Marrion's Funeral Directors

31/08/2026

1st Anniversary of the late Rev Father Gordon McKinstry, St. MacNissi's Randalstown who passed away on 1st September 2025.

A humble servant, called and chosen,
To break the bread and pour the wine,
To thaw the hearts that fear has frozen,
With love that flows from grace divine.

For every blessing, freely given,
For truth you speak and faith you show,
We thank the gracious God of heaven,
Who sent your heart to guide us so.

Father Gordon's 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. MacNissis's Church, Randalstown on Tuesday 1st September at 7.00pm

30/08/2026

28/08/2026

1st Anniversary of the late Elizabeth (Beth) Hession (née McConnell) who passed away on 28th August 2025.

The Hession and McConnell family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolences, visits, kindness, and support over this past year

Just a prayer from the family who loved you
Just a memory fond and true,
In our hearts you will live forever
Because we thought the world of you

27/08/2026

"UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS"

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Dominic Mallon, 24c Ballyscullion Road, Toomebridge (formerly Belfast) on Tuesday 25th August 2026 suddenly in hospital.

Loving partner of Anne, proud father of Sophie, Paula, Rebekah, Christopher, Nicole and Ciara, brother of Martin and Bernadette and loving grandfather of Caitlín and Aodhan.

Dominic will be removed from Marrion’s Funeral Home on Wednesday 2nd September at 10.00am to Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium for a Service of Thanksgiving at 11.00am.

If you would like to pay your respects to Dominic's family, the wake shall be in Marrion’s Funeral Home on Saturday between 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Also Monday 31st August between 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, son, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren and wider family circle and friends

26/08/2026

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the sad passing of Dominic Mallon, 24c Ballyscullion Road, Toomebridge (formerly Belfast) on Tuesday 25th August 2026 suddenly in hospital.

Loving partner of Anne, proud father of Sophie, Paula, Rebekah, Christopher, Nicole and Ciara, brother of Martin and Bernadette and loving grandfather of Caitlín and Aodhan.

Funeral arrangements later.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing partner, son, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren and wider family circle and friends

22/08/2026

1st Anniversary of the late William (Billy) Doran, (The Brambles, Randalstown) who passed away on 23rd August 2025.

The Doran family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolences, visits, kindness, and support over this past year.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you
Just a memory fond and true,
In our hearts you will live forever
Because we thought the world of you.

Billy's 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August in St. MacNissi's Church, Randalstown at 10.00am

19/08/2026

1st Anniversary of the late Jim (Patsy) McKenna (The Gables, Randalstown, formerly Maghera) who passed away on 20th August 2025.

The McKenna family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolences, visits, kindness, and support over this past year.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home

Jim's 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 22nd August in St. MacNissi's Church, Randalstown at 6.00pm.

18/08/2026

A letter of acknowledgement and appreciation from the family of the late Liam (Dusty) McLoughlin of Moylena Grove, Antrim.

The family of the late Liam McLoughlin R.I.P. wish to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us in our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful to our relatives and friends who called at the wake, and for the support of those who helped with the catering, those who sent Mass and sympathy cards, posted online tributes and attended the funeral.

A Special thanks to Canon John Forsythe for celebrating Liam's Requiem Mass, enhanced by the beautiful music of Lauren McCrory.

To the Doctors, Nurses and all the staff at Antrim Area Hospital, Oriel Surgery and the MacMillan Unit for the dignified care and attention shown to Liam throughout his final weeks. We, as a family, are forever grateful.

Sincere thanks to Paddy, Dessie and Shauna of Marrion’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, compassion and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements, also thanks also to The Ramble Inn for providing wonderful hospitality to our guests following the funeral.

Liam's Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday 23rd August at 10.00am in St. McNissius’s Church, Tannaghmore.

Padre Pio pray for him.

16/08/2026

A letter of acknowledgement and appreciation from the family of the late Josephine McLarnon (Staffordstown Road, Creggan).

The entire family of the late Josephine McLarnon wish to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us in our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful to our relatives, friends and neighbours who called at the wake, sent Mass and sympathy cards, posted online tributes and to those who travelled long distances to offer support and comfort.

Special thanks to Father James O'Reilly for his support, spiritual care and for celebrating Josephine's Requiem Mass, enhanced by the beautiful music of Clodagh McGurk and Maria McLarnon.

We offer our sincere thanks to all the staff at Camphill Care Home, Ballymena, Ward A6, Antrim Hospital and Domiciliary Carers for their exemplary care, dedication and respect shown to Josephine. We, as a family, are forever grateful for the care of our mother.

Sincere thanks to Paddy, Dessie and Shauna at Marrion’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, compassion and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements and also to The Terrace Hotel, Magherafelt for providing wonderful hospitality to our guests following the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Josephine's Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday 23rd August at 10.30am in Sacred Heart Church, Cargin.

Our lady of Knock pray for her."

16/08/2026

A letter of acknowledgement and appreciation from the family of the late Joe McNally (Grant Avenue, Randalstown).

The family of the late Joe McNally, wish to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us in our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful to our relatives, friends and neighbours who called at the wake, sent Mass and sympathy cards, wrote us letters, posted online tributes and to those who travelled long distances to offer support and comfort.

Special thanks to Canon John Forsythe for his support, spiritual care and for celebrating Joe's Requiem Mass, enhanced by the beautiful music of Carole Hughes.

We are extremely grateful Randalstown Medical Practice and Pharmacy and all the doctors and nurses in ward 4C at The Royal Victoria Hospital for their dedication and attention provided to Joe in his final weeks. We, as a family, are forever grateful.

Sincere thanks to all at Marrion’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, compassion and respectful handling of all the funeral arrangements.

Thanks also to Grainne Toal and her team for providing the lovely catering to our guests following the funeral in St. McNissi's Parish Centre.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

Joe's Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Tuesday 18th August at 7.00pm in St. MacNissi's Church, Randalstown