Category: Acknowledgements

Ivor, Pamela, Paul and the entire family circle would like to thank all those who offered their sympathy on the recent passing of a dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.  Thank you to all those who telephoned, sent cards and messages of comfort, and who called to the house.  Also, many thanks to all who sent donations for Marie Curie and Laurel House Antrim Hospital in lieu of flowers.  We would also like to thank all our neighbours, friends and family circle who joined us for the funeral service, the people who stood respectfully at the home, along the route of the funeral cortége and at the graveside.  Thank you to Pastor Alan Dundas for his pastoral care throughout and for officiating at the funeral service. Our sincere thanks to Dr Hunter Fairhill Medical Practice, Nursing Team Laurel House Antrim Hospital, District Nursing Team, Marie Curie Nursing Team, Dalriada Nursing Team and Community Homecare Staff who all attended to Mary’s needs.  Finally, heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Jordan and all the staff of Garvin’s Funeral Service for their compassionate care and professionalism throughout.  We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Knockloughrim, Magherafelt.

HOGG – Jackie’s wife Brenda, sons Stephen and Raymond and daughter Denise and family circle wish to thank most sincerely all our kind relations, friends and neighbours for the support and sympathy shown to us following our recent sad bereavement.

We would especially like to thank the Ambulance Service, Causeway Hospital, Dr. Donaghy from Magherafelt Medical Centre, the District Nursing Team and Carers of all the kindness and care shown to Jackie.

Grateful thanks to Rev Ivor Smith, Rev Jonathan Curry and elder Mr Junior Todd for their pastoral care over the years.

Sincere thanks to all those who attended the funeral, called at the home, sent cards or messages of sympathy, gave donations in lieu of flowers or helped in any way.

Thanks to gravediggers Mr John and Darren Spratt for all their assistance and to Mr Gerard McErlain for the lovely floral arrangements.

A simple thank you is not enough for Jordan Kennedy at Garvin’s Funeral Service for his sensitive and gentle care from start to finish in carrying out the funeral arrangements and also that of his staff.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our gratitude.

Coolshinney House, Magherafelt.

Des and Elizabeth and brothers Alan, Alastair and Trevor and sister Lynn and family circle of the late Bryan Jones wish to thank most sincerely all our kind friends, relations and neighbours for their prayers, genuine support and sympathy shown to us through our recent tragic bereavement.

We would especially like to thank the Paramedics of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Air Ambulance for all they did. Heartfelt gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses of ICU Royal Victoria Hospital for the care and attention given to Bryan.

Sincere thanks to those who called at the home, sent cards, telephoned, attended the funeral and for the kind gesture of all those who stood along the route and outside the church to pay their respects as Bryan’s cortége passed by. Thanks to the members of Ballynenagh Flute Band, Ballynenagh LOL 142 and Ballynenagh RBP 1112 for the guard of honour outside the church.

Grateful thanks to all those who took part in the funeral service, especially Rev Adrain Stringer and Mr Ian Booth for speaking at the service, the Select Vestry of St. Matthias Ballyeglish Parish Church, singers Miss Caroline Jones and Miss Sophie Shiels, organist Mrs Helen Jones and Miss Amy Jones for the reading and tribute.

Thanks to the gravediggers John and Darren Spratt.

We sincerely thank all those who gave donations in lieu of flowers for The Faith Mission and Air Ambulance NI, we are truly humbled by the amount of £8,244 which was kindly donated.

Finally, special thanks to Jordan, Robert and Edmund of Garvin’s Funeral Service for the caring and dignified manner in which the arrangements and funeral were carried out.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as an expression of our gratitude.

Dunronan Road, Moneymore

The family of the late Noel Young would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. Thanks to those who telephoned, sent cards and messages of comfort, called at the home and brought gifts, ran errands, the gravedigger and those who gave donations in lieu of flowers towards Cancer Research. Thanks also to all our neighbours, friends and the wider family circle who joined with us for the funeral service, the people who stood respectfully along the route of the funeral cortege, at the graveside and, indeed, everyone who showed kindness in any way. Sincere thanks to Dr Hunter, Fairhill Medical Practice, the Ambulance Service, all the medical staff in the RVH, Belfast City Hospital Cancer Centre, the District Nursing Team and carers who attended to Noel’s needs compassionately during his illness. Special thanks to Mr Leslie Craig for a beautiful funeral service also to Mr Lennox Scott for his pastoral care to Noel over the weeks prior to his passing and for his part in the service at the graveside. Finally, our most humble thanks to Jordan and all the staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the caring, dignified and professional manner in which the funeral, from first contact to finish, was conducted.

We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Carraloan, Portglenone, Ballinacross and Magherafelt

BEATTIE  –  The husband Noel and daughter Karen of the late Margaret Beattie wish to thank most sincerely all our kind relations, friends and neighbours for the support and sympathy shown to us following our recent bereavement.  We would especially like to thank family and friends who called at the home, sent messages and cards, brought food, gave kind donations in lieu of flowers, attended the funeral or helped in any way. Thanks to the Doctors and nurses in Ward C5 at Antrim Area Hospital, the carers from Extra Care who attended to Margaret at home and to Dr. Woulahan and staff at Castledawson Surgery.  Thank you to Rev Ruth Murray for her pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service and also to Polepatrick cemetery staff for their help.  Grateful thanks to Joanne Hawkes, Anne McCloskey, Twyla Moffitt, Mandy Monteith and Nadine Quilty for serving refreshments at the wake and after the funeral, their kindness and practical help will always be remembered, also to Ditty’s Bakery for providing the lovely food.  Special thanks to those who continue to reach out to our family at this time of great loss.  Finally, thank you to Jordan Kennedy and Robert McMaster of Garvin’s Funeral Service for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were made and carried out.  Trusting this acknowledgment is accepted by all as a token of heartfelt appreciation.

“Thou shalt be missed because thy seat will be empty”  1 Samuel 20 v 18

Castledawson.

The daughters, sons-in-law and family of the late Matilda (Tillie) Paul would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.  We are grateful to everyone who prayed for us, sent cards, letters, messages and were in contact by telephone.  Also, many thanks to all who sent donations in lieu of flowers and to those who attended the funeral.  Special thanks to Rev. David Leach for his prayers and words of comfort and for officiating at the funeral service.  Also, to Mr Sammy Thompson for all his kindness and support.

Heartfelt thanks to Jordan Kennedy and staff of Garvin’s Funeral Service for the professional, dignified and caring manor in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by everyone as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Sharon, Tracey and Families.

Peter, Mark and the entire family circle would like to thank all who sympathised with us on the recent passing of a dear Mum, Mother in law, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend, Heather Lennox (nee Thompson).

To all those who have made contact with us and showed kindness in any way, we convey our sincere thanks.

Particular gratitude to all who contributed donations in lieu of flowers. Sincere thanks to the Doctors and staff of Castledawson Surgery, to Dr Dorman, Dr Quinn,  Specialist Nurse Patricia Rogers and the staff of the Gynae Department, Antrim Area Hospital. Also to the Doctors and staff of The Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital and NHSCT Community Services for their care and attention during Heather’s short illness.

Special thanks to Rev. Canon Colin Welsh, Rt. Rev. Ken Clarke & Ven. Donald McLean for their pastoral care and contribution to the funeral service.

Finally, heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Jordan, Robert and the staff of Garvin’s Funeral Services for their compassionate manner and professionalism throughout.

We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

Castledawson, Killyman & Draperstown.

The family of the late Nellie Wilson wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us in our sad bereavement.  We are grateful to everyone who prayed for us, sent sympathy cards, messages or telephoned and to those who provided food and gave donations in lieu of flowers.  Thank you to neighbours and friends who paid their respects as the funeral cortége left Glenburn and to those who came to the cemetery.  We wish to express our thanks to Dr. Hunter and staff at Fairhill Medical Practice, McLaughlin’s Chemist, Magherafelt District Nursing team, the Palliative care team and all who cared for mum’s medical needs.  Special thanks to Mr Jimmy Evans who conducted the funeral service and Pastor John McDermott and Mr Ralph Pickering for assisting.  Lastly, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Jordan Kennedy of Garvin’s Funeral Service and his team for the compassionate and dignified manner in which he carried out the funeral arrangements.  We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

The family of the late Christabel (Belle) Mawhinney would like to thank all who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.  To all those who sent cards, messages, telephoned or contacted us in any manner, thank you all most sincerely for all your kindness and comforting words.  Grateful thanks to everyone who kindly donated to Macmillan Nursing in lieu of flowers. Thanks to the staff at Ward C5 in Antrim Area Hospital, Doctors and Staff at Castledawson Surgery and Bellaghy District Nurses for all the care given to Belle during her short illness.  Special thanks to Canon Colin Welsh for all his input and aspects of pastoral care and for officiating at the funeral service. Special thanks to Ann Reid and Jonny Mawhinney for their unfailing assistance in times of need. Many thanks to Rev John Mullan and the Elders from Castledawson Presbyterian Church for permitting interment in their graveyard.  Finally, our most heartfelt thanks to Jordan and staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for their caring, dignified and professional manner in which the funeral was conducted.  As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere thanks and appreciation.

Trevor, Arlene, Steven, Dean and Jordan, Castledawson

Sally, wife of the late Samuel (Sam) McCartney and brother of Sadie, Robert, Anne, Sandy, Hazel, Margaret and Vera, wish to express their sincere appreciation to all who sympathised with them in their sad bereavement.  Heartfelt thanks to everyone who telephoned, sent messages and cards and gave donations to Let the Bible Speak which came to a total of £1730 plus a belated donation received of £80, which brought the final total to £1810.  A special word of thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Coagh Surgery, the team from Homecare Independent Living and Marie Curie Nurses who made it possible for us to care for Sam at home.  We gratefully appreciated the pastoral care given by Rev Ryan McKee and Rev William McCrea during the months of Sam’s illness and for conducting the funeral services, also for the love and support of members of Calvary Free Presbyterian Church. A simple thank you is not enough for Jordan Kennedy at Garvin’s Funeral Service for his sensitive and gentle care from start to finish in carrying out the funeral arrangements and also that of his staff.  As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude.

15 Cloverhill Road, Cookstown.

“Absent from the body, present with the Lord”. 2 Corinthians 5 v 8