The death has occurred of:
Monica Kelly (Aldergrove)
Kelly – Aldergrove
Charles, Bernadette, Rita, Carmel, Seán, Gráinne , Mary and the entire family circle of the late Monica R.I.P. wish to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported them during their recent bereavement.
We are especially grateful to our extended family, friends, neighbours, staff and members of the wider community for their presence, kind words, generosity and compassion.
We would like to thank everyone who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, messages and donations, brought food, telephoned, visited the wake and attended the Requiem Mass. We are truly grateful.
Special thanks to Monica’s nephew Fr Con Óg Boyle for his spiritual support and guidance and for celebrating the beautiful and personal Requiem Mass. A special thanks also to Canon Colm Mc Bride P.P for his pastoral care and concelebrating. Thanks also to Fr John Burns and Fr Raj Thomas for assisting and to all the priests who kindly remembered our mother.
Our sincere thanks to the Gribbin Girls for the beautiful and uplifting music which enriched the Mass; Gary Devlin of Devlin Media for streaming the Mass, the church Sacristan Fionnuala, Hanna Rose the altar server, all the church volunteers and Kieran and Finn who prepared mum’s grave.
A special thanks to Malachy and all the staff at the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens for providing a wonderful meal.
We also wish to express our gratitude to all the medical staff in the Coronary Care Unit and Ward B3 at Antrim Area hospital and Belfast City Hospital for their dedication and excellent care to mum.
Thank you to all the staff at the Glenavy Family Practice, Dr Gallagher and Dr Sweeney for their excellent medical care and support.
Finally, the Kelly family would also like to express their gratitude to McKiernan and Sons, Funeral Directors, Michael Óg and Gregory for their professional, compassionate and dedicated manner in which they carried out and guided them through all aspects of the funeral arrangements. We are truly grateful for your personal attention.
The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.
The Month’s Mind Mass for Monica will be celebrated on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 7pm in St James’ Church, Aldergrove.