M.J. Sawey And Sons Funeral Directors

21/04/2026

Acknowledgment

The family of the late Seamus Lonergan wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent Mass cards, messages of support, and to those who kindly donated to Young Lives vs Cancer in memory of Seamus Lonergan; your generosity is deeply appreciated.

A special word of thanks to Deacon Niall O'Hara for his support and guidance throughout this difficult time.

Seamus' Month’s Mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 9th May in The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle at 6pm.

13/04/2026

McAllister, GERRY - whose 1st Anniversay occurs

If I had known that day would be your last,
I would have done so many things differently.
The weight of regret may linger,
But our love will never fade.

You were, and always will be, a true character—
When your name is spoken,
The stories are always unique, always full of you.

I am so sorry I wasn’t there to say goodbye.
Until we meet again,
Please continue to guide us from above.

For where there is grief,
There is the deepest kind of love.

Dearly loved,
And remembered every day, Grandad Gerry.

Saint Joseph pray for him.

Gerry’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 6pm in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle.

12/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

BRANNIGAN, Thomas (Tommy) R.I.P. (late of Craignagore King Street, Newcastle). Died 12 April 2026. Peacefully at Greenvale Nursing Home, Castlewellan.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Gertrude Quinn, loving father of Grainne, devoted grandfather of Rebecca and Emma and cherished great-grandfather of Jacob, Grace, and Annie, and brother of Maureen and the late Elizabeth and Jackie.

Will be sadly missed by his entire family circle and many friends.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his gentle soul.

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

Family in attendance Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 3:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11:30am. Burial to follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Bryansford.

06/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

LONERGAN Seamus, (12 Golf Links Road, Newcastle BT33 0AN) Died suddenly 6th April, 2026, dearly loved husband of Maggie, loving father of Sophie, Anna and Gina and brother of Joe, Theresa, Frances, Eamonn and Monica. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and friends.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

His remains will leave his late residence at 11.30am on Saturday 11th April 2026 for 12 noon Funeral Service in the Church of our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle.
Burial to follow in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Bryansford.

Our Lady of Knock pray for him.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Young Lives Vs. Cancer, 26 College Gardens, Belfast BT9 6BS.

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.