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Alice Scullion
Scullion née McKenna (The Loup), 1st April 2024
Alice Bernadette R.I.P., beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of Henry, Joseph, Bernadette (Gilbert), Kevin, Christopher, Seamus and Mary Patricia (McCann), daughter of the late John and Ellen McKenna, dear sister of Frank, Michael and the late Mary Agnes (Kendrigan), Nellie (Conway), Annie (McKenna), Margaret (Mullan), Brigid, Pat and James.
Funeral from her home 106 Loup Road (BT45 7TD) on Wednesday 3rd April for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick, Loup via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock, pray for her.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle. The wake for Alice will commence from 12.00noon on Tuesday to 10.00pm.
Santosh Chada
Chada nee Subherwal (Magherafelt) 30th March 2024
Santosh, 5 Fern Close, beloved wife of the late Des Raj Chada and loving mother of Desmond, David, Lata, Mukesh and the late James.
Santosh’s remains are reposing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10a Garden Street, viewing on Monday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral from her home 5 Fern Close on Tuesday 9th April at 1.30pm for 3.00pm Service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. The service can be viewed online by clicking the link below and using the Username and Password provided
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Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, daughters in law Sue, Mary and Celestine, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family circle and friends. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia N.I.
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Claire O'Neill
O’Neill (Draperstown) 2nd April 2024
Claire R.I.P. Formerly of 11 Campbelltown Terrace, beloved wife of the late Anthony, daughter of the late John and Mary Meharg (Straw) and dear sister of Rosemary-twin sister, Angela Hamill, Lawrence, Michael, Martina, Martin, Sheila and the late Sean Meharg and Peter.
Claire’s remains are reposing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10a Garden Street Magherafelt, viewing on Wednesday 3rd April from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, her remains will then be removed to Church of St Mary Coolcalm arriving at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 4th April at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her brothers, sisters and entire family circle and friends
Fred McLarnon
McLarnon (Bellaghy) 2nd April 2024
Fred R.I.P. beloved husband of Florence and loving father of Sonia (Law), Chris, Lawrence and Noel, father in law of Greta and the late Dennis and Sinead, dear brother of Hugh, Vince, Dessie, Mary (McKenna), Irene, Laura and the late, John, Jim (James) ,Patsy, Barney and Gerald.
Funeral from his home, 16 Creagh Hill Road Toomebridge on Saturday 6th April at 9.15am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
The wake for Fred will commence at 12.00noon on Thursday.
Alice Scullion
Scullion née McKenna (The Loup), 1st April 2024
Alice Bernadette R.I.P., beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of Henry, Joseph, Bernadette (Gilbert), Kevin, Christopher, Seamus and Mary Patricia (McCann), daughter of the late John and Ellen McKenna, dear sister of Frank, Michael and the late Mary Agnes (Kendrigan), Nellie (Conway), Annie (McKenna), Margaret (Mullan), Brigid, Pat and James.
Funeral from her home 106 Loup Road (BT45 7TD) on Wednesday 3rd April for 2.30pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick, Loup via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Our Lady of Knock, pray for her.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle. The wake for Alice will commence from 12.00noon on Tuesday to 10.00pm.
Mary Anne Quinn
Quinn née Campbell (Ballinderry) 31st March 2024 peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital.
Mary Anne R.I.P. (in her 101st year) beloved wife of the late James and dear sister of the late John, Nellie Hughes, Theresa Robertson and Kitty O’Neill.
Funeral from her home 135 Ballinderry Bridge Road on Wednesday 3rd April for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Ballinderry via webcam St. Patrick's Church, Ballinderry, , interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Sadly missed by the Campbell, O’Neill, Hughes, Robertson, Quinn and Gallagher families. Much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt
Francis McAllister
McAllister (Bellaghy) 31st March 2024
Francis R.I.P. beloved father of Dean and Keelin, son of Eileen and the late Frank and dear brother of Paul, Margaret, Matthew and Majella (Cassidy).
