O' Kane Funeral Directors, Draperstown

O' Kane Funeral Directors, Draperstown 24 hour caring and professional family funeral business. Carried out with outmost care and attention to detail, putting the family first at all times.

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The family of the late James Kelly would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathi...
01/02/2026

The family of the late James Kelly would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.

Thank you to everyone who cared for James during his illness across hospitals and medical centres including Portstewart family practice, Altnagelvin and Coleraine hospitals, and Bradley's pharmacy.

A special thank you to Fr McCaul for his spiritual support over the wake and for celebrating the beautiful Requiem mass. To James' dear friend Monsignor Joey Donnelly who travelled to concelebrate his funeral mass. To Fr Madden and Fr Paddy Doherty for their prayers and support. To Patricia Moran for her beautiful singing and music. To Brigid McNamee sacristan for preparing the chapel.

We would like to extend our thanks to Michael and Noreen O’Kane Funeral Directors for their guidance and support. Their professional and personal service and use of their new funeral home for the wake was much appreciated.

Thank you to family, friends and neighbours who supported us at this time. To those who brought food and helped at the wake. To everyone who sent sympathy and mass cards, texts or phone messages. To all who attended the week and funeral and watched online. A special thanks to all those who travelled long distances in inclement weather from Galway, Donegal, Portstewart, Belfast, etc.

A special word of thanks to Fr McGuckien of Star of the Sea, Portstewart for his spiritual support to James in hospital and over recent years. To Fr McGirr and Fr McCullagh, who supported him previously.

Thank you to all who prepared the grave and to all who assisted in carrying James's remains to his place of rest.

Thanks to Colin Doyle and staff at the Shepherd's Rest for the refreshments after the funeral.

To Gary of Devlin Media for streaming the funeral, which was appreciated by family away from home and by friends and family who could not attend his funeral.

Remembering all his friends in Portstewart who visited, helped and supported him over these past few years since the death of his dear wife Cath. A special thank you to Catherine Johnston.

Thank you to everyone for your support at this time. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, but we hope this acknowledgement is accepted as a means of our appreciation and gratitude.

James' month's mind mass will take place in the Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown, on Friday 6th February at 7:30 pm.

Kelly, (Portstewart, formerly Labby Draperstown), 7th January 2026, James F (Neilly) R.I.P peacefully at hospital wth h...
07/01/2026

Kelly, (Portstewart, formerly Labby Draperstown), 7th January 2026, James F (Neilly) R.I.P peacefully at hospital wth his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Catherine ( Boyle, Glencolmcille, Donegal) and son of the late Michael and Helen.
Dear brother of Michael (Jennifer), Joe, Brendan (Terri), Sr Patricia, Lawrence (Veronica) Kathleen (Madden), Damian (Eileen), the late Benny (Margaret) and Mary (O' Boyle) and late infants John Raymond, Madeline and Thomas.
Reposing in O' Kane's Funeral Home, 49 High Street, Draperstown BT45 7AB on Thursday 8th January and Friday 9th January from 4pm to 9pm.
Funeral on Saturday from the funeral home at 10.30am for
11 O' Clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Straw, Draperstown.
Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
James funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link.
https://www.devlinmedia.tv
Very deeply regretted by his loving brothers, sisters, sisters in law, nephews and nieces, and extended family circle.
“Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him”.

1st Anniversary Mass for Angela Mc CloskeyDungivenThursday 8th January @ 7pm in St Patricks Church Dungiven St Joseph P...
05/01/2026

1st Anniversary Mass for
Angela Mc Closkey
Dungiven
Thursday 8th January @
7pm in St Patricks Church Dungiven

St Joseph Pray for Her
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

10/11/2025

Campbell (Drumard, Draperstown)

