Category: Sympathy Messages

Kelly Seamus, Trillick, Co Tyrone, formerly of Effernan Road, Golan, Trillick, died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital, on Friday 23rd January 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret. Treasured father of Jarlath (Sharon), Mickey (Martina), Noeleen Murphy (Aidan), Owen, Carmel Quinn (Stephen) and Anthony (Lynda). Loving and devoted grandfather to his 11 grandchildren. Cherished brother of Petey (late Teresa), Bernadette Donnelly (Gerry), and the late John (Briege) and Mamie.

Seamus’s wake will take place at … Read the rest

Acknowledgement.
Cathal Smyth, Aberdeen and
formerly Lisnaden, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
Died 1st December 2025.

We, the family of the late Cathal wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised, prayed for and supported us through our recent sad bereavement. Cathal was the devoted husband of Gail and adored father of Pauline. Dearly loved brother of Marion, Marjorie, Pat, Francis and the late Kevin and a much-loved uncle and friend.

We would like to thank everyone … Read the rest

McDermott Lily (neé McFarland), Omagh, formerly of 165 Clanabogan Road, Omagh, BT78 1SN, died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Thursday 22nd January 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Kevin, treasured mother of Mary McGowan (Tommy), Paddy (Sheila), Elana Love (Kieran), Paula Kerlin and Bernie Meenagh (Damian). Loving and devoted grandmother to her 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Cherished sister of Mary Fleming, Cathal, Bridget Maguire, Liám, Jean Dorrian and the late Madge Russell … Read the rest

Anniversary Mass. Barney Cassidy, Fintona, Co Tyrone. Died 26^th January 2022

Barney Cassidy,
Edergoole Road, Fintona,
Co Tyrone.
4th Anniversary.

Loved and missed every day by his wife, Helen, sons; Bernard, Diarmuid, and Eoin, daughters; Ciara, Michelle, Bernie, and Eimear, Damien, Niamh, Shaun, Stephen, Bety, grandchildren; Tiernan, James, Odhran, Cillian, Cormac, Senan, Sara, Sienna, Sofia, Peadar, Aoibhín and Amelia, brother Frank, and the entire family circle.

We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you shall remain,
To … Read the rest

Bratton Patrick Edward (Eddie), Burnley and formerly Fintona, Co Tyrone, passed away peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital on Sunday 18^th January 2026. Beloved son of the late Robert and Mary. Treasured brother of Noelle Sweeney (Seamus), Harry (Anne) and the late Gretta.

Eddie’s cremation will take place in Burnley, and at a future date his requiem Mass will take place in St. Lawrence’s R.C. Church, Fintona, followed by the interment of his ashes in a family plot in … Read the rest

Acknowledgement.
Dan Healy, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
Died 11th December 2025.

We, the family of the late Dan wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised, prayed for and supported us through our recent sad bereavement. Dan was the devoted husband of Mary, adored father of Martina, Dolores, Anthony, Declan and Gavin and father-in-law of John, Mark, Rachel, Julie and Dervla. Dearly loved grandfather of Dale, Ryan, Daniel, Ciaran, Fanchia, Keelan, Dermot, Mackenzie, Árón, Fabian, Kelisha … Read the rest

First Anniversary Mass – Bridget Rafferty, Omagh, Co. Tyrone

Cherished memories of a devoted and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend, who died on 18^th January 2025.

A year has passed since you were near,
Yet in our hearts, you’re always here.
Your voice, your touch, your gentle smile,
Stay with us through each long mile.

Though tears may fall and days feel long,
Your love remains — forever strong.
Until we meet at … Read the rest

Josephine McMahon, Gardrum Heights, Dromore, Co Tyrone.

Fifth Anniversary Mass.

Treasured memories of a dear Mother, Mother in law and Grandmother, who died on 21^st January 2021.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Lovingly remembered by your children Celine, Ryan, Lorraine, Steven, Gary, Rachel, Michelle and Darragh. Sons in law, daughter in law, and grandchildren.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Josephine’s Fifth Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Davog’s Church, Dromore … Read the rest

Marlow Rose (née McCarney), Dromore Lower, Eskra, Co Tyrone, passed away peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital, on Saturday 10th January 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Francie. Precious mother of Sean, Gerry, Mickie (Bernie), Rosie, Martin (Maria), Kevin (Donna), Christina Duffy (Padraig), Damian (Edel), Anita (Jerome), Fiona (Joe) and the late Tony. Loving and devoted grandmother to her 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Rose will be reposing in Grianan House Funeral Home, … Read the rest

Kerry Bridget Mallon (née McGurgan), Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone, late of 15 Main Street, Sixmilecross BT79 9NH and formerly of Fintona, Co Tyrone, died suddenly in Altnagelvin Hospital, on Friday 9th January 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Kieran and treasured mother of sons Dalton, Ryan and Michael and daughter Erin. Cherished daughter of Michael Snr. and the late Marie. Loving sister of the late Michael Jnr.

Kerry will be reposing in Grianan House Funeral Home, 4 Carnalea … Read the rest