Funeral from his home 24 Hunters Park on Friday 5th April for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sons, brothers, sister and extended family circle.
Family time from 9.00pm to 11.00am.
The wake for Francis has commenced
Philomena Walls
Walls nee Fulton (Newbridge) 29th March 2024
Philomena R.I.P., 21 Airfield Road Toomebridge, beloved wife of John Joe and loving mother of Bernie (Convery), Joseph, Eamon, Kieran, Martin, Susan, Damian, Michael and the late Paul, grandmother of eleven, dear sister of Bernie Roddy, brother and sister in law Jim and Moya Walls and her daughter in laws and son in law Kevin Convery (deceased).
Funeral from her home 21 Airfield Road Toomebridge on Monday 1st April for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters and wider family circle.
House Strictly Private, No Wake, No Flowers, donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia Research Donate - Dementia Research UK (demruk.org) and Cancer Research UK Support us | Cancer Research UK.
Henry O'Kane
O’Kane (Maghera) 26th March 2024
Henry R.I.P., beloved husband of Rosemary and the late Bernadette and loving father of Conor and Dermot, Geoffrey, Bernadette McGilligan and the late John Alan and Jacqueline (Davies), dear brother of the late Danny, James, Leo and Tommy.
Funeral from his home 141 Moneysharvin Road on Wednesday 27th March at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan via webcam st-john-baptist-swatragh - MCN (mcnmedia.tv). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, daughter in law Una, son in law Finnbar, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only, donation in lieu to Chest Heart and Stroke NICHS | Make a Donation.
Henry’s wake will commence at 5.00pm on Tuesday 26th March until 9.00pm. Family time on morning of Funeral.
Johanna Lagan
Lagan nee Stack (Maghera) 24th March 2024,
Johanna R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Paddy and loving mother of Mairead (McDowell), Patrick, Geraldine (McQuillan), Jennifer (McCloskey) and Siobhan (McKenna). Sister of Tim, Teresa and the late Mary, Bridie, Mike, Rich, John, Jim, Nora and Pat.
Funeral from her home, 47 Tamney Crescent, on Wednesday27th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Scared Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, daughter in law Briedge, sons in law Nigel, Roger, Mickey and Noel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am
Johanna’s wake will commence on Monday 25th March at 3.00pm
Mary Mawhinney
Mawhinney nee McKee (Castledawson, formerly Belfast) 22nd March 2024
Mary R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Jim and loving sister of Hughie and the late Jenny, John, Sonny, Charlie, Tommy, Lou, Jim, and infant Louise.
Funeral from her home, 1 Castle Court Castledawson on Monday 25th March at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Castledawson, interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle.
Benny Kerr
Kerr (Ballinascreen) 22nd March 2024
Benny, R.I.P. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Alice and loving brother of Joseph, Michael, Brigid (Kearney), Hugh Francis, Paula (Mullan), Patrick, Anthony, Liam, Susan, Edward and Sindy (McKenna).
Funeral from his home 16 Cordarragh, on Tuesday 26th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Eugene Moneyneena, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Padre Pio pray for him.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle
John Cudden
Cudden (Magherafelt) 16th March 2024
John R.I.P., beloved husband of Tina and loving father of Laura and Jack, son of the late Hugh and Mary Cudden and dear brother of Hugh, Tom, Ann, Geraldine, Ben and Adrian.
Funeral from his home 42 Sandymount on Thursday 21st March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, Emma McGovern, Niamh Boyd, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
John’s wake will commence at 6.00pm on Tuesday 19th March
Sinéad McErlean
McErlean née Mulholland (Lavey formerly Desertmartin) 17th of March 2024,
Sinéad R.I.P. peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Martin and devoted mother of Peter & Paul. Much loved youngest daughter of the late Michael & Irene Mulholland. Sister of Patricia, Gabrielle, Oliver, Margaret, Deirdre, Roisín, Michael, Celine & Maeve.