The family of the late Frank Campbell ,wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who offered sympathy, kindness and support upon our recent bereavement.
We especially extend our heartfelt thanks to all the carers who helped care for Frank at home with such kindness and dignity. To all friends and neighbours who rallied around and helped in so my ways and for their continued support, we really appreciate all the kindness.
Thank you to all who called at the house, brought gifts, mass or sympathy card, flowers and food we are totally overwhelmed by such kindness.
Thank you to O Kane Pharmacy, Draperstown and support staff for their care, kindness and professionalism both in Antrim Area Hospital and at home.
Thank you to Fr Peter Madden and Fr Sean Mc Guigan for their spiritual support and visits to Frank in the hospital and home.
Special thanks to Fr Michael Mc Caul for his spiritual support and for celebrating a very touching Funeral Mass and to all those who participated in the readings of the Mass.
Finally we wish to thank Michael and Noreen O' Kane dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were conducted.
We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.
Frank's months mind Mass will be celebrated on 14th November 2025 in The Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown at 7.30pm.

1st Anniversary mass for the late Gerard (Gerry) Kelly will be celebrated in The Holy Rosay Church, Draperstown on Frida...
08/10/2025

1st Anniversary mass for the late
Gerard (Gerry) Kelly will be celebrated in The Holy Rosay Church, Draperstown on Friday 10th October 2025 @ 7.30pm.
"Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on him."

05/09/2025

Paddy Gray(Corick)

We the family of the late Paddy Gray extend a sincere thank you to all those who sympathised with us following Daddy's death.
We extend our gratitude to all those from far and wide, who attended the wake in such large numbers to offer us support, sent mass and sympathy cards, telephoned, emailed, brought food and attended the funeral or watched online.
We are truly indebted to all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make refreshments and ensure everyone got a cup of tea and the people who worked long hours to assisted parking cars and got everyone parked safely. Thank you to all who assisted with the food at home following the burial, we are forever thankful.
The thoughtfulness and support shown to us through kindness by family and friends and the many stories and memories shared were a great comfort to us during the time of the wake and beyond.
We especially thank Fr Madden for his many visits to Daddy in the home offering pastoral care and celebrating such a beautiful Requiem Mass, to Fr Sean Mc Guigan for his visits to Daddy, we also thank sincerely.
A huge thank you to Ballinascreen Parish Choir, whom Daddy was a lifelong member for the
huge contrbution they made to the funeral Mass, he would have been so proud.
Sincere thank you to his Grandchildren Aine and Eileanoir for the beautiful music at Mass.
Thank you to the lay ministers, the readers, sacristan and to Devlin Media who streamed the funeral Mass on line.
To Blackhill Marquees for providing the marquee and accessories for the wake.
We are forever indebted to the many Carers who came in to Daddy, for their kindness, dedication and support to him, to the Doctors of Draperstown Health Clinic, to the District Nurses and to O' Kane Chemists, Draperstown, all who made Daddy's life easier in his home.

The family express their sincere thanks to O 'Kane funeral Director's, Draperstown, Michael and Lawrence for their professionalism, compassion and guidance throughout the time of the death. Also to Michael Mc Guigan for his help, we are forever thankful.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who have supported our family in any way.
We express our sincere thank you to Mary and her team in Apparro who provided refreshments following the burial.

Paddy's Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 5 September 2025 at 7.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown, and can be viewed on line on The Holy Rosary we**am.

Gray, (Corick, Draperstown), 5th August 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Patrick (Paddy) R.I.P...
06/08/2025

Gray, (Corick, Draperstown), 5th August 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Patrick (Paddy) R.I.P. loving husband of the late Agnes (Scullion) and devoted father of Danny, Noreen (O' Kane), Kevin, John, Bernie, Christina (O' Hagan), Eilish (Doyle), Carmel (Diamond), Colm, Claire (Devlin), Colette (Johnstone) and Ita (Ferry), brother of Winnie (Mc Eldowney), Sally (McCann), Nellie, Peter and the late Joseph, Danny, Johnny, Helen, Mary (Cleary), Catherine (Mc Glone), Anna (Kelly), Josie (Lagan) and son of the late Patrick and Annie Gray.

