D Watters Funeral Services

24/04/2026

Mr Robert Ferguson

Ferguson - April 24th 2026 (peacefully) at his home, 21A Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt, Robert, dearly loved Husband of Fleur, devoted Father of Hannah, Rachel and James (Melanie), a dear Father-in-Law of James, loving Granda of Lucas and Eliza (in Heaven), a dear Brother of Jean, Sandy, Elizabeth, John, Ena, Eddie, Andrew, Margaret, Henry, Violet and the late David and Bertie, a much loved Son-in-Law of Roberta and Tom and a cherished Brother-in-Law and Uncle. All welcome at the Family home on Friday (April 24th) and Saturday (April 25th) from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Robert's Life will take place in Union Road Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 26th at 4:00pm, preceded by a private Family burial. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Union Road Presbyterian Church YouTube Page (https://www.youtube.com/live/fnpwg96MHks?si=igCDqbp1HiFsUkC9). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Union Road Presbyterian Church Sunday School, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "The Lord is my Shepherd"

22/04/2026

Acknowledgement for the late Mrs Vera Armour

Elizabeth, Ann and Gloria would like to thank everyone who sympathised with them on the passing of their darling Mother.

Special thanks to all at Draperstown GP Surgery, O’Kanes Pharmacy, Antrim Area Hospital, Mid-Ulster First Responders and NI Ambulance Service.

Thanks to everyone who called at the home, helped with the tea, sent cards and messages, attended the funeral and gave generously to the chosen charity.

Thanks also to Canon Carmen Hayes, Rev Rosie Diffin, the Organist and the Mothers Union for providing the tea.

We are grateful for the respect and dignity shown to Mum by Helen and her Team at D. Watters Funeral Services.

“Our first friend, our best friend and our forever friend”.

22/04/2026

Acknowledgement for the late Mrs Margaret Milligan

The Family and Family Circle of the late Margaret Milligan (née Wylie), 132 Glen Road, Maghera would like to thank everyone who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement of a dearly loved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Nanny, Great Nanny and Sister.

Special thanks to all those who called at the home, sent cards and messages, telephoned, attended the wake and funeral and give donations in Margaret’s memory to GMSA (Gospel Mission of South America).

Grateful thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, District Nurses and Staff of Maghera Medical Centre, the Staff of Glass’ Pharmacy, the Medical Staff in Altnagelvin E. D. Major and Ward 42 for all the care they provided to Margaret.

A very special thank you to Pastor Alan Dundas and Mr Nigel Kissick for the loving care and pastoral support given to Margaret and for conducting the funeral service.

A word of thanks to Mrs Louise McKinney and Mrs Adrienne Brooks for the beautiful music played at the funeral service, to Mr Matthew McKinney on the sound desk, to Mr Nathan Tomb for streaming the service and to the Ladies of Tobermore Baptist Church for providing and serving a lovely funeral tea.

Finally, sincere thanks to Helen and Kristy of D. Watters Funeral Services for the caring, dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

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

“In Heavenly Love Abiding”

17/04/2026

Reminder of Arrangements for Mr Oisín Chambers.

Mr Oisín Chambers (Updated Arrangements)

Oisín Chambers - 3rd February 2026 (Age 28) - While travelling abroad. Precious Son of Ruth, Cherished Nephew of May and Loving Cousin of Emma, Richard and Rebecca.

"Don't remember me with sadness,
Don't remember me with tears
Remember all the good times
We shared throughout the years".

A Celebration for Oisín's Life will be held on Sunday 19th April from 1.30pm to 5pm at D Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore.

Donations will be welcomed for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust on the afternoon, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP.

Will forever be loved and always missed by Mother Ruth and her partner Pat and all those whose hearts Oisín truly touched.

16/04/2026

Mr Silas Norman Glasgow

Glasgow - April 16th 2026 (suddenly) at his home, 1 Berkeley Square, Tullyhogue, Silas Norman, dearly loved Husband of Dorothy,
Much loved Daddy of Amanda (Gordon), Olga (Glen), Elaine, Laverne (Warren), Judith and Christopher, much adored Granda of Andrew, Rebecca, Morgan, Courtney, Jamie, Leah, Jorja, Ryan and Willow, Great Granda of Logan and Alaia-Mae and a dear Brother of Bobby and the late John, May, Doreen, Billy, Gladys, Phyllis, Pearl and Albert. All welcome at the family home on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Norman’s Life will take place in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 20th at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Kildress Parish Churchyard at 2:15pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance and Orritor Presbyterian Church, can be made online or payable to D Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife. Family and the entire Family Circle. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord”

16/04/2026

Mr Thomas Samuel (Tom) Cassidy

Cassidy - April 16th 2026 (suddenly) at his home, 8 Desertmartin Road, Tobermore, Thomas Samuel (Tom), devoted Husband, Friend and Soul Mate of Anne, a much loved Brother of Anne, Madge, Betty, Joan, Emily, Lena and the late John and Jim, a dear Brother-in-Law of William, Mary, Ivan, Norman, Don, Torrens, Leonard and the late Ivor and a loving Uncle and Great Uncle.
House strictly private.
All welcome at D Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Saturday evening (April 18th) from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Tom’s Life will take place in Kilcronaghan Parish Church, Tobermore on Sunday, April 19th at 3:00pm, followed by a private Family burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Diabetes Society, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving Wife and the entire Family Circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

