M.J. Sawey And Sons Funeral Directors

03/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Tracey Magorrian (nee McKibbin) died 2nd April 2026 peacefully at N.I. Hospice Belfast, dearly beloved daughter of the late Anne and Anthony McKibbin, devoted wife of Gerard, precious Mummy of Rachel, much loved stepmother, sister-in-law, niece, cousin and a treasured friend to many.

Sadly missed by all who knew her.

Her remains are presently reposing in MJ Sawey and Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX with family in attendance Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.

Tracey’s Funeral Service will take place on Monday 6th April 2026 at 10am in the Church of our Lady of the Assumption Newcastle.

Burial to follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Bryansford.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to NI Hospice, 74 Somerton Road, Belfast BT15 3LH.
Phone No: 028 90781836

Our lady Queen of Knock pray for her.

30/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

GARCIA Patrick R.I.P. (late of Lisburn, formerly of Newcastle, Co. Down)
Died 28th March, 2026, peacefully at hospital. Dearly beloved husband of the late Perpetua, loving father of Deidra and Elena and devoted grandfather of Esther.

Patrick will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, his entire family circle, friends and the parish community.

His remains will repose in M.J. Sawey and Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX.

Patrick's Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday 2nd April, 2026 at 10.00am in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle followed by private cremation.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

18/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Horgan, Jim RIP. Late of Broomhill Gardens, Newcastle.
Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Loving father of Michael, Grahame and Tim.
Devoted Grandfather to Chiara, Micha, Oisin and Anousha.
Much loved brother of the late Stephen, Betty, Bea, Michael, Eamon, Noel and Pauline.

Jim will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, his entire family circle, friends, and the parish community.

All welcome to pay their respects on Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 8pm.
House private on Saturday morning.

Jim's requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 10am in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Newcastle, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Bryansford.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

15/03/2026

11/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Murphy, Raymond RIP passed away peacefully at the Downe Hospital surrounded by his loving family 10th March 2026.

Devoted husband of Jacinta, loving father to Alissa, Leanne, Andrew and Conor, much loved brother of Fiona, Kenneth, Donna, Gwyneth, Joanne, Colin, Caroline and Sharon (deceased).

His remains will leave his late residence (16 Shan Slieve Drive Newcastle BT33 0HN) on Friday 13th March 2026 at 11.45am for 12.30pm Funeral Mass in the Church of our Lady of the Assumption Newcastle.

Burial to follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Bryansford.

Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

22/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Madden, Billy R.I.P. (23 Church Avenue, Dundrum) Died 21st February, 2026 peacefully at hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Ann, Maura, Josephine, Eamon, Seamus, Liam, Paul, Martin and John (deceased), devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Will be sadly missed by his entire family circle, neighbours and many friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

His remains are presently reposing in M.J. Sawey and Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX. Family and friends welcome to pay respects on Monday 23rd February, 2026 from 12.00noon until 3.00pm and from 6.00pm until 9.00pm.

His remains will leave his late residence, 23 Church Avenue, Dundrum on Tuesday 24th February, 2026 at 11.15am for 12noon Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dundrum. Burial to follow in the cemetery of Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph, Ballykinlar.

Family flowers only please.

11/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Charles (Charlie) TERRITT. Died Suddenly 8th February 2026 at home, 85 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD, dearly loved husband of the late Teresa, loving father of Sharon, Paul and his Partner Ka and Cathy, devoted grandfather of Charlene, Katie, Jed, Ciara, Kathryn, Ciaran, Tomas and Tara and Great Grandfather.

Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his entire family circle, neighbours and many friends.

Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

His remains are presently reposing in MJ Sawey & Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue , Newcastle BT33 0AX.

Family and friends welcome to pay respects at the above Chapel of Rest today Thursday between 12 noon and 9pm.

Requiem mass on Friday 13th February 2026 at 12.30pm in the Church of our Lady of the Assumption Newcastle.

Burial to follow in St. Mary’s cemetery, Main Street Newcastle.

29/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Chew, Edward Joseph RIP died 29th January 2026 peacefully in hospital.

Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Barbara-Ann and Danielle, father-in-law of Sean and Peter and loving grandfather of Erin, Cara and Elodie.

His remains are presently reposing in M. J. Sawey and Sons, Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle, BT33 0AX.

Family and friends welcome at the Chapel of Rest on Sunday, 1st February 2026, between 1pm - 4pm.

Funeral mass on Monday, 2nd February 2026, at 10.00 am in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Downs Road, Newcastle, BT33 0SJ

Private cremation to follow at Roselawn Crematorium.

House private.

18/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

McVEIGH (formerly WALSH) (Née Murdock) Kathleen, January 18, 2026 peacefully at home, with her family. Beloved wife of the late Jackie. Kathleen was formally married to Raymond Walsh and is survived by children Marie, Sean, Paul, Nuala, Eamon and Colum.

Mum will be forever in our hearts.

Kathleen's remains will leave her home at 32 Belfast Road, Dundrum on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 11:30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Dundrum.

Burial will follow in the cemetery of St. Patrick and St. Joseph, Ballykinlar.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Kathleen McVeigh to Marie Curie (Charity No. 207994).

House Private.

13/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Una Byrne, nee O’Hare, 12 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, died at home 13th January 2026, aged 98.

Beloved wife of the late Barney (died 1982). Mother of Claire, Roisin, John, Vincent and Tony.
Will be missed by spouses and partners Brian Hassall, Olatz Aizpuru, Ali White and Neena Bossayamas and grandchildren Bernard and Vincent Reed, Aine and Cormac Byrne and Antxon and Annie Byrne.
Survived by her sister Mena McKeown and sisters in law Cora and Margaret OHare.

Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle at 12 noon on Friday, 16th January 2026.
Followed by burial in St. Patrick’s cemetery Bryansford.

Everyone welcome to pay respects at the family home between 2pm and 9pm.

12/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

HOWARD, Joan Marie, passed away peacefully, at home with family, on 12th January 2026. Wife of Pat, mother of Luke, mother in law of Máire, grandmother of Julia, Ellen and Méabh.

Joan will repose in M J Sawey and Sons Chapel Of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX. Those wishing to say goodbye are welcome on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

Joan's funeral will take place at Roselawn Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026 at 8.40am.

Joan will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

House private.

05/01/2026

Bridget Ann Knight Acknowledgement and Months Mind

We the family of the late Bridget Ann Knight, her husband Bert Knight, brother Thomas Magee, brothers-in-law Patrick and Harry, sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Pauline and Agnes, nieces and nephews and the entire family circle wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered sympathy and support on our recent bereavement.

A special thankyou to many family, friends, neighbours and whole community who attended the wake and funeral, sent mass offerings, sympathy cards and floral tributes.
To Fr Zeb Obasi, Fr C Byrne a special word of thanks for their pastoral care and visits during her illness. Thank you to Canon Denis McKinlay who celebrated the funeral mass and the Eucharistic ministers.
Thanks to Siobhan and Eimear for the beautiful music and singing which added so much to the funeral mass.
We are truly indebted to all the staff and management at The Rathfriland Manor Care Home, for their care, compassion and support shown to Bridget Ann during her illness.
To Kings Inn Castlewellan for the refreshments after the funeral.
Thank you to M.J. Sawey and Sons Funeral Directors for your personal and caring handling of the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a heartfelt appreciation.

Bridget Anns Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 11th January in St Malachys Church, Castlewellan at 10am.