Funeral from her home 28 Broagh Road Knockloughrim on Tuesday 19th March at 11.00am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Coolcalm via webcam at St. Mary’s, Desertmartin - . Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, sisters, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces & Mulholland/McErlean family circle.
Strictly no flowers. Donations to Macmillan Cancer. Cancer charity donation - Make a donation now - Macmillan Cancer Support. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Sinéad’s wake will commence at 6.30pm on Sunday 17th March. For those attending the wake please use Broagh Road entrance from Hillhead Road as one way system in operation. On the morning of Sineád’s funeral could all mourners please go directly to the chapel.
Thomas Kearns
Kearns (Bellaghy) 15th March 2024
Thomas R.I.P. son of the late Tommy and Sarah, beloved brother of Margaret (McAuley), Kathleen (O’Neill), Elizabeth (Logan), John, Paul and Dominic.
Funeral from his home, 2 Hunters Park, on Monday18th March at 9.30am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Mary Bellaghy, via webcam Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com) interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle.
Thomas’s wake will commence at 4.00pm Sunday 17th March. Family time only please from 9.00pm.
Charlie (Chuck) Higgins
Higgins (Magherafelt) 12th March 2024
Charlie (Chuck) R.I.P. loving husband of the late Madeleine R.I.P and loving father of Martin, Cahal, Madeleine, Niall and Deirdre, dear brother of Mavis and the late Jackie.
Funeral from his son Niall’s home, 4 Glenmaquill Road, on Friday15th March at 10:15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughters, sons, son in law Brian, daughter in law Maria, Geraldine, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and family circle.
Chuck’s wake will commence 3.00pm Wednesday 13th March
Bridie Gribbin
Gribbin nee Murphy (Toomebridge) 11th March 2024
Bridgit (Bridie) R.I.P. formerly 196 Moneynick Road beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick/Mickey) and loving mother of Mary (Murray) Michael, Robert, Hugh, Barney, Mark, Matthew, Bridie, Niall and the late Peter and John, dear sister of Eileen and the late Joe, John and Alice.
Funeral from Marks Home 27 Scribe Road Bellaghy Directions to Mark's home on Thursday 14th March at 11.15am for 12.00 Noon Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time is from 10.30pm to 10.30am.
Bridie’s wake will commence at 3.00pm on Tuesday 12th March.
Sean Corey
Corey (Loup) 11th March 2024
Sean R.I.P. beloved husband of Bernie and loving father of Niamh, grandfather to Bradley, Matthew and Nathan. Son of the late Hugh and Teresa and dear brother of Joey, Peggy and Mary.
Funeral from his home 14 Maghadone Road Moneymore on Tuesday 12th March at 2.10pm for 3.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Loup, via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Wreaths: Garden flowers or wild flowers only please.
Sean's wake has commenced
Catherine Halpenny
Halpenny nee McGuiness (Moneymore) 7th March 2024
Catherine R.I.P., beloved wife of the late Thomas Kennedy and loving mother of Michelle (Campbell), Philip, Jennifer, Ron and Derek (Graham) and the late Ann Marie (Callan) and Daniel, dear sister of the late Patrick.
Funeral from her home 22 Rockview Park on Monday 11th March at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St John and St Trea Moneymore, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren and extended family circle.
House Strictly Private
Dermott Doherty
Doherty (Newbridge) 6th March 2024
Dermott R.I.P. beloved husband of Breige and loving father of Connor, Ciaran, Cathal and Claire, father-in-law of Anita, Karen, Shauna and soon-to-be Matt. Grandfather of Carla, Dermot, Ben, Ronan, Ella, Jack, Catherine and Jarlath. Son of the late John and Teresa and loving brother of Johnny, Olivia (Gribbin), Patricia (Bryson), Seamus and of the late Peggy (McErlain), Kathleen (Downey), Tommy, Rosaleen (McAtamney), Anna (Quinn), Marie (McCarthy) and infant Frances.