Funeral on Friday 8th August 2025 from his late residence 62 Corick Road, Draperstown ,
at 10.15am for 11 o Clock Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Straw, Draperstown.
Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Very deeply regretted by his loving , sons, daughters, Sons-in-law Michael, Gerard, Hugh, Damien, Dessie, Martin, Eoin, Edward, daughters in law Ursula, Mary, Bernie, Patricia, his 45 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, brother, sisters, sisters in law, brother in law, his many nephews nieces, friends, and extended family circle.
Family flowers only please.
Access to the wake will be via Cahore/Drumard Road and exit via Corick Road.
Paddy's funeral Mass will be streamed live at
https://www.devlinmedia.tv

“Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for Him”.

We, the family of the late Sean Kelly, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised with us in our r...
09/07/2025

We, the family of the late Sean Kelly, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised with us in our recent bereavement. We especially thank all those who visited Sean during his Illness and also to those who attended his wake and funeral, phoned or sent messages to offer condolences, sent sympathy or Mass cards.
A special thanks to the staff at Draperstown Surgery, O’Kanes Chemist, the District nurses and home care teams. They cared for Sean with great compassion.
Thanks to relatives, neighbours and friends that helped in any way during the wake. Thank you to Fr Madden and Fr McCaul for visiting Sean during his illness and offering him spiritual support and for giving him a great send off at his funeral. To Patricia Heron for the lovely music during the funeral and to those who helped with the grave.
Thanks to the Sixtowns Cross Community Centre for the use of their facilities and the courtesy of their staff. And to Walsh’s Hotel for the delicious meal provided after the funeral.
Finally, a sincere thanks to O’Kane Funeral Directors for the caring, professional and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.
Sean’s months mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 18th July 2025 in the Holy Rosary, Draperstown at 7:30pm.

20/06/2025

Kelly, (Cavanreagh, Sixtowns, Draperstown)- died June 20 2025 peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted family, Sean (Robert) R.I.P. dearly beloved son of the late John and Mamie, brother of Francis, Mary (Mc Closkey), Thomas, Gene and the deceased Ann (Mc Donald) and Gerry.
Funeral on Sunday June 22nd from his late residence, 52a Cavanreagh Road, Draperstown BT45 7BS at 1.15pm for 2pm Mass in St Patricks Church, Sixtowns, Draperstown
Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Very deeply regretted by his loving brothers, sister, brother-in-law Paddy Mc Donald, sisters-in-law Rosaleen, Brigid and Kate, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Family time between 10pm and 10am please.
Wake has now commenced.
St Francis of Assisi Pray for Him

We, the family of the late Francis McNally would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped us during his illness and a...
16/05/2025

We, the family of the late Francis McNally would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped us during his illness and at the time of his death.

Firstly we are very grateful to all the healthcare professionals from Antrim and Magherafelt hospitals, the Parkinson's medical team, all the staff at Draperstown Surgery, the Doctors from Dalriada, O’Kanes Pharmacy, the District and Marie Curie Nurses and the Home Care teams for their dedicated and compassionate care.

We feel very indebted to everyone for their sympathy, generosity and support given to us on the death of a dearly loved husband, father & grandfather.

We thank our very kind neighbours, friends and relatives who sent messages of sympathy and flowers and to those who attended the wake, funeral, brought food and helped in various ways.

Thank you to Sixtowns Cross Community Group for the use of their facilities and equipment. A special word of thanks to Gavin & Seamus Conway who provided an efficient bus service at the wake and to the men who helped to park cars.

We took great comfort from the spiritual support that Francis and our family received from Fr Madden during his illness & at the time of his passing. We thank him for celebrating such a meaningful Requiem Mass and also thank Fr McGuigan and Fr Lagan for concelebrating the funeral mass.

We were deeply touched by the Guard of Honour outside the Church by Mr Michael O’Kane and pupils from St Marys Primary school, Maghera. Thank you all very much.

The beautiful music provided by Jolene, Cahan and Eimear greatly enhanced the funeral service and we are all very grateful to them.

We thank John Craig for the lovely flower arrangements and the Church sacristans Anne Marie, John and Art for their commitment and work in St Patrick's Church. Thank you to the Doyle family for the lovely funeral meal in the Shepherd’s Rest.

We sincerely thank Michael and Noreen from O’Kane Funeral Directors for the dignified and respectful way in which they supported our family during Francis’ wake and funeral.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please take this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Francis' month's mind will take place on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown.

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