Michael McSparron Funeral Director

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Michael McSparron Funeral Director

Family run funeral business with branches in Larne and Carnlough. 24 hour service. We made charitable donations to a number of charities in the last year.

With over 40 years' experience in providing independent funeral services, you can count on us to provide you an affordably priced funeral. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Michael Mc Sparron Funeral Directors have no business or financial interest in a price comparison website which compares Funeral Director Services and/or Crematoria Services and their respective prices. REGISTER OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS A

ND GRATUITIES
We make a number of gratuity payments throughout the year, no single recipient was in receipt of more than £200 within a calendar year. No charity within or connected to the funeral sector received in excess of £200 from us last year. We make no payments to third parties which are not directly related to a cost incurred or a service provided by the third party to us. TERMS OF BUSINESS
Our Terms of Business include the following:
We reserve the right to ask for full payment in advance prior to provision of any services. Disbursements, where agreed, may be required in advance of services. The final balance must be paid within 28 days of receiving your invoice, unless otherwise agreed by us in writing. The following charges will be made for late payment: 2.5% interest for every month thereafter.

23/04/2026

Black (Larne) 22nd April 2026 peacefully Eugene loving father of Joelle, Janine and John, husband of Emma and the late Agnes and loving brother of Geraldine, Pauline and Katrina R I P.
Funeral service in St. MacNissi’s church Larne on Sunday 26th April 2026 at 1.00pm with burial immediately afterwards in larne cemetery. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and extended family circle. Eugene is being waked in his daughter Joelle’s home 2 Knockeden Park Belfast
BT6 0JF. Friends and family welcome from 12 noon to 8pm on Friday and Saturday.
St. MacNissi pray for him.

20/04/2026

Gillian and sons Lewis, Elys, Darcy, and the entire family circle of the late Greg Leetch-Armstrong would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to everyone who sympathised and supported us with the passing of our beloved Greg.

We especially wish to thank Dr Eve Armstrong and the staff at Larne Family Practice for your support over the past 4 months and Marie Curie for the care in Greg’s last few days.

For the friends and family who sent care packages, gifts, cards, flowers and food parcels, you have all been angels on our path. Your support made an incredibly hard time a little easier to bear, and it will never be forgotten.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Milo PP of St. MacNissi’s Church, Larne, for his kindness, comforting words, and prayers during his visit to our home beforehand and throughout the funeral service.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Greg’s niece, soloist Daisie Conway, and guitarist Conal Oakes for the beautiful and uplifting music, which brought great comfort to us all during the service.

Thanks are also due to Marty McToal for the catering and the staff of Larne Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club for their hospitality.

A heartfelt thank you to Sam Johnston from Chaine Media for the beautiful tribute video of Greg’s life. It is something we will always treasure.

A special word of thanks to Michael McSparron Funeral Director and staff for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism shown to us during such a difficult time. From the very first moment, your kindness, guidance, and attention to every detail brought us great comfort and reassurance. Thank you for helping us create such a meaningful and fitting farewell.

Thanks to Caroline Rogan for your floral artistry. The yellow roses were so beautiful. Greg would have loved them.

The Month’s Mind Mass for our dearly loved Greg will be offered on 26th April at 10:00 in St MacNissis’s church, Larne. All are welcome to attend and remember Greg in prayer🙏🏻

With sincere gratitude,�The Family

15/04/2026

The sons and daughter of the late Eileen McAuley wish to thank everyone who sympathised and supported us with the passing of our dear mother , We especially wish to thank the wonderful carers who became like family and saw mum through the last 3 years of her life. Many thanks to Antrim area hospital staff for their kindness and care in her last few days. A special thanks to Fr. Milo PP Larne for his kind words and comfort during the service and also the beautiful singing of the soloist Mr Eugene O'Dornan.Thanks are also due to Marty McToal for the catering and the staff of St Comgalls club for their hospitality also a special word of thanks to Michael McSparron Funeral Director and staff for their support and professionalism given to us over mum’s funeral.The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered on Sunday 19th April 2026 at 10.00am in St. MacNissis’s church for your intentions 🙏🏻

26/03/2026

Leetch-Armstrong (Larne) 26th March 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family following a hard fought battle with cancer, Greg late of 23 Glenarm Road R I P. Requiem Mass in St.Mac Nissi’s church on Monday 30th at 10.00am with burial immediately afterwards in Larne cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie
c/o Michael McSparron funeral director Larne. House strictly private.
Immediate family only please.
Family request those attending Greg’s funeral to wear bright colours please. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife Gillian, sons Lewis, Elys and Darcy, father in law and mother in law Ivor and Olive Armstrong, sister in law and brother in law Linzi and Martin Conway and nieces Daisie and Eva.
St. MacNissi pray for him.

19/03/2026

McAuley (Larne) died 17th March 2026 peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family, Eileen dearly loved wife of the late James and much loved mother of James, Phillip, Patricia, Tony (Anne), Robert (Siobhan), Ken (Nancy), Stephen, Brendan, and the late Mary (Harrington), Michael, Baby Briege, and baby Eileen late of 8 Old Glenarm Road R. I. P Requiem Mass on Saturday 21st March 2026 in St. MacNissis’s church at 11.00am with burial immediately afterwards in Larne Cemetery. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and extended family circle. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Our Lady of knock pray for her.