Funeral from his home 106 Hillhead Road on Saturday 9th March at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Dermott’s wake will commence at 5.00pm on Thursday 7th March
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Bernadette Heaney
Heaney (Castledawson) 4th March 2024
Bernadette R.I.P. loving partner of the late John and loving mother of Caroline and John, daughter of the late Robert and Mona, dear sister of Martin, Robert, Colette, Tony, Jackie and the late Mark, Philomena, Eddie, Tom, Eugene, John and Denis.
Viewing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Wednesday 6th March from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Requiem Mass in Church of St. Trea Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge on Thursday at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her daughter, son, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle
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Gabriel Joseph Muldoon
Muldoon (Bellaghy, formerly Ballymaguigan) 5th March, 2024.
Gabriel Joseph R.I.P. died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Mary Ann and loving father of John Joe, Ann Marie (deceased), Colum, Nuala (Stuart), Brenda (O’Kane), Sandra (McKee), Caroline (McLarnon), Martin, Brian and Gabriel. Son of the late Joseph and Mary Muldoon and beloved brother of Teresa (Martin) and the late Rose, Dominic, John, Mary, Michael, Joseph and Raphael.
Funeral from his home 25 William Street on Thursday 7th March at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy via webcam Webcam – St Mary's Bellaghy. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his dear grandchildren and great grandchild, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Gabriel’s wake will commence on Tuesday 5th at 6pm.
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Annie O'Halloran
O’Halloran nee O’Donnell (Magherafelt) 2nd March 2024
Annie R.I.P. formerly 10 Beechland Place, beloved wife of the late James and loving mother of Liz, Bridget, Richard, and James.
Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Tuesday 5th March at 10.15am for 11.00 am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea, Newbridge via webcam Webcam St. Trea's Newbridge Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, son in law Paul, grandchildren Lisa, Sean and Zara, and extended family circle.
Viewing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Monday 4th from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
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Maureen (June) McGurk
McGurk nee Devlin (Moneymore) 1st March 2024,
Maureen (June) R.I.P. surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Tim and devoted mother of PJ, Michael, Don, Roddy and the late Anne-Marie, sister of Pat.
Removal from PJ’s home, 1 Rockview Park Moneymore, on Sunday 3rd March at 6.00pm for arrival 6.30pm at Church of St John and St Trea Moneymore. Requiem Mass on Monday 4th at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter in law Caitriona, grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimers Society c/o the family.
June’ wake will commence Friday 1st at 8.00pm.
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John Patrick McCloskey
McCloskey (Moneyneena) 28th February 2024
John Patrick R.I.P. beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Catriona, Louise, Paula, Roisin, Jackie, Eugene, Ciaran, Mark, Joanne and Marguerite, grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Luke, Anna, Ahmed, Ayman, Sami, Sarah, Samar, Ryan, Cara, Layla, Bobbi-Ava, Kelan, Holly, Bodhi, Charlie, Suni, Gabriel, Killian, Eunan, Senan and angel baby Ben Hunt, father in law of Mark, Michael, Hugh, Helen, John and the late Sharaf. Son of the late Patrick and Sarah McCloskey and dear brother of Kathleen and the late Anna.
Funeral from his home 14 Moneyneena Road on Saturday 2nd March for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Eugene Moneyneena. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by his loving family. House Strictly Private
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Angela McKenna
McKenna nee McVey (Belfast formerly The Loup) 25th February 2024
Angela R.I.P. beloved wife of Garry and loving mother of Dearbhla and Eimear, daughter of the late Gerard and Sarah (Sally) McVey and sister of Margaret, Philomena, Mark, Basil and the late Patrick.
Funeral from her home, 31 Waterloo Park North, on Thursday 29th February for 11.30am Requiem Mass in Church of St Therese of Lisieux, interment afterwards in cemetery of Church of St Patrick Loup Magherafelt. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons in law Nilay and Anthony, grandchildren Eoghan, Naoise, Aoibha, Eirinn and Daire, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family circle.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu to the Haemophilia Centre of Northern Ireland.
