourite auntie to Eleanor, John & Monty, loyal friend and colleague to many.

A Service of Thanksgiving with Military Honours will be held in Wellington Presbyterian Church, Ballymena, BT42 2NB on Tuesday 10 March at 12 noon, followed by a private cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

The Service of Thanksgiving will be live streamed via Alan Francey Funeral Services

Family flowers only. Memory sharing and donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to RNRMC by visiting Caroline’s tribute page at https://ltcdrcarolinefrancesoakesmbern.muchloved.com

Will be Lovingly Remembered by her entire family circle, friends and colleagues.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Funeral Service for Mrs Martha Colgan (née McFarland) on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12 noon in Harryville Gospel Hall, Ballymena. ‘With Christ which is far better’ Philippians ch1 v 23

02/03/2026

McCluney, (née Nelson), Elizabeth (Lizzy), called home 1st March 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and formerly of Montague Park, Ballymena. Much loved wife of the late Robert (Bobby), devoted mother of Brian and the late Jean, mother-in-law of Derek and Roslyn, loving grandmother of Jason, Sarah, Stacey and Robert and great grandmother of Harley.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Lizzy was held in Alan Francey’s Funeral Church on Wednesday 4th March 2026, followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Lizzy if desired and payable by cheque to N.I. Chest Heart & Stroke C/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

Lizzy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

“Loves Last Gift, Remembrance.”

28/02/2026

McKAY, Raymond, passed away 27th February 2026 peacefully at hospital. Devoted husband of Josie, much loved father of Jason, Charles and Stephanie, father-in-law of Steven, loving grandfather of Emma, Aimee, Katie and Holly, great grandfather of Tyler, dear brother of Sylvia and uncle of Joe and Gary.

Service of thanksgiving for the life of Raymond was held in his late home 239 Queen Street, Ballymena on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

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

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

‘God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts’

27/02/2026

COLGAN, Martha (née McFarland), called home suddenly 26th February 2026. Devoted wife of the late Roy, much loved mother of Avril, Alfreda and Nigel, a dear mother-in-law of Mervyn, Andrew and Aedamer. Loving grandmother of Mark, Joshua, Jordan, Matthew, Timothy and Alfie and beloved sister of the late John (Lungs).

Funeral Service was held in Harryville Gospel Hall Larne Road, Ballymena on Monday 2nd March 2026, followed by interment in Ballee Cemetery.

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

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

‘With Christ which is far better.’
Philippians ch1 v 23.

25/02/2026

RUSSELL, (née Dysart) Joan, passed away 24th February 2026, peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital and late of Prospect, Ballymena. Devoted wife of the late James Smyth Russell, loving mother of Gail, Zoe and Stephen.

Following a private family burial a service of thanksgiving for the life of Joan was held in First Ballymena Presbyterian Church on Saturday 28th February 2026.

Joan will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters, son, sons-in-law Nat and the late Thomas, daughter-in-law Jayne, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the entire family circle.

‘The Lord is my shepherd’

25/02/2026

Magill, (née Dunseath) Elizabeth (Betty), called home 24th February 2026 peacefully at Camphill Care home and formerly of Drumtara, Ballee. Much loved wife of Sammy, loving mother to Elizabeth, Muriel, Sandra, Michelle and the late Junior, mother-in-law to Derek, Bill and William, a precious grandmother to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and a dear sister.

A service of thanksgiving for the life of Betty was held in her daughter Muriel’s home on Saturday 28th February 2026, followed by interment in Ballee New Cemetery.

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

Betty will always be loved and remembered by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the entire family circle.

‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’

25/02/2026

SMITH, Sheila Isobel passed away 19th February 2026, peacefully at Carnmoyne Residential Home, Ahoghill and formerly of Toome Road Ballymena. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Maureen Smith, devoted sister of Jacqueline, sister-in-law of the late Brian Scott and loving aunt of Julie, Lauren and Charlie.

Funeral Strictly Private.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired and payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com

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

“Gone Home.”

23/02/2026

Hill, William John, passed away 22nd February 2026 after a long illness, peacefully at his home in Ballymoney. Much loved partner of Allison, devoted father of Natasha and Kyle and his fiancée Hannah, stepfather to Anna, granda to Bella and a dear brother of Paul and his wife Joyce.

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

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

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

‘I thank my God upon every remembrance of you’