S. & J. Irvine Funeral Directors Carrickfergus & Ballyclare

S. & J. Irvine Funeral Directors Carrickfergus & Ballyclare Established in 1975 by Samuel (Uel) Irvine

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Alan Rickett....RICKETT, Alan passed away 14th June 2026 peacefully at Ma...
16/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Alan Rickett....
RICKETT, Alan passed away 14th June 2026 peacefully at Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital with loving family by his side.
Late of Greenisland.
House private please.
Dearly beloved son of George and the late Diane. Much loved brother to Mark and Gary, sisters-in-law Janine and Carrieanne. Proud uncle to Andrew, wife Rebecca, Charlie, Oliver and Max and great-uncle to Maddison, Charlotte and Noah. Loving nephew of Isabel, and the late Billy Craig and family.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Alan’s life will be held in S & J Irvine’s Funeral Home, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL on Friday 19th June 2026 at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment in Victoria Cemetery.
The service can be viewed live on S & J Irvine’s page at 12.30 p.m.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital NHSCT c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to NHSCT please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Alan will be forever loved and remembered by his entire family circle.
He sleeps in a beautiful garden, free from suffering and pain, and when life’s journey is over, please God may we all meet again.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Michael Alexander...ALEXANDER James Michael passed away peacefully 12th J...
15/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Michael Alexander...

ALEXANDER James Michael passed away peacefully 12th June 2026, at hospital.

Late of Abbots Cross Newtownabbey.

Loving and devoted husband of the late Marion.

Much loved dad of Alison, Fiona and Lesley. Father-in-law to Arnold and Hervé. Very proud grandpa of Judith (Stevie), Andrew, Jennifer (Aisea), Rebecca and Samantha. Great-grandfather to Arthur, Frank and Edweena. Brother-in-law of David.

A service of thanksgiving for Michael’s life will be held in Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, Shore Road Belfast on Monday 22nd June at 11.30 a.m. and afterwards to Carnmoney East Cemetery arriving approximately 2.00p.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to NICHS please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Michael will always be loved and remembered by the entire family circle at home and abroad.

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb, He gently closed his weary eyes and whispered “Peace be thine”.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Noel Crawford...CRAWFORD, David Noel passed away peacefully at his home 1...
15/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Noel Crawford...

CRAWFORD, David Noel passed away peacefully at his home 13th June 2026.

Late of Oakwood Road, Carrickfergus.

Loving and devoted husband of Thomasena. Much loved dad of Leeann, Jenna & Lauren. Father-in-law of Tommie, Lee and Sam. Proud grandfather to Tommie, Libbie, Dylan, Jase, Charlie and Sophia. Son-in-law of David Graham.

A service of celebration for Noel’s ’s life will be held in S&J Irvine’s Funeral Home 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL on Friday 19th June at 10.30 a.m. and afterwards to Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Dementia N.I. c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above charity please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Noel will always be loved and remembered by the entire family circle.

You gave us years of happiness, then sorrow came with tears. You left us lovely memories; we will treasure through the years.

To us you were someone special, someone set apart. Your memory will live on forever, engraved within our hearts.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Celia Semple...SEMPLE Celia passed away 13th June 2026 in her 90th year, ...
15/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Celia Semple...

SEMPLE Celia passed away 13th June 2026 in her 90th year, peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.

Late of Henly Grove Carrickfergus.

Beloved wife of the late Jim.

Loving mum of Donna and son-in-law Stephen. Devoted Nanny of David and Andrew, their wives Lyndsey and Laura. A much-loved Great Nanny to Lyla, Freya, Jonah and Noah.

A service of thanksgiving for Celia’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Church, Prospect Road Carrickfergus on Thursday at 1.00 p.m. and afterwards to Victoria Cemetery arriving approximately 3.15 p.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above church please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Celia will be sadly missed by her loving daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Peace Perfect Peace.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Val Young...YOUNG Robert Thiepval (Val), passed away at his home 11th Jun...
15/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Val Young...

YOUNG Robert Thiepval (Val), passed away at his home 11th June 2026, suddenly after a short illness.

Late of Brook Green, Carrickfergus. House private please.

Val will be sadly missed by his family and friends at home and abroad.

A service of thanksgiving for Val’s life will be held on Wednesday 17th June at 12.00 noon in St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland Carrickfergus and afterwards to Victoria Cemetery.

Family flowers only please

In God’s time we will meet again in a land that knows no night.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Sharon Holmes.Called home 10th June 2026 with family by her side. Loving ...
11/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Sharon Holmes.
Called home 10th June 2026 with family by her side.
Loving and devoted mum to Jay, Erin and the late Lee. Mother-in Law to Emma and Chris. Proud Granny to Justin, Sophia, Jude, Finn and Gracie. Daughter to Adrian and the late Ellie. Sister to Colin and wife Angela. Auntie to Ryan and Lauren. Friend to everyone she met.
A service of thanksgiving for Sharon’s life will be held at her home, 21 West Street, Ballycarry on Tuesday 16th June at 2.00pm followed by interment in Ballycarry New Cemetery. Refreshments at Ownies Bar & Bistro, 4pm.
At the family’s request, no black attire to be worn if possible.
Home open from 12th June 2026.
Flowers welcome but donations preferred if desired to N.I Hospice and/or Clark Clinic c/o S & J Irvine Funeral Directors, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus (Cheques made payable to ‘Northern Ireland Hospice ‘ (for NI Hospice) or ‘Children’s Heartbeat Trust’ (for Clark Clinic) please; card donations via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations are also welcome).
Sharon will be greatly missed by all who loved her especially her family circle.
Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Beth Noble...NOBLE Beth, passed away peacefully 10 June 2026 at Carrickfe...
11/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Beth Noble...

NOBLE Beth, passed away peacefully 10 June 2026 at Carrickfergus Manor Nursing Home with her nephew James and wife Dawn by her side.

Late of Bluefield Way, Carrickfergus.

Funeral strictly private please at her own request.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jackie. Loving Aunt of Elizabeth and husband Charles.
Family flowers only please.

In our hearts you will remain, until the day we meet again.

Beth will always be loved and remembered.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Jennifer Ruth Shields...SHIELDS, Jennifer Ruth (formerly Carter née Prent...
09/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Jennifer Ruth Shields...
SHIELDS, Jennifer Ruth (formerly Carter née Prenter) passed away at hospital 7th June 2026.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Alan, Troy and Lara; adored grandchildren Olivia, Lukas, Cora, Henry and Jessica; daughter-in-law Sarah; and carol, mother of her granddaughter Cora, brothers Noel (Noelle) and George (Mary); sister-in-law Joan; nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.
A Service of Celebration for Jennifer’s life will be held on Friday 12th June 2026 2.00 p.m. at S & J Irvine’s Funeral Home, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL followed by interment in Islandmagee New Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to MND Association c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above charity please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)
Jennifer will always be loved and remembered by her family circle and friends.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Jacqui Reid...REID, Mary Jacqueline (Jacqui) née Grainger passed away pea...
08/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Jacqui Reid...

REID, Mary Jacqueline (Jacqui) née Grainger passed away peacefully on Saturday 6 June 2026 in Antrim Hospital.

Dearly loved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Deena and the late Helen, cherished stepmother of Paul, Aaron and the late Mark. Beloved grandmother to Hannah, Rebecca, Adam, Ashley, John, Judith, Eloise and Olivier, great grandchildren Gracie and Casper.

Funeral service to be held at Magheramorne Presbyterian Church on Thursday 11th June at 11:30am. followed by interment in Ballycarry New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Concern Worldwide c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above charity please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Deeply missed by her wider family circle, who will forever hold her in their hearts.

Lovingly remembered for her kindness, strength, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.

“Forever loved, forever missed.”

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Alexandra McFaul...McFAUL Isabel Alexandra (née Peel) suddenly called hom...
06/06/2026

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Alexandra McFaul...

McFAUL Isabel Alexandra (née Peel) suddenly called home on 5th June 2026.

Late of St. Brides Street Carrickfergus.

Loving and devoted wife of Ken. Much loved mum of Mark and Joyce. Loving sister of Tommy and sister-in-law Helen. Cherished Aunt of Andrea and Laura. Sister-in-law of Raymond, Gerald and families. Devoted great aunt of Matthew, wife Lauren and children Anna and Calia.

A service of thanksgiving for Alexandra’s life will be held on Wednesday 10th June 12 noon at Greenisland Church of the Nazarene and afterwards to Victoria Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Greenisland Church of the Nazarene c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors 31-35 Irish Quarter South Carrickfergus BT38 8BL (cheques made payable to the above church please; card payments welcome via telephone on 028 9335 1540 Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cash donations also welcome.)

Friends and family are welcome to call at the home of her daughter Joyce, 24 Woodburn Avenue, Carrickfergus BT38 8EZ on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th June from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

Alexandra will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.

Never selfish, always kind these are the memories she leaves behind.
Life at best is very brief, like the falling of a leaf, like the binding of a sheaf, Be in time!

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Carrickfergus
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