McNabb Joseph (Big Joe), Dromore, Co Tyrone, formerly of 15 Rakeeran Road, Rahoney, Dromore, BT78 3HW. Died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on Wednesday 25th February 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eileen. Treasured father of Ann-Marie Higgins (late J.T), Margaret Connolly (Donal), Patricia, Helena McCarron (Ciaran), Martin (Jay), Phyllis Kelly (Paul) and the late baby Imelda. Loving and devoted grandfather of Eoin, Ella, Niall, Katie, Orlagh, Allana and Oisín. Cherished brother of Patricia McLean (Ian) and the late Phylis Garland.
Joe will be reposing in Grianan House Funeral Home, 4 Carnalea Road, Fintona, BT78 2BY from 5.30pm until 10pm on Thursday 26th February 2026 and from 2pm until 9pm on Friday 27th February 2026. Family Home Strictly Private.
Joe will leave his late residence at 10.15am on Saturday 28th February for 11am requiem Mass in St Davog’s Church, Dromore, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please with donations in lieu kindly accepted for Diabetes UK NI, c/o McAtee Bros Ltd, 163 Edergole Road, Fintona, Co Tyrone, BT78 2NQ.
For those who wish to show a presence on the funeral route, Joe will travel from the Rakeeran Road and along the Lakemount Road, Magheragart Road, Trillick Road and Main Street to arrive at St. Davog’s Church for 10.50am.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, sister, brother in law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle and friends. Our Lady pray for him.
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My deepest sympathies for all the family and loved ones. May all your cherished memories, bring you, peace. God bless.
Deepest sympathy to Anne Marie and the McNabb family on the death of your father. Thinking of you at this sad time. May your father rest in peace.
I want to leave my condolences for the entire family. Despite growing up “across the pond”, I have known Joe was a kind and loving soul my whole life. My grandmother loved her brother more than anyone and would share stories of them growing up on the farm. When I visited, Joe and Eileen accepted me into their home like I had always lived there. Joe was an amazing support for his family, but he also left a large impact here in America. May he rest in peace 🙏
Sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.
To Anne Marie and the Mc Nabb family we were do sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.May Joe rest in peace🙏
To the McNabb clan, I was very sad to hear about the passing of Uncle Joe. A man of dignity and honor, will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers from your family in Rhode Island. Godspeed Uncle Joe.
I am so sorry to hear of Joes passing, what an absolute gentleman, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time . Jayne
So sorry to hear about your dads death Phyllis, We will remember him and your family in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of joe’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time, may Joe rest in peace 💔🙏🏻
Donal and Maggie, we are so very sorry for the loss of your dear father/ father-in-law. Sending you and your whole family our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers for strength and peace at this sad time. May he rest in eternal peace.
So sorry for the Mcnabb family a great strong family may Joe rest in peace 🙏
Condolences to the McNabb family
May Joe rest in peace.