Obituaries

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Mourners in a queue to enter St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, to view Pope Francis's open coffin as preparations are being made for the funeral of the 88-year-old's Pontiff on Saturday following his death on Easter Monday. Picture date: Friday April 25, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story DEATH Pope. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

The UK Government is “choosing weapons of war over people and public services”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

TUV responds to Michelle O'Neill representing NI at funeral of Pope Francis

Pope Francis arrives to attending the closing Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Phoenix Park in Dublin in 2018. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Republic of Ireland leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

Pope Francis arrives to attending the closing Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Phoenix Park in Dublin in 2018. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Archbishop Martin pays tribute to Pope Francis at special mass

Ballymoney mother Shelley Feeney has passed away after a car accident last week.

Mother-of-two who died after road accident was 'much loved member' of school

Tandragee man Morgan Henry, 18, died after a road traffic collision in the Portadown area this morning.

Funeral details released for Morgan Henry, 18, after road collision

Órán McConville from Rathfriland died after a car accident in the Hilltown area early on Saturday

Oran McConville: Former school pays tribute to 'a gentleman'

Lord Janric Craig, 3rd Viscount Craigavon, the grandson of Northern Ireland's First Prime Minister, James Craig, holding one of his grandfather's maquettes. The bronze bust now stands proudly in the Octagon Room of Brownlow House, Lurgan. Photo: Ancre Somme Association 2025. This photograph shows Viscount Craigavon holding one of his grandfather's maquettes. The bronze bust stands proudly in the Octagon Room of Brownlow House.

Grandson of NI's first Prime Minister praised for decisiveness

Humanists UK have paid tribute to Viscount Craigavon, Janric Fraser Craig, the grandson of former UUP leader James Craig, who has passed away at 80 years of age.

Humanists UK pay tribute to champion of athiest and humanist values

Viscount Craigavon, Janric Craig, grandson of the First Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.

Grandson of first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland dies

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Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

Kingsmill Massacre survivor Alan Black speaks to the media outside Laganside Courts, Belfast, following the conclusion of an inquest into the atrocity last year. Photo: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire

Wife of Kingsmill Massacre's sole survivor passes away

Caitlin-Rose McMullan was struck by a car after exiting a school bus outside Castledawson, Co Londonderry last Wednesday afternoon.

Caitlin’s father will always remember dancing with her on the beach

Caitlin-Rose McMullan, 11, died after after being struck by a car as she got off a school bus outside the village of Castledawson in Co Londonderry on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: McCusker Bros Funeral Directors

Caitlin-Rose McMullan: Funeral details for 'fun loving and happy girl'

Lt Colonel Kerry Jane McFadden-Newman passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday last week after a sudden illness.

Funeral tributes to ‘selflessly giving’ officer and nurse Kerry

Holy Trinity Church in Portush was packed today for the funeral of a "selflessly giving” reserve army officer who was also a nurse, mother, and beloved wife.

Philip Bradfield

Lisa Dorrian's sister Joanne speaking to the media, during an appeal on the 20th anniversary of Lisa's disappearance, at PSNI headquarters in Belfast on 27 February. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Lisa Dorrian's sister thanks people for six new calls and messages

The nine RUC officers murdered in the IRA mortar attack on Newry RUC station on 28 February 1985. Image provided by SEFF.

Forty years since IRA's deadliest attack on RUC - nine murdered

Actor Gene Hackman at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

‘Inspiring and magnificent’ Gene Hackman dies

Lt Colonel Kerry Jane McFadden-Newman ARRC, QARANC passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday, it is understood, after a sudden illness.

Portrush rocked by death of officer, nurse, mother and wife

File photo from 1984 of TV-AM's Irish presenter, Henry Kelly (standing, back) who is wincing as Belfast comedian Frank Carson (seated at piano) attempts to show guest Richard Clayderman how to play the piano on St Patrick's Day.

Henry Kelly: Troubles journalist became a household name on TV

Imogen Cleary-Vong was passionate about her art and would easily have attained a A grade, mourners have heard.

Imogen's mum found words of faith in teen's notebook

File photo dated 20/04/12 of Marianne Faithfull after she opened the Innocence and Experience exhibition at Tate Liverpool. The singer and actress has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson has said. Issue date: Thursday January 30, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story DEATH Faithful. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Jagger pays tribute to ‘beautiful singer’ Marianne Faithfull

Michael Newberry (right) celebrates after Linfield's Jimmy Callacher (left) scored during the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round at Windsor Park, Belfast. Picture date: Thursday July 22, 2021.

Newberry funeral: 'Worth screaming' that young men matter

Mervyn Pauley, who died on Wednesday

Funeral details released for former News Letter politics editor Mervyn Pauley

Mervyn Pauley, who died on Wednesday

Funeral details released for former News Letter politics editor Mervyn Pauley

Former News Letter political editor Mervyn Pauley outside Stormont

Tributes as former News Letter political editor Mervyn Pauley dies at age of 88

The former political editor of the News Letter, Mervyn Pauley, has died.

Adam Kula

Cliftonville announced the sudden death of their 'remarkable' defender Michael Newberry on 30 December. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Inpho)

Reds chaplain to lead Michael Newberry funeral

Cliftonville announced the sudden death of their 'remarkable' defender Michael Newberry this Monday. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Inpho)

Special pre-match tribute for Michael Newberry

Former US president Jimmy Carter holding a press conference in London, en route to the US in 1986. Photo: PA

'After unhelpful start, Carter drafted GFA principles in 1977'

Father and son Peter and Loughlin Devlin from south Armagh have both died after a road traffic collision.

Father and son to be buried together after tragic crash

Jim McDowell picking up his BEM at Hillsborough Castle; he has now died, aged 82

Jim McDowell remembered as 'Godly man and a mentor to many'

Jim McDowell with his BEM

Ex-Irish League player and youth coach Jim McDowell BEM mourned

Big T pictured at the launch of the 9th Belfast Nashville songwriters festival and writing convention in 2012. Photo: Matt Mackey/Press Eye

Funeral details published for Big T of Downtown Radio

Journalist Ken Reid has died at the age of 69 after an illness. His funeral details have now been announced.

Tributes continute to Ken Reid as funeral details confirmed

Two Polish RAF Spitfire pilots lost their lives in foul weather during a training sortie in Northern Ireland in 1943 – Warrant Officer Stanislaw Grondowski and Flight Sergeant Władysław Kołek. Flight Sergeant E Zygmund escaped with heavy injuries but also later died while flying for the RAF.

Polish RAF pilots who died in NI are remembered

A large crowd of mourners attended the funeral of Nora O'Hagan in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Cookstown.

Fatal collision: 'Devoted great-grandmother epitomised Good Samaritan'

Brendan Conlan

'Tough time all round for Cookstown' as area suffers second crash fatality

(L-R): Samuel and Desmond Holmes

Funeral details released for Samuel Holmes - one of two brothers killed in crash

Former Head of the British Army, General Sir Michael Jackson, listens as Britain's Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth addresses an audience during a speech on 'Afghanistan and Future Threats' at Kings College in central London, on September 15, 2009. Ainsworth discussed current operations in Afghanistan and future defence priorities. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Mike Jackson dead: Former British general hailed Operation Banner

Ballykeel Presbyterian Church has heard glowing tributes to Joyce Taggart, 84, from the Ballykelly area, who died following a collision between a bus and a car in Co Londonderry.

Cleric asks 'why suffering?' after Joyce dies in road accident

Avril Seeds (61) from Newtownabbey died on Saturday following a two-car crash in Newtownabbey on Friday. PA Photo.

Road deaths approaching eight-year-high, warns road safety charity

Daniel McCallister and Robert Lee died as a result of separate crashes, as did a third man, Richard Maze (not pictured)

Funerals after three men killed in seperate road collisions

A general view of the Learmount Road near Claudy where 18-year-old Noah Karran lost his life.

Tributes to 'kindest soul' Noah, 18, after fatal car accident

Sir Terry Wogan and his wife Lady Helen watch the action from the Royal Box during day Five of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon.

Sir Terry Wogan’s wife Lady Helen remembered as ‘epitome of grace’ after death

Father Sean O'Donnell (centre) leading the funeral ceremony for Kian Dawson-Kirk

Kian Dawson funeral: Mourners told he was 'the ultimate likeable rogue'

PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 30/7/2024: A huge crowd attended the funeral service of Richard Ruddell which was held in a marquee on the Lurgan farmer's land. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Marquee full of mourners bids farewell to tragic farmer Richard Ruddell

Richard Ruddell

Funeral for Richard Ruddell to be held on his own farm on Tuesday

Isaac Roxborough, aged 14, died in a tragic quad bike accident last week. His funeral was today.

Mourners hear Isaac (14) had ‘instinctive closeness’ to the land

Isaac Roxborough, aged 14, was killed in a tragic quad bike accident earlier this week in Co Londonderry. He had a keen interest in druming and farming.

Quad bike tragedy: 'Isaac always had a smile and kind word’

Rose Marie, in an image from her Facebook page dated 30 May this year

Rose Marie funeral hears one last song from beloved singer and entertainer

Andrew Dougal OBE was the former chief executive of the Chest Heart and Stroke Association.

Funeral details for Andrew Dougal OBE

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has led tributes after the death of Andrew Dougal, former chief executive of the Chest Heart and Stroke Charity.

Tributes to 'gentleman and health advocate' Andrew Dougal

Funerals are being held this week for three Linfield stalwarts, from left, James Murphy, Paul Butler and Gary Galbraith. Mr Butler was the team physio while Mr Murphy and Mr Galbraith were valued lifelong fans.

Third tragedy to hit Linfield FC - tributes to James Murphy, 96

Dr Julia Hamilton was a GP from Northern Ireland who died tragically in Scotland.

Tributes to GP Dr Julia Hamilton who died in tragic accident in Scotland

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