Deaths in the Community

GABBIE — September 6, 2010, (peacefully) at Innisfree Residential Home, Marjorie, late of Shancoole, Ballymena. No flowers please. Donations if desired for British Red Cross, c/o James Stevenson & Son, 30 Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Very deeply regretted by her niece Pauline, sister-in-law Eileen and the entire Family Circle.

GALLOWAY — September 8, 2010 (peacefully) at Prospect Private Nursing Home and formerly of Gloonan Hill, Ahoghill, Minnie, dearly loved wife of the late Samuel Galloway (Ballydunmaul) and sister of the late Martha, William and Thomas. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society c/o Logan's Funeral Services (address as above). Lovingly remembered. "Redeemed."

GRAHAM — (Ballymena), September 6, 2010, at hospital, Joann Bernadette, R.I.P., 17 Beechgrove, dearly loved wife of Colin and loving mother of Kevin, Leon and Aaron. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband, Sons, Sisters, Mother-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law and large Family Circle.

GRANT — September 6, 2010, (peacefully) at hospital aged 91 years, formerly of Circular Road, Ballymena, James, much loved husband of the late Hilda. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena for Ballymena Independent Methodist Church Funds. Lovingly remembered by the Family Circle. “Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His Saints.” Psalm 116 v 15.

GREGG — September 10, 2010, (peacefully) at Redford Residential Home, Pearl Elizabeth, late of Station View, Glarryford. Beloved wife of the late James and loving mother of Brian. House private. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Killymurris Presbyterian Church Repair Fund c/o James Stevenson & Son (address as above). Will be sadly missed by her sorrowing Son and the entire Family Circle. "The Lord is my Shepherd."

HANNA — September 5, 2010, (peacefully) at Ard-Na-Grainde Residential Home, Annie, (in her 107th year), formerly of 163 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, beloved wife of the late George and devoted mother of Billy. Deeply regretted by her Son and Family Circle. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

JAMIESON — September 11, 2010, at Antrim Area Hospital, Alexander (Alex), late of 105 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, beloved husband of Grace and dear father of John, father-in-law of Carolyn and devoted grandad of Katie, much loved brother of Sarah and George. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to I.C.U, Antrim Area Hospital, c/o Joe Jamieson, 102 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, BT43 7HQ. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, Son, Daughter-in-law, Granddaughter, Sister, Brother and the entire Family Circle.

JOHNSTON — September 9, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Thomas (Tom), loving and devoted husband of Doris, 73 Brantwood Gardens, Antrim and dear father of Roy and Jill, brother of Sydney and the late Fred and Victor. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired made payable to Greystone Road Presbyterian Church Building Fund c/o Bairds Funeral Directors, 71 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife, Son, Daughter, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Family Circle. "To us you were so special, always kind and true, you will never be forgotten for we thought the world of you."

LUKE — (nee Wallace) September 10, 2010, (at hospital), Sarah, late of Galgorm care Home, formerly of Duke Street Ballymena. Beloved wife William (Billy) and loving mother of Philip. Deeply regretted.

MATTHEWS — September 12, 2010, (peacefully) at Hospital, Mary E (May), late of 230 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, beloved wife of the late Percy and loving sister of Bertie, Tommy and Dorothy. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Wellington Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o James Stevenson & Son, 30 Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Friends welcome at her sisters home, 72 Rathmore Heights, Ballymena. "Redeemed."

NICHOLL — September 4, 2010, at hospital, Janet, beloved wife of Irvine, 1 Thornway, Ballycraigy, Antrim and devoted mother of Malcolm. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing Husband, Son and the entire Family Circle. "Our love only deepens, with every hour we are without you."

SIMMS — September 5, 2010, (peacefully) at Rylands Nursing Home, Bernard Thomas (Barney), age 94, late of Fir Park, Broughshane and Sycamore Drive, Jordanstown, dearly loved husband of Tillie and loving father of Lynda, Sheena and Barry, father-in-law to Brian, John and Sheila, adored Nanda of Michael, Alex, Clair, Gavin, Sonia, Fiona, Michael and Karen, great grandfather of Louis, Brendan, Josh, Sophie and Oliver. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena for The Alzheimer’s Society. ‘To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die.’

THOMPSON — September 10, 2010 (peacefully) at Belfast City Hospital, William Robert (Billy), late of “Whitehall” 24 Tullymore Road, Broughshane. Much loved husband of Irene, devoted father of Richard and Nicholas, father-in-law of Diane, loving grandfather of Scott and Jonathan, dear brother of Mae and uncle of James and Harry. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE for Belfast City Hospital Cancer Centre or Gracehill Moravian Church Building Fund. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Wife, Family and Family Circle. “Peace perfect peace

WEBB — September 3, 2010, passed away peacefully at her home, 39 Brookfield Gardens, Ahoghill, Anne Irene, beloved wife of Robert, devoted mother of Alun and Lynsey, and loving grandmother of Sarah and Cara. House private.

WRAY — (Ballymoney and formerly Ballymena) September 4, 2010, (suddenly), James (Seamy), beloved husband of Marina (Monteith) - "You're in my heart, you're in my soul. You'll be my breath when I grow old. You were my lover and my best friend. My soul mate forever more." Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Bernardos N.I., c/o WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors, 'Kenbaan', 13 Broughshane Road, Ballymena, BT43 7DX. Tel: 028 2563 1406. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, mother Margaret, sister Mary, brothers Gerry, Benny, Vincent and Michael, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law and all the Family Circle.