15/04/2026

Mr Victor Mulholland (Updated Arrangements)

Mulholland - April 14th 2026 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, with his loving Family, Victor, Gortgole Fold, Portglenone, much loved Dad of Marcia, Matthew, Amy and Zachary and their Mum Gwen, devoted Papa to Jayden and Kacey and dearest Brother of Frances, Glenda, Karen, Stephen and the late Geordie, James, Ronnie, Margaret, Maisie, Annie and Clifford. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore this evening (Thursday, April 16th) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 18th at 1:45pm to Portglenone Cemetery, (Lovers Lane, Townhill Road) for A Service of Committal at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Randalstown Forest Bird Hide, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Beautiful memories, treasured forever"

14/04/2026

Mr Robert John Moran (Updated Arrangements)

Moran - April 14th 2026 (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving Family, Robert John, dearly loved Husband of Helen, 7 Milburn Avenue, Cookstown, much loved Dad of Nicola, Michele, Gareth and Lisa, a dear Father-in-Law of Andy, Jonathan, Pauline and Gareth, much adored Granda of Olivia, Ben, Lucy, William and Alex and dearest Brother of Margaret, Eileen, Renee, Dorothy and the late Maisie, Alex, Nan and Florence. House private today (Tuesday). All welcome at the Family home on Wednesday (April 15th) and Thursday (April 16th) from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Friday, April 17th at 11:15am, to Derryloran Parish Church for service at 12 noon, followed by burial in Cookstown Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the following link - https://youtube.com/.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. “Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts”

11/04/2026

Mrs Reta Elgin (Updated Arrangements)

Elgin (née Clarke) – April 11th 2026 (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Reta, dearly loved Wife of Robin, 5 Frenches Hill, Portglenone, much loved Mother of Warren, Leanne and Clarke, a dear Mother-in-Law of Lorraine and Norman, devoted Granny of Natasha, Hannah and Ethan and dearest Sister of Sylvia, Belle, David, Hugh, Carol, Norma and the late Mabel, William, Kathleen, Gladys and Annie. Close Family and Friends welcome at her home on Monday, April 13th from 12 noon - 4:00pm. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Monday evening from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Funeral will take place from her home on Tuesday, April 14th at 1:30pm to St. Nossonus' Parish Church, Innisrush for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Forever loved and sadly missed by her sorrowing Husband, Family and Family Circle. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord"

05/04/2026

Mr William James (Jim) Booth (Updated Arrangements)

Booth - April 5th 2026 (suddenly) at his home, 33 Killyneese Road, Castledawson, William James (Jim), dearly beloved Husband of the late Isobel, much loved Brother of John and the late Tom, Eileen and Olive and a dear Brother-in-Law and Uncle. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Thursday evening, April 9th, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Jim’s Life will take place in D. Watters Funeral Home on Friday, April 10th at 2:00pm, preceded by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Laurel House, Antrim Area Hospital, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Brother and the entire Family Circle.

05/04/2026

Mrs Eileen Bowden (Updated Arrangements)

Bowden (née Hammond) - April 4th 2026 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving Family, Eileen (in her 94th year), dearly loved Wife of Archie, 21 Legmurn Road, Stewartstown, devoted Mother of Raymond, Samuel, Margaret and Alastair, a loving Mother-in-Law of Laraine, Avril, Bob and Joanne, proud Grannie of Ashley, Kirstie, Kyle, Lauren, Lee, Claire and Chloe, a much adored Great Grannie and a dear Sister of Samuel, Joan and the late James, Johnnie, George, Stewart and Bobbie. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Tuesday evening, April 7th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. A Service of Thanksgiving for Eileen's Life will take place in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 8th at 1:00pm, preceded by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Brigh Presbyterian Church can be made online or payable to D Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing Husband, Family and Family Circle. “At Home with the Lord”

01/04/2026

Mr William (Billy) Smyth

Smyth - April 1st 2026 (peacefully) at Benbradagh Care Home, Upperlands, William (Billy), dearly loved Husband of the late Dorothy, 4 Railway View, Upperlands, much loved Father of Derek and Gary, a loving Father-in-Law of Lynn and Alexis, devoted Granda of Danielle (Stuart), Dean (Pamela), Calum, Ewan, Jaxon and Alexa-Jayde, proud Great Granda of Ollie and Lucy and dearest Brother of Kay and Elizabeth. House strictly private. All welcome at D. Watters Funeral Home, Tobermore on Friday evening, April 3rd, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from his home on Saturday, April 4th at 12.20pm to Culnady Presbyterian Church for service at 1:00pm, followed by a private Family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The British Legion, can be made online or payable to D Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Family and Family Circle.