Deaths in the Community

ALLEN — George, father of our esteemed teacher, Mrs Elizabeth McConnell. Deepest sympathy to Elizabeth, Stephen and the entire Family Circle from everyone at Antrim Primary School. Glascar Presbyterian Church. The Session, Committee and Congregation of the above Church deeply regret the passing of their highly esteemed Elder Mr George Andrew Allen and tender their deepest Christian sympathies to his wife May, sons Ivan, John and Richard, daughter Elizabeth and the entire Family Circle. "The goodness of The Lord endures forever." Rev. Raymond McKibbin, Minister; Jim Waddell, Clerk of Session.

BOYD — August 24, 2010, (peacefully) at his home, 81 The Commons, Broughshane, Jack, dearly loved father of Elizabeth, Ian, David and Gavin. Will be sadly missed by his sorrowing Daughter, Sons, Family and the entire Family Circle.Deeply regretted by sister Margaret, sister Eleanor, brother James niece Pat, nephew Paul, nieces Alison, Mandy and nephews John, James, Boyd, Douglas and Families.

CARSON — August 23, 2010, (peacefully) at his home, Carsonstown, Ballee, Ballymena, Samuel Forbes, dearly loved husband of Lucy and devoted father of James, Sam, Joanna and Rosemary and grandfather of Rory, Ailis, Susie and the late Claire. Interred Ballymena Cemetery, August 25, 2010. "Peace, perfect peace." "The Lord is my Shepherd."

CRAWFORD — August 24, 2010, (suddenly) at her home, Laurel Park, Randalstown, Mary (Molly), beloved wife of the late Jim. Will be sadly missed by her nephew Andrew, Family and the entire Family Circle.

FRENCH — (ne Campbell). August, 25, 2010 (peacefully) at hospital, Ellen May Orr (Mary), late of 6 Red Row, Portglenone Road, Randalstown. Dearly loved wife of the late Herbie, loving mother of Rosemary, William John, Tommy, Sammy, Andy, Alex, Mervyn and the late Margaret and Sarah. A much loved and devoted mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Family, sisters Sarah and Annie, brother Sammy and the entire Family Circle. "Without farewell you fell asleep, but memories of you will always keep."

HARDING — August 25, 2010, (peacefully) at Braidvalley Hospital, Ballymena, late of 12(a) Beechvale, Broughshane, John, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Timothy and Bryan, dearly loved grandfather of Anna, Peter, Chris, Justine and Charlotte and sadly missed by Rachelle and Patricia. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family and Family Circle.

JAGOE — August, 24, 2010. The Governors, Staff and Pupils of Ballymena Academy deeply regret the sudden death of our highly regarded former Principal, Mr. Denis B. Jagoe, and extend their deepest sympathy to the Jagoe family at this very sad time. (J.E. Perry, Chairman; J.R. Hassard, Principal). The members of Ballymena Academy Old Pupils’ Association deeply regret the death of their highly esteemed Hon. Life Vice-President, Mr. Jagoe and extend their sincere sympathy to his Wife and Family. David Allen (President)

KIRKPATRICK — August 24, 2010, (suddenly) at her home, 7 Spence Crescent, Cullybackey, Bridget Jennifer, dearly loved wife of Jim and much loved mother of Robin and Sandra, loving grandmother of Joshua, Caleb and Tianna, mother-in-law of Samantha and George. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing Family and Family Circle.

MATCHETT — August 23, 2010, (peacefully) at hospital. William Isaac, dearly loved husband of the late Jean, formerly of 7 Rough Lane, Antrim and dear father of Lucy, Hugh and Tom. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sorrowing Daughter, Sons, son-in-law Vaughan, daughters-in-law Ellen and Dorothy, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, at home and abroad. "Peace, perfect peace."

McCLEAN — August 24, 2010, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Margaret, late of 5 Wardlow Crescent, Ballymarlow, Ballymena, much loved mother of Andrew, mother-in-law of Linda, dear grandmother of Sarah and James. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by long time partner Sammy, brother Euan, sister-in-law Mary and nephew Gareth. Deeply regretted by brother David, sister-in-law Ina, by her sister Betty and all the Russell Family."There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever."

McKAY — August 26, 2010, (peacefully) at Braid Valley Hospital, Ballymena, late of 21 Brigadie Gardens, Ballymena, Cecil, much loved husband of Irene, devoted father of Deirdre and Ingrid, loving grandfather of Samantha, Jessica and Jamie. Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing Family and Family Circle.