Obituary:
McAtamney (Portglenone), Helen

McAtamney (Portglenone)

April 14, 2021

McAtamney (née Martin) Portglenone 14th April 2021

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Helen R.I.P. late of 37 Skerdan Road.

Beloved wife of Paddy; loving mother of Sean, Breedh (Murphy), Marie (McGrellis) Frances (Dobbin), Paddy, Anthony and the late Baby Brenda; dear mother-in-law of Roisin, Brian, Gerard, Seamus, Anne Marie and Siobhan.

Sister of Nicky and the late Patsy, Robert, Dominic, Anthony, Seamus, Dan, Frank and Sally.

Helen’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on St. Mary’s Church, Portglenone webcam on Friday at 1pm.

The family home is strictly private and funeral Mass numbers are strictly limited to family only.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, 17 grandchildren and the entire McAtamney and Martin family circle.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia NI c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera St. Kilrea. BT51 5QL


8 messages


  • Cathal and Peggy McErlean

    14 Apr 2021

    Deepest Sympathy to the Mc Atamney Family on this occasion. (Dear friends of Anthony and Siobhan)

  • Mairead

    14 Apr 2021

    Rest In Peace Aunt Helen.

  • Ann Gordon (Cassidy)

    14 Apr 2021

    My thoughts go out to all the family and family circle.Such a shock.Helen was a great neighbour, I can see her yet coming out of the milking parlour in their yard after milking the cows, gathering potatoes.Helen was a saint and a great neighbour to all around her.God bless you Helen and fly high with the Angel’s.Prayers that the family get through this sad time.❤❤

  • Clare Kearney McKenna

    14 Apr 2021

    Sincere sympathy on the death of Helen. A lovely person who always acknowledged you and had a great smile. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  • Gig' n The Bann Festival

    14 Apr 2021

    The committee of Gig’ n the Bann Festival deeply regret the death of Helen R.I.P. mother of our esteemed committee member Frances Dobbin and extend their deepest sympathy to the entire family circle.

  • Karen and Ciaran McDonnell

    15 Apr 2021

    So sorry to all the family for the loss of your mother, such a lovely friendly lady thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Liz & Lily Colleran, Ennis, Co. Clare

    15 Apr 2021

    Our sinceere condolences to Breedh, Paddy, Sean, Marie, Frances, Paddy & Anthony, our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time, may Helen Rest in Peace….

  • Aisling Farrell and Liam Kennedy, Kiltegan

    17 Apr 2021

    Our deepest sympathy to Breedh and the McAtamney family on the passing of your dear wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May Helen rest in peace.

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