Anniversaries

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In proud and loving memory of two dear brothers, cowardly murdered by the I.R.A.

Winston (R.U.C.R) 30th August 1987 and Ronald (ex U.D.R.) 15th August 1991.

August comes with sad regret.
It brings the days we will never forget.
The years are passing but still you both stay.
As close to us as yesterday.

Lovingly remembered by their brother Albert, sister-in-law Georgina and family.
Magherafelt

Death Announcements

James Adams

ADAMS August 5, 2023 (peacefully) at his home, 33 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, James, dearly beloved husband of Christine, much loved and devoted father of Fiona, Ruth and Sharon, dear father-in-law of Robert, Laurie and Stuart, also a loving grandfather, great-grandfather and dearest brother of Fred, Robin, Keatley and Trevor.  Funeral service was held in Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church on Monday 7 August followed by burial in Lecumpher Presbyterian Churchyard.  Donations in memory, if desired, for Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church Hall Building Fund and Teen Challenge Northern Ireland, payable to Garvins Funeral Service (Donations A/c.).  Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle.  Jesus said, lo, I am with you alwayMatthew 28 v 20

Acknowledgements

Ethel Gregg

The sons and sister of the late Ethel Gregg would like to thank all those kind relations, friends and neighbours who were a great comfort to us at the time of mums illness and very sad bereavement.  We would especially like to thank all those who sent cards, telephoned or messages, attended the wake and the funeral. We sincerely appreciate your support.

Special thanks to Jonathan Brown for conducting the funeral service and to the Rev Colin Welsh for his pastoral care and visiting Ethel in her home.

Thanks to the organist Mrs. Ann Reid and also to Edith Blair for the lovely funeral tea in the church hall.

We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Castledawson Medical Centre.  Also the care team who cared for Ethel through her illness.  A special word of thanks to Antrim Area Hospital doctors and nurses in C7, also MacMillan Unit doctors and nurses who cared for Ethel until her passing.

Finally we would like to thank Jordan and the staff at Garvin’s Funeral Services for the caring and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral and all the arrangements involved.  Also to the gravedigger for preparing the grave.

We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Our apologies if we have missed anyone.

Jonathan, Nigel & Vera
Castledawson
Magherafelt
Tobermore

Acknowledgements

Francis James Gregg

The sister of the late Francis James Gregg would like to thank most sincerely all our kind relations, friends and neighbours who were a great comfort to us at the time of my brother Frank’s illness and very sad bereavement.  We would especially like to thank all those who sent cards, telephoned, called at our home or sent text messages, attended the wake and funeral. We sincerely appreciate your support.

A special word of thanks to Pastor Maxwell for his pastoral care and visiting Frank in hospital during his illness and for conducting the funeral service in Garvin’s Funeral Home and at the graveside.

Many thanks to Mrs. Ann Reid the organist and also to Edith Blair for refreshments in the McKinney Hall.

I would also like to thank Draperstown Health Centre doctors and staff.  Special thanks to Dr. White and practice nurse Dolores Murray who were very attentive to Frank at the start of his illness.  A special word of thanks to Belfast City Hospital doctors and nurses, Antrim Area Hospital MacMillan Unit doctors and nurses who cared for Frank until his passing.

I would also like to thank all who donated to Macmillan Unit Antrim.

Finally I would like to thank Jordan and the staff at Garvin’s Funeral Services for the caring and dignified manner in which Jordan carried out his role as Funeral Director and to the gravediggers John & Darren Spratt for preparing the grave.

I trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

My apologies if I have missed out anyone.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Magherafelt
Tobermore
Castledawson

Death Announcements

Florence Watterson

WATTERSON (Nee McMullan) – Called home July 28, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Florence, dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel, 1 Moyola Gardens, Castledawson, much loved and devoted mother of Uel, Ivan and Florence, dear mother-in-law of Helen, Margaret and the late John and also a loving grandmother & great-grandmother. Funeral service was held in Aughrim Gospel Hall on Monday 31 July followed by burial in Castledawson Presbyterian Churchyard.  Donations in memory, if desired, for Aughrim Gospel Hall and The Gideons payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c.), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.  Always loved and remembered by her family and the entire family circle.  “Redeemed”

Death Announcements

Dorothy Logue

LOGUE (Nee Gillis) – July 25, 2023 (suddenly) at her home, 13 Westland Road, Magherafelt, Dorothy, in her 97th year, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Robin, Brian and Colin, dear mother-in-law of Jacky, Bobbie and Ruth, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother and cherished sister of Marina and the late Pearl and Norman.  Funeral service was held in Magherafelt Baptist Church on Saturday 29 July followed by burial in St Swithin’s Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, for Marie Curie Cancer Care payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, BT45 6BP.  Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.  “At home with the Lord” 

Death Announcements

Anna Hamilton

HAMILTON (Nee Young) July 7, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Anna, dearly beloved wife of the late Ronnie, 68 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt, dear sister-in-law of Ian, much loved sister of Ernie, Robert, Joan and the late Norman and Janet and also a loving aunt and great-aunt.    Funeral service was held in Union Road Presbyterian Church on Sunday 9 July, followed by burial in 1st Magherafelt Presbyterian Churchyard.  Donations in memory, if desired, for Dementia NI payable to Garvins Funeral Service (Donations A/c.)  Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.  As for God his way is perfect Psalm 18 v 30

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HAMILTON – The Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of the above Lodge deeply regret the passing of Mrs Hamilton, sister of members Bros Ernie and Robert Young also Aunt of Bro Nigel Young and extend their sympathy to them and the Family Circle.

WM William Wallace
Sec Andrew Moore

Death Announcements

Barry Speers

SPEERS – July 7, 2023 (suddenly) at his home, 137 Leckagh Drive, Magherafelt, Barry, dearly beloved son of Pauline and the late Kenny, loving brother of Melvin, Mark and the late Keith, much loved father of Kirsty, dear brother-in-law of Jacqui and dearest uncle of Conall.  Funeral service was held in his home on Thursday 13 July followed by burial in Polepatrick Cemetery.  Donations in memory, if desired, for Cancer Research NI payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donations A/c.), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.
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