Acknowledgement. 

Michael Armstrong.  

28 Finder more Road, Clogher, BT76 0UU.  

14 November 2022.  

Michael passed away peacefully on the 14th November 2022. A widely respected and dearly beloved family man, much-loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.  

We, his family wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for, and supported us through our recent sad bereavement.  

We would like to acknowledge all those who paid their respects in any way.

Thank you to those who travelled some distance to be with us and called to the funeral home, telephoned, sent mass or sympathy cards, flowers or donation in lieu of flowers and to those who left messages online or via social media. Thanks to those who lined the funeral route or who joined us at the Mass or via the webcam.  

A Heartfelt thanks to Father Seán Mulligan for his spiritual support and beautiful comforting Requiem Mass. We convey our appreciation also to everyone who assisted with the Mass, especially the Sacristan, Anne Monteith and our musician Justin McGurk who provided the beautiful music.  We extend sincere thanks to Canon Noel McGahan P.P for his spiritual support to Michael over the years and Fr. O’Reilly at Ward 5 Enniskillen. 

Thank you to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Our thanks also to the gravedigger Tommy for preparing Michael’s final resting place. We are very grateful to the Bridge Tavern, Eskra for providing refreshments after the funeral and to Bernie Mc Caffrey, In Full Bloom for the beautiful flowers. 

We would like to thank Michael’s carers who showed warmth and devotion to him at home, and to Dr Elliott, Dr Bingham, Dr Boyd, Elaine Johnston, and James Mc Kenna, Clogher Chemist.  A special word of thanks to Clogher Day Centre team and nursing staff for all the kindness and support shown to Michael over the years and to the South West Acute Hospital for their outstanding care during Michael’s illness.  A special word of thanks to the Paramedic Danny who responded rapidly to the emergency.  Gratitude to Mr Ketabchi and Joe Mottram at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry for their kindness to Michael.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude and our heartfelt appreciation. 

Michael is ever loved and sadly missed.  

Michael’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona on Friday 16th December 2022 at 7.30pm. Our Lady pray for him. 

McGuigan Barney, Fintona, Co Tyrone, formerly of 154 Corbally Road, Fintona BT78 2PB, died peacefully at Riverdale Care Home on Saturday the 3rd December 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Treasured father of Hugh (Patricia) and Brian. Loving grandfather to Luke and James. Cherished brother of Kathleen Sharkey and the late Harry, Annie Bogan, Hugh, Mary O’Brien, Paul and Sarah Donaghey. Barney’s wake will take place from 2pm until 8.30pm on Sunday 4th December and Monday 5th December in Grianan House Funeral Home, 4 Carnalea Road, Fintona BT78 2BY. Barney’s funeral cortege will leave from outside his former residence at 10.30am on Tuesday 6th December for 11am requiem Mass in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish to show a presence on the funeral route Barney will travel from the Corbally Road, Syonee Road, Tattymoyle Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church at 10.50am. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter in law, grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces, in-laws and entire family circle. For further information please contact McAtee Funeral Directors. Our Lady Pray for him.

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Acknowledgement.
Rita McDonnell.
Died 13th November 2022.

Rita passed away on the 13th of November 2022. A widely respected, devoted family lady and much-loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grand-aunt and friend.
We, her family wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for, and supported us through our recent sad bereavement.
We would like to acknowledge all those who paid their respects. Thank-you to those who called to the family home, telephoned, sent Mass or sympathy cards, flowers or donations in lieu of flowers and to those who left messages online or via social media.
Thanks to those who lined the funeral route or who joined us at the Mass. Sincere thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours who helped in so many ways, to help us grieve as a family.
A special word of thanks to Father Patrick Mac Entee P.P. for his spiritual support over the years and to Father Denis Dolan for the comforting Requiem Mass. We convey our appreciation also to the Sacristan and everyone who assisted with the Mass, especially our musician James McShane who provided the beautiful music.
Thank you to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out and to the grave digger for preparing Rita’s final resting place. Also the St. Patrick’s Hall ladies for the lovely refreshments after the Mass.
We would also like to thank all of Rita’s carers, for their excellent level of care and attention to Rita during her illness.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude.
Rita’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Davog’s Church, Dromore on Saturday 10th December at 7pm. St. Padre Pio pray for her.

Clogherty John (Fintona) formerly of 15 Meadowbrook, Fintona BT78 2AN died peacefully at home on Tuesday 29^th November 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Sandra (nee Patterson). Treasured father of Fonsy, Natasha and the late John Paul and Darren. Loving and devoted grandfather to his grandson Justin. Cherished brother of Barbara, Molly and Eileen. John will be reposing in his late residence from 10am on Wednesday 30^th November. House private, family and close friends only. John will leave his late residence at 10.25am on Thursday 1^st December for 11am requiem mass in St Lawrence’s Church Fintona followed by his burial in the adjoining cemetery.  For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, John will travel from Meadowbrook, along Main Street, Tattymoyle Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church at 10.50am. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, grandson, sisters, in laws, nephews, nieces and entire family circle and friends. Our Lady pray for him.

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Hamilton John Alexander, Fintona, formerly of 4 Mitchelbourne Terrace, Fintona, Co Tyrone BT78 2BE, died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Saturday 26th November 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Annie. Treasured father of Michelle Crompton (David) and Colin Hamilton (Frances). Loving and devoted grandfather to Rachel (Oliver), Chloe (Andrew), Megan and his three great grandchildren. Cherished brother of the late Agnes, Tom, Stanley and Mary. John will be reposing in his late residence from 8pm on Sunday 27th November. House Strictly Private. John will leave his late residence at 12.40pm on Tuesday 29th November for 1pm Funeral Service in Fintona Presbyterian Church, followed by his burial afterwards in Fintona Cemetery, Tattymoyle Road. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu kindly accepted for Care for Cancer c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, John will travel from Mitchelbourne Terrace, along the Dromore Road, Main Street, Mill Street and the Craigavon Road, to arrive at Fintona Presbyterian Church for 12.55pm. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, in-laws, nephews, nieces and entire family circle and friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

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Acknowledgement.