Go dtara na naoimh ina n-airicis
Angela's wake has commenced
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Eugene O'Neill
O’Neill (Banbridge) 22nd February 2024 peacefully at his home
Eugene R.I.P. 19 Beechlands Banbridge and formerly Magherafelt, father of Jane and Helen and grandfather of Jacob and Luke. Son of the late Frank and Lily O’Neill and dear brother of Beasie, Kathleen and the late Gertrude, Edmund, Anna Mary, Francis, Denis and Roberta.
A short prayer service in McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Tuesday 27th February at 2.00pm, interment immediately afterwards in the cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
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Vera McGuckin
McGuckin nee Ewart (Ballymaguigan) 18th February 2024
Veronica (Vera) R.I.P., beloved wife of Packie and loving mother of Seanine (Bell), Bronagh (McGuckin) and the late stepson Colm, dear sister of Dessie, Patricia and the late Pauline.
Funeral from her home 28 Gracefield Road on Wednesday 21st February at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of The Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons in law Martin, Darren, grandchildren Jenny, Lily, Pauric, Cillian, brother, sister, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 11.00pm to 10.30am.
Vera’s wake will commence at 5.30pm on Monday 19th February.
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Maura McCann
McCann nee Quinn (Magherafelt) 17th February 2024
Maura R.I.P. beloved wife of Kevin, daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Quinn and dear sister of Nancy Hughes, Olive McGuckin, Henry, Fr John (Salesian), Sally O'Connor, Brother Eugene (Pat) (De La Salle), Eileen Donnelly, Malachy and the late Edmund and Brother Ignatius (Jim), (De La Salle).
Funeral from her home 22 Sandymount on Tuesday 20th February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption via webcam at Webcam – Magherafelt Parish, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, brothers, sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Maura’s wake will commence at 11.00am on Sunday 18th February.
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Andy McGuckin
McGuckin (Maghera and formerly Magherafelt) 13th February 2024
Andy R.I.P., beloved husband of the late Bridget Marie and loving father of Donna (Mullan), Paul, and Alice (Mullan), Grandfather of Natasha, Carla, Marie Therese, Nicole, Chantel, Natalie and the late Andrew James.
Funeral from his home, 42 Sunnyside Drive Maghera on Friday 16th February at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of our Lady of the Assumption Magherafelt. Interment afterwards in Cemetery of Church of St John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his son, daughters, sons in law Seamus and Cathair, daughter in law Liz, grandchildren Jay, Jude, Niall James, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
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James (Jim) Johnston
Johnston (Gallagh, Toomebridge) 11th February 2024 surrounded by his loving family,
James (Jim) R.I.P. beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) and loving father of Sharon, Eoin, Liam, Mary, Betty and the late Oliver, brother of Maisie, Annie, John, Henry and the late Tommy, Geordie, Chris and Katie.
Funeral from his home, 52 Gallagh Road, on Tuesday 13th February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of The Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Jim will commence at 12.00 noon on Monday 12th February.
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John Murphy
Murphy (Newbridge) 7th February 2024
John R.I.P. beloved husband of Sheilagh and loving father of Aisling, dear brother of Jim, Eamonn, Brian and the late Peggy Hutchinson (Peg), Tom and Pat.
Funeral from his home 1 O’Neills Terrace Creagh Toomebridge on Friday the 9th February at 10.15am for 11.00 am Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughter, son in law Darryl Hubert, grandchildren Charlie and Callum, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
John’s wake will commence at 5.00pm on Wednesday 7th February.
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Clare McConomy
McConomy nee Conway (Magherafelt) 6th February 2024
Clare R.I.P. peacefully at home with her adoring family. Beloved wife of Denver and devoted mother of Niamh and Shauna, daughter of Margaret and the late John Joe and loving sister of Siobhan and the late Sean.
Funeral from her home 15c Thornhill Park on Thursday 8th February at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of Trea Newbridge. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters Niamh and her partner David, Shauna and her partner Sheldon and all the extended McConomy and Conway families. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie Donate | Marie Curie. Family time 10.30pm to 10.00am. House Private for family and close friends.
Clare’s wake will commence at 4.00pm
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Seamus Bovill
Bovill (Toomebridge) 4th February 2024
Seamus R.I.P. beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Darren and the late Mark, grandfather of Niamh, Shea and Forlaith, son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth and dear brother of Bridget, Angela, Peter and the late Sean, Theresa and Catherine.
Funeral from his home 14 Elver Avenue on Thursday 8th February at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his son, Darren’s partner Coilean, daughter in law Anne, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
The wake for Seamus will commence on Tuesday 6th at 2.00pm
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Josephine Bell
Bell nee Campbell (Moneymore) 31st January 2024
Josephine R.I.P. late of Bridger Street Moneymore and formerly of Drumlish Co-Longford, beloved wife of the late Joseph and loving mother of Patsy, Philip, Claire, Liam, Eithne, Colette, Christine, Martina, Joanne, Carmel and Sonia.
Funeral from her daughters home Christine McFlynn 20 Ballyeglish Road Loup Moneymore BT45 7XB on Saturday at 12.15pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St. Joseph and St. Malachy Drummullan. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, partners, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family circle.
Josephine’s wake will take place on Friday 2nd February from 2.00pm to 10.00pm. House private on the day of the Funeral.
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Chris Loughrey
Loughrey (Castledawson) 18th January 2024 Suddenly in Australia
Chris R.I.P. beloved son of Patricia and the late Christy and dear brother of Karen, Kerry Anne, Connor and the late Shauna.
Funeral from his home 21b Curran Road on Saturday 3rd February 2023 at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Castledawson, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his mother, brother, sisters, sister in law Natasha, Connor’s Partner Sarah, aunts, uncles and extended family circle. House Private until Chris’ return to Ireland. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to The Kevin Bell Trust by clicking the link Chris Loughrey (gofundme.com)
Chris’ wake will commence on Friday 2nd February between 2.00pm and 9.00pm.
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Caitlin O'Neill
O’Neill (Ballinderry) 15th January 2024
Caitlin R.I.P. 44a Mullan Road, beloved daughter of Michael and Joan (Nee McIvor) and dear sister of Siobhan, Eimhear and Niamh.
Funeral from her home 44a Mullan Road on Tuesday 23rd January at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Patrick Ballinderry, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her father, mother, sisters and extended family circle. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am.
PARKING ONLY AVAILABLE at Ballinderry GAA, Shuttle bus available from 2.00pm to 11.00pm.
Caitlins wake will commence at 2.00pm on Sunday 21st January
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Helen Fitzsimons
Fitzsimons (Ballymaguigan / Crossgar) 18th January 2024
Helen R.I.P. late of 16 Gracefield Road (Niece’s House), beloved daughter of the late Leo and Margaret and sister of Eileen Young, Lenard, John, Rosie O’Rourke, Geraldine Matthews, Paula Small and the late Brian.
Funeral from the home of her niece Frances Johnston, 16 Gracefield Road Magherafelt on Monday 22nd January at 8.45am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of The Holy Family Teconnaught via webcam Webcams - Parishes of Kilmore & Killyleagh (kilmoreandkillyleagh.com), interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her niece Frances Johnston, sisters, brothers and extended family circle.
Helen’s wake will commence at 7.00pm on Friday 19th January 2024.
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Sean Murphy
Murphy (Magherafelt) 17th January 2024
Sean R.I.P. beloved partner of Marty and loving father of Kelly, Shauna, Christopher, Susan, Lisa and Stephen, son of the late Patrick and Suzie Murphy, Draperstown and dear brother of Brian, Eugene and Raymond.
Funeral from his home 74 Killowen Drive on Sunday 21st January at 10.45am for 11.30am Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St John, Milltown. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his partner, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Sean’s wake will commence at 4.00pm on Friday 19th January 2024
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Michelle Ryan
Ryan nee Bateson (Ballyronan) 16th January 2024
Michelle R.I.P. beloved wife of Kevin and devoted mother of Conor and Fiona, daughter of Angela and the late Charles John (Charlie) and loving sister of Patricia, Anne, Christine, Joe, Philip, Therese, Marian, Catherine, Michael and the late Cathal, daughter in law of Marie and the late Seamus Ryan
Funeral from her home 2 Ballyneil Road on Saturday 20th January at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Loup via webcam st-patricks-roman-catholic-church - MCN, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, mother, brothers, sisters, mother in law and extended family circle.
Michelle’s wake will commence at 6.00pm on Thursday 18th January 2024 and on Friday from 12.00noon to 11.00pm.
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Kathleen Gillan
Gillan nee Fitzsimons (Coagh) 16th January 2024
Kathleen R.I.P. beloved mother of Martin, Francis and John Paul, dear sister of Francis, Johnny, Rosemary, Sally, Eilish and Ann.
Funeral from McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10 Garden Street Magherafelt on Saturday 20th January at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Viewing in McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Thursday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Friday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
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John Toal
Toal (Cargin) 16th January 2024
John R.I.P. Cargin Road Toomebridge, husband of late Claire Toal nee O’Hagan and father of Mary, Anna, Laura. Son of the late Harry and Rosaleen Toal (Short Strand) and dear brother of Kathleen McNeill and Brian.
Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home 10 Garden Street Magherafelt on Wednesday 17th January at 5.20pm arriving Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 18th at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Deeply regretted by his daughters, brother, sister, his extended family circle Rosie, Cathy, Lisa and their families and life long friend Peter Lavery.
Viewing on Wednesday from 3.45pm to 5.15pm.
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Liam Heaney
Liam Heaney, 76, of Philadelphia, PA, born and raised in Magherafelt, County Derry, Northern Ireland, died at Abington Hospital on January 11, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathleen (née Scanlon), devoted son Sean, and sister Betty Heaney Black. He was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary (née McCann), sister Geraldine Boyle and her husband Eugene, nephew Eugene Boyle, George Black, Marrion Scanlon, Ann Scanlon, and John James Scanlon. He is also survived by Colleen Boyle, Lisa (Jack) Morrisey, Michelle Boyle Wolf, David Boyle, Meghan Boyle Griffiths, Lynn Black, Mark Black, Patrick Scanlon, Anthony Scanlon, Monica Scanlon (John Veneziale), Brian Scanlon (Janet), Linda Clark (Michael), Kevin Scanlon (Jennifer), many nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Please read full obituary at
Liam Heaney Obituary - Philadelphia, PA | Choi Funeral Home, Inc.
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Brigid Gillen
Gillen nee Loane (Magherafelt) 16th January 2024
Brigid R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Arthur Gillen and loving mother of Gerard, Francis, Margaret (Neeson) and Martin, mother in law of Maureen, Linda, Alistair and the late Maryann. Daughter of the late Brigid and Frank Loane and loving sister of Harry, Joe and the late Frankie.
Viewing at McCusker Bros Funeral Home, 10 Garden Street on Thursday 18th January from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral from her home on Friday 19th January at 10:30 am for 11:00 am Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and via webcam- Webcam – Magherafelt Parish. Interment afterwards in the cemetery at the Church of St John, Milltown.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Deirdre (David), Niamh and Rory, nephews and nieces and her extended family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. House private
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Mary Love
Love nee Heaney (Ballyronan) 16th January 2024
Mary R.I.P., beloved wife of the late Francis (Francie) Love and loving mother of Teresa, Colm, Eileen, Henry, Tom, Cathy, Brian. and the late Dolores.
Funeral from her home 44 Oaklea Road Ballyronan on Thursday 18th January at 1.20pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, The Loup, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons, daughters in law, sons in law and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Kathleen and extended family circle.
Mary’s wake will commence at 9.00pm on Tuesday 16th January
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Mona Scott
Scott nee McQuade (Maghera) 13th January 2024
Mona (Mary J.) beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Hilary, John, Astrid, Ann, Fiona, Terry, Nicola and Gareth, daughter of the late Margaret and Johnny and dear sister of the late Jim, Gabriel and Eamonn.
Funeral from her home 1 Craigmore Road on Tuesday 16th January for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St Patrick Glen, interment afterwards in cemetery at Church of St. John the Baptist Granaghan. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 11.00pm to 11.00am.
Mona’s wake will commence at 11.00am on Sunday 14th January
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Una Doyle
Doyle nee Neeson (Ballymaguigan) 11th January 2024
Una R.I.P. beloved wife of Tony and loving mother of Lynda (McCullagh), grandmother of Avarose and Thomas and mother in law of Patrick.
Funeral from her home 211 Shore Road Ballyronan BT45 6LW on Saturday 13th January at 11.15am for 12.00 Noon Requiem Mass in Church of St Trea Newbridge, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, son in law, grandchildren, sisters Margaret, Betty, Maureen, Theresa, Monica, brothers Sean, Tommy, nephews, nieces and extended family circle.
Una’s wake will commence at 5.30pm
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Bernadette Neeson
Neeson nee McAuley (Toomebridge) 9th January 2024
Bernadette (Bernie) R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Tommy, daughter of John and Roseanne McAuley and loving sister of Vincy, James, Anne Shivers and the late Margaret O’Neill and Katy.
Funeral from her home 6 Duneane Crescent on Thursday at 1.15pm for 2.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Moneyglass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sister, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Bernie’s wake will commence at 8.00pm on 9th January 2024.
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Brigid Loane
Loane nee McKeever (Desertmartin) 8th January 2024
Brigid R.I.P. 9 Luney Road Magherafelt, beloved wife of the late Francis Patrick and loving mother of Michael, Pauline Scullion, Geraldine McGill, Teresa McGill, Eileen Doyle, Nuala Loane, Yvonne McMurray, Philomena Hughes, Jacqueline McGuckin, Marie Gilmore, Siobhan Mulholland and the late Angela Maguire and Francis, daughter of the late John and Isobel McKeever and dear sister of Sue Shannon, Pauline McCallion and the late Paddy, Mary Mullan and Johnny.
Removal from McCusker Bros Funeral Home on Wednesday 10th at 5.30pm arriving in Church of St. Mary Coolcalm at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.00am, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her daughters, son, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family circle.
Viewing at McCusker Bros Funeral Home Garden Street Magherafelt on Wednesday from 3.45pm to 5.30pm. Family Home Strictly Private.
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Rosemarie Devlin
Devlin nee Mulholland (Ballynease) 3rd January 2024
Rosemarie (Rosie) beloved wife of Kieran and loving mother of Bernard, Ciaran, Sarah (Mullan), Barry, Fergal and the late Baby Thomas, daughter of the late Tommy and Sadie and dear sister of John and Charles.
Funeral from her home 124b Ballynease Road Portglenone on Sunday 7th January at 10.00am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, sons, son in law Sean, daughter in law Estefania, Brian, James, grandchildren Aoife, Oisin, Ruairí, brothers, nephews, nieces and extended family circle. Family flowers only.
Parking: There will be a shuttle service from C&B McErlean 10 Downings Road from 1.00pm to 11.00pm.
Rosie’s wake will commence at 10.00am on Friday 5th January 2024
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Maureen O'Hagan
O'Hagan nee McLoughlin (Drummullan) 1st January 2024
Maureen R.I.P passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of Dennis and beloved mother of Gary (Shauna), Noel (Daughter in law Andrea), Peter, Andrew (Tracy). Loving grandmother of Emma, Sophie, Ben and cherished great grandmother of Leo. Daughter of the late Joseph and Anna McLoughlin and dear sister of Margaret Muldoon (Lissan) and the late Mary, Barney and Tommy.
Funeral from her home 10 Church View on Saturday 6th January 12.45pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in Church of St. Joseph and St. Malachy Drummullan, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, grandchildren, great grandson, sister, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family circle.
Maureen’s wake will commence at 4.00pm on Thursday 4th January
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