15/03/2026

Mary Dalgleish
The daughter Jacqueline Jenkins and family wish to pass on their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with them on the sad passing of her mother Mary. They especially wish to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Antrim Area Hospital for the kindness shown to her in her last days, also everyone who sent cards, letters, called at the home, attended her funeral, sent donations or helped in any way. Special thanks to the Very Rev. Manuelito Milo P P Larne for his kind words of comfort during the service in The Cottage rest rooms thanks are also due to Miss Catherine Hamilton soloist and Marty mc Toal of Marty’s catering services and finally St. Comgalls Recreation club for their hospitality . Finally Thanks are also due to Michael McSparron and staff for their direction and professionalism shown to us during her funeral.
The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will
be offered for your intentions.

08/03/2026

White Larne 7th March 2026 Jean Cecilia (Sheena) nee McRandle late of 32 Curran Fold died peacefully at hospital R I P.
Dearly loved mother of Stephen. Funeral leaving the cottage rest rooms 49 Victoria Road on Thursday 12th March at 12.40 pm to arrive at St. MacNissis church for 1.00pm Requiem Mass with burial immediately afterwards in Larne cemetery. Very deeply regretted by her son, daughter in law, grandchildren and extended family circle. Our lady of knock pray for her.

04/03/2026

Macartney (Ballygally) 4th March 2026 peacefully at hospital Nadine June dearly loved wife of the late Ron and much loved mother of Sharon (Gilbert), Duane and
Jayne-Louise (Roberts) late of Brooklyn, 1 Cairncastle Rd. Funeral on Saturday 7th March in Cairncastle Presbyterian church at 12.00 noon with burial afterwards in Glenarm New Cemetery. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, son, daughter in law Gail and sons in law Mark and Dale and grandchildren and great grand children. Together again.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Macmillan unit Antrim Area Hospital
c/o Michael McSparron Funeral Director The Cottage Rest Room
49 Victoria Rd. Larne BT40 1RT

Family home will be open from 6pm to 9pm on Thursday and 3pm to 6pm on Friday (family time after 7pm on Friday please).

03/03/2026

Rosetta McKeown
My brother Daniel and I wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us following the death of our dear mother.
Thanks to the dedicated healthcare workers who made it possible for our mother to be cared for at home. These include her GP from Corran Health Centre Larne, the on call doctors and nurses, the Whitehead community nursing team, the palliative care nurse and Marie Curie nurses for their dedicated care to our mother and the support to my brother and I throughout my mothers illness.
A special thanks to Fr Manuelito Milo P.P. for his spiritual support, guidance, pastoral care and for celebrating the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thank you to Fr Andrew Black P. P. for his support. Thank you to the sacristan Terrence McCaughan and Miss Amy McAlister musician.
We also wish to especially thank our kind relatives, the friends at home and abroad, neighbours and members of the wider community who helped us in so many ways during this difficult time, to those who sent messages, sent cards, sent donations and those who attended the funeral, we are truly grateful.
Finally thanks to Michael Mc Sparron Funeral Director and his dedicated team for all their help and support in making a difficult time so much easier, it was a great comfort knowing that our mother was cared for.
The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.
The month’s mind Mass will be offered on March 8th at 10:

11/02/2026

McKeown (Larne) 9th February 2026 peacefully at her home in Whitehead, Rosetta dearly loved wife of the late Thomas and much loved and adored mother to daughter Mary (Maxwell) and son Daniel late of Glenarm Road
R I P.
Mary’s remains will leave the Cottage Rest Rooms 49 Victoria Rd on Friday morning at 9.30am to arrive at St.Mac Nissis’s church for 10.00am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Larne Cemetery.
Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing Daughter and Son and extended family circle.
On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Our Lady mother of perpetual help pray for her.
HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE.

17/01/2026

Monaghan (Carrickfergus )15th January 2026 suddenly but peacefully at her late residence 85 Larne Road, Daragh R I P. Private cremation to take place at her own request. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing neighbours and friends. Sleeping with the Angels.
Enquiries please to Michael Mc Sparron Funeral Director Larne. 02828275255

05/01/2026

Dalgleish (Larne) 4th Jan 2026 peacefully at hospital Mary dearly loved wife of the late Alexander and mother of Jacqueline Jenkins late of Craigyhill bungalows R I P. Funeral service in The Cottage Restroom 49 Victoria Rd on Friday 9th January at 11.00am with burial immediately afterwards in Larne Cemetery arriving at 12.00 noon approximately. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing Daughter Jacqueline partner Pat, Grandchildren Stephen and Sian, Great Grandchildren Ciara, Keavy, Erin, Lexi, Niamh, Alana and Teagan, Great Great Grandchildren Orla, Jac and Ronnie. Much loved Sister to Celine (Higgins),
Jean (Mc Keown),
Margaret (Smyth), Tommy Knox and the late Jim Knox.
House strictly private.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu of desired to a charity of your own choice. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Address

The Cottage Funeral Home, 49, Victoria Road
Larne
BT401RT

Telephone

+442828275255

Website

http://www.mcsparronfuneraldirectors.co.uk/

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