Cissie Meegan.

Died 29th October 2022.

Cissie passed away on the 29th of October 2022.  A widely respected, devoted family lady and much-loved mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

We, her family wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for, and supported us through our recent sad bereavement. 

We would like to acknowledge all those who paid their respects. Thank-you to those who called to the family home, telephoned, sent Mass or sympathy cards or flowers and to those who left messages online or via social media.

Thanks to those who lined the funeral route or who joined us at the Mass. Sincere thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours who helped in so many ways, to help us grieve as a family.

A special word of thanks to Canon Noel McGahan P.P. for his spiritual support over the years and the comforting Requiem Mass. We convey our appreciation also to the Sacristan and everyone who assisted with the Mass, especially our musician Damian Cullen and singers Louise Coyle and Eavan Prenter and Barry Donnelly for the video.

Thank you to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out and to the grave digger Brendan for preparing Cissie’s final resting place. Also The Bridge Tavern staff who provided the refreshments after the Mass.

We would also like to thank Cissie’s carers, Clogher Valley Day Centre, Una Cassidy Chemist, Fintona Medical Centre and the doctors and staff of the South West Acute Hospital, for their excellent level of care and attention to Cissie during her illness.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude.

Cissie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Eskra on Saturday 3rd December at 12noon.  Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Armstrong Michael, Clogher, formerly of 28 Findermore Road, Clogher, BT76 0UU, died peacefully at South West Acute Hospital on Monday the 14th November 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Treasured father of Michelle McElhill, Karen Donnelly and the late Anne-Marie Mossey. Loving and devoted grandfather to his 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Cherished brother of Gerry, Sadie Mellon, Laurence, Eamon, Philomena Maguire and the late Pat, John, Anna Moore and Vincent. Michael’s wake will take place from 3.30pm until 8.30pm on Wednesday 16th November in Grianan House Funeral Home, 4 Carnalea Road, Fintona BT78 2BY. Michael will leave Grianan House Funeral Home at 10.30am on Thursday 17th November for 11am requiem Mass in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu kindly accepted for NI Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. For those who wish to show a presence on the funeral route Michael will travel from the Carnalea Road, along Main Street, Tattymoyle Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church at 10.50am. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, in-laws and entire family circle. Our Lady Pray for him.
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McDonnell Rita, (Dromore, Co Tyrone) formerly of 1 Main Street, Dromore BT78 3AE. Died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 13th November 2022. Treasured sister of Kathleen Gallagher, Sheila Logue, Eithne, Elizabeth Johnston and the late Cathal, Tommy, Una Colton, Eugene and Marie. Loving and devoted aunt to her nephews and nieces and grand aunt to her grand nephews and grand nieces. Rita will be reposing in her late residence from 7.00pm on Monday 14th November. House Private. Rita will leave her late residence at 10.30am on Wednesday 16th November for 11am requiem Mass in St Davog’s Church Dromore, followed by her burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu kindly accepted for Marie Curie c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, Rita will proceed up Main Street, past the Central Bar, out onto the Old Creamery Road and along the Omagh Road, to arrive at St Davogs Church for 10.50am. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sisters, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, in laws, entire family circle and friends. Padre Pio pray for her.

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McCaughey.
Mary.
22nd October 2022.

We, the family of the late Mary McCaughey, Realtons, wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with us, on our recent bereavement.
To all our family, friends and neighbours who called at our home, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards and all who attended Mum’s funeral.
To all the carers, district nurses and Marie Curie nurses, thank you for your respectful care and attention to Mum during her short illness
Special word of thanks to Father Padraig Mac Kenna, Canon John McKenna and Father Artie McCann for the celebration of Requiem Mass, support and spiritual guidance. Thanks to Louise for the beautiful singing and music.
Special thanks to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified, professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and also the gravediggers for preparing Mum’s final resting place. Thanks to Mahon’s Hotel for providing the refreshments.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.
Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Macartan’s Church, Trillick on Sunday 20th November at 11am. Our Lady pray for her.

Acknowledgement.
Josephine Breen.
6 Main Street,
Dromore,
BT78 3AA.
Died 18th October 2022.

Josephine Breen passed away peacefully on the 18th of October 2022. A widely respected family lady, devoted wife to the late Charlie and much loved mother, mother in law, grandmother, sister, sister in law, aunt and friend.
We, her family wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for, and supported us through our recent sad bereavement.
We would like to acknowledge all those who paid their respects in any way. Thank you to those who called to the house, telephoned, sent Mass or sympathy cards, flowers or donations in lieu of flowers and those who left messages online or via social media.
Thanks to those who lined the funeral route or who joined us at the Mass or via the webcam. Sincere thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours who helped in so many ways, to help us grieve as a family.
A special word of thanks to Father Patrick Mac Entee for his spiritual support and the comforting Requiem Mass. We convey our appreciation also to everyone who assisted with the Mass, especially the Sacristan and Josephine’s dear and close friends who provided the beautiful music.
Sincere thanks to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Our thanks also to the gravedigger for preparing Josephine’s final resting place and to the St Patrick’s Hall ladies for the lovely refreshments provided after the funeral.
We would also like to sincerely thank Josephine’s dedicated carers for their ongoing support and care over the past few years.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted by everyone as a token of our appreciation and sincere gratitude.
Josephine’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Davog’s Church, Dromore on Saturday 19th November at 7.00pm.
Our Lady pray for her.