Category: Acknowledgements

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

To the family, friends and neighbours of the late William Speer, thank you to those who attended the funeral service, telephoned, sent sympathy cards, sent wreaths and gave donations in lieu of flowers.  Thank you to the staff at Brooklands Care Home who were so kind to him and looked after him so well over the years.  Grateful thanks to Rev Dr William McCrea for conducting the funeral service, also to Mr James Kissick and Mr Billy Taylor for their participation in the service as well.  Special thanks to Jordan Kennedy and staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the caring and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.  We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation.

Friend, Jimmy Smyth
Gortanewry, Moneymore

The Coles Family say thank you to all involved in the search for Jason Coles near Seskinore Forest, Omagh, Co. Tyrone.  We extend our gratitude to the entire community of Seskinore.  Special thanks to Stephen Bartley who raised funds GoFundMe.  Thank you to all those who phoned in support and sent sympathy cards.  Special thanks to Search and Rescue team who gave of their efforts relentlessly.

Bellaghy

The father, daughter and sister of the late David Forsythe would like to express their sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with them in their sad bereavement. Thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours that sent sympathy cards, messages, called at the family home, telephoned, gave donations in lieu of flowers and who stood respectfully along the route of the funeral cortége and supported the family at this difficult time. Thank you to all in East Belfast that assisted and supported the family. Thank you to the members of Knockloughrim Presbyterian Church. Thanks to Rev Glenn Jordan for conducting a lovely service and to David Scott for speaking so well at the service. A special thank you to Rev Glenn Jordan and Mr Tommy Pattison, we will be forever in gratitude to you both. A simple thank you is not enough for Jordan Kennedy and his team at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the dignified and caring manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. Another special thank you to Jordan for following David’s wishes. This gave great comfort to his father and sister. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Knockloughrim and Ballymena

The family of the late Hugo Rankin would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. Thanks to everyone who sent cards, letters, messages, were in contact by telephone and gave donations in lieu of flowers.  A special word of thanks to all the Doctors, District nurses and staff at Castledawson Surgery and the staff in O’Brien Chemists (Magherafelt) for the excellent care and support they provided for Hugo. Sincere gratitude to the Consultants, nurses and staff at Antrim Area Hospital (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic) especially Pat Gorman (Respiratory Nurse Specialist) for the care and support received by Hugo over many years.  Heartfelt thanks to Jordan Kennedy and the staff of Garvin’s Funeral Service for the dignified and caring manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out and to Rev Colin Welsh and the Select Vestry of Christ Church Castledawson for their assistance with the arrangements. We offer this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has shared with us and supported us as a family.

Mabel, Albin, Gail, Leanne and their families.​

The family of the late Phyllis Booth would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement.  Thanks to everyone who telephoned and sent cards, they were greatly appreciated.  They especially would like to thank everyone who lined the route so respectfully.  Thank you to the Reverend Ruth Murray for the lovely funeral service which was live streamed perfectly, thanks to Norman Caskey and St. Swithins Church for facilitating this.  A special word of thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses at Garden Street Surgery Magherafelt, particularly the Nurses and Carers who attended Phyllis. Grateful thanks to everyone who donated to Agewell in lieu of flowers, a local group who telephoned Mum on a regular basis ensuring she was well.  Finally, our heartfelt thanks to Jordan and all the staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the very dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements from start to finish.  As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere thanks and appreciation.

Adrian, Evadne, Donna and Ashley and their Families.

The family of the late George Pollock would like to express their sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours that sent sympathy cards, called at the family home, telephoned and who stood respectfully along the route of the funeral cortege as it made its way to the church. Thanks also to those who gave food and supported the family at this difficult time.  A special word of thanks to all the staff of Castledawson Health Centre and their district nursing  team for all their care and  support  and  also to McLaughlin’s Pharmacy for their help and service during this difficult time. Our sincere thanks to the Rev. Jonathan Curry for all his support, prayers, words of comfort and for officiating at the funeral service.  Grateful thanks   also to everyone that sent donations in lieu of flowers for MS Northern Ireland.  Finally, our heartfelt thanks to Jordan and all the staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the caring, dignified and professional manner in which the funeral was conducted. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation and thanks to everyone.

Magherafelt, Omagh and Crossgar

The daughters, grandchildren and family of the late Joan Watterson wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who sent cards and messages of sympathy, gave donations in lieu of flowers, attended the funeral and lined the route to the church.  Sincere thanks to Rev Ruth Murray for the beautiful funeral service.  A special thank you to all the staff at Fairfields Nursing Home, Cookstown for all their care and support.  We are most grateful to Jordan and staff at Garvin’s Funeral Service for the professional and dignified way they carried out the funeral arrangements.  We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Magherafelt