Obituary:
Hardy (Rasharkin), Willie

Hardy (Rasharkin)

January 04, 2021

Hardy (Rasharkin) 4th January 2021

Peacefully at home Willie R.I.P. beloved husband of Grace (née Dillon) and loving father of Liam Gerard, Michael, Maelíosa and the late Eamonn.

Father-in-law of Aileen, Josie and Helen; dear granda of Sinéad, Ciarán, Bronágh,  Eimhéar, Róisín,  Gráinne and Clodagh.

Willie’s funeral cortege will leave from his late residence, 270 Finvoy Road at approx. 1pm on Wednesday, travelling to St. Mary’s Church Rasharkin, allowing friends and neighbours the opportunity to stand along the route and pay their respects whilst maintaining social distancing.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 2pm.  (Mass will be broadcast live on the Parish Website http://www.stmarysparishrasharkin.org/webcam).  Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

St. Anthony pray for him.

The family thank everyone for all their prayers and support.  They ask everyone to respect the guidelines and maintain social distancing at all times especially in the church grounds to protect our community during the Coronavirus pandemic. The house is strictly private and funeral Mass numbers are strictly limited to immediate family only.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter and entire family circle.

Family flowers only please.  Donations, in lieu, if desired to Marie Curie c/o Mc Kiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera St. Kilrea BT51 5QL


5 messages


  • Bernie and Kevin O Boyle and family

    04 Jan 2021

    Deepest Sympathy to Willie’s wife Grace , sons, daughter, daughter in Laws and grandchildren on the sad loss of Willie . He was one of life’s true gentlemen . May his gentle soul Rest in Peace Safe in the Arms of Jesus

  • Bernie and Kevin O Boyle and family

    04 Jan 2021

    Deepest Sympathy to Willie’s wife Grace , sons, daughter, daughter in Laws and grandchildren on the sad loss of Willie . He was one of life’s true gentlemen . May his gentle soul Rest in Peace Safe in the Arms of Jesus

  • Hugh mc laughlin

    04 Jan 2021

    Our condolences to willies family ,from all DVA staff in Ballymena test centre. Willie was one of lifes true gentlemen. Rest in piece Willie, you’ll be missed.

  • Stephen and Marie O'Neill and family

    04 Jan 2021

    Sincere condolences to Grace and all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Paddy Donnelly

    04 Jan 2021

    Very good friend of mine we had some good times together so good bye see u later gentle willie and grace dont worry u will